Maroubra

For generations of locals, Mahon Pool has been part of everyday life in Maroubra. Tucked into the rocky coastline just north of Maroubra Beach, the ocean pool is a favourite place for early-morning laps, a refreshing summer swim or simply sitting beside the water and watching the waves roll in. But as Mahon Pool marks 90 years, there is another story worth remembering — the story of the local man whose name it carries. Who Was Patrick Mahon? Patrick “Pat” Mahon was a Randwick alderman and passionate advocate for the working-class communities of southern Randwick. Born in Gympie, Queensland, on…