South African Women Despatch Riders

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
40/78
Date Released
27 Sep 1940
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Japanese Wrestling
  2. 2South African Women Despatch Riders
  3. 3You Can’t Be Too Careful
  4. 4Polish Brigade in the East
  5. 5Women Roof Spotters & Woman Farmer
  6. 6Submarine Sinks Nazi Transport
  7. 7King and Queen Visits Bombed Hospital
  8. 8New Jersey Powder Blast
  9. 9Australian Grand National

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 9
Summary
Women of the South African Women Despatch Rider Unit compete in a motorcycle cross country event.
Researcher Comments
Parkhill Club Motorcycle Trials
Keywords
Sport; Women; Motorcycling
Locations
South Africa; Durban
Length of story (in feet)
68
Story extras:
Film clip
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Notes
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