Historical information

In 1912 there was a Military Relay Despatch Ride through South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. The purpose of the ride was to deliver a despatch in the quickest possible time by road through the three states mentioned. The ride was carried out under the auspices of the Dunlop Rubber Company and involved cyclists, motor cyclists and motorists.

Significance

This is an original program of the event that was carried out in 1912. The program details the list of participants, a map of the route taken and statements of appreciation from the Military and the Promoters', there is also a message of greeting from the Military Commandant, South Australia to the Military Commandant, New South Wales.

Physical description

A cardboard cover program with white thick pages inside.

Inscriptions & markings

On the front cover a Coat of Arms, a red stripe with souviner written in the stripe and Dunlop Military Relay ... Despatch Ride - 1912.