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SPILLS AND THRILLS AT MOTOR CYCLE TRIALS

 Item — Photograph: 51
Identifier: Photograph 51
Scope and Contents (2) ; D.W.4578.- ; Leaving the main road at Ikeja the competitors followed a cross-country course to Isheri Village, crossed the river and continued along a bush path on the other side. ; ISSUED BY THE WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE, REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE, ACCRA, GOLD COAST, BRITISH WEST AFRICA.--Recto ; WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE OF THE  REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE; P.O. Box 555 ; ACCRA GOLD COAST WEST AFRICA ; Photograph No. D.W. 4578 ; CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. ; 50 ;...
Dates: ca. 1935-1977

SPILLS AND THRILLS AT MOTOR CYCLE TRIALS

 Item — Photograph: 52
Identifier: Photograph 52
Scope and Contents (3) ; D.W.4579.- ; At the river, the riders had to search in two feet of water for the submerged end of a pontoon bridge by which they crossed the river.  It was here that several riders came to grief.  Lieut. Lewman, (Nigeria Signals) is seen entering the river. ; ISSUED BY THE WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE, REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE, ACCRA, GOLD COAST, BRITISH WEST AFRICA.--Recto ; WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE OF THE  REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE; P.O. Box 555 ; ACCRA GOLD COAST...
Dates: ca. 1935-1977

SPILLS AND THRILLS AT MOTOR CYCLE TRIALS

 Item — Photograph: 54
Identifier: Photograph 54
Scope and Contents (7) ; D.W.4580.- ; A competitor crossing the pontoon bridge.  The River Ogun is 120 feet wide and 12 feet deep at this spot.  The weeds seen to the right of the bridge cover the deepest part.  One mistake at this stage would have been very disastrous. ; ISSUED BY THE WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE, REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE, ACCRA, GOLD COAST, BRITISH WEST AFRICA.--Recto ; WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE OF THE  REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE; P.O. Box 555 ; ACCRA GOLD COAST WEST AFRICA...
Dates: ca. 1935-1977

SPILLS AND THRILLS AT MOTOR CYCLE TRIALS

 Item — Photograph: 55
Identifier: Photograph 55
Scope and Contents (5) ; D.W.4581.- ; The hill climb near Isheri village was made more hazardous by the slippery, mud-coated surface.  Private Gaberil (Base Workshops) is seen in difficulties at the foot of the hill. ; ISSUED BY THE WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE, REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE, ACCRA, GOLD COAST, BRITISH WEST AFRICA.--Recto ; WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE OF THE  REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE; P.O. Box 555 ; ACCRA GOLD COAST WEST AFRICA ; Photograph No. D.W. 4581 ; CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED....
Dates: ca. 1935-1977

SPILLS AND THRILLS AT MOTOR CYCLE TRIALS

 Item — Photograph: 56
Identifier: Photograph 56
Scope and Contents

(6) ; D.W.4582.- One of the riders on the hill climb. ; ISSUED BY THE WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE, REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE, ACCRA, GOLD COAST, BRITISH WEST AFRICA.--Recto ; WEST AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE OF THE  REGIONAL INFORMATION OFFICE; P.O. Box 555 ; ACCRA GOLD COAST WEST AFRICA ; Photograph No. D.W. 4582 ; CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. ; 55 ; NI-180 -- Verso

Dates: ca. 1935-1977

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