but was not able to speak to Winifred herself. However,
on a recent trip to Australia, I was able to visit her in her
care home near Melbourne.
"She was unable to communicate with me but I was
honoured to be able to sit with her for a while."
Jacqui had already been planning a commemorative
ride across Australia (and back) as a tribute to the 70th
anniversary of Winifred's ride; taking in the same route,
at the same time of year and now believes this is even
more poignant, "it is important to not let her achieve-
ment sink into obscurity".
Jacqui passed on her thoughts to "this fearless pio-
neer", sentiments we echo.
In passing, Winifred has left a legacy. She won't be
remembered like a cricketer, a footballer, a sporting
'hero' ... it matters little ... Winifred Wells will always
be remembered by many as the First Lady of Austra-
lian Adventure Riding ...
Vale Winifred Wells ...