Miss Rhodesia

Miss Rhodesia, also known as Miss Coca-Cola Rhodesia,[1] was the national beauty pageant of Rhodesia and its antecedents. It debuted in Miss World in 1959, but was not allowed to participate after 1965, when Rhodesia declared independence from the United Kingdom under a white minority government. In 1980, when Rhodesia transitioned to a majority democracy and became Zimbabwe, Miss Rhodesia was renamed Miss Zimbabwe.

History

Miss Rhodesia was established as Miss Rhodesia and Nyasaland in 1959, as an all-white beauty pageant.[2] The winner debuted at Miss World 1959, with Vivien Lentin placing as a semifinalist. In 1960, Jenny Lee Scott appeared at Miss World. In 1961, there were two "Miss Rhodesias," with Angela Moorcroft competed at Miss World representing Rhodesia and Nyasaland, and Jonee Sierra representing Southern Rhodesia at Miss Universe.[3] In 1965, Lesley Bunting represented Rhodesia at Miss World 1965, just days after the country declared independence from the United Kingdom. Despite this, Bunting was still able to participate, and she was a Top 7 Finalist that year.[4][5]

After 1965, Miss Rhodesia was no longer allowed to participate in Miss World, due to Rhodesia's political situation. Despite this, in 1972 the English-born Miss Rhodesia attempted to travel to Britain to compete in Miss World, but was barred entry, despite her British citizenship.[6] Four years later, when Miss Rhodesia Jane Bird flew to London and attempted to participate in Miss World 1976, she was prevented by the organization.[7][8] In 1980, when Rhodesia reverted to a British colony and transitioned to majority black rule as Zimbabwe, Miss Rhodesia ended and was succeeded by Miss Zimbabwe

List of titleholders

Helen Elliott[9] and Myra Fowler[10] held the Miss Rhodesia title, but the sources do not include the year.

Year Miss Rhodesia Hometown Notes and references
1959 Vivien Lentin - Semifinalist at Miss World 1959

(Miss Rhodesia and Nyasaland)

1960 Jenny Lee Scott - Competed at Miss World 1960

(Miss Southern Rhodesia)[11]

1961 Angela Moorcroft - Competed at Miss World 1961[12]

(Miss Rhodesia and Nyasaland)

Jonee Sierra - Competed at Miss Universe 1961[3][11]

(Miss Southern Rhodesia)

1962 - -
1963 - -
1964 - -
1965 Lesley Bunting Salisbury[13] Top 7 Finalist at Miss World 1965[4][5]
1966 - -
1967 Una Chipere -
1968 - -
1969 - -
1970 - -
1971 Corinne Prinsloo - [14]
1972 - -
1973 Beverley Donald - Mother of Chelsy Davy[15][16]
1974 Vera Johns - [17]
1975 Trudy Cliffe - [18]
1976 Jane Bird - Bird attempted to participate in Miss World 1976, but was barred because of Rhodesia's political and diplomatic situation[7][8]
1977 - - -
1978 Blessed Unami Sikhosana [19] Mzilikazi African Township [19] Founder of the Blessed Sikhosana Foundation, which funds sustainable and social projects in rural areas of Zimbabwe.[19]
1979 - - -
1980 Miss Rhodesia became Miss Zimbabwe in 1980

References

  1. ↑ Sykes, Tom (2011-04-26). "Chelsy Davy, Prince Harry's Hard-Partying Royal Wedding Date". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 2017-09-15.
  2. ↑ Shaw, Carolyn Martin (2015-10-30). Women and Power in Zimbabwe: Promises of Feminism. University of Illinois Press. p. 76. ISBN 9780252097720.
  3. 1 2 "Extinct Misses Of Miss Universe". Qarlonymy. 2014-10-09. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
  4. 1 2 "U.K. wins Miss World again, sparks new row". Ottawa Citizen. 1965-11-20.
  5. 1 2 "Politics is causing contest stir". 1965-11-13.
  6. ↑ Strack, Harry R. (1978). Sanctions: The Case of Rhodesia. Syracuse University Press. p. 233. ISBN 9780815621614.
  7. 1 2 "What the World Needs Now Is Love, Sweet Love—Especially the Beauty Contest of the Same Name". People. 6 (23). 1976-12-06. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
  8. 1 2 "Miss Rhodesia, 22 year old Jane Bird, reveals her shapely figure at her London hotel". Getty Images (in German). Retrieved 2017-09-14.
  9. ↑ Thompson, Douglas (2011-10-14). Shadowland: How the Mafia Bet Britain in a Global Gamble. Random House. ISBN 9781780571546.
  10. ↑ MacLaren, I. P. (1982). More Rhodesian senior schools: part two, 1950-1982 : contributed editorial. Books of Zimbabwe. ISBN 9780869202609.
  11. 1 2 "ORAFs - Old Rhodesian Air Force Sods Newsletter". www.ourstory.com. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
  12. ↑ "On This Day In Photos – Rhodesia In Crisis: Ian Smith Issues A Unilateral Declaration of Independence". Flashbak. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
  13. ↑ "Topfoto - Preview 1116252 - London: Miss Rhodesia - Miss Lesley Bunting". www.topfoto.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
  14. ↑ "Roll back :Ex-Miss Rhodesia, Corrine Prinsloo Adds Glamour to Cargo | Zimbabwe News | Zimbabwe News". www.thezimbabwenewslive.com. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
  15. ↑ Sykes, Tom (2011-04-26). "Chelsy Davy, Prince Harry's Hard-Partying Royal Wedding Date". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
  16. ↑ Blair, By David. "Zimbabwe's great white survivor". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
  17. ↑ Trethowan, Anthony (2008). Delta Scout: Ground Coverage Operator. 30° South Publishers. p. 149. ISBN 9781920143213.
  18. ↑ Binda, Alexandre (2007). The Saints: The Rhodesian Light Infantry. 30° South Publishers. p. 145. ISBN 9781920143077.
  19. 1 2 3 "SU People:Blessed Unami Sikhosana : Syracuse University Magazine". sumagazine.syr.edu. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
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