Nowra's major role in 1968 London to Sydney Marathon

Robert Crawford
December 15 2018 - 11:00am
50th anniversary: Some of the coverage of Lucien Bianchi (pictured) and Jean-Claude Ogier's accident just west of Nowra near Tianjara in the 1968 London to Sydney Marathon including one by former local Paul Hoffman of the pair crossing the Tianjara Creek just prior to the crash.
50th anniversary: Some of the coverage of Lucien Bianchi (pictured) and Jean-Claude Ogier's accident just west of Nowra near Tianjara in the 1968 London to Sydney Marathon including one by former local Paul Hoffman of the pair crossing the Tianjara Creek just prior to the crash.

December 17 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Shoalhaven’s dramatic role in the epic 10,000 mile Daily Express London to Sydney Marathon.

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Robert Crawford

Robert Crawford

Senior Journalist

Robert Crawford is a senior journalist at the South Coast Register, for Australian Community Media . Everyone's got a story, what's yours? Email robert.crawford@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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