Kathleen Howell
Learned how to drive from her friend Jean Robertson and together they crossed the whole of Australia by car and set land speed records.
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May 9, 2021 • 16min
Jean Robertson and Kathleen Howell — the girls who drove into the history books
Jean Robertson and Kathleen Howell were two pioneering women who defied societal norms in the 1920s by embracing adventure and hitting the road in their cars. They drove from Melbourne to Darwin, relying on Aboriginal guidance and overcoming challenges in the outback. They also challenged a man's land speed record and encountered surprising misunderstandings by reporters upon their return.
