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World War II Women. Pulling her weight. Miss Joan Niven
World War II Women. Pulling her weight. Miss Joan Niven, 19 year old postwoman of Drynachan, near Inverness, Scotland claims to have the most isolated beat in the British Isles. She walks 17 miles three times in a week, to cross the River Findhorn she uses a box suspended on a wire cable pulling herself over by another wire. Seven persons are seen by her during the walk of 17 miles. Last winter ice and snow on the moor tracks prevented the small motor mail van from contacting Miss Niven, she walked seven miles through the snow to meet the van for several weeks. Miss Niven started this job to aid the war effort but she is thinking of joining the W.A.A.F s. Here Miss Joan Niven fording the River Findhorn. November 1941 P010263
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World War II Women. Pulling her weight. Miss Joan Niven, a 19-year-old postwoman from Drynachan, near Inverness, Scotland, showcases the unwavering determination and resilience of women during wartime. With what is claimed to be the most isolated beat in the British Isles, Miss Niven walks an astounding 17 miles three times a week to deliver mail. Her journey is not without its challenges - to cross the treacherous River Findhorn, she relies on a box suspended on a wire cable while pulling herself across with another wire. Along this arduous route, she encounters only seven people during her entire walk. During harsh winter conditions when ice and snow render the moor tracks impassable for vehicles, Miss Niven's commitment remains unyielding. She braves seven miles through deep snow to meet the small motor mail van that cannot reach her location for several weeks. Originally taking up this job as part of her contribution to aid the war effort, Miss Niven now contemplates joining the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (W. A. A. F). Her dedication and courage exemplify the indomitable spirit of women serving their country during World War II. In this photograph captured in November 1941 by Mirrorpix from Memory Lane Prints collection, we witness Miss Joan Niven fearlessly fording across River Findhorn - an image that symbolizes both strength and sacrifice amidst conflict.
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