"A brutal business": In 1955, these roller derby ladies shocked Sydney

By Staff Correspondent
Updated August 28 2015 - 11:15am, first published 11:05am
“Mother does not altogether approve of it because of the injuries...”   Photo: Harry Martin
“Mother does not altogether approve of it because of the injuries...” Photo: Harry Martin
Dolores Doss leads the pack at opening night of the roller derby at the Sydney Stadium on 26 August 1955 Photo: Harry Martin
Dolores Doss leads the pack at opening night of the roller derby at the Sydney Stadium on 26 August 1955 Photo: Harry Martin