Miss Rhodesia was established as Miss Rhodesia and Nyasaland in 1959 , as an all-white beauty pageant . 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 . 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
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