Jack Thompson interviewed by Neil Bennetts [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 1760763
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Thompson, Jack, 1922-1992, interviewee
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 1984 Oct. 26
- 1 sound tape reel (ca. 52 min.); analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track mono; 5 in.
- Summary:
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Thompson, professional jockey for 45 years was born in Macksville, N.S.W. 1922. He recalls his family background, English & Irish grandparents; early family life on a dairy farm, then his father's work as a stock inspector; horse riding from an early age; his 7 year apprenticeship commencing at age 14 to Sydney trainer Frank Dalton; winning Apprentice Jockey premerships, 1940-1941; having ridden in most major races in Australia (Melbourne Cup, Sydney Cups, Brisbane Cups, Derbies, Epsoms, Metropolitans, Doncasters); racing in New South Wales during and after World War II; 1950 invitation to ride for Irish trainer P.J. Prendergast; professional jockeys, their work & social customs; horse race betting. He gives a brief overview of racecourses in Sydney, well known horses and stables.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on Oct. 26, 1984 at Randwick, N.S.W.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-216954628
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Summary (1 p.) & corrected transcript (typescript, 14 leaves)
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Jockeys
- Other authors/contributors:
- Bennetts, Neil, 1943-2011, interviewer
- Copyright:
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- Until 2054 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1984
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