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[Interview with Pat Nilan, former Australian representative hockey player] [sound recording] / [Interviewer: Neil Bennetts]
Bib ID 2769508
Format AudioAudio
Author Nilan, Pat, 1941-
Access Conditions Access open for research; written permission required for personal copies and public use during the lifetime of the interviewee. 
Description 1981. 
2 tape reels (ca. 60 min) : mono. ; 5 in. 
Summary

Nilan speaks about his Irish family background; his early involvement with hurling; learning to play hockey at school; Charlie Morley; his determination to be selected in the Australian team; training for 1964 Olympics; winning bronze; lead-up to 1968 Olympics; winning silver; coming fifth at 1972 Olympics; his activities since his withdrawal from representative hockey in 1973; his personal approach to the game; indoor hockey; effect of sponsorship; and team-mates he admired.

Notes

Transcript available (typescript, 26 leaves)

Recorded in Sydney, New South Wales on 11 October 1981.

Subjects Nilan, Pat, - 1941- - Interviews.  |  Hockey players - Australia - Interviews.  |  Hockey - Australia.
Other Authors Bennetts, Neil
Details Collect From
ORAL TRC 391/94-95 Petherick Reading Room (Oral History)
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