| Bib ID |
4458102 |
| Format |
Audio, Online [sound recording] , Online - Google Books |
| Author |
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| Online Access |
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| Access Conditions |
Access open for research, personal copies and public use. |
| Description |
2008
2 sound files (ca. 90 min.)
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| Series |
Sport oral history project
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| Technical Details |
Mode of access: Online.
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| Summary |
Lionel Rose, born 1948, recalls his early days; fights at Jackson's Track; his father's fights; his father teaching him to fight; Sharman's boxing tents; George Bracken; life in Drouin, Vic.; other boxers at Jackson's Track; his musical influences; his school days; bush remedies; Graeme Walsh; his first fight in Melbourne; his early motivation "to be the very best"; his interest in cars and motor racing; playing football; his thoughts on the current group of Aboriginal boxers; fighting today compared to his day; his thoughts on training; his life after fighting Rocky Gatellari; the qualities required to be a good boxer; getting a lucky break to fight Masahito 'Fighting' Harada; his trip to Japan; the origins of his nickname 'Slim'; his school days; siblings; making a documentary; the teamwork required to be a boxing success; life after boxing; his philosophy on life.
Jenny Rose, born 1950, at Warragul, Vic., speaks about her early school days and family background; her love of sport; meeting Lionel Rose; his personal traits; his early boxing days and training; his work to become a world champion; his attitude to fame; the attitude towards women in the boxing industry; the elements needed to be a champion; the media; Lionel's musical interests; his attitude to his health problems; the people motivating Lionel to fight; his current interests in sport; the support from the boxing fraternity; the mental courage required to compete.
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| Notes |
Recorded with John Harpley.
Sound files accompanied by photographs of Lionel and Jenny Rose and some of his boxing memorabilia.
Recorded on 12 June, 2008 in Warragul, Vic.
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| Index/Finding Aid Note |
Timed summary (3 ,1 p.) and Uncorrected transcript (typescript, 72 leaves) |
| Subjects |
Rose, Lionel, - 1948-2011 - Interviews. | Rose, Jenny - Interviews. | Boxers (Sports) - Australia - Interviews. | Athletes - Australia - Interviews. | Boxing - Australia - History. | Aboriginal Australians - Interviews. | Boxing matches. | Boxers' spouses - Interviews.
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| Occupation |
Boxers. |
| Other authors/contributors |
Rose, Jenny, Interviewee | Willis, Rob, 1944-, Interviewer
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| Related records |
Sport oral history project
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