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Jack Thompson interviewed by Neil Bennetts [sound recording]
Bib ID 1760763
Format AudioAudio, OnlineOnline [sound recording]
Author
Thompson, Jack, 1922-1992, Interviewee
 
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Description 1984 
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min); analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track mono; 5 in. 
Summary

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

Recorded on Oct. 26, 1984 at Randwick, N.S.W.

Also available online at: http:/­/­nla.gov.au/­nla.oh-vn1760763

Index/Finding Aid Note Summary (1 p.) & corrected transcript (typescript, 14 leaves) 
Subjects Thompson, Jack, - 1922-1992 - Interviews.  |  Jockeys - Australia - Interviews.  |  Horse racing - Australia - Anecdotes.  |  Horse racing - Betting - Australia.
Occupation Jockeys.
Other authors/contributors Bennetts, Neil, Interviewer

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