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Issue Details: First known date: 2002... 2002 Aboriginal Stars of the Turf : Jockeys of Australian Racing History
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'John Maynard comes from both Aboriginal and racing backgrounds. He knows first hand that the premise that there had been very few Aboriginal riders is far from the truth. His book celebrates the significant and exciting Aboriginal involvement in Australian racing history.

Amongst the many Aboriginal jockeys highlighted in the book are Merv Maynard, Norm Rose, Frank Reys, Richard Lawrence 'Darby' McCarthy and Leigh-Anne Goodwin, Australia's first female Aboriginal jockey to ride a winner at a metropolitan track.' Source: Publisher's blurb (Sighted 28/07/2009).

Notes

  • Dedication: To the hundreds of Aboriginal jockeys who have followed their dreams to the racecourse.

    In particular to Leigh-Anne Goodwin-Australia's first female Aboriginal jockey to ride a winner at a metropolitan track. Leigh-Anne died on 7 December 1998 in Brisbane hospital after a fall at Roma.

    This book is a testament to their skills, their records and victories, their conquering of prejudice and of racism.

  • Contents indexed selectively.

Contents

* Contents derived from the Canberra, Australian Capital Territory,:Aboriginal Studies Press , 2003 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Peter St Albans, John Maynard , single work biography (p. 27-36)
Massa Read, John Maynard , single work biography (p. 37)
Rae 'Togo' Johnstone, John Maynard , single work biography (p. 39-50)
Jimmy Dries, John Maynard , single work biography (p. 51)
David Hugh 'Darby' Munro, John Maynard , single work biography (p. 53-56)
Besley Murray, John Maynard , single work biography (p. 57-59)
Stan Johnson, John Maynard , single work biography (p. 60)
Merv Maynard, John Maynard , single work biography (p. 63-79)
Kenny Broderick, John Maynard , single work biography (p. 80)
Barry Hagan, John Maynard , single work biography (p. 81)
Frank and Jack Duval, John Maynard , single work biography (p. 82-83)
Gordon Taylor, John Maynard , single work biography (p. 84-85)
Jimmy Leslie, John Maynard , single work biography (p. 85)
Frank Reys, John Maynard , single work biography (p. 87-93)
Norm Rose, John Maynard , single work biography (p. 94-99)
Harry Fuller, John Maynard , single work biography (p. 101)
Merv Marion, John Maynard , single work biography (p. 101)
Reg 'Punter' Hart, John Maynard , single work biography (p. 102-103)
Richard Lawrence 'Darby' McCarthy, John Maynard , single work biography (p. 104-115)
William Lord, John Maynard , single work biography (p. 116)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory,: Aboriginal Studies Press , 2002 .
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      Extent: vii, 112pp.
      Description: illus., ports.
      Note/s:
      • Includes bibliographical references (p.109-112).
      ISBN: 0855753846
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