Lynch Cooper (c. 1905–1971) was an Aboriginal Australian sprinter who won the Stawell Gift in 1928 and the world's professional sprint championship competition in 1929.[2][3]
Lynch Cooper | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1905 Moira Lake near Tocumwal, New South Wales |
| Died | 30 July 1971 (aged 65–66) Wangaratta, Victoria |
| Resting place | Wangarattta Cemetery[1] |
| Spouse | Eva Christian (1910-1988) |
| Parent(s) | William Cooper and Agnes nee Hamilton |
| Relatives | Douglas Nicholls (cousin) |
He later become prominent in Aboriginal activism including as president of the Aboriginal Progressive Association in the 1940s.[4][5]
Family edit
Cooper was born at Moira Lake near Tocumwal and was educated at Mulwala State School.[6] His father was Aboriginal activist and community leader William Cooper.
Lynch Cooper married Eva Christian, daughter of Alfred William Christian and Annie Laid née Bruce, of Jeparit on 11 February 1939 at the Methodist Church, Footscray, Victoria.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Lynch Cooper 1895 - 1971 BillionGraves Record".
- ^ "THE STAWELL "GIFT"". The Referee. No. 2142. Sydney. 11 April 1928. p. 15. Retrieved 11 August 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "WORLD'S SPRINT CHAMPION". Weekly Times. No. 3205. Victoria, Australia. 2 March 1929. p. 66. Retrieved 11 August 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "All Aboriginal Deputation For Canberra". Shepparton Advertiser. Vol. 66, no. 30. Victoria, Australia. 26 April 1949. p. 1. Retrieved 11 August 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Editor's Mail Bag". Shepparton Advertiser. Vol. 61, no. 13. Victoria, Australia. 15 February 1946. p. 4. Retrieved 11 August 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Sprint Champion". Sporting Globe. No. 767. Victoria, Australia. 30 November 1929. p. 6 (FIRSTEDITION). Retrieved 11 August 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Untitled". The Argus (Melbourne). No. 28, 854. Victoria, Australia. 13 February 1939. p. 6. Retrieved 11 September 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
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