Lynch Cooper

Lynch Cooper (~1903-1971) was an Aboriginal Australian sprinter who won the Stawell Gift in 1928 and the world's professional sprint championship competition in 1929.[1][2]

Cooper was born at Moira Lake near Tocumwal and was educated at Mulwala State School.[3] His father was Aboriginal activist and community leader William Cooper.

He later become prominent in Aboriginal activism including as President of the Aboriginal Progressive Association in the 1940s.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ "THE STAWELL "GIFT"". Referee (2142). New South Wales, Australia. 11 April 1928. p. 15. Retrieved 11 August 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ↑ "WORLD'S SPRINT CHAMPION". Weekly Times (3205). Victoria, Australia. 2 March 1929. p. 66. Retrieved 11 August 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ↑ "Sprint Champion". Sporting Globe. , (767). Victoria, Australia. 30 November 1929. p. 6 (FIRSTEDITION). Retrieved 11 August 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ↑ "All Aboriginal Deputation For Canberra". Shepparton Advertiser. 66, (30). Victoria, Australia. 26 April 1949. p. 1. Retrieved 11 August 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. ↑ "Editor's Mail Bag". Shepparton Advertiser. 61, (13). Victoria, Australia. 15 February 1946. p. 4. Retrieved 11 August 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
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