Bobby Kinnear

Bobby Kinnear (c. 1851–1935) was born near Stawell was an Aboriginal Australian sprinter from the Ebenezer Mission Station, at Antwerp, Victoria,[1] who was discovered by former champion runner, Sam Hughes.[2]

Kinnear went onto win the Stawell Gift in 1883.[3][4]

Kinnear passed away in January 1935 was from the Avoca tribe, Yairy-Yairy.[5]

References

  1. ^ "1935 - BOBBY KINNEAR DEAD". Sporting Globe (Melbourne, Vic. : 1922 - 1954). 16 January 1935. p. 10. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
  2. ^ "1929 - Never Too Old: Bobby Kinnear Active at 75". Sporting Globe (Melbourne, Vic. : 1922 - 1954). 9 January 1929. p. 7. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
  3. ^ "Never Too Old". Sporting Globe. No. 674. Victoria, Australia. 9 January 1929. p. 7 (Edition1). Retrieved 6 August 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ^ "BOBBY KINNEAR DEAD". Sporting Globe. No. 1301. Victoria, Australia. 16 January 1935. p. 10 (Edition2 : Cycling and Athletic Section). Retrieved 6 August 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. ^ "1935 - Death of Robert Kinnear". The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957). 12 January 1935. p. 25. Retrieved 10 March 2026.


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