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Debut novel explores Australian jockey’s identity

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Goolwa Rowing Club member Kerry Taylor has had a debut book inspired by the true story of an Australian jockey’s life lived in secret published.

Mr Smith to You follows the story of jockey Bill Smith (1886–1975), who, after his death, was revealed to be female at birth by a nurse he had grown to trust.

Mr Smith’s legacy left questions surrounding whether he was Australia’s first trans jo...


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