“Alec Robertson (II)”
Description
"Oh, the hobby of Australian boys Is jockeying to be, To mount a horse and scale the course No danger do they see." The usual story: Robertson races, is thrown from his horse, bids farewell to all, and dies
Cross references
- cf. "Donald Campbell" (theme)
- cf. "Tom Corrigan (theme)
- cf. "The Death of Alec Robertson" (theme)
- cf. "Alec Robertson (I)" (theme)
References
- Meredith/Anderson, p. 146, "The Jockey's Lament"; p. 151, "Alec Robertson" (2 texts, 1 tune)
- BI, MA146