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Darby "In a Life Time" Early Morning Track_Behind the Scenes 2024. Article Published: LADIES IN RACING 21st Dec 2023 LADIES IN RACING _ On Line Racing Industry Feature magazine. https://issuu.com/cathrynmeredith/docs/whole_mag_2023_issue_2_e-mag_lir?fbclid=IwAR1VAS8ASyJC8HSja_p4_z1MVEMMVcU8jgQUoA7T1aZ_xoPUPZGSg6mlaTw We are seeking your support. your Donation to Darby “In a Life Time” through the Documentary Australia Foundation is 100% Tax Deductible, please consider supporting this worthwhile film. LINK: https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/darby-mccarthy-project-in-a-life-time-working-title/ Please Deposit: Bank: National Australia Bank BIC/SWIFT code: NATAAU3303M BSB 083-088 Account 18-789-5691 Darby McCarthy Project “In a Life Time”: Documentary Australia 52 Victoria Street Paddington NSW 2021 AUSTRALIA Facebook: RaceQ Thank you for your $ Support.

The Oral Heritage of the Indigenous people of Australia is all but lost. Father McKelson a palatine priest was based in the Kimberley and at La Grange Mission (Bidyadanga community 170km south of Broome) in the 50’s - 60’s and 70’s broke that tradition by preserving with the people of Bidyadanga one of the most remarkable, comprehensive body of work recorded, of Australian Aboriginal languages. This is a story of pride and purpose and achievement on many levels and over many years. Commencing with the Aboriginal friend and colleague of Father Kevin McKelson Joseph Bronco, whose contribution to the original recordings and translation of the GARAJARI tapes and also to the four (4) other indigenous language tapes was integral. The ability to translate each of the five languages has been an enormous effort. A man called Japulu…is Father Kevin McKelson This is his story… and a story of the Oral Heritage of our nation. One which must be preserved, for us and for our future generations. David Waddington imagine if... productions +61421937158 david@imagine-if.com.au

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Told by Darby and through the interviews and recollections of those who have known and worked with him over his racing career, and then on through his post racing career, where Darby become a mentor for many young people supporting their endeavors through incentive and educational programs specifically initiated by Darby McCarthy, who received an honorary doctorate from the Southern University of Queensland for this work, an OAM (order of Australia award) from the Australian Government, also named one of Queensland’s "Greats" (by the Queensland Government) and on the 14th May 2021 inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame (twelve months after passing into his dreamtime) Darby would say, not bad for a “Young Fella” from Cunnamulla who didn’t go to school. Through Darby McCarthy life, on his own merit and his incredible riding ability he was able to travel the world meet the most incredible people, and become a legend. Born In the sand hills outside of Cunnamulla in Western Queensland at “The YUMBA” aboriginal Camp. He was the tenth (10) of thirteen (13) children. It was a very different time then. Born black in a known racist town wasn’t a great start to life for Richard Laurance McCarthy. But this little fella would not let that deter him. He was about to take the world… by storm. His name would become legendary Please consider your contribution to this production through The Documentary Australia Foundation. The Darby McCarthy PROJECT “In a Life Time”. https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/darby-mccarthy-project-in-a-life-time-working-title/

Darby McCarthy has played an important role in Queensland’s unique ‘Murri court’ system designed to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander offenders to make changes in their lives. ‘The esteem and respect of Uncle Darby McCarthy was evident each time he sat in the Toowoomba Murri Court,’ the local press reported. Darby, through his post racing career, become a mentor for many young people wanting to attain a position in the racing industry and beyond supporting their endeavours through incentive and educational programs specifically initiated by Darby McCarthy, who was an accredited adviser to the University of Southern Queensland and recieved an honorary doctorate for this work Racing Victoria has a scholarship for young Indigenous horsemen and women in Darby McCarthy honor. Throughout Darby Lifetime, he has been the advocate for many women in sport. Cathy Freeman being one of whom Darby mentored with knowledge he gained on the national and international scene in his extraordinary career. Please consider your contribution to this production through The Documentary Australia Foundation. The Darby McCarthy PROJECT “In a Life Time”. https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/darby-mccarthy-project-in-a-life-time-working-title/

Darby McCarthy life is mixed with triumphs then there were scandals, disasters and injustices that plagued his racing career and reputation, and indeed nearly cost him his life. To return from those dark places, to become a role model, Darby does his part in advancing the breakdown of barriers between Aboriginal people and white Australians. To so many known as, Uncle Darby McCarthy, honored with the award of the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). This is a story of a young man who came from Cunnamulla in outback Queensland to enter the international arena and be fully accepted as a gifted expert in his chosen profession. Darby McCarthy life of achievement and dedication to his people is well known, as an Aboriginal man. Darby knowledge and experience he willingly passed on to the younger generations who he mentored and provided moral and financial support throughout his life too. Please consider your contribution to this production through The Documentary Australia Foundation. The Darby McCarthy PROJECT “In a Life Time”. https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/darby-mccarthy-project-in-a-life-time-working-title/

Through Darby McCarthy life, on his own merit and his incredible riding ability he was able to travel the world meet the most incredible people, and become a legend. • At the age of 10years he had rode his first winner of (over) 1000 winning rides in Australia, England and France. • His horse falling in a field of 32 in front of one hundred and one thousand people who packed Flemington race course for the 1960 Melbourne Cup, 16year old Darby McCarthy fall changed the running field to 24 horses forever in the rules of the Australian turf. • Creating history 1969 by winning the Epsom (Brokers Tip) and AJC Derby (Divide and Rule) double at Randwick on the same (day) meeting. • Darby McCarthy record winning rider of three (3) Stradbroke’s. • His racing life plunged into controversy and personal dramas, with a court case the longest every run by the VRC (Victorian Racing Club) 3 months from which he was suspended for seven (7) years. • Darby McCarthy (the Boy from Cunnamulla) life journey is one of extraordinary achievement and purpose, and told on an international stage. Darby McCarthy has played an important role in Queensland’s unique ‘Murri court’ system designed to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander offenders to make changes in their lives. ‘The esteem and respect of Uncle Darby McCarthy is evident each time he sat in the Toowoomba Murri Court,’ the local press recently reported. Darby, through his post racing career, become a mentor for many young people wanting to attain a position in the racing industry and beyond supporting their endeavours through incentive and educational programs specifically initialled by Darby McCarthy, who was an accredited adviser to the University of Southern Queensland and has an honorary doctorate for this work Racing Victoria has a scholarship for young Indigenous horsemen and women in Darby McCarthy honour. Throughout Darby Lifetime, he has been the advocate for many women in sport. Cathy Freeman being one of whom Darby mentored with knowledge he gained on the national and international scene in his extraordinary career. Please consider your contribution to this production through The Documentary Australia Foundation. The Darby McCarthy PROJECT “In a Life Time”. https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/darby-mccarthy-project-in-a-life-time-working-title/

Darby McCarthy story, shows what a person can achieve when faced with seeming insurmountable odds, but with grit and determination and self-belief they can achieve possibly far more than they could have ever imagined. Darby knowledge and experience he willingly passed on to the younger generations who he mentored and provided moral and financial support throughout his life too. The Darby McCarthy PROJECT “In a Life Time”, is a very positive, inspirational story. Please consider your contribution to this production through The Documentary Australia Foundation. The Darby McCarthy PROJECT “In a Life Time”. https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/darby-mccarthy-project-in-a-life-time-working-title/

Darby McCarthy life is mixed with triumphs then there were scandals, disasters and injustices that plagued his racing career and reputation, and indeed nearly cost him his life. To return from those dark places, to become a role model, Darby does his part in advancing the breakdown of barriers between Aboriginal people and white Australians. Olympian, Cathy Freeman, freely acknowledges Darby as a key mentor in her teenage years in the 1980s, as he was rebuilding his own life. Through Darby McCarthy life, on his own merit and his incredible riding ability he was able to travel the world meet the most incredible people, and become a legend. Born In the sand hills outside of Cunnamulla in Western Queensland at “The YUMBA” aboriginal Camp. He was the tenth (10) of thirteen (13) children. It was a very different time then. Born black in a known racist town wasn’t a great start to life for Richard Laurance McCarthy. But this little fella would not let that deter him. He was about to take the world… by storm. His name would become legendary He was to become the best in his chosen field. He would travel the world. Meet the most unlikely of people. As an Australian Aboriginal of that time this was a remarkable feat, he became an inspiration for all who were interested in his journey. Please consider your contribution to this production through The Documentary Australia Foundation. The Darby McCarthy PROJECT “In a Life Time”. https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/darby-mccarthy-project-in-a-life-time-working-title/

Richard Laurence "Darby" McCarthy. Born In the sand hills outside of Cunnamulla in Western Queensland at “The YUMBA” Aboriginal Camp. He was the tenth (10) of thirteen (13) children. It was a very different time then. Born black in a known racist town wasn’t a great start to life for Richard Laurance McCarthy. But this little fella would not let that deter him. He was about to take the world… by storm. His name would become legendary He was to become the best in his chosen field. He would travel the world. Meet the most unlikely of people. As an Australian Aboriginal of that time this was a remarkable feat, he became an inspiration for all who were interested in his journey. Being Aboriginal in the 1950’s and 1960’s, and even today the cards were stacked against him. Darby McCarthy was indeed an exceptional individual and one of Australia’s great jockeys. A worthy induction into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame as his story is one of achieving greatness against all odds. Please consider your contribution to this production through The Documentary Australia Foundation. The Darby McCarthy PROJECT “In a Life Time”. https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/darby-mccarthy-project-in-a-life-time-working-title/

Darby McCarthy life was mixed with triumphs then there were scandals, disasters and injustices that plagued his racing career and reputation, and indeed nearly cost him his life. Yet here is the twist. To return from those dark places to become a role model to young indigenous people nationally – not just to aspiring jockeys and athletes – is a unique story. ‘Darby does his part in advancing the breakdown of barriers between FIRST Nation Aboriginal people and white Australians. Darby McCarthy was a respected mentor and elder to his immediate community. He has had a life of highs and lows that no scriptwriter would dare invent. The truth is stranger than fiction. Few Australian children were born into greater disadvantage, yet by his early twenties Darby McCarthy was dominating in our top races on Australia’s best racecourses. Out of the saddle he was charismatic, photogenic, well-spoken and impeccably dressed, soon earning himself a lucrative contract to ride in world-class company in England and France. Here he met and mingled with the rich and famous. Seemingly, color prejudice that dogged the lives of all Indigenous Australians, no longer applied. But it was never going to be as easy as that. Please consider your contribution to this production through The Documentary Australia Foundation. The Darby McCarthy PROJECT “In a Life Time”. https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/darby-mccarthy-project-in-a-life-time-working-title/

To so many known as, Uncle Darby McCarthy, honored with the award of the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). This is a story for a young man who came from Cunnamulla in outback Queensland to enter the international arena and be fully accepted as a gifted expert in his chosen profession. A story which shows what a person can achieve when faced with seeming insurmountable odds, but with grit and determination and self-belief they can achieve possibly far more than they could have ever imagined. Told by Darby and through the interviews and recollections of those who have known and worked with him over his racing career, and then on through his post racing career, where Darby become a mentor for many young people supporting their endeavors through incentive and educational programs specifically initiated by Darby McCarthy, who received an honorary doctorate from the Southern University of Queensland for this work, an OAM (order of Australia award) from the Australian Government, also named one of Queensland’s "Greats" (by the Queensland Government) and on the 14th May 2021 inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame (twelve months after passing into his dreamtime) Darby would say, not bad for a “Young Fella” from Cunnamulla who didn’t go to school. Please consider your contribution to this production through The Documentary Australia Foundation. The Darby McCarthy PROJECT “In a Life Time”. https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/darby-mccarthy-project-in-a-life-time-working-title/

Darby McCarthy life of achievement and dedication to his people is well known, as an Aboriginal man. Darby knowledge and experience he willingly passed on to the younger generations who he mentored and provided moral and financial support throughout his life too. As an accredited adviser to the University of Southern Queensland, Darby played an important role in Queensland’s unique ‘Murri court’ system designed to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander offenders to make changes in their lives. ‘The esteem and respect Uncle Darby McCarthy received is evident each time that he sat in the Toowoomba Murri Court,’ the local press reported. The Darby McCarthy PROJECT “In a Life Time” (Working Title), is a very positive, inspirational story. A story which shows what a person can achieve when faced with seeming insurmountable odds, but with grit and determination and self-belief they can achieve possibly far more than they could have ever imagined. Please consider your contribution to this production through The Documentary Australia Foundation. The Darby McCarthy PROJECT “In a Life Time”. https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/darby-mccarthy-project-in-a-life-time-working-title/

Through Darby McCarthy life, on his own merit and his incredible riding ability he was able to travel the world meet the most incredible people, and become a legend. • At the age of 10years he had rode his first winner of (over) 1000 winning rides in Australia, England and France. • His horse falling in a field of 32 in front of one hundred and one thousand people who packed Flemington race course for the 1960 Melbourne Cup, 16year old Darby McCarthy fall changed the running field to 24 horses forever in the rules of the Australian turf. • Creating history 1969 by winning the Epsom (Brokers Tip) and AJC Derby (Divide and Rule) double at Randwick on the same (day) meeting. • Darby McCarthy record winning rider of three (3) Stradbroke’s. • His racing life plunged into controversy and personal dramas, with a court case the longest every run by the VRC (Victorian Racing Club) 3 months from which he was suspended for seven (7) years. • Darby McCarthy (the Boy from Cunnamulla) life journey is one of extraordinary achievement and purpose, and told on an international stage. Please consider your contribution to this production through The Documentary Australia Foundation. The Darby McCarthy PROJECT “In a Life Time”. https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/darby-mccarthy-project-in-a-life-time-working-title/

Through Darby McCarthy life, on his own merit and his incredible riding ability he was able to travel the world meet the most incredible people, and become a legend. Born In the sand hills outside of Cunnamulla in Western Queensland at “The YUMBA” aboriginal Camp. He was the tenth (10) of thirteen (13) children. It was a very different time then. Born black in a known racist town wasn’t a great start to life for Richard Laurance McCarthy. But this little fella would not let that deter him. He was about to take the world… by storm. His name would become legendary He was to become the best in his chosen field. He would travel the world. Meet the most unlikely of people. As an Australian Aboriginal of that time this was a remarkable feat, he became an inspiration for all who were interested in his journey. Being Aboriginal in the 1950’s and 1960’s, and even today the cards were stacked against him. Please consider your contribution to this production through The Documentary Australia Foundation. The Darby McCarthy PROJECT “In a Life Time”. https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/darby-mccarthy-project-in-a-life-time-working-title/

This dramatised feature documentary "In a Life time" is the inspiring life story of Australia’s most successful Indigenous jockey, Richard Laurence "Darby" McCarthy. Told by Darby and through the interviews and recollections of those who have known and worked with him over his racing career, and then on through his post racing career, where Darby become a mentor for many young people supporting their endeavors through incentive and educational programs specifically initiated by Darby McCarthy, who received an honorary doctorate from the Southern University of Queensland for this work, an OAM (order of Australia award) from the Australian Government, also named one of Queensland’s "Greats" (by the Queensland Government) and on the 14th May 2021 inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame (twelve months after passing into his dreamtime) Darby would say, not bad for a “Young Fella” from Cunnamulla who didn’t go to school. Darby McCarthy life is mixed with triumphs then there were scandals, disasters and injustices that plagued his racing career and reputation, and indeed nearly cost him his life. To return from those dark places, to become a role model, Darby does his part in advancing the breakdown of barriers between Aboriginal people and white Australians. Olympian, Cathy Freeman, freely acknowledges Darby as a key mentor in her teenage years in the 1980s, as he was rebuilding his own life. Please consider your contribution to this production through The Documentary Australia Foundation. The Darby McCarthy PROJECT “In a Life Time”. https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/darby-mccarthy-project-in-a-life-time-working-title/

As an accredited adviser to the University of Southern Queensland, Darby played an important role in Queensland’s unique ‘Murri court’ system designed to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander offenders to make changes in their lives. ‘The esteem and respect Uncle Darby McCarthy received is evident each time that he sat in the Toowoomba Murri Court,’ the local press reported. The Darby McCarthy PROJECT “In a Life Time” (Working Title), is a very positive, inspirational story. A story which shows what a person can achieve when faced with seeming insurmountable odds, but with grit and determination and self-belief they can achieve possibly far more than they could have ever imagined. Please consider your contribution to this production through The Documentary Australia Foundation. The Darby McCarthy PROJECT “In a Life Time”. https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/darby-mccarthy-project-in-a-life-time-working-title/

Darby McCarthy, for all those who knew him and worked with him, who were on the other side of the legal issues which were faced by Darby all would concur as is in the expansive interviews recorded, that Darby McCarthy Life as an Aboriginal man reflected and brought to the forefront of our society; • Increased awareness for his people • Improved knowledge of social issues faced by his people • Increased action on resolving social issues on his people • Open visibility and a voice of his people • Improved connection and engagement around issues faced by his people To so many known as, Uncle Darby McCarthy, honored with the award of the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). This is a story for a young man who came from Cunnamulla in outback Queensland to enter the international arena and be fully accepted as a gifted expert in his chosen profession. Darby McCarthy life of achievement and dedication to his people is well known, as an Aboriginal man. Darby knowledge and experience he willingly passed on to the younger generations who he mentored and provided moral and financial support throughout his life too. Please consider your contribution to this production through The Documentary Australia Foundation. The Darby McCarthy PROJECT “In a Life Time”. https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/darby-mccarthy-project-in-a-life-time-working-title/

Darby, through his post racing career, become a mentor for many young people wanting to attain a position in the racing industry and beyond supporting their endeavours through incentive and educational programs specifically initialled by Darby McCarthy, who was an accredited adviser to the University of Southern Queensland and has an honorary doctorate for this work Racing Victoria has a scholarship for young Indigenous horsemen and women in Darby McCarthy honour. Throughout Darby Lifetime, he has been the advocate for many women in sport. Cathy Freeman being one of whom Darby mentored with knowledge he gained on the national and international scene in his extraordinary career. This story covers these topics • Rural and Regional • Equality • History • People of Colour • Employment • Indigenous • Racism • Sports • Diet and Exercise Throughout Darby McCarthy fascinating life journey Darby came up against all of these issues, and he was able to confront and rise above to become the man, the Aboriginal man who he was, he was always an Aboriginal, and Darby would publicly confront anyone who did not recognise his authenticity and say Darby McCarthy the Aboriginal Jockey, that was Richard Laurance “Darby” McCarthy. The Darby McCarthy PROJECT “In a Life Time”. https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/darby-mccarthy-project-in-a-life-time-working-title/

Through Darby McCarthy life, on his own merit and his incredible riding ability he was able to travel the world meet the most incredible people, and become a legend. • At the age of 10years he had rode his first winner of (over) 1000 winning rides in Australia, England and France. • His horse falling in a field of 32 in front of one hundred and one thousand people who packed Flemington race course for the 1960 Melbourne Cup, 16year old Darby McCarthy fall changed the running field to 24 horses forever in the rules of the Australian turf. • Creating history 1969 by winning the Epsom (Brokers Tip) and AJC Derby (Divide and Rule) double at Randwick on the same (day) meeting. • Darby McCarthy record winning rider of three (3) Stradbroke’s. • His racing life plunged into controversy and personal dramas, with a court case the longest every run by the VRC (Victorian Racing Club) 3 months from which he was suspended for seven (7) years. • Darby McCarthy (the Boy from Cunnamulla) life journey is one of extraordinary achievement and purpose, and told on an international stage. The Darby McCarthy PROJECT “In a Life Time”. https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/darby-mccarthy-project-in-a-life-time-working-title/

This dramatised feature documentary "In a Life time" is the inspiring life story of Australia’s most successful Indigenous jockey, Richard Laurence "Darby" McCarthy. Told by Darby and through the interviews and recollections of those who have known and worked with him over his racing career, and then on through his post racing career, where Darby become a mentor for many young people supporting their endeavors through incentive and educational programs specifically initiated by Darby McCarthy, who received an honorary doctorate from the Southern University of Queensland for this work, an OAM (order of Australia award) from the Australian Government, also named one of Queensland’s "Greats" (by the Queensland Government) and on the 14th May 2021 inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame (twelve months after passing into his dreamtime) Darby would say, not bad for a “Young Fella” from Cunnamulla who didn’t go to school. https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/darby-mccarthy-project-in-a-life-time-working-title/