Jones, William ‘Billy’, and trained his horses
C. 1900
William ‘Billy’ Jones (c.1844-1906), an Indigenous man from the Dubbo area of NSW, was a key identity in 19th century Australian circus. A bareback rider, ropewalker and acrobat in his younger days, he acted as ringmaster when this photograph was taken.
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Jones, William ‘Billy’, and trained his horses
C. 1900
William ‘Billy’ Jones (c.1844-1906), an Indigenous man from the Dubbo area of NSW, was a key identity in 19th century Australian circus. A bareback rider, ropewalker and acrobat in his younger days, he acted as ringmaster when this photograph was taken.
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