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  1. Sharman was born in Narellan, New South Wales, the fifth of thirteen children to James Sharman and Caroline Brailsfield, he established a boxing tent in 1911 at Ardlethan near Temora. The tent visited 45 to 50 shows each year. His son, Jimmy Sharman Jr, took over the business in 1955.

  2. Aug 29, 2023 · Midnight Oil is an Australian rock band that emerged in the 1970s, known for their impactful lyrics addressing social and political issues. One of their notable songs is “Jimmy Sharman’s Boxers,” released in 1982. This powerful track dives deep into themes of exploitation, inequality, and the struggles faced by Indigenous Australians.

  3. Apr 26, 2006 · James Michael Sharman, who died at St Vincent's Hospice on Monday, aged 94, was born at Narrandera a year after his father first set up Jimmy Sharman's Boxing Troupe at the Royal Easter Show. He ...

  4. Feb 3, 2022 · Midnight Oil perform 'Jimmy Sharman’s Boxers' live from Goat Island, Sydney in 1985, presented by triple j's Live at the Wireless.'Jimmy Sharman’s Boxers' co...

  5. The song takes us on a journey to the red dust north of Dalmore Downs, where Jimmy Sharman’s boxing tent rolls into town. For over four decades, from 1911 to 1955, Jimmy Sharman ran this traveling boxing tent in rural New South Wales, offering Aboriginal boxers a chance to train and compete.

  6. Oct 3, 2022 · In 1984, Midnight Oil released their iconic record Red Sails in the Sunset. They embarked on a relentless tour around the nation performing raw and electrify...

  7. Mar 22, 2024 · VERY early showground tent boxers were regarded as "burglars out of work", veteran show spruiker Jimmy Sharman Jnr admitted with a chuckle. Explore the fascinating history of Jimmy Sharman, a legendary boxing showman in Australia. Learn about his iconic career and the evolution of tent boxing.

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