#23 | Les Murray AM - A Migrant’s Game, A Nation’s Voice

Summary:This episode of Made in Migration explores the life and legacy of the late Les Murray AM, a prominent figure in Australian sports broadcasting and a refugee from Hungary. It delves into his journey to Australia, his passion for soccer/football, and how he became a voice for multiculturalism in Australia. Les’ story highlights the impact of migration on identity and community, showcasing how his experiences shaped his contributions to Australian society.Keywords:migration, Les Murray, Australia, soccer, football, refugee stories, multiculturalism, sports broadcasting, community, resilience, identityChapters:00:41 - Les Murray: A Journey from Hungary to Australia02:27 - The role of soccer in building community05:19 - Les Murray: The Voice of Soccer in Australia08:16 - Legacy of Les Murray and the migrant experienceAcknowledgments:We extend our heartfelt thanks to the following third parties whose materials have contributed to the richness and depth of this episode:Archival Audio:‘Les Murray Ned Zelic Craig Foster PrematchTalk 2005 Australia vs Uruguay in Sydney’, published on 7 April 2023 by theDreamer Darko Sports YouTube channel, accessed via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3GMMZe5H-Q‘Les Murray's best moments’, published on30 March 2018 by SBS Sport YouTube channel, accessed via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wkvrr_5Vwx8&t=531s‘Our tribute to Les Murray’, published on1 August 2017 by Santo Sam and Ed YouTube channel, accessed via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al31NCMJ8VUMusic:· ‘Peace of mind – Calm Ambient Music’, published on the Pixabay platform, accessed via: ttps://pixabay.com/music/ambient-peace-of-mind-calm-ambient-music-341056/Sound Effects:‘Football (Soccer) Sounds ⚽Whistle, Stadium Crowd Cheering, Goal ⚽ Royalty Free SFX Sound Effects’,published on 23 November 2022 by TunePocket YouTube chancelkl, accessed via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7SgZKh7Du0‘Real Stadium Atmosphere FC Bayern München -Munich | Real fan shouts | soccer / football ghost games’, published on 18 November 2020 by Alex Viersack YouTube channel, accessed via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNUKA_mcBeM&t=3306sPhotograph:‘Iconic SBS broadcaster, Les Murray, dies aged 71’, published on 2 August 2017 by Special Broadcasting Corporation (SBS) (Portuguese), accessed via: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/portuguese/en/podcast-episode/iconic-sbs-broadcaster-les-murray-dies-aged-71/chcd7japi As always, many thanks to our editor, Ryan Prestipino of Fallen Pine Studio, for his amazing work behind the scenes.And of course, thank you to our listeners, without which this podcast would simply not exist. If you have any feedback or suggestions, we would love to hear from you - call us on (03) 9063 2240 or visit www.lawgration.com.au. Disclaimer:This content is intended to be for general informational purposes only, and all content is current at the time of recording and subject to change without prior notice. While LawGration is an Incorporated Legal Practice, we are not aware of your personal circumstances, needs or goals, and information contained in this post should not be construed as legal, immigration or other advice. Before acting on any information in this post, you should always query whether it is relevant to your circumstances and consult an Australian immigration lawyer or registered migration agent.The views and/or opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LawGration, or any other organisation that they represent or are otherwise affiliated with. In the event that content is marked as ‘promotional’, unless expressly stated, LawGration does not in any way endorse any third party or their offerings.