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Raymond 'Ray' Conroy was an Australian racecaller in harness, greyhound and horse racing. Known for his distinctive, 'machine gun monotone' sound, he was an active part of Sydney's racing culture throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s. He worked for 2KY and XXX, receiving an Order of Australia Medal in 19XX for his services to the racing industry. Ray also strove to ensure of the future of his craft, mentoring many future stars and leaving a legacy that continues to this day.

Early Life

Raymond Conroy was born on the 15th of September 1920 in Redfern, Sydney, Australia, one of XXX children and the son of XXXX Conroy and Emily Frances XXXX.

As a young boy Raymond was a keen swimmer and attended school until grade five, when he left to begin work in a factory.

Interest in Racing

Raymond won a talent contest doing a phantom call of the 19XX Melbourne Cup and correctly predicting the first three place getters

Ray was conscripted to serve in the Second World War, however was excused from service due to his severe migraine headaches which continued throughout his life. He often joked that he had been 'dishonorably discharged' from the Army.

Raymond's first wife, Kathleen 'Kitty' Flynn died after a battle with pancreatic cancer in 1965. He remarried and was married to his second wife Alma Amy Martin from 1968 until his death in 2002.

He had two children with his first wife Kitty, Ray (born 194X) and Catherine (born 1953).