He was brought over to Britain by Sir Julien Cahn who raised a powerful private side based at his home at Stanford Hall.

Along with Jack Walsh, Jackson played non-championship matches with Leicestershire against the Australian side.

After World War II, Jackson returned to England make his Championship debut in 1946 County season.

Jackson played as the professional for Rawtenstall in the Lancashire League in 1957 and 1958, also making two final first-class appearances in the Torquay Festival.

Jackson was killed in a traffic accident near a level crossing in New South Wales in 1965, aged 48.