About Bill Whittaker
Lived 1883 – 1980 (aged 96). Bill Whittaker was a New Zealand bowls player.
William Whittaker (26 December 1883 – 13 August 1980) was a New Zealand lawn bowls player.
Bowls career At the 1938 Commonwealth Games in Sydney he was part of the men's fours team that won the gold medal; with Bill Bremner, Ernie Jury and Alec Robertson.
He won the 1940 fours title at the New Zealand National Bowls Championships when bowling for the Onehunga Bowls Club.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Whittaker?
New Zealand bowls player (1883-1980)
When was Bill Whittaker born?
Bill Whittaker was born on 26 December 1883 in Atherton.
When did Bill Whittaker die?
Bill Whittaker died on 13 August 1980 in Auckland.
What was Bill Whittaker's occupation?
Bill Whittaker was a bowls player.
What nationality was Bill Whittaker?
Bill Whittaker was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Whittaker (bowls)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Whittaker. https://biography.guide/bill-whittaker-bowls-player/
MLA: "Bill Whittaker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-whittaker-bowls-player/.
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