Dell Bandeen

Marjory Dell Bandeen (formerly Marshall, née Turner; 2 August 1922 – 10 March 2009) was a New Zealand netball player. She played in the New Zealand team in two Tests against the touring Australian team in 1948.

Early life Bandeen was born Marjory Dell Turner in Christchurch on 2 August 1922, the younger daughter of Walter Turner and Maggie May Turner (née Dalziel).

Netball career Turner played for the Canterbury provincial netball team for many years, initially in the defensive third before switching to centre. However, before the first Test she was switched to play at goal defence. Turner missed the second Test, but returned for the third Test in Auckland, which was won by Australia, 44–22.

In 1949, Turner was part of the Canterbury team that finished second at the national provincial championships. She was subsequently named in the South Island team, which drew 15–15 in the interisland match against the North Island. She was subsequently named in the South Island team for the interisland match, which was won by the South Island 17–16. and her ashes were buried in Andersons Bay Cemetery.