About Dorothy Edith Simons
Lived 1912 – 1996 (aged 84). Dorothy Edith Simons was a New Zealand cricketer and journalist.
Dorothy Edith Simons (née Nash, 16 February 1912 – 13 September 1996) was a notable New Zealand sportswoman, sports journalist and writer. She was born in Greymouth, New Zealand, in 1912.
She was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, for services to youth and sport, in the 1974 New Year Honours.
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Who was Dorothy Edith Simons?
Sportswoman, sports journalist and writer (1912-1996)
When was Dorothy Edith Simons born?
Dorothy Edith Simons was born on 16 February 1912.
When did Dorothy Edith Simons die?
Dorothy Edith Simons died on 13 September 1996.
What was Dorothy Edith Simons's occupation?
Dorothy Edith Simons was a cricketer and journalist.
What nationality was Dorothy Edith Simons?
Dorothy Edith Simons was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dorothy Edith Simons. https://biography.guide/dorothy-edith-simons/
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