About Elsie McDonald
Lived 1920 – 2012 (aged 92). Elsie McDonald was a South African bowls player.
Elsie Adelaide McDonald (née Cawood), was a South African international lawn and indoor bowler.
Bowls career She started bowling in 1958 for the Kimberley Engineering Works BC.
In 1969 she won the gold medal in the pairs with May Cridlan and the silver medal at the 1969 World Outdoor Bowls Championship in Sydney, Australia. She also won a gold medal in the team event (Taylor Trophy).
She was inaugurated into the South African Hall of Fame in 1981.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Elsie McDonald?
South African international lawn and indoor bowler
When was Elsie McDonald born?
Elsie McDonald was born on 12 February 1920 in Kimberley.
When did Elsie McDonald die?
Elsie McDonald died on 13 December 2012.
What was Elsie McDonald's occupation?
Elsie McDonald was a bowls player.
What nationality was Elsie McDonald?
Elsie McDonald was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elsie McDonald. https://biography.guide/elsie-mcdonald/
MLA: "Elsie McDonald." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/elsie-mcdonald/.
Chicago: "Elsie McDonald." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/elsie-mcdonald/.
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