About Evan Exelby
Lived 1905 – 1981 (aged 75). Evan Exelby was a New Zealand bowls player.
Evan Philip Exelby (12 October 1905 – 6 June 1981) was a New Zealand lawn bowls player.
Bowls career At the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland he won the men's pairs gold medal with Robert Henry.
In 1947, Exelby won the New Zealand National Bowls Championships pairs title with William Ransford "Rance" Hawkins, representing the Frankton club. Exelby died on 6 June 1981, and was buried at Hamilton Park Cemetery.
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Who was Evan Exelby?
New Zealand lawn bowls competitor (1905-1981)
When was Evan Exelby born?
Evan Exelby was born on 12 October 1905 in New Zealand.
When did Evan Exelby die?
Evan Exelby died on 6 June 1981.
What was Evan Exelby's occupation?
Evan Exelby was a bowls player.
What nationality was Evan Exelby?
Evan Exelby was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Evan Exelby. https://biography.guide/evan-exelby/
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