About Hugh Robson
Lived 1918 – 1996 (aged 77). Hugh Robson was a New Zealand bowls player.
Hugh Herbert John "Robbie" Robson (2 November 1918 – 17 April 1996) was a New Zealand lawn bowls player.
At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Western Australia, he won the men's pairs gold medal partnering Bob McDonald. Eight years later he won the silver medal again with McDonald in the pairs at the 1970 Commonwealth Games.
A member of the Tokoroa Bowling Club, Robson won the New Zealand national fours title in 1956 and the singles title in 1974.
Robson died in Hamilton on 17 April 1996.
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Who was Hugh Robson?
New Zealand lawn bowls competitor (1918-1996)
When was Hugh Robson born?
Hugh Robson was born on 2 November 1918 in Wellington.
When did Hugh Robson die?
Hugh Robson died on 17 April 1996 in Hamilton.
What was Hugh Robson's occupation?
Hugh Robson was a bowls player.
What nationality was Hugh Robson?
Hugh Robson was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hugh Robson. https://biography.guide/hugh-robson-bowls-player/
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