About John Somerville
Lived 1926 – 1987 (aged 60). John Somerville was a New Zealand bowls player.
John Somerville (10 September 1926 – 5 March 1987) was a New Zealand lawn bowls player.
Bowls career At the 1974 British Commonwealth Games, Somerville won the men's fours gold medal partnering David Baldwin, Kerry Clark and Gordon Jolly.
A member of the Rewa Bowling Club, Somerville won the 1971, 1985 and 1986 fours title at the New Zealand National Bowls Championships.
Awards In 2013, Somerville was an inaugural inductee into the Bowls New Zealand Hall of Fame.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Somerville?
lawn bowls competitor for New Zealand (1926–1987)
When was John Somerville born?
John Somerville was born on 10 September 1926.
When did John Somerville die?
John Somerville died on 5 March 1987 in Auckland.
What was John Somerville's occupation?
John Somerville was a bowls player.
What nationality was John Somerville?
John Somerville was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Somerville (bowls)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Somerville. https://biography.guide/john-somerville-bowls-player/
MLA: "John Somerville." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-somerville-bowls-player/.
Chicago: "John Somerville." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-somerville-bowls-player/.
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