About Robert Henry
Lived 1889 – 1954 (aged 64–65). Robert Henry was a New Zealand police officer and bowls player.
Robert Henry ( – 21 September 1954) was a New Zealand lawn bowls player. At the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland he won the gold medal in the men's pair alongside Phil Exelby. The pair, with Henry playing lead, won all three of their round-robin matches to take the title.
Henry arrived in New Zealand in about 1910. He was a police sergeant in Christchurch, and a member of the Sydenham Bowling Club in that city. He died in Christchurch on 21 September 1954, and was buried at the Ruru Lawn Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Henry?
New Zealand lawn bowls competitor
When was Robert Henry born?
Robert Henry was born in 1889.
When did Robert Henry die?
Robert Henry died on 21 September 1954 in Christchurch.
What was Robert Henry's occupation?
Robert Henry was a police officer and bowls player.
What nationality was Robert Henry?
Robert Henry was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Henry (bowls)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Henry. https://biography.guide/robert-henry-police-officer/
MLA: "Robert Henry." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-henry-police-officer/.
Chicago: "Robert Henry." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-henry-police-officer/.
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