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Thorpe Allen

1870 – 1950

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About Thorpe Allen

Lived 1870 – 1950 (aged 79). Thorpe Allen was an Australian cricketer.

Thorpe Allen (7 March 1870 – 25 January 1950) was an Australian cricketer who played one First-class match for Queensland in January 1899.

Allen joined the Colonial Mutual Fire Insurance Company as an office boy in 1886, retiring almost fifty years later in 1935 as a manager.

From the 1920s, Allen was a keen bowls player, serving as a secretary of the East Brisbane club. He collapsed and died on 25 January 1950 while bowling in East Brisbane.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thorpe Allen?

cricketer (1870-1950)

When was Thorpe Allen born?

Thorpe Allen was born on 7 March 1870 in Oxley.

When did Thorpe Allen die?

Thorpe Allen died on 25 January 1950 in East Brisbane.

What was Thorpe Allen's occupation?

Thorpe Allen was a cricketer.

What nationality was Thorpe Allen?

Thorpe Allen was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thorpe Allen

· Wikidata: Q46235117

· DBpedia: Thorpe Allen

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