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Don Collins

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Don Collins, who lived from 1927 to 2010, was an Australian international lawn bowler. He competed in the first World Bowls Championship, held in Kyeemagh, New South Wales, Australia, in 1966. There he won a gold medal in the triples, playing with Athol Johnson and John Dobbie, and a silver medal in the fours. He also won a gold medal in the team event, which is contested for the Leonard Trophy. Two years after his death in 2010 he was inducted into the South Australian Hall of Fame, in 2012. His article is brief and gives no club or later career details.

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1927 1
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    Don Collins (1927-2010) was an Australian international lawn bowler.
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    Don Collins (1927-2010) was an Australian international lawn bowler.
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    Don Collins (1927-2010) was an Australian international lawn bowler.
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    He competed in the first World Bowls Championship in Kyeemagh, New South Wales, Australia in 1966
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