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This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 23 September, 1959. "C. McConachy, the world professional billiards champion, last night gave an exhibition of his skill at Mr Fitzgerald's billiard rooms. McConachy (right) and his opponent, J. Moynahan (left) are seen testing the table before the game began, while Mr J. G. Fitzgerald looks on."

Identification

Object type
Image
Archive
Manawatū Evening Standard Negative Collection
Date
September 23, 1959
Digitisation ID
2017N_2017-20_015307
Format
B&W negative

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billiard room,
billiards,
champion,
demonstrations,
manawatū evening standard,
mr fitzgerald's billiard room,
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