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Walter Lindrum

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Australian billiards player (1898-1960)

AustraliaLived 1898 to 1960 · aged 61
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Walter Albert Lindrum, often known as Wally Lindrum, was an Australian professional player of English billiards who held the World Professional Billiards Championship from 1933 until his retirement in 1950.

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Lindrum (left) and British opponent Tom Newman in 1930Lindrum (left) and British opponent Tom Newman in 19301929 World Record Cue, Commonwealth Club, Canberra1929 World Record Cue, Commonwealth Club, CanberraWalter Lindrum's distinctive grave in Melbourne General CemeteryWalter Lindrum's distinctive grave in Melbourne General Cemetery

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Officer of the Order of the British Empire

About this person

Walter Albert Lindrum, often known as Wally Lindrum, was an Australian professional player of English billiards who held the World Professional Billiards Championship from 1933 until his retirement in 1950. Being the first Lindrum born in Western Australia, he was named Walter Albert to have the initials of the state where he was born. He was one of the most successful players ever seen in billiards, with 57 world records to his credit, some of which still stand.

Country
Australia
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1898 to 1960 · aged 61
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5 languages

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