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Dedication to Rory Curtis (son) decd

Submitted by TheMagician on December 9, 2012 10:02 PM.

This is my game from Round 1 of the New South Wales Country Teams Championships which my team won and I dedicated to my 19yr old sons memory. If you know any teenagers who seem gloomy just ask them if they are okay ok? ...Read more »

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I won my State Lightning Masters title 10 times won 2 Sydney Masters 1976-1977 PLayed for Australia in 2 Asian Cities Championships

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