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Croydon choristers add their voices to Lions’ roar in Australia

PETER GILLMAN on the latest ‘world tour’ by a doughty band of singers from the Croydon Male Voice Choir Sporting history could be made on Saturday, when the British and Irish Lions rugby team take on Australia in Sydney seeking … Continue reading

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Croydon cricketer who helped establish game in Melbourne

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: In the baptismal records in Croydon Minster’s archives, DAVID MORGAN has discovered another cricketer who was influential in the early years of the international game – except that Sam Cosstick was playing for the Australians The entry in … Continue reading

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