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The Rockley Game in Queanbeyan
Queanbeyan Historical Museum Significance Assessment 2026 Abstract This article explores the Rockley Game, a modified form of cricket developed in the 1890s for girls and young women, and its rapid spread across Queanbeyan and surrounding districts. It highlights how the game became a popular and competitive social activity, bringing together communities across regional New South Wales. Drawing on photographs, archival sources, and personal accounts, including a detailed lett

Dr Roslyn Russell
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