World-class cricketer dies

Alesha Capone

By Alesha Capone
Community contribution / September 9, 2008

Teacher and world-class cricketer Lynette Ann Fullston died in June and will be remembered fondly as a devoted educator and sporting legend.

Ms Fullston passed away on June 1, after a long battle with illness, aged 52. Known as Lyn by all ...

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