Purchas
Americannoun
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Andrew Purchas, co-founder of the Pride In Sport program that supports Australian sports clubs in aspects of inclusion, acknowledged the apology from the Sea Eagles.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 26, 2022
“Conversation, education and building understanding are key to respectfully moving forward on these important discussions in our communities,” Purchas said in a statement.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 26, 2022
The bishop hosted her; Samuel Purchas, rector of St Martin’s, was present: “Doctor King entertained her with festival state and pompe, beyond what I have seene in his hospitalitie afforded to other Ladies.”
From Time ● May 25, 2016
Purchas said in a news release that he hopes the Bingham Cup, currently held by the Sydney Convicts, will continue to change attitudes towards gays in the sport.
From New York Times ● Aug. 28, 2013
“Sorry to hear that Mr Purchas is bad, sir,” observed Tom, tentatively, when Miss Trevor had vanished down the companion ladder.
From Dick Leslie's Luck A Story of Shipwreck and Adventure by Piffard, Harold
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