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Queenstown

British  
/ ˈkwiːnzˌtaʊn /

noun

  1. the former name (1849–1922) of Cóbh

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It is worth reflecting on a sliding-doors moment for England, a year ago in the nets in Queenstown, New Zealand, when Jordan Cox's thumb was broken by a throw-down from assistant coach Jeetan Patel.

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The letter is postmarked "TransAtlantic 7" meaning it was franked on board in the Titanic's post office before being taken off with other mail at Queenstown, Ireland.

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Having regained pro status in 2022, the most significant moment of Peake's career arrived in Queenstown in early March, where he holed an eight-foot par putt on the last to win the New Zealand Open by a shot.

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It was posted when the ship docked in Queenstown, Ireland, on 11 April 1912.

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During the challenge, he is also due to bungee jump off Auckland Harbour Bridge, canyon swing in Queenstown and sky dive in Abel Tasman.

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