The 1996 Churchill Insurance World Indoor Bowls Championship was held at Preston Guild Hall, Preston,

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, from 11–24 February 1996. David Gourlay won the title beating Hugh Duff in the final.

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and Kelvin Kerkow won the Pairs title. The Women's World Championship took place in

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from April 20–21. The event was won by

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Winners

Draw and results

Men's singles

Notes

+ Margaret Johnston & Joyce Lindores were invited to play in the Men's Singles event.
Mark McMahon formerly of Hong Kong switched nations to represent Australia.

Men's Pairs

Women's singles

References

External links

Official website
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