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'''John Roles''', a [[Liverpool]] [[fan]], was a secondhand bookseller, antiquarian and [[collector]]. He was a member (and first chairman) of the [[Liverpool Group]], and served as [[Secretary]] for many years. | '''John Roles''', a [[Liverpool]] [[fan]], was a secondhand bookseller, antiquarian and [[collector]]. He was a member (and first chairman) of the [[Liverpool Group]], and served as [[Secretary]] for many years. | ||
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He tried to introduce the use of soda siphons in lieu of [[water pistols]] at the [[SuperManCon]], but was quelled. | He tried to introduce the use of soda siphons in lieu of [[water pistols]] at the [[SuperManCon]], but was quelled. | ||
| − | He served in the British army in India. He was a rare | + | He served in the British army in India. He was a rare [[books]] dealer and was killed when he surprised an intruder at his home/shop. |
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| + | For a brief bio by [[Eric Bentcliffe]], see ''[[Waldo (Bentcliffe)]]'' no. 1 (December 1959), [https://www.fanac.org/fanzines/Waldo/Waldo01.pdf online here]. | ||
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* 1957 — [[Knight of St. Fantony]] | * 1957 — [[Knight of St. Fantony]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:12, 16 August 2023
(September 20, 1925 – June 24, 1999)
John Roles, a Liverpool fan, was a secondhand bookseller, antiquarian and collector. He was a member (and first chairman) of the Liverpool Group, and served as Secretary for many years.
Roles was OE of OMPA, and a Knight of St. Fantony.
He tried to introduce the use of soda siphons in lieu of water pistols at the SuperManCon, but was quelled.
He served in the British army in India. He was a rare books dealer and was killed when he surprised an intruder at his home/shop.
For a brief bio by Eric Bentcliffe, see Waldo no. 1 (December 1959), online here.
- Morph (for OMPA).
- Space Diversions (for the Liverpool Group)
- Xmas Greetings from the 'Space Divers' (for the Liverpool Group)
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 1957 — Knight of St. Fantony
| Person | 1925—1999 |
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