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Featured Newspaper Articles are feature articles about Ron Killey.
General Newspaper Articles are feature articles about events that include Ron Killey.
Specific Newspaper Articles are news articles about specific events that mention Ron Killey or include a photograph of him.
Unidentified Newspaper Articles are photocopies of newspaper clippings that mention Ron Killey or include a photograph of him, but the source of the newspaper or date is not known.

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Featured Newspaper Articles	General Newspaper Articles
The Manx Green Final. Saturday, 3 March 1962 Article about Ron Killey's prospects for success at the Commonwealth Games in Perth. Retrieved September 10, 2014.	The Mona's Herald. Tuesday 31 January 1961 Article about the play 'Desert Song' that included Ron. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
The Collie Mail (Australia). Friday 22 November 1962 Article about Ron Killey, including an account of Ron's cycling achievements to date. Retrieved September 2, 2014.	The Mona's Herald. Tuesday 26 June 1962 Ron wins the Dundas Cup at the Manx International Retrieved September 9, 2014.
The Manx Green Final. Saturday 8 December 1962 Detailed recount of Ron's sixth place finish in the 1962 Empire and Commonwealth Games road race. Retrieved September 1, 2014.	The Daily Mirror. Friday 2 November 1962 Story about the Manx Empire and Commonwealth Games team, including Ron. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
The Isle of Man Examiner. Tuesday 30 May 1989 Article about Ron Killey upon his retirement from civil service. Retrieved June 6, 2014.	The Evening News and Star. Tuesday 6 November 1962 The 1962 Isle of Man Commonwealth Games Team, including Ron, depart London for Perth. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
The Isle of Man Examiner. Tuesday 13 October 1998 Article about Ron Killey and family and his investiture in the Order of the British Empire. Retrieved June 12, 2014.	The Isle of Man Daily Times. Tuesday 6 November 1962 Article about the 1962 Isle of Man Commonwealth Games Team's wardrobe, with mention of Ron as a member of the cycling team. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
The Isle of Man Examiner. Tuesday 24 November 1998 Article about Ron Killey and family and his receipt of his OBE from the queen. Retrieved June 12, 2014.	The Collie Mail (Australia). Thursday 22 November 1962 Article about the cancellation of a carnival in Collie that was to feature the Games' cyclists. Ron is included in the picture. Retrieved September 2, 2014.
The Isle of Man Examiner. Tuesday 23 March 2004. Ron is nominated for the sporting achievement category of Pride in Mann awards. Retrieved June 6, 2014.	The Manx Green Final. Saturday 24 November 1962 1962 Commonwealth Games news - Ron is filmed in a feature for the Australian Broadcasting Commission. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
	The Sunday Times (Australia). Sunday 25 November 1962 Picture of Ron and the Manx Team Parading in the 1962 Empire and Commonwealth Games opening ceremony. Retrieved September 2, 2014.
	The Manx Green Final. Saturday 1 December 1962 Headline about Ron's sixth place finish at the Commonwealth Games Road Race in 1962. Retrieved September 2, 2014.
	The Weekly Times. Friday 19 February 1965 Ron supervises the winter gym training for athletes preparing for the Commonwealth Games. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
	The Mona's Herald. Tuesday 26 July 1966 Manx team, including Ron, head for the 1966 Commonwealth Games. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
	The Isle of Man Examiner. Thursday 28 July 1966 Manx team, including Ron, head for the 1966 Commonwealth Games. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
	The Isle of Man Courier. Friday 26 August 1966 Peter Buckley wins gold for the Isle of Man - article written by Ron, team cycling coach at the 1966 Games. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
	The Isle of Man Sunday Times. Sunday 11 November 1973 Story about Mike Kelly, who was trained by Ron (and the article is authored by Ron). Retrieved August 29, 2014.
	The Isle of Man Examiner. Wednesday 6 December 1988. Article about the Manx Road Club's 50 year celebration, which included a special presentation to Ron. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
	The Isle of Man Examiner. Tuesday 16 June 1998 Article about Manx recipients of the Queen's birthday honors list for 1998. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
	The Isle of Man Examiner. Tuesday 7 March 2000 Nostalgia story about a hill climb cycling event in 1951, including Ron. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
	The Isle of Man Examiner. Tuesday 20 March 2001 Nostalgia picture, including Ron. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
	The Isle of Man Examiner. Tuesday 14 June 2005 Nostalgia story about a Manx Viking Wheelers Club Dinner in 1952. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
	The Isle of Man Examiner. Tuesday 7 March 2006 Nostalgia story about Manx Commonwealth Games participants prior to the 2006 Games. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
	The Isle of Man Examiner. Tuesday 2 October 2007. Nostalgia article about the first mass start cycle race on the Isle of Man to run on open roads in 1953, in which Ron was a competitor. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
	The Isle of Man Examiner. Tuesday 13 April 2010. Nostalgia article about Nigel Dean, with a picture that includes Ron. Retrieved June 6, 2014.

Specific Newspaper Articles	Unidentified Newspaper Articles
The Isle of Man Courier. Friday 29 December 1961. News of Ron's appointment to chairman of the Isle of Man Cyling Association and the Manx Road Club. Retrieved June 6, 2014.	The Ellan Vannin C.C.'s open medium gear '25' holds little appeal for Ron. Likely 1962
The Manx Green Final. Saturday 17 March 1962. Ron rides the 1962 50 mile Ellan Vannin road race around the Arbory Circuit. Retrieved September 10, 2014.	Ron finishes in the bunch in the Arbory race. Likely 1962
The Manx Green Final. Saturday 24 March 1962. Ron rides the 1962 50 mile Clypse Road Race. Retrieved September 10, 2014.	Ron to be a Manx team member for the 1962 Tour of the North. Circa. April 1962
The Manx Green Final. Saturday 31 March 1962. Ron rides the 1962 Merseyside Road Race. Retrieved September 10, 2014.	Ron to be a Manx team member for the 1962 Tour of the North. Circa. April 1962 (Second paper)
The Manx Green Final. Saturday 7 April 1962. Manx Road Club challenge not as strong without Ron. Retrieved September 10, 2014.	Ron finishes 2nd in the 1962 Ellen Vannin C.C. Open Mountain Time Trial. Likely 13 April 1962
The Manx Green Final. Saturday 14 April 1962. Ron rides the 1962 Ellan Vannin mountain trial. Retrieved September 10, 2014.	Stage 1 of the 1962 Tour of the North - Ron wins a "prime". Circa. 20 April 1962
The Manx Green Final. Saturday 28 April 1962. Recap of Ron's fifth place finish in the Tour of the North. Retrieved September 10, 2014.	Stage 2 of the 1962 Tour of the North - Ron lies 2nd overall. Circa. 21 April 1962
The Mona's Herald. Tuesday 1 May 1962. Ron wins the 1962 Birkenhead North End C.C. 75-mile road race in Wales. Retrieved June 6, 2014.	Finish of the 1962 Tour of the North - Ron takes 5th overall. Circa. 24 April 1962
Cycling Magazine. Wednesday 2 May 1962. Birkenhead North End C.C. 75-mile road race results - Ron 1st. Retrieved June 6, 2014.	Recap of the Tour of the North, including a picture of Ron. Circa. 24 April 1962
The Mona's Herald. Tuesday 22 May 1962. News of Ron's 3rd place finish in the 1962 Milk Race. Retrieved September 10, 2014.	Awards are made after the Tour of the North - Ron finished 5th overall. 25 April 1962, possibly The Irish Times
The Mona's Herald. Tuesday 29 May 1962. Ron wins the 1962 Kermode Cup 50 mile time trial to become the Manx 50-mile champion. Retrieved September 10, 2014.	Article about Ron's ride in the 1962 Tour of the North. 25 April 1962
The Mona's Herald. Tuesday 5 June 1962. Ron finishes 2nd in the 1962 Manx Road Club "Nelson" Cup 25, which crown's the Island's best 25-"miler". And the results of the Irish Tour of Mid-Down in which Ron finished 11th. Retrieved September 9, 2014.	Ron wins the 1962 Birkenhead North End 80 miles road race in North Wales. 1 May 1962 (Tuesday "Times"?)
The Mona's Herald. Tuesday 31 July 1962. Preview of the fourth annual Tour of Four Peaks with Ron being one of the Manx hopes. Retrieved September 4, 2014.	Ron wins the 1962 Birkenhead North End 80 miles road race in North Wales. And recap of Ron's fifth place in the Tour of the North. Circa. 4 May 1962, Isle of Man Courier
The Mona's Herald. Tuesday 14 August 1962. Ron wins the Ellan Vannin Cycling Club Championship 100. Retrieved September 4, 2014.	Ron wins the 1962 Birkenhead North End 80 miles road race in North Wales. Circa. 5 May 1962, Liverpool Echo
The Manx Green Final. Saturday 18 August 1962. Ron wins the Ellan Vannin Cycling Club Championship 100. Retrieved September 4, 2014.	Ron wins the 1962 Birkenhead North End 80 miles road race in North Wales. Circa. 5 May 1962, The Manx Green Final
The Mona's Herald. Tuesday 18 September 1962. Ron is selected for the Manx team for the 1962 Empire and Commonwealth Games. Retrieved September 4, 2014.	Ron wins the Isle of Man championship 50-miles time trial. 29 May 1962
The Mona's Herald. Tuesday 25 September 1962. Ron is part of the team that wins the 1962 End of Season Scatter event. Retrieved September 4, 2014.	Ron is part of the Manx Team for the 1962 90-mile Tour of the Irish Mid-Down cycle race. 31 May 1962
The Mona's Herald. Tuesday 2 October 1962. Ron is the 1962 best time-trialist and all-rounder on the Isle of Man. Retrieved September 4, 2014.	Ron finishes 9th in the 1962 International Cycle Week Mountain Time Trial. 18 June 1962
The Collie Mail. Thursday 22 November 1962. News of Ron's 3rd place finish in the 1962 Milk Race. Retrieved June 6, 2014.	Ron crashes in the 120-mile mass-start event in 1962. 3 July 1962
The Isle of Man Weekly Times. Friday 19 February 1965. News of Ron's sixth place finish at the 1962 Games in Perth. Retrieved June 6, 2014.	Ron is short-listed for the 1962 Commonwealth Games. 10 July 1962
The Illustrated London News. Saturday 13 August 1966. Picture of the Isle of Man Team at the closing ceremony of the 1966 Commonwealth Games, which included Ron in the team. Retrieved August 29, 2014.	Ron is short-listed for the 1962 Commonwealth Games. 10 July 1962 (Second paper)
The Manx Star. Monday 7 January 1974. Picture of Ron with the 1974 Isle of Man Commonwealth Games Team. Retrieved August 29, 2014.	Ron wins the Manx Viking Wheeler's 100 mile time trial. 10 July 1962
The Mona's Herald. Tuesday 8 January 1974. Picture of Ron with the 1974 Isle of Man Commonwealth Games Team. Retrieved August 29, 2014.	Picture of Ron in 1962 in the Kermese races in Castletown. 2 August 1962
The Isle of Man Courier. Friday 11 January 1974. Picture of Ron and the Manx Commonwealth Games Team departing from Ronaldsway Airport. Retrieved August 29, 2014.	Ron finishes 5th in the 1962 Four Peaks race. 7 August 1962
The Manx Independent. Friday 26 May 1989. Picture of Ron upon his retirement from the Manx Goverment. Retrieved June 6, 2014.	The Manx team for the 1962 Commonwealth Games is announced and includes Ron. Circa. September 1962
The Isle of Man Examiner. Tuesday 16 January 1996. News of Ron's heart attack in 1996. Retrieved June 6, 2014.	Details of the Manx team selected for the 1962 Commonwealth Games, with a focus Ron. Circa. September 1962
New Straits Times (Malaysia). Thursday 28 May 1998. Ron is quoted as being confident in the success of the upcoming 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur. Retrieved June 6, 2014.	Ron pictured as team member in this feature article about the Manx team's trip to the 1962 Empire and Commonwealth Games. 3 November 1962
The Herald Scotland. Saturday 13 June 1998. Listing of 1998 British Honours. Retrieved June 6, 2014.	Formal Picture of the 1962 Isle of Man Empire and Commonwealth Games Team, including Ron. 6 November 1962
The Manx Independent. Friday 14 May 1999. Nostalgia picture that includes Ron. Retrieved June 6, 2014.	Picture of Ron boarding the plane with the Manx team on their way to Australia for the 1962 Empire and Commonwealth Games. 8 November 1962
The Isle of Man Examiner. Tuesday 30 August 2011. News about a Manx National Heritage exhibition, with a picture that includes Ron. Retrieved June 6, 2014.	1962 Games Team returns home after Ron finishes sixth in the road race. 7 December 1962
	Detailed recount of the 10-mile cycling track event at the 1962 Games, with mention of Ron. Likely 8 December 1962, The Manx Green Final
	Ron chairs the Manx Road Club annual dinner. Circa. December 1962
	Picture of Ron just before the start of the 1962 Games Road Race. 1963
	Draft of a newspaper article featuring Ron - a cycling committee selector for the 1966 Commonwealth Games. Circa. early 1966
	Picture of Ron with the 1974 Isle of Man Games Team in New Zealand. Circa. late January, early February 1974
	Picture of Ron and the 1974 Games Team arriving at Ronaldsway Airport from New Zealand. Circa. early February 1974
	Picture of the Manx Viking Wheelers Cycle Club officials, including Ron. Circa. 1979
	Nostalgia article about cyclists headed for a race in Ireland in 1952. Circa. 2008, Isle of Man Examiner
	Nostalgia article about the Island's participation in the Commonwealth Games through 2006. Circa. 2010, Isle of Man Examiner