PETER SMITH Peter Smith, All Black and former tennis champion, died at his home in Opononi on January 25. His premature passing, at only 29 years of age, ends a notable career in New Zealand sport. Peter Smith was best known as a Rugby footballer and, with his famous brother John, was a key man in the brilliant Northland backline which won and held the Ranfurly Shield. He was a member of the All Blacks in the 1947 tour of Australia, and played in that country again in the 1949 Maori All Blacks. He played for New Zealand Maoris on several occasions. Peter Smith was also a tennis player of national class. He won the New Zealand junior title at Hawera before the Second World War, and in 1947 several times defeated John Barry, current Davis Cup representative. He is survived by his wife and three children.
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Te Ao Hou, Summer 1954, Page 3
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