Edgar Moon 1904 – 1976

Biography

Edgar Moon was born on December 3, 1904, in Forest Hill, beginning a life that would be marked by his passion for tennis. During an era when Australian sport was developing its distinctive character, Moon took up the sport and became known as a tennis player, competing during a formative period in the nation’s athletic history.

Though records of his specific achievements and tournaments remain limited, Moon’s involvement in tennis connected him to a growing community of Australian athletes in the early-to-mid twentieth century. He lived through decades of significant change in both sport and society, witnessing the evolution of tennis from a gentleman’s pursuit to an increasingly popular competitive endeavor.

Edgar Moon passed away on May 26, 1976, in Brisbane, at the age of 71, concluding a life spanning much of the modern era. His memory endures as part of Australian tennis heritage, representing the players whose dedication helped establish the sport’s strong traditions in the country.