Grand $9 million plans for a brand-new clubroom housing the Kensington District Cricket Club (The Browns) and Burnside Rugby Union Club are looking for their final tick of approval from the City of Burnside assessment panel.

Work on the new club was expected to start at Kensington Gardens Reserve in January next year, with clubs relocating their games and clubroom activities; senior cricket matches would be played at Park 25 behind Karen Rolton Oval, and the Kensington Hotel would host functions and presentations.

Dating back to 1920, The Browns was once home to famed cricketer Sir Donald Bradman during the 1930s and 40s. The famous batter wore number 67 and scored 3377 runs at an average of 87.

Other players who have been a part of the club include Clarrie Grimmett, Peter Sleep, Tim

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