Vol. 16 No. 41
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
YOUNG LEADER: Laura Dixon returned to her former school Horsham College yesterday, where she was awarded a $45,000 scholarship from Macpherson Smith Rural Foundation. The foundation selected Laura as a 2014 Macpherson Smith Rural Scholar for her outstanding leadership qualities and contribution to the Horsham community. Laura, 18, is now studying a Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University in Geelong. She is pictured with students from her former school at the presentation ceremony. Picture: Jumpin’ Jac Flash
Visit of the highest order Sir Peter and Lady Cosgrove have a busy itinerary planned for today, visiting businesses, community, education and veteran organisations. They will go to Laharum and Wartook in the morning, and visit a property in Meringa Springs, which
was affected by the Grampians bushfire in January. Horsham Mayor David Grimble said it was wonderful that Sir Peter was able to fit in a trip to Horsham this week, while he juggled a Royal tour and Anzac Day duties. “I met the Governor-General a couple of weeks ago in Wandong at a Blaze Aid function and gave him a letter about what Blaze Aid volunteers had done for our fire-affected communities,” Cr Grimble said. “Then last week I got a call from the
Governor-General’s office requesting a visit.” Blaze Aid volunteers have spent months fixing fencing affected by the northern Grampians fire. Cr Grimble said while Sir Peter’s visit to Horsham was centred on visiting fire-affected people, he was keen to see other parts of the city and meet as many people as possible.
Busy schedule The Horsham tour will start at Horsham Regional Livestock Exchange at
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10.15am, where the visitors will meet farmers and experience a sale day. A lunch at Axis Worx at the Old Wool Factory, followed by a visit to the University of the Third Age is also on the agenda. The Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove will then be at Horsham Library at 2.30pm to see a Writing on the Wall project, and meet artists and residents. Sir Peter and Lady Cosgrove will then finish with an afternoon tea with veterans and Legacy members. Horsham RSL president John
Brondsema said he planned to show Sir Peter the memorabilia and honour boards at Horsham RSL before introducing him to members. “He is probably one of the few Generals that we have had that has been so highly regarded,” Mr Brondsema said. “We’re thrilled to have him and Lady Cosgrove here.” • For more on Anzac Day in the Wimmera, see page 3.
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BY LAUREN HENRY
ustralia’s new GovernorGeneral Sir Peter Cosgrove will be in Horsham today, making a special trip to visit fire-affected property owners.