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CELEBRATION: The Wimmera Filipino-Australian Club celebrated the 126th Philippine Independence Day on Saturday at Horsham Town Hall. With a Barrio-Fiesta theme, the event featured integral aspects of the Filipino culture – clothing and apparel, pottery, food and entertainment. Exhibiting bayanihan, a sense of community and volunteerism, members brought in food to share and showcased their talents through the club’s choir and dance troupe, Mae Logan, Shai and Kai Ursabia, the Vix family, and live band performances from ‘We The Youth’, and ‘The Filos’. One of the highlights of the day was the induction of new officers: Janeth Rebarbas, president; Rubylyn Mackley, vice-president; Josephine Macalinga, secretary; Josie Ponseca, treasurer; and sports coordinators and community leaders in Horsham, Stawell, Ararat, Donald, Warracknabeal, Nhill and surrounding areas. Pictured is Pam Labordo, Gwen Agustin and Sam Howard. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
Community mourns T
BY LAUREN HENRY
he Horsham and district community is mourning the death of 19-year-old Gavin Brown who died in a car crash on Monday.
Mr Brown was on his way to relocate to live with family in Queensland at the weekend when his vehicle was involved in a crash near Dubbo, New South Wales. The crash, at 5.10pm on Monday, involved a car and cattle truck on the Newell Highway at Peak Hill. Mr Brown, a former Horsham Col-
lege student, was involved in volleyball, football and played in Horsham Darts Association, alongside his father Simon, and friends. His sister Shelby Eagleson said her family were utterly devastated to lose their son and brother. “I’d like to remember him for being that cheeky 19-year-old who was obsessed with his cars,” she said. “Gavin adored his Commodores and spent all his time finding a way to modify them. “He was a gorgeous soul on his way
to begin a new chapter in his life. He was supposed to arrive at lunch time on Tuesday, but unfortunately never made it.” Simon Brown said he wanted his son to be remembered for his happy-golucky personality and cheekiness. “Gavin was there for anyone who needed him and was respected by all the lives he touched along the way in his short time with us,” he said. Ms Eagleson has set up a GoFundMe page to help assist her family with funeral expenses.
“I hope by us coming together, we can help get Gavin the proper funeral he deserves and help his family travel down to be with him,” she said. Mr Brown was a Volleyball Horsham member for many years, representing the association at various tournaments, including being the 125th Country Championships representative and a member of its A Grade competition. “On behalf of the Volleyball Horsham community, we would like to pass on our deepest sympathies to Gavin’s
family and friends,” Volleyball Horsham’s David Berry said. “Gavin was a loyal and valued member and he will be missed. “The Volleyball Horsham community would like to send their condolences to Gavin’s family and friends at this difficult time.” The association also offered support to its members, many team-mates and friends of Mr Brown, encouraging people to reach out if they were struggling. Continued page 3
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