Friday,
10 January 2025
Hans is the man

FOR a shop that's only open one hour a week, or by appointment, it does a reasonable trade, but shop minder Hans Proebsting probably hasn't got time to open up more.

The 72–year–old has proved himself to be an indispensable piece of Hawthorn Village life, producing their monthly newsletter, working at the shop, organising activities and making the weekly fish and chip delivery.

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