A HARD covered, stitched book with articles from many Old Boys, colleagues, and multiple photographs of Durban High School (DHS) legend, DG ‘SAS’ Nourse, has recently been published.
The book, entitled DG ‘SAS’ Nourse, Whence Comes Such Another?, penned by Clive Shedlock and former DHS historian and Old Boy, Jeremy Oddy, rekindles past memories and relationships with SAS and the ‘Old Red Brick Building’ that was DHS. Nourse was headmaster of Mansfield High School and Pinetown Boys High, as well as deputy of DHS.
“One immediately visualises the rugged image of SAS moving about ‘Dear Old Durban High’ all those years ago. This is truly a collector’s item and a fun read,” said Oddy.
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The books have been donated to the school by Shedlock and the proceeds will be passed over to Blackmore House, the DHS boarding establishment.
This generosity may seem bizarre as Shedlock is not an Old Boy, however, there is more to the story.
“The New Blackmore House opened in the latter part of 1969. Mr DG Nourse was appointed superintendent and the minor snags associated with a new building were sorted out by the end of that year. 1970 was a very special year for SAS and Pam Nourse. Their daughter, Ann, married Clive Shedlock and their wedding reception was held in the Blackmore House dining room, 50 years ago! Hence the gift, in memory of SAS and Pam and the 50 year anniversary,” said Oddy.
This year, Blackmore House and the school celebrate 125 years since the establishment of DHS on the Berea.
There are a limited number of copies of this 199-page book for sale from the D H S Foundation. Cost is R300.
Contact The DHS Foundation CEO, Andrew Shedlock to arrange purchases, reservations and/or postage, on 083 791 7646, 031 833 6770 or ceo@dhsfoundation.co.za.
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