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Curries Fountain marks 100 years of history

THEN & NOW

CURRIES Fountain turns 100 in November, and plans are under way to mark this momentous occasion.

The iconic stadium just outside the Durban city centre has played host to many historic events over the past century; from union gatherings to political rallies, multiracial sports meetings and even cultural events.

Some notable events at Curries, according to various history sites, include the visit of Chief Scout Lord Robert Baden-Powell in 1936 and a parade when the British royal family visited Durban in 1947. In

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