Английская Википедия:Hobhouse, South Africa
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Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox settlement Hobhouse is a small farming town in the Free State province of South Africa. Maize, wheat, cheese and livestock are produced here.
Background
The town lies 32 km north-east of Wepener and 51 km south-west of Ladybrand, near the Lesotho border. It was laid out on the farm Poortjie in 1912 and attained municipal status in 1913. It is named after Emily Hobhouse (1860-1926), author and philanthropist who brought to public notice abuses in concentration camps during the Anglo-Boer War.[1]
References
Шаблон:Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality
