UPDATED: 15/11/2021 15 November 1869, Bultfontein Mine bought by Lilienfeld, Webb and Hond. 15 November 1914, Robert G Kekewich commits suicide in England. 15 November 1977, Robert Sobukwe returns to Kimberley after medical treatment in the Cape. 15 November 1982, ...
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UPDATED: 18/04/2019 18 April 1860, Title deeds to the farm Vooruitzicht granted to the De Beers brothers. 18 April 1900, Fire in Roper Street kills one person. 18 April 1947, British Royal family visit Kimberley. DID YOU KNOW It was ...
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16 DECEMBER 1848, Title deeds to the farm Bultfontein granted to JF Otto. 16 DECEMBER 1899, Mayor of Beaconsfield, Fred Blacking, dies in harness. DID YOU KNOW There were many diggers who moved away from the crowded alluvial diggings along ...
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