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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 12 OCTOBER
UPDATE: 12/10/2026 12 October 1881, Christian von Abo accidentally killed in Dutoitspan Mine. 12 October 1888, The first Poor Sisters of…
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 28 SEPTEMBER
28 September 1994, The Transport Museum at the Railway Station opens. The Railway Station Museum opens – 32 years ago…
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 22 SEPTEMBER
UPDATED: 22/09/2026 22 September 1947, Two elderly ladies murdered at 23 Roper Street by James Louw. 22 September 1971, The…
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 16 SEPTEMBER
UPDATED: 16/09/2026 16 September 1901, Frans Matlap dies during blasting operations at De Beers mine. 16 September 1920, Andrew Kiddie,…
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 14 SEPTEMBER
14 September 1902, Kimberley’s new synagogue on Memorial Road opens. The Memorial Road Shul opens for services The Jewish Synagogue…
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 11 SEPTEMBER
11 September 1896, Train accident on Dronfield farm kills stoker W.H. Wonnacott. 11 September 1905, Thomas Raaff accidentally killed in…
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 28 AUGUST
UPDATED: 28/08/2026 28 August 1879, Cornerstone of the new St Cyprians Church on Jones Street laid by Charles Warren. 28…
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 17 AUGUST
UPDATED: 17/08/2026 17 August 1872, The New Rush’s first church opens on Newton (Dutch/Hertzog) Square. 17 August 1908, Famous SA…
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 13 AUGUST
UPDATED: 13/08/2026 13 August 1924, Marthinus Kruger dies after a rugby injury during practice. 13 August 2016, Professor Elaine Rosa…
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 11 AUGUST
UPDATED: 11/08/2026 11 August 1946, Four large diamonds found on the river diggings. Large Diamonds found at Barkly West Diamond…
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