31 October 1883, Samuel Austen elected the first Mayor of Beaconsfield. 31 October 1899, Food rationing introduced during the siege. 31 October 1899, Boers fire first shell at Wesselton from Olifantsfontein position. 31 October 1936, Dick Beewers survives a fall ...
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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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The Big Hole Drama Part 3 (and conclusion) From The DFA Thursday 6 November 1975 Click here to read Part 1 Click here to read Part 2 YOUTH’S BODY TAKEN FROM CITY MINE Staff Reporter The body of the ...
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Click here to read Part 1 The Big Hole Drama Part 2 From The DFA Tuesday 4 November 1975 BIG HOLE SEARCH CONTINUES Crime Reporter Police and civilians are still searching for the body of Mr David Kokora (19) who is ...
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The Big Hole Drama, Friday 31 October 1975 – Part 1 From The DFA Monday, 3 November 1975 TWO YOUTHS IN BIG HOLE DRAMA The police are searching for a 19-year-old Coloured youth who, together with a friend, allegedly had ...
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