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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 06 MARCH

UPDATED: 06/03/2026 6 March 1958, An UFO, or meteorite, flashes across Kimberley before exploding into six pieces. DID YOU KNOW…

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19 November 1871, Fr Hidien, Catholic priest who began the first two hospitals in Kimberley, dies. 19 November 1886, Michael King…

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UPDATED: 11/08/2025 11 August 1946, Four large diamonds found on the river diggings. Large Diamonds found at Barkly West Diamond…

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5 June 1902, Death of Johnnie Grimmer at Caledon. 5 June 2003, Oldest surviving SA Currie Cup cricketer Jack Frank…