Tag Archives: Eclectic Cricket Club

29 August 1891, South Africa’s second rugby test ever, against Great Britain, played on the Eclectic cricket ground. Pictured is the South African team for the second test as well as the kick-off of the game. South Africa lose 3-0 ...

23 August 1875, Foundation stone for the Synagogue on D’Arcy Street laid. 23 August 1892, Thrice Mayor of Kimberley George Bottomley, dies. 23 August 1905, Springbok rugby player Wilfred Trenery (pictured) killed in a mining accident. Mining accident kills Springbok ...

UPDATED: 13/04/2023 13 April 1898, The Town Council approves the new Town Hall to be built on Market Square. 13 April 1900, Tolls end in Kimberley after being gazetted. 13 April 1917, Springbok Septimus Ledger killed in action at Arras. ...

UPDATED: 10 January 2023 10 January 1884, Dynamite explosion kills two miners at the De Beers Mine. 10 January 1887, Irvine Grimmer takes 16 wickets for 83 runs for Strayklips vs WP CC. Some snippets from the Queenstown Free Press ...