UPDATED: 22/04/2024 22 April 1891, Newton Home opened by Reverend JD Kestell (pictured). 22 April 1980, 1200 city pupils join nationwide boycott of schools. A Willingness to Serve John Daniel Kestell’s life was characterised by a willingness to serve. The ...
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 25 MARCH
25 MARCH 1885, Reverend J.D. Kestell (pictured) becomes the minister for the Dutch Reformed Newton congregation. 25 MARCH 1898, Rhodes presents his portrait by Herkomer to the Kimberley Club. 25 MARCH 1908, De Beers Rugby Football Club takeover the Rhodes ...
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