UPDATED: 12/01/2024 12 January 1915, The South African military move in strength into German SWA. The forces include the Kimberley Regiment. The military Post offices in South Africa 1914 By the end of the Boer Rebellion, generally dated in January ...
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UPDATED: 10/07/2023 10 July 1871, John Daniel Kestell (pictured) arrives in Kimberley as a youth. 10 July 1902, Presentation to Colonel RG Kekewich at the Eclectic grounds. ‘Vader’ Kestell digs for diamonds as a 17 year old Dr John Daniel Kestell, better ...
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DID YOU KNOW The use of aircraft in warfare came of age in the Great War, the intrepid flyers of both the Allies and the Germans becoming instant media and public heroes with many individuals receiving the highest gallantry decorations ...
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