UPDATED: 13/09/2024 13 September 1905, Church of St John the Evangelist, Woodley Street, opened. 13 September 1988, 20 Elsmere Road historic wall damaged in an accident. Church designed by Daniel Greatbatch This Church on Woodley Street was originally the Church of ...
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 1 JULY
1 July 1881, Cape Education system applies to Griqualand West. 1 July 1887, Sir William Henry Solomon (pictured) appointed Judge of the High Court of Griqualand West. 1 July 1900, De Beers buy London and SA Exploration Company. 1 July ...
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UPDATED: 28/06/2024 28 June 1882, Annie Penton, an elderly lady found with lots of gold and cash, arrested for IDB. 28 June 1902, Presentation of General Service medals to the Kimberley Regiment. 28 June 1903, Frank Mandy, compound manager and ...
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