UPDATE: 16/07/2024 16 July 1871, Esau Demoense discovers the world’s richest diamond mine, later named the Kimberley Mine. 16 July 1884, Vooruitzucht Estate, except the mining areas, handed over to the Council. 16 July 1894, Andrew Hudson Bain of Bains ...
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 8 JULY
UPDATED: 08/07/2024 Nothing as yet found that happened on this very day in Kimberley’s history. Et quaerere semper. SISTER JESSIE TYRE Originally written in 2010 with updates on occasion A LIFE’S WORK WELL DONE A brief discussion with local historical ...
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