John Weston Archives

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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY – 12 JANUARY

UPDATED: 12/01/2026 12 January 1915, The South African forces move in strength into German SWA. The forces include the Kimberley…

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UPDATED: 10/07/2025 10 July 1871, John Daniel Kestell (pictured) arrives in Kimberley as a youth. 10 July 1902, Presentation to Colonel RG…

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UPDATED: 06/06/2025 6 June 1900, Official welcome to the Kimberley Mounted Corps on their return from relieving Mafeking. 6 June…

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UPDATED: 03/04/2025 3 April 1901, Kimberley Musical Association formed at the City Hall. 3 April 1902, Memorial service for Cecil…

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DID YOU KNOW The use of aircraft in warfare came of age in the Great War, the intrepid flyers of…