St Patrick's Christian Brothers College Archives

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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY – 30 OCTOBER

UPDATED: 30/10/2025 30 October 1954, Horse racing returns to Kimberley after a 21 year absence. 30 October 1966, Renowned Brother…

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23 October 1907, De Beers swimming pool on Warren Street opened to the public. Warren Street Swimming Pool The De…

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UPDATED: 08/09/2025 8 September 1882, Second wing of the Queen’s Hotel opens. 8 September 1892, South African International Exhibition opens in…

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UPDATED: 17/06/2025 17 June 1871, Carl Lotz discovers a 93 carat diamond at Bultfontein mine. Poddy Shein remembered with affection…

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UPDATE: 12/10/2023 12 October 1881, Christian von Abo accidentally killed in Dutoitspan Mine. 12 October 1888, The first Poor Sisters of…

James GirdDecember 21, 2019

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21 DECEMBER 1873, The Griqualand West Legislative Council meets at Barkly West for the first time. 21 DECEMBER 1882, The…