22 August 1873, The first recorded Jewish birth in Kimberley, Victor Rosettenstein. 22 August 1885, Lionel Phillips marries Florrie Ortlepp at All Saints, Beaconsfield. 22 August 1922, The death of Gardner Williams, first GM of De Beers. Florrie Ortlepp and ...
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 23 MARCH
UPDATED: 23/03/2023 23 March 1872, First game of cricket in Kimberley when Natalians beat Port Elizaberthans. 23 March 1876, Dedication of the “new” Freemasons Hall in Dutoitspan Road. 23 March 1878, First issue of the Diamond Fields Advertiser, Kimberley’s newspaper. ...
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