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Today in Kimberley's History
TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 09 MARCH
UPDATED: 09/03/2026 Every now and again there will be nothing to report on today in Kimberley’s history. While matters of…
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Historical
TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 23 DECEMBER
23 December 1909, The Vaal River rises 3 feet six inches overnight, 1909 DID YOU KNOW The region in which Warrenton…
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Today in Kimberley's History
TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY – 21 DECEMBER
21 DECEMBER 1873, The Griqualand West Legislative Council meets at Barkly West for the first time. 21 DECEMBER 1882, The…
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Today in Kimberley's History
TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY – 19 DECEMBER
19 DECEMBER 1955, The “worst storm in Kimberley’s history” records 2 inches of rain in 75 minutes. Floors and Galeshewe…
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Today in Kimberley's History
TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 3 JANUARY
On January 3rd 1883 the diamond field (Kimberley) mining companies were supplied with water extracted from the Vaal River for…
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News
Warning to those living near Bloemhof dam floodplains to ‘move as soon as possible’
The department of water and sanitation has warned communities living near the floodplains of Bloemhof Dam in the North West…
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