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Kimberley from the mine


Kimberley mine north side


Kimberley mine bottom


Du Toit's Pan mine

Source: Album of South Africa. 24 views of Cape Town, Kimberley, Port Elizabeth, Grahams Town. Published by Mosely & Hyman, Handel House, Kimberley. No date.

Early De Beers mine


Early Du Toit's Pan mine


Early Kimberley mine


Early Kimberley mine


Bultfontein mine


Dry sorting

Source: Album of South Africa. 24 views of Cape Town, Kimberley, Port Elizabeth, Grahams Town. Published by Mosely & Hyman, Handel House, Kimberley. No date.

These photos, sadly not captioned, were sent to me by the relative of Lt. Alfred Wolf Curry - his portrait is included for the benefit of whoever has his medals - they were sold by Kaplan's many years ago and the family would like to buy them back.

Great photos, Rory. Many thanks for posting them.

Kimberley siege. Serving out meat rations at Market Buildings. Quarter of a pound for each individual.

Source: www.angloboerwar.com/forum/11-research/3...-war-1899-1900#88756

Group of Diamond Field Horse officers taken before the commencement of the siege.

Picture courtesy of DaveF



Back row (L to R): Mr W H Titler 'Mining News', Captain C C Shackleton, Lieutenant F L Soames, Capt G A Ettling, My J Kayne 'Diamond Field Advertiser'
Front row *L to R): Captain P B Crause, Captain J Lucas, Major J Peakman, Captain R Brand, Captain T Rodger