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Proclamation of Natal
- When
- 4 May 1843
- Where
- Colony of Natal
Natal was proclaimed a British colony on 4 May 1843 after the annexation of the Boer Republic of Natalia.
The proclamation followed Lord Stanley's consent in a despatch received in April 1843. The Boer Volksraad agreed to the terms in August 1843. Effective administration was delayed until 1845, when Martin West was installed as lieutenant-governor.
Sources
- Colony of Natal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-01
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