Episode 3 of 4
Arrival of Colonial Commissioners
- When
- 17 November 1871
- Where
- New Rush
Colonial commissioners arrived in New Rush on 17 November 1871 to exercise authority on behalf of the Cape governor.
Colonial commissioners arrived in New Rush on 17 November 1871 to exercise authority over the territory on behalf of the Cape governor. This event marked the beginning of formal colonial administration in the diamond fields.
Sources
- Kimberley, South Africa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-08
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