Today in Kimberley's History
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New Rush gets a new name - Kimberley
On 5 June, 1873 the name of De Beer's New Rush is changed to Kimberley, in honour of the Earl of Kimberley, the British minister of colonies.
On 5 June, 1873 the name of De Beer's New Rush is changed to Kimberley, in honour of the Earl of Kimberley, the British minister of colonies.
New Rush gets a new name -Kimberley 1873. (Photo Public Domain)
New Rush gets a new name -Kimberley 1873. (Photo Public Domain)
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New Rush mine 1873. (Photo Public Domain)
New Rush mine 1873. (Photo Public Domain)
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