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Simonstown 4 years 9 months ago #64497

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Above is an account of a RN non-commissioned officer who retired to live in Simonstown, and who made his fortune there during the Boer War. He became a prominent member of the town, including serving a term as Mayor.

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Simonstown 3 years 9 months ago #70624

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The dock gates

Picture from the collection of Martin Plaut
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Simonstown 3 years 9 months ago #70627

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Lovely photo David,

Those gates are still there to this day.

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Adrian
Part time researcher of the Cape Police and C.P.G Regiment.

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The Warwick Regiment on the main road, Simonstown, during the Boer War
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Boer prisoners' camp at Simon's Town

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Arrival of Boers at Simon's Town

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