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Category Archives: War
The South African Constabulary Reserved Coach on the West Rand
Its very rare to find an old classic like this, especially in such a good condition. This beauty was built in 1893 by Brown Marshalls & Co. England, and saw service in the Boer War. According to a plaque on … Continue reading
Posted in Anglo Boer War, Heritage, Heritage Rail, Hobbies and Interests, Johannesburg, Retrospective, South Africa, Transportation, War, West Rand
Tagged Boer War, Brown Marshalls & Co. England, Carraige, CGR, Florida, General Smuts, Lt.-General Baden-Powell, Modderfontein, SAR, Scouts, South African Constabulary, train, ZAR
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Retrospective: South African Scottish Memorial in Brixton Cemetery
This memorial to the South African Scottish Regiment used to appear on the local map books but I was never able to find it. It appears as if it had been damaged by a contractor and the remains were dumped … Continue reading
Posted in Cemetery, Heritage, Johannesburg, Memorials and Monuments, Military, Photo Essay, Retrospective, South Africa, War, War Memorial, World War 1
Tagged Brixton Cemetery, First World War, Memorial, South African Scottish, Transvaal Scottish, WW1
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