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Historical – Stories and Papers

New Book – ‘Houses of Pietermaritzburg’.

Jackie Kalley, an Author and Publisher from Pietermaritzburg, is launching a new book on 30 old houses in the Capital City. The book incorporates the history of the homes, images and in some instances, interviews with the owners, past and

SANS May 3, 2021Jun 18, 2021 Historical - Stories and Papers Read more

Sunderland Flying Boat crash – Durban, 1950.

On Monday 17 April 1950, this Sunderland Flying Boat crashed in the Durban Harbour in the Maydon Channel. The channel was used as a landing point for these aircraft that were used on the route up through Africa.

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Durban North – Journeys End Shellhole 1939.

Durban North – Journeys End Shellhole 1939.

The Journeys End Shellhole’s original home in Durban North is now occupied by the Durban North Post Office. The hall with its foundation stones can be seen from Kensington Avenue. The Moths moved to Sunfield Place in 2009 after  having

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Boer War Post Cards

Boer War Post Cards

Below are a few more of the postcards given to me (Hugh Bland) by my friend.  They were sent to a Mrs Beatrice Hartley immediately after the end of the Boer War from her brother Edward and Victor (unknown)  

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Memorials in Durban – Article by Tanya Waterworth – Images by Myra Boyes

Memorials in Durban – Article by Tanya Waterworth – Images by Myra Boyes

This article by Tanya Waterworth of The Independent  was motivated by Myra Boyes, a SA National Society committee member and is about memorials around Durban. For an easier or clearer read click on the link here.    

SANS Sep 24, 2019Aug 11, 2020 Historical - Stories and Papers Read more

Mooi River – No7 Remount Station – Weston College

Mooi River – No7 Remount Station – Weston College

    Weston College, Mooi River, was an important remount station during the Anglo Boer War (1899 – 1902). The original farm, Mount Victoria was the base and at some point in time had up to 9000 horses being acclimatized

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‘Yalu’ – General Buller’s dog.

‘Yalu’ – General Buller’s dog.

Whilst photographing at Weston College, Mooi River, I came across the grave of General Buller’s, faithful dog ‘Yalu”, that died in 1907, and is buried alongside one of the old farm houses used as a billet by the British.   I

SANS Jul 24, 2019Jul 31, 2019 Historical - Stories and Papers, Militaria Read more

Address by Chairman Hardy Wilson on WWI – Centenary Commemorations

WW1 or The Great War How privileged we all are being able to celebrate peace 100 years to the day after the Armistice was signed in the forest of Compiegne, in 1918. People all round the World are today gathering

SANS Nov 14, 2018 Historical - Stories and Papers, Militaria Read more

The Battle of Congella by Udo Richard Averweg

The story of the Battle of Congella fought 175 years ago on 23 May 1842, which was researched and written by Udo Averweg can be downloaded by clicking the link below. Battle of Congella and Congella Regiment article dated 2nd May 2017

SANS Jul 24, 2017 Historical - Stories and Papers Read more

Natalia No 44 December 2014 – Newly Published

Natalia No 44 December 2014 – Newly Published

Founded in Pietermaritzburg in 1851, The Natal Society has served the scientific and literary interests of the community of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, since its inception. It founded the Natal Museum (now a state-supported national institution) and the Natal Society Library

SANS Dec 12, 2014Jun 18, 2021 Historical - Stories and Papers Read more

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