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Toposcope (ISSN 1011-1948 print version) is published annually by the Lower Albany Historical Society (LAHS) to reflect the Society's activ...

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The journal *Toposcope*, published annually by the Lower Albany Historical Society (LAHS), presents an editorial policy that clearly delineates its sc...

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David Forsdyke

The Roads of Bathurst

History

When Sir Rufane Donkin decided to establish the new town of Bathurst in May 1820, Johannes Knobel, the Government Surveyor, was instructed...

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This abstract presents an intriguing historical-geographical study focused on the foundational infrastructure of Bathurst, South Africa. The premise o...

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Sue Gordon

SAMHSEC explores the history of Fish River Valley

History

The local branch of the SA Military History Society (SAMHSEC) chose a beautiful summer day for their outing on Sunday, 17 November 2024. Th...

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The submitted abstract, accompanied by the title "SAMHSEC explores the history of Fish River Valley," presents an unusual submission for a scholarly j...

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Rod Hooper-Box

Jonkvrouw Augusta Uitenhage De Mist

History

Augusta (1784-1832) wrote a charming and impressive diary, which begins: ‘The peace of Amiens had made an end to a long war. England had re...

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The article, "Jonkvrouw Augusta Uitenhage De Mist," immediately signals an intent to explore a specific historical figure, with the abstract quickly r...

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Heather Howard

The Kowie Museum

History

The establishment of our Museum and its subsequent 41 years as “the hub of historic Port Alfred” would never have happened without the pers...

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The provided abstract for "The Kowie Museum" immediately signals a significant departure from standard academic or journal abstract conventions. Rathe...

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Julia Wells

Thomas Stubbs, 1820 Settler

History

A Xhosa oral tradition claims that the great warrior, Chief Maqoma, once asked why Thomas Stubbs fought against them, when he had been rais...

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This article promises a fascinating and nuanced exploration of Thomas Stubbs, an 1820 Settler, through the lens of his complex and unacknowledged rela...

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Sue Gordon, Ross Purdon

120 Not Out!

History

Cricket clubs had existed at Buchner’s on the Bushman’s River, Kaba (Bedford) and the Fish River as far back as 1845’ (Tournament booklet 2...

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The article, aptly titled '120 Not Out!', immediately signals its focus on the enduring legacy of cricket, particularly in historically rich regions....

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Dave Hawkins, Ralph Pearson

Loss of Ford children at sea

History

1820 Settler Samuel Liversage of Staffordshire led a joint-stock party that ‘included a high proportion of young children’(Nash, MD, 1987,...

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This proposed article, "Loss of Ford children at sea," presents a poignant and detailed micro-history of an 1820 settler family, illuminating the prof...

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Margaret Snodgrass

Outing to Hope Farm April 2024

History

The Lower Albany Historical Society’s first outing of the year was to Hope Farm. Our visit took place on Thursday, 18 April, a lovely sunny...

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This abstract provides a concise and engaging overview of the Lower Albany Historical Society's inaugural outing of the year to Hope Farm. The report...

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The submitted abstract, titled "Outing to Salem, ‘Place of Peace’," functions as a concise summary of a local historical society event. It effectively...