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Tunnel of rack section, Waterval Boven end, I.M.Ry, Transvaal, 1900 - 1910

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305J/128

Scope and Contents

206 x 147 mm. Showing the rack railway running between sheer rock faces towards the entrance to the tunnel near Waterval Boven. Founded as a railway camp around 1894, Waterval Boven was used by the Boers as a prisoner of war camp in the South African war.

Dates

  • 1900 - 1910

Creator

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition.

General

GD.

Date information

DateText: The date is approximate.

Finding aid date

2002-10-25 10:42:26+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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