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Forest patch on Lynedoch farm, Baviaans River Valley, Bedford

- Skead, C J (Cuthbert John)

Authors: Skead, C J (Cuthbert John)
Date: 19uu
Subjects: Trees -- South Africa , Deforestation -- South Africa -- Lynedoch Farm, Baviaans River Valley, Bedford , Lynedoch Farm, Baviaans River Valley, Bedford (South Africa)
Language: English
Type: mixed material , ephemera
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/65780 , vital:28837
Description: Extract: “Forest Patch on LYNEDOCH farm, Baviaans River Valley, Bedford. This small patch of what can best be described as Woodland/ Forest by virtue of its hybrid condition as influenced by man's chopping activities down the years, lies at the head of what is called Grootkloof on this farm, and is the last patch of such forest up this otherwise dry valley in which the lower slopes receive a much lower precipitation than the upper heights under which the patch of forest persists by virtue of the extra moisture it receives from passing cloud. The forest patch is 27 km NW of Bedford town, and at about 1 000 m a.s.l.”
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Date Issued: 19uu

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Fearless woman remembered

- Daily Dispatch (East London, South Africa)

Authors: Daily Dispatch (East London, South Africa)
Date: 1958-08-15
Subjects: South Africa -- History -- Frontier Wars, 1811-1878 , Grahamstown (South Africa) -- History
Language: English
Type: text , clippings , ephemera
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/71911 , vital:29974
Description: Newspaper article: "Fearless woman remembered. A beautiful monument in Grahamstown, shown in this picture above, was erected to commemorate an act of outstanding bravery by a woman during the battle of Grahamstown in 1819. She was Elizabeth Margaret Salt who, with her husband Sergeant Salt, was among those besieged in Fort England, which was surrounded by hordes of Kafirs.”
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Date Issued: 1958-08-15

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Plant may send spire toppling

- Eastern Province Herald

Authors: Eastern Province Herald
Date: 1959-01-20
Subjects: Ficus (Plants) -- South Africa -- Photographs , Fig -- South Africa -- Photographs
Language: English
Type: text , clippings , ephemera
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/73099 , vital:30152
Description: Newspaper article: "Plant may send spire toppling. Few of the people who attend services at Grahamstown's historical Methodist Commemoration Church know that one of the five spires which top the old building is in danger of being destroyed - by a plant. The plant, a wild fig which takes root in any foreign substance and grows without soil, is slowly sending its long, leaf-tipped shoots along the delicate cement-work of the spire".
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Date Issued: 1959-01-20

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Mr. Orpen's tree: a landmark that is older than E.L. Municipality

- Driffield, H H

Authors: Driffield, H H
Date: 1959-04-15
Subjects: Trees -- South Africa , East London (South Africa) , Araucariaceae -- South Africa
Language: English
Type: text , clippings , ephemera
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/65584 , vital:28815
Description: Newspaper article extract: "One of the best-known landmarks in East London is the Norfolk Island pine growing beside the West Bank post office in Bank Street, opposite Prince Alfred's Park. To almost every person travelling southward down Oxford Street on any clear day the tree has the appearance of the mast and yards of an old-time sailing vessel making for Buffalo Harbour under bare poles. In the days long ago, when East London consisted of the West Bank and very little else, the building now used as a post office on that side of the Buffalo River served as the Court-house, Customs and Revenue Office.”
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Date Issued: 1959-04-15

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Thorn tree of Jock of the Bushveld

- Eastern Province Herald

Authors: Eastern Province Herald
Date: 1959-05-22
Subjects: South Africa -- Folklore , Trees -- Mozambique -- Photographs
Language: English
Type: text , clippings , ephemera
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/72038 , vital:29990
Description: Newspaper article: "This thorn tree, standing in the heart of Lourenco Marques business district, is reputed to be over 100 years old. Legend says it is the tree under which transport riders from the Transvaal used to outspan after the long trek to Delgoa Bay. It is also claimed as the tree under which Sir Percy Fitzpatrick and his immortal Jock camped before leaving for the interior.”
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Date Issued: 1959-05-22

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The old and the new at Seymour

- Daily Dispatch (East London, South Africa)

Authors: Daily Dispatch (East London, South Africa)
Date: 1960-07-21
Subjects: Trees -- South Africa -- Photographs , Seymour (South Africa) -- Photographs
Language: English
Type: text , clippings , ephemera
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/65562 , vital:28813
Description: Newspaper article: "The old and the new at Seymour. This oak tree is believed to have been planted in 1853 on the founding of the town. Next to it stand newly planted poles to carry ESCOM electric power to the inhabitants. Gangs of construction workers are erecting the power lines and the first line in the town has about been completed. Private contractors are wiring dwellings. To start with there will be more than 20 consumers who will be connected up to the distribution lines. Distribution will be undertaken by ESCOM.”
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1960-07-21

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Planted 100 years ago

Date: 1961-07-29
Subjects: Trees -- Port Elizabeth, South Africa , Trees -- Grahamstown, South Africa , Oak trees -- Port Elizabeth, South Africa , Oak trees -- Grahamstown, South Africa , Adler, Nathaniel , Jobson, J , Graham, John, 1788-1821
Language: English
Type: text , clippings , ephemera
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/71822 , vital:29953
Description: Newspaper article: "Planted 100 years ago”. At the bottom of the article, a typed addition reads: "In January 1960 the old tree which stood just inside the gates of the Botanical Garden's Grey Street entrance was partially blown down in a gale, and ordered to be removed in toto. It had been planted by Col. Grahams, the founder of Grahamstown."
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Date Issued: 1961-07-29

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Historic tree was just a nuisance

Authors: Turpin, Eric
Date: 1965-09-29
Subjects: Trees -- Grahamstown, South Africa , Grahamstown (South Africa) -- History , Acacia karroo -- South Africa -- Nelspruit
Language: English
Type: text , clippings , ephemera
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/109209 , vital:33098
Description: Newspaper article: "Historic tree was just a nuicance” discussion the removal of the mimosa tree in High Street, Grahamstown. This tree is believed to be the tree that Colonel Graham was resting under, when he decided to establish the town in the vicinity.
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1965-09-29

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Old tree 'chopped' by age and insects

- Matthews, Ray

Authors: Matthews, Ray
Date: 1969-11-24
Subjects: Acacia karroo -- South Africa -- Pietermaritzburg , Trees -- South Africa -- Photographs
Language: English
Type: text , clippings , ephemera
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/71921 , vital:29976
Description: Newspaper article: "Old tree chopped by age and insects. Age and insects have put and end to one of Maritzburg's national monuments. An acacia mimosa tree that stood in the centre lawn of the Parkside home of the Administrator of Natal since about 1800, has been chopped down for safety reasons. The stately old tree was National Monument and the plaque on the stump reads: Monuments Commission. Around this tree, Commandant A. W. J. Pretorius, member of the Volksraad and the Burgers of the Republic Natalia decided by a majority on July 5, 1842, to accept British rule.”
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1969-11-24

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