Tag Archives: Cape Colony

Dabbling in Heroine

Posted on April 9, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

One thing I’ve come to realise as I get older and do more of this local history stuff is that nothing is ever quite what it seems. This morning, Graeme Clarke sent me the clipping relating to the remarkable story … Continue reading →

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A local heroine: what do you know?

Posted on April 9, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Sometimes, something just comes out of left field and takes you by surprise. So it is with this clipping, sent to me 30 minutes ago by reader Graeme Clarke. I had no idea about this incredible lady and her fascinating … Continue reading →

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