1825 in South Africa

1825 in South Africa

"See also:"
1824 in South Africa,
other events of 1825,
1826 in South Africa and the
Timeline of South African history.

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Events

* The Dutch Reformed Church establish a congregation in Somerset East
* The first steamship arrives in Table Bay
* The depreciated rix dollar is converted into the British sterling
* The Anglican St. Mary's Collegiate Church is started in Port Elizabeth

Births

* 17 September - Donald Currie, shipping magnate and donor of the Currie Cups for rugby union and cricket, is born in Greenock, Scotland
* 10 October - Stephanus Johannes Paul Kruger is born in Cradock, Cape Colony

References

See Timeline of South African history for list of References


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