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systems, (1) |
systems, (1) those connecting the province with the Cape and the |
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Transvaal, and (2) |
Transvaal, and (2) those linking it with Natal. |
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The first system consists of a trunk line, formed by the junction |
The first system consists of a trunk line, formed by the junction |
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''Diamond Mining and other Industries''.—Next to agriculture the |
''Diamond Mining and other Industries''.—Next to agriculture the |
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most important industry is that of diamond mining. The chief |
most important industry is that of diamond mining. The chief |
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diamond mines are at {{EB1911 lkpl|Jagersfontein} (''q.v.'') and Koffyfontein. There |
diamond mines are at {{EB1911 lkpl|Jagersfontein}} (''q.v.'') and Koffyfontein. There |
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are also diamond mines in the Winburg and Kroonstad districts, |
are also diamond mines in the Winburg and Kroonstad districts, |
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and near Ficksburg, where old workings have been found 40 ft. deep. |
and near Ficksburg, where old workings have been found 40 ft. deep. |
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