Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2013 1:10:09 GMT -5
Those of you that received my Treasure Talk SA Metal Detecting Newsletter way back when, will remember this edition (see picture below)
where a British Soldier is shown sitting on a rock. The second picture was taken a 100 years later of the farmer sitting on the same rock.
The original picture below ...
The pictures were taken at the British Camp at Slingersfontein that we searched on the 4th day of the hunt.
Many units from Australia and New Zealand (fighting on the side of the Brits) were involved in military engagements in this area and a small hill nearby is still known today as New Zealand Hill – see here for more info
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&d=MS19000223.2.15.1&l=mi&e=-------10--1----0--
The first few pictures were taken at the home of our farmer friend Anthony who invited us for a midday barbeque (“braai”) on his farm – throughout the years he’s been a wonderful friend of our group.
The farmer (Anthony) on the right and Des from Ireland on the left.
Victorian Three Pence (“Tickey”) of 1891 found by the new kid on the block – The Hotel Owner (Barend) who joined us for his first metal detecting outing!
Gerry’s (UK) Worcester badges
Tonie congratulating Simon for the biggest haul of the day and winning him a Silver Paul Kruger ZAR shilling sponsored by Tonie.
Simon himself sponsored a ton of prizes – just like last year – Thanks Simon!
Barend the Hotel Owner receives his “Rookie of the Trip” prize from Mike for the Silver 1891 Victorian Tickey (3d) he found.
Colin from the UK receives his prize for the best find of the day being a gold gilded Officers Field Artillery Button.
