Sir George Pomeroy Colley

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Found this old photograph in the 'The Colony of Natal; an official illustrated handbook and railway guide by Ingram, J. Forsyth 1895 showing Sir George Pomeroy Colley's grave.

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Not sure what state the graveyard is in now. Gary I think you went a few years ago.
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Mount Prospect Cemetery in 2018. Photographs courtesy of 90th. Salute

It appears well maintained and Gary thinks this is because the cemetery is on private property.

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I climbed up Majuba in 2019. Heres some of the memorials on the summit.

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Macdonald's Koppie in the background.
Called Macdonalds Koppie because of the abundance of burghers, Smit taking great relish in his capture. (sauce unknown)

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