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1890 in South Africa

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Historical records for South Africa in 1890

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May

5 May 1890

New Government Building Used

Kruger, Stephanus Johannes Paulus · Pretoria · President of the South African Republic · Government / Government of South Africa

The Ou Raadsaal becomes a central symbol of republican government.

5 May 1890

Ou Raadsaal Parliamentary Session

Kruger, Stephanus Johannes Paulus · Pretoria · President of the South African Republic · Government / Government of South Africa

Presides as the Volksraad meets in the new government building.

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