VOORTREKKERHOOGTE 90 JAAR OUD

Following the occupation of Pretoria on 5 June 1900 during the Anglo-Boer War an area south of Pretoria became known as Roberts Heights. It was named after Field-Marshal Lord Roberts, Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in South Africa. On 26 May 1939 it was re-named Voortrekkerhoogte following...

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Published in:	Scientia militaria : South African journal of military studies Vol. 19; no. 1
Main Author:	Du Preez, Sophia
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Afrikaans English
Published:	Stellenbosch University 22-02-2012
Subjects:	26 May 1939 Anglo-Boer War Field-Marshal Lord Roberts Roberts Heights south of Pretoria the laying of the foundation stone of the Voortrekker monument Voortrekkerhoogte
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Summary:	Following the occupation of Pretoria on 5 June 1900 during the Anglo-Boer War an area south of Pretoria became known as Roberts Heights. It was named after Field-Marshal Lord Roberts, Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in South Africa. On 26 May 1939 it was re-named Voortrekkerhoogte following the laying of the foundation stone of the Voortrekker monument. Voortrekkerhoogte reflects its military heritage to this day as is evident from its many fine historic buildings illustrated in the accompanying article.
ISSN:	1022-8136 2224-0020 2224-0020
DOI:	10.5787/19-1-389