The "Oud Stryders" Monument in Cottesloe, Johannesburg.
These photographs were taken in August 2007 at the sight of the "Oud Stryders" Monument in Cottesloe, Johannesburg. I will be honest and admit I never even knew about this sight or anything about it. I discovered its whereabouts by accident and went to have a look. Unfortunately it is not very easy to reach and I did struggle to reach it. Yet it is easily seen from Annet Road but I doubt if many people have ever noticed it. I believe the monument was restored in 2006, but sadly there is very little evidence to show for it. Images open in a new window.
Ter Gedagtenis Aan
Voortrekker Eeufees
1838-1938
Oudstrydersmonument
Onthul 3 December 1938
Deur
Kommandant Koos Jooste
Geskenk deur S. Steenkamp
Transvaal Monument Werke
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Roughy translated as....
In Memory Of The
Voortrekker Centenery Celebration
1838-1938
Old Warriors Monument
Unveiled 3 December 1938.
By Commandant Koos Jooste
Donated by S. Steenkamp
Transvaal Monument Works.
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