Fonds A1274 - Boshoff Group of Mines Ltd.

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ZA HPRA A1274

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Boshoff Group of Mines Ltd.

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  • 1908 - 1968 (Creation)

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16 boxes

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(20th century)

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Founded by W.B. Boshoff in 1934, the Boshoff Group of Mines worked abandoned mines with what became to be known as the "Boshoff Method'. The Group's methods were very thorough, and the opening of old shafts and drives earned them millions of Rand in fine gold.

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There are minutes, directors reports, notices to shareholders, balance-sheets and accounts, correspondence, memoranda, plans and annual publications relating to the Boshoff Group. In addition there are records pertaining to various mines and investment companies.

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