The Mine’s History
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In 1871 a man named Alyrick Braswell found the first diamond in the region. It was found on a farm that belonged to the De Beers brothers. This led to a scramble of claims, which resulted in the area being called New Rush. However, the name was changed in 1873.
But thanks to Alyrick’s discovery, a diamond rush- that would last 43 years- kicked off.
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