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Hutchinson
Just south of Victoria West

Region: Karoo
Nearby Towns: Victoria West, Three Sisters, Richmond, Britstown, Loxton, Hanover

When the discovery of diamonds blazed a trail to the interior, the railway followed it. It bypassed Victoria West by 12km, necessitating a railhead. This developed into a village and was named after Cape Governor, Sir Walter Hely Hutchinson. A branch line was built in 1904.

 


 

Karoo Architecture
The usual windpump in the back garden also adds a typical Karoo-like authenticity to the buildings. ... read more
Khoisan Rock Art
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The Karoo Battlefields
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Victoria West
Location: 13km, NW
Established in 1843 and named after Queen Victoria of England. Victori... read more
Richmond
Location: 64km, NE
Established in 1843 when the presbytery of Graaff-Reinet formed a new ... read more




















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