This waistcoat, on display at the George Museum, is the finest example of a rare few which have survived in South Africa. It has been claimed, but not proven, that it belonged to Adrianus Gysbertus van Kervel, Landdrost of George in 1811.The style of the waistcoat was the typical of the fashion in England during…
AGM 20 May 2014
Meeting held at George Museum 20 May 2014 10h30 am. 1. Present: Philda Benkenstein, Joh Groenewald, Okkie Stander, Nanno Evenhuis, Marlize de Bruyn, Kathy Schulz, Linda Labuschagne, Lynne Thomson, Donald Cameron, Stéfan de Kock, Heno Bosman. 2. Welcome by Heno Bosman Apologies: Henry Pain; Karin Kruger; Natie de Swart; Philip Parsons.
of Studebakers and flying ‘Open Cockpit over Africa’
George is home to the Outeniqua Transport Museum. Various models of steam locomotives, a brilliant collection of steam locomotive number plates, makers plates, a model train room and a private vintage car selection are on display. George also hosts the annual George Old Car Show, organized by the Southern Cape Old Car Club in collaboration…