Sir David Baird (71), British general and acting governor of the Cape, dies in Scotland.

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01Wallis, F. (2000). Nuusdagboek: feite en fratse oor 1000 jaar, Kaapstad: Human & Rousseau

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South African History Online. (2012, August 10). Sir David Baird (71), British general and acting governor of the Cape, dies in Scotland.. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0090359

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