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The “Vryburgers” proclaim the Republic of Graaff-Reinet.
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- 01Wallis, F. (2000). Nuusdagboek: feite en fratse oor 1000 jaar, Kaapstad: Human & Rousseau
- 02Muller, C.F.J. (ed)(1981). Five Hundred years: a history of South Africa; 3rd rev. ed., Pretoria: Academica, p. 99.
Last updated · 30 Sep 2019
South African History Online. (2012, January 31). The “Vryburgers” proclaim the Republic of Graaff-Reinet.. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0073453
South African History Online (2012) 'The “Vryburgers” proclaim the Republic of Graaff-Reinet.', South African History Online, 31 January. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0073453 (Accessed: 27 September 2026).
South African History Online, The “Vryburgers” proclaim the Republic of Graaff-Reinet. [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0073453, (accessed 27 September 2026).
"The “Vryburgers” proclaim the Republic of Graaff-Reinet.." South African History Online, 31 Jan. 2012, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0073453. Accessed 27 Sept. 2026.
South African History Online. "The “Vryburgers” proclaim the Republic of Graaff-Reinet.." South African History Online. January 31, 2012. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0073453.
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