Durban Timeline 1497-1990
… by Dutch families on the south-western side of the bay. 6 February, Piet Retief , together with a party of 69 men, … travelled to Natal under a variety of land schemes. 2 March, Powers of the Cape Legislature to make laws for the … 10 June, Sir George Grey was appointed Colonial Secretary. 2 August, The first Town Council, consisting of 8 members …