For many years I saw this image in various places around Oranjemund. In Various publications and in the museum. It always fascinated me. Everytime that I cross the river via the bridge, I glance down at the brown water and always imagined how these pioneers of those days crossed the mighty Orange and in particular this photo. Who were these people, what year was this and why were they crossing. The photo was originally published elsewhere on this site. The suprise , suprise , I received the following comments:

"Imagine my surprise when I recognized my grandfather in your photograph under People titled “crossing the river”.  The gentleman in the white dust jacket is Vic Cummings. He was an engineer.  Going through all the photos has brought back so many memories. I am sure that I have some old photos stashed away – will look for them and send them to you.

Regards

Cheryl Quantrill (nee van Greunen) "

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