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Beaconsfield hurling team, South Africa, 1907
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Beaconsfield hurling team, South Africa, 1907
Beaconsfield hurling team, Kimberley, Cape Colony, Griqualand West, South Africa. They were gold medal winners. Date: 1907
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Beaconsfield Burke Cape Collins Colony Connor Jeffries Kimberley Lewis Mccarthy Medal Oconnor Odonnell Teams Winners 1907 Griqualand Hurling
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This evocative photograph captures the Beaconsfield Hurling Team, champions of Kimberley in Griqualand West, Cape Colony, South Africa, in the year 1907. Hurling, an ancient Irish sport, was introduced to South Africa during the gold rush era, and quickly gained popularity amongst the Irish mining communities. The Beaconsfield team, composed of dedicated and skilled players, proudly displays their gold medals, symbolizing their hard-earned victory. The team members, dressed in their jerseys and holding their hurleys, exude a sense of camaraderie and determination. The team includes Collins, Quinlan, Lewis, Jeffries, Connor, O'Connor, Burke, McCarthy, Donnell, and O'Donnell, each contributing their unique talents to secure their triumph. Their names, etched in the annals of South African hurling history, represent the rich cultural heritage and the enduring spirit of the Irish community in South Africa during the early 1900s. The photograph, taken in the bustling mining town of Kimberley, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to an era of passion, tradition, and community spirit. The Beaconsfield Hurling Team's victory in 1907 serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the Irish immigrants in South Africa, who, despite being far from their homeland, managed to preserve their cultural identity and excel in their chosen sport.
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