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{{Infobox South African town
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'''Prince Alfred's Hamlet''' is a small town in the [[Western Cape]] province of [[South Africa]].
'''Prince Alfred Hamlet''' is a small town in the [[Western Cape]] province of [[South Africa]].


It was founded by Johannes Cornelis Goosen, who was born in the Klein Drakenstein and came to the Warm Bokkeveld as a young farmer.
It was founded by Johannes Cornelis Goosen, who was born in the Klein Drakenstein and came to the Warm Bokkeveld as a young farmer.


In March 1851 Goosen bought the farm Wagenbooms Rivier from George Sebastiaan Wolfaardt at the “fantastic” price of £6 000. Ten years later he measured out first 80 and then another 10 plots and sold them for £6 000 each. These plots had water rights and each owner also received one morgen of land to cultivate in the Bakoven River to grow feed for their animals.
In March 1851 Goosen bought the farm Wagenbooms Rivier from George Sebastiaan Wolfaardt at the “fantastic” price of £6 000. Ten years later he measured out first 80 and then another 10 plots and sold them for £6 000 each. These plots had water rights and each owner also received one [[morgen]] or {{convert|0.856|ha}} of land to cultivate in the Bakoven River to grow feed for their animals.


While Goosen was busy measuring out his plots, [[Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha|The Prince Alfred]], visited the [[Cape Colony]]. Goosen decided to name the new town after the Prince and so the name Prince Alfred’s Hamlet was born.
While Goosen was busy measuring out his plots, [[Queen Victoria]]'s son [[Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha|Prince Alfred]] visited the [[Cape Colony]]. Goosen decided to name the new town after the Prince and so the name Prince Alfred Hamlet was born.{{sfn|Reed|2016|p=79}}


In 1861 the first school was established with 42 pupils under the tutorship of Master Strobos. The building, a temporary construction, was known as the “House on Sticks”. In 1871 the “House on Sticks” was demolished when a permanent building became available. It was also used as the church.
In 1861 the first school was established with 42 pupils under the tutorship of Master Strobos. The building, a temporary construction, was known as the “House on Sticks”. In 1871 the “House on Sticks” was demolished when a permanent building became available. It was also used as the church.


In 1906 the Prince Alfred’s Hamlet members of the Ceres [[Dutch Reformed Church]] decided to build their own church. D.G. Roux laid the cornerstone on 5 May 1906. Each member had to help by donating a delivery of the stones and each family bought its own pew. In 1926 a parsonage was built so that a full-time minister could be appointed to serve this congregation. On 5 November 1954 they broke away from Ceres “Mother” Church and Rev. I.B. Fourie took up the position of minister of the independent parish. On 25 April 1964 Fourie laid the cornerstone of the new church. The new building was opened on 14 and 15 November and the old building was converted into a hall.
In 1906 the Prince Alfred Hamlet members of the Ceres [[Dutch Reformed Church]] decided to build their own church. D.G. Roux laid the cornerstone on 5 May 1906. Each member had to help by donating a delivery of the stones and each family bought its own pew. In 1926 a parsonage was built so that a full-time minister could be appointed to serve this congregation. On 5 November 1954 they broke away from Ceres “Mother” Church and Rev. I.B. Fourie took up the position of minister of the independent parish. On 25 April 1964 Fourie laid the cornerstone of the new church. The new building was opened on 14 and 15 November and the old building was converted into a hall.


A Dutch Reformed Mission Church, i.e. a separate church for Coloured people, was established in 1965 and a church was built. The first minister was J. Marais. This church, as well as many other old houses, did not survive the earthquake of 1969.
A Dutch Reformed Mission Church, i.e. a separate church for [[Coloured people]], was established in 1965 and a church was built. The first minister was J. Marais. This church, as well as many other old houses,{{sfn|Anon|1974|p=22}} did not survive the [[List of earthquakes in South Africa|earthquake of 1969]].


In 1928 Prince Alfred’s Hamlet got its own train station. The Minister of Railways, W.C. Malan, applied the last bolt to the line before the train, filled with school children, left Ceres for the ceremony at Hamlet.
On 10 April 1929 Prince Alfred Hamlet got its own train station.<ref name="SAR Line Dates 189">''Statement Showing, in Chronological Order, the Date of Opening and the Mileage of Each Section of Railway'', Statement No. 19, p. 189, ref. no. 200954-13</ref> The Minister of Railways, W.C. Malan, applied the last bolt to the line before the train, filled with school children, left Ceres for the ceremony at Hamlet.


A Town Council was inaugurated on 8 December 1874 and on 28 December 1910 the town was given the status of Municipality under the Municipality Law of 1882. In 1926 a Town Hall was built and in 1979 the offices next to it were added. The Hamlet Country Hotel is the oldest business still in operation. Part of the building was constructed in the 19th century and since 1940 the Kahn family has run it.
A Town Council was inaugurated on 8 December 1874 and on 28 December 1910 the town was given the status of Municipality under the Municipality Law of 1882. In 1926 a Town Hall was built and in 1979 the offices next to it were added. The Hamlet Country Hotel is the oldest business still in operation. Part of the building was constructed in the 19th century and since 1940 the Kahn family has run it.
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==References==
==References==
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* {{cite book|author=Anon|title=The Earthquake of 29 September 1969 in the southwestern Cape Province, South Africa|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=mBhOAQAAIAAJ|year=1974|publisher=Geological Survey, Dept. of Mines, Republic of South Africa}}
* {{cite book|last=Reed|first=Charles |title=Royal tourists, colonial subjects and the making of a British world, 1860–1911|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=22UjDgAAQBAJ&pg=PA79|year=2016|publisher=Manchester University Press|isbn=978-1-78499-688-8}}
{{refend}}


{{Cape Winelands District Municipality}}
{{Cape Winelands District Municipality}}


[[Category:Populated places in the Cape Winelands District Municipality]]
[[Category:Populated places in the Witzenberg Local Municipality]]
[[Category:1861 establishments in the Cape Colony]]

Latest revision as of 09:07, 8 July 2024

Prince Alfred Hamlet
Prince Alfred Hamlet
Prince Alfred Hamlet
Prince Alfred Hamlet is located in Western Cape
Prince Alfred Hamlet
Prince Alfred Hamlet
Prince Alfred Hamlet is located in South Africa
Prince Alfred Hamlet
Prince Alfred Hamlet
Coordinates: 33°17′24″S 19°19′38″E / 33.289905°S 19.327115°E / -33.289905; 19.327115
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceWestern Cape
DistrictCape Winelands
MunicipalityWitzenberg
Named forPrince Alfred
Government
 • CouncillorRonald Visagie[1] (DA)
Area
[2]
 • Total8.73 km2 (3.37 sq mi)
Elevation
520 m (1,710 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total6,810
 • Density780/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
[2]
 • Black African13.5%
 • Coloured72.4%
 • Indian/Asian0.1%
 • White13.0%
 • Other1.0%
First languages (2011)
[2]
 • Afrikaans86.8%
 • Xhosa6.6%
 • Sotho3.8%
 • English1.7%
 • Other1.1%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
6835
PO box
6840
Area code023

Prince Alfred Hamlet is a small town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

It was founded by Johannes Cornelis Goosen, who was born in the Klein Drakenstein and came to the Warm Bokkeveld as a young farmer.

In March 1851 Goosen bought the farm Wagenbooms Rivier from George Sebastiaan Wolfaardt at the “fantastic” price of £6 000. Ten years later he measured out first 80 and then another 10 plots and sold them for £6 000 each. These plots had water rights and each owner also received one morgen or 0.856 hectares (2.12 acres) of land to cultivate in the Bakoven River to grow feed for their animals.

While Goosen was busy measuring out his plots, Queen Victoria's son Prince Alfred visited the Cape Colony. Goosen decided to name the new town after the Prince and so the name Prince Alfred Hamlet was born.[3]

In 1861 the first school was established with 42 pupils under the tutorship of Master Strobos. The building, a temporary construction, was known as the “House on Sticks”. In 1871 the “House on Sticks” was demolished when a permanent building became available. It was also used as the church.

In 1906 the Prince Alfred Hamlet members of the Ceres Dutch Reformed Church decided to build their own church. D.G. Roux laid the cornerstone on 5 May 1906. Each member had to help by donating a delivery of the stones and each family bought its own pew. In 1926 a parsonage was built so that a full-time minister could be appointed to serve this congregation. On 5 November 1954 they broke away from Ceres “Mother” Church and Rev. I.B. Fourie took up the position of minister of the independent parish. On 25 April 1964 Fourie laid the cornerstone of the new church. The new building was opened on 14 and 15 November and the old building was converted into a hall.

A Dutch Reformed Mission Church, i.e. a separate church for Coloured people, was established in 1965 and a church was built. The first minister was J. Marais. This church, as well as many other old houses,[4] did not survive the earthquake of 1969.

On 10 April 1929 Prince Alfred Hamlet got its own train station.[5] The Minister of Railways, W.C. Malan, applied the last bolt to the line before the train, filled with school children, left Ceres for the ceremony at Hamlet.

A Town Council was inaugurated on 8 December 1874 and on 28 December 1910 the town was given the status of Municipality under the Municipality Law of 1882. In 1926 a Town Hall was built and in 1979 the offices next to it were added. The Hamlet Country Hotel is the oldest business still in operation. Part of the building was constructed in the 19th century and since 1940 the Kahn family has run it.

References

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  1. ^ Witzenberg Municipality - Ronald Visagie (Ward 4)
  2. ^ a b c d "Main Place Prince Alfred Hamlet". Census 2011.
  3. ^ Reed 2016, p. 79.
  4. ^ Anon 1974, p. 22.
  5. ^ Statement Showing, in Chronological Order, the Date of Opening and the Mileage of Each Section of Railway, Statement No. 19, p. 189, ref. no. 200954-13
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