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Title: Fishing industry, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Table Bay (South Africa), Fishing industry, Recreation, Ocean, Seafood, Weather, Winds
Description: A fairly large number of Saldanha-based trawlers were forced to take shelter in Table Bay this week because of the high winds at sea. According to port officials the vessels were all wooden pelagic catchers and their skippers had indicated that the off-shore area between Saldanha and Cape Town had been hammered by south-easterly winds of up to 70 knots. Table Bay itself was lashed by a gale with gusts of up to 55 knots.
Identifier: islandora:15022

Title: Cape Town Symphony Orchestra, Cape Town
Subject: Cape Town (South Africa), Festivals, Concerts, Table Mountain (Western Cape, South Africa)
Description: Cape Town's historic Gardens will make an attractive setting for three concerts by the Cape Town Symphony Orchestra, two under the baton of Edgar and the third conducted by Brian Priestman. All events in the Gardens during the Cape Town Arts Festival are free of admission charge. The organisers hope passers-by will stop and listen to music or watch the variety shows while enjoying their lunch-time sandwiches on the lawn.
Identifier: islandora:17221

Title: Family fitness programme, Robben Island, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Robben Island (South Africa), Table Mountain (Western Cape, South Africa), Health, Physical fitness, Historic sites
Description: Round Robben: Fish Hoek Primary School children join Robben Island staff on a "big walk" around the island to promote family fitness and the eating of red meat. The event forms part of a national project by the Directorate of Sport Advancement, sponsored by the Meat Board, for the Heart Foundation. Entrants in this and a host of other walks in the Western Cape stand to win R10 000 in a draw on October 13.
Identifier: islandora:16481

Title: Table Mountain and Devil's Peak, Cape Town
Subject: Table Mountain (Western Cape, South Africa), Table Mountain (Western Cape, South Africa ), Weather, Environment
Description: Table Mountain and Devils Peak from the Cape Flats reflected in recent flood waters.
Identifier: islandora:17176

Title: Bloubergstrand, Cape Town
Subject: Bloubergstrand (South Africa), Western Cape (South Africa), Apartheid, Beaches, Table Mountain (Western Cape, South Africa), Recreation, Environment
Description: View of Table Mountain from Bloubergstrand, Cape Town
Identifier: islandora:16896

Title: Aerial view of Milnerton's Rietvlei wetland, Cape Town
Subject: Aerial views, Landscapes, Environment, Table Mountain (Western Cape, South Africa), Protection, ,
Description: Threatened - The fate of Transnet-owned land in Milnerton's Rietvlei wetland is in the hands of Cape Administrator Mr Kobus Meiring, who will decide whether or not to allow Milnerton municipality to expropiate the land for conservation.
Identifier: islandora:15305

Title: Fishing industry, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Table Bay (South Africa), Fishing, Recreation, Ocean, Seafood
Description: Fishing fleet, Table Bay.
Identifier: islandora:15029

Title: Aerial view of Otto du Plessis Drive, Cape Town
Subject: Aerial views, Ocean, Lion's Head (Cape Town, South Africa), Table Mountain (Western Cape, South Africa), Infrastructure, Building, ,
Description: The Otto du Plessis Drive over the new railway to the container berths in Table Bay harbour has been opened to traffic. The bridge was constructed by Murray and Stewart (Cape Town).
Identifier: islandora:15302

Title: Table Mountain protest, Cape Town
Subject: Table Mountain (Western Cape, South Africa), Western Cape (South Africa), Demonstrations, Environmental activists
Description: Table Mountain protest - environmental demonstrations.
Identifier: islandora:17736

Title: Fishing industry, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Table Bay (South Africa), Fishing, Recreation, Ocean, Seafood
Description: Wooden Formosan fishing boat rides out swells in Table Bay where she is anchored waiting to transfer her fish catch.
Identifier: islandora:15020

Title: Aerial view, central Cape Town
Subject: Cape Town (South Africa), Urban development, Recreation, Environment, Table Mountain (Western Cape, South Africa)
Description: Aerial view of central Cape Town from Mouille Point towards Devil's Peak, showing the Green Point Common and stadium, the central city and harbour.
Identifier: islandora:17027

Title: Aerial view of Du Noon near Milnerton, Cape Town
Subject: Aerial views, Ocean, Infrastructure, Industries, Landscapes, Table Mountain (Western Cape, South Africa), ,
Description: Du Noon.
Identifier: islandora:15299

Title: Gunners' Memorial, Cape Town, 1966
Subject: Cape Town (South Africa), World War, 1914-1918, Recreation, Table Mountain (Western Cape, South Africa)
Description: Gunners' memorial, part of the Delville Wood memorial complex in the Company's Gardens, Cape Town, 1966.
Identifier: islandora:17256

Title: Mountain Club memorial, Cape Town
Subject: Table Mountain (Western Cape, South Africa), Memorials, Table Mountain (Western Cape , South Africa)
Description: A section of the large crowd who attended the annual Mountain Club memorial service at Maclear's Beacon. The Rev. Colin Stunden, who conducted the service, is seen on the left.
Identifier: islandora:17128

Title: Fishing industry, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Table Bay (South Africa), Fishing industry, Recreation, Ocean, Seafood, Weather, Winds
Description: A fairly large number of Saldanha-based trawlers were forced to take shelter in Table Bay this week because of the high winds at sea. According to port officials the vessels were all wooden pelagic catchers and their skippers had indicated that the off-shore area between Saldanha and Cape Town had been hammered by south-easterly winds of up to 70 knots. Table Bay itself was lashed by a gale with gusts of up to 55 knots.
Identifier: islandora:14626

Title: Aerial view of roads being constructed in Cape Town, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Cape Town (South Africa), Urban areas, Development, Transport, Table Mountain (Western Cape, South Africa)
Description: New national road into Cape Town begins to take shape: This aerial view from above the contour plough-lines on the Bellville hills shows the wide, white ribbon which is the path of the new national-road approach to Cape Town. The road, now being made, will have double-width traffic lanes and the route will by-pass the populous areas of Parow and Goodwood, seen on the left, as well as Wingfield airport. The new highway will open up a vast area of as yet undeveloped country.
Identifier: islandora:16565

Title: Dredging, Black River, Cape Town
Subject: Western Cape (South Africa), Black River (South Africa), Water, Machinery, Urban areas, Development, Table Mountain (Western Cape, South Africa)
Description: Dredging activities taking place at the Black River, Cape Town.
Identifier: islandora:16569

Title: A Plan of Table Bay with the Road of the Cape of Good Hope, from the Dutch Survey, Published by Johannes van Keulen
Subject: Africa - Table Bay
Description: Also published in 1794, by Laurie and Whittle. A compass rose radiates numerous rhumb lines. Inset: South View of the Cape engraved by Abbe de la Caille. Top right: No. 3., London. Robert Sayer and John Bennett (Firm)
Identifier: islandora:25473

Title: A Plan of Table Bay, with the Road of the Cape of Good Hope, from the Dutch Survey, Published by Johannes van Keulen
Subject: Africa - Table Bay
Description: Almost identical map to NOR 0269, slightly larger and cartouche. Also published in 1794, by Laurie and Whittle. A compass rose radiates numerous rhumb lines. Inset: South View of the Cape engraved by Abbe de la Caille. Top right: No. 3., London. Robert Laurie and James Whittle
Identifier: islandora:25750

Title: Residences in Mowbray, Cape Town
Subject: Historic buildings, Residential buildings, Table Mountain (Western Cape, South Africa), ,
Description: Residences in Mowbray, Cape Town.
Identifier: islandora:15442

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