"WINDFALL" OF DIAMONDS
USE FOR IRRIGATION POSSIBLE. S. AFRICAN PREMIERS PLANS. By Telegraph—Press Assn. —Copyright. Capetown, Sept. 21. Tlie Premier's preliminary general election campaign is arousing interest by reason of the anticipation that the profits of the Namaqualand State diamonds will be devoted to irrigation on an extensive scale. It is hoped to dam the Orange and Vaal Rivers, whereby huge areas will benefit. Au aeroplone brings weekly a valuable parcel of diamonds to Alexander Bay. It is reported that approximately £5,000,000 worth has been accumulated at Capetown, although the Government is disposing of only £60,000 in value monthly, so as not to overtsock tlie market, which has recently improved . General Hertzog described the Naniaqualan field as a windfall.
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Taranaki Daily News, 24 September 1928, Page 5
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