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SUMMARY:The Modern History of the South African Great White Shark
DESCRIPTION:For our next talk we move off the land into the waters of our bay. \nOur speaker Bruce Noble will take us back to the blood-soaked and tragic events of Black December 1957. \nBetween December 1957 and April 1958 at least nine shark attacks occurred along the coast of KwaZulu- Natal. \nSix people lost their lives. \nTourists fled the Durban area causing a devastating impact on the local economy. \nWithout thorough research into the possible reason for this sudden increase in shark activity\, local authorities made desperate attempts to protect swimmers and surfers from shark attacks. Many will remember these attempts which included enclosures built from wooden poles and netting. \nA South African Navy frigate even dropped depth charges into the coastal waters causing few shark fatalities but killing huge numbers of other species. This resulted in many more sharks being attracted into the area to feast on the dead fish. \nBruce Noble will tell us how those events in 1957 and the indiscriminate killing of white sharks still affect us today – and of the impact on our own waters\, our tourism and the entire ecosystem of the ocean. \nBruce has been observing white shark behavior in the Garden Route since 2004. \n  \n 
URL:https://pletthistory.org/event/the-modern-history-of-the-south-african-great-white-shark/
LOCATION:Lagoon Room\, Beacon Island Resort\, Plettenberg Bay\, Western Cape\, 6600\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:THE SONS OF THE SOIL- WHO ARE THE ORIGINAL INHABITANTS OF OUR BEAUTIFUL TOWN?
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LOCATION:Formosa Garden Village\, Ferdinand Street\, Plettenberg Bay\, Western Cape\, 6600\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Through the lens...
DESCRIPTION:The historical Plettenberg Bay Timber Store and other local history through the lens of its builder’s direct descendant.\nWerner Jerling\, a direct 9th generation descendant of Jan Jacob Jerling\, one of the first residents of what was to become Plettenberg Bay will be sharing unique Plettenberg bay history with us through the Jerling family lens. \nThe VOC commissioned Jan Jacob to construct the timber store at this remote Buitepost in the late 1700’s.The Jerling family have lived here ever since. They have an indelible link to the area with its history woven into the fabric of the family.\nThe journey starts with their departure from Tegel in Holland\, through the Cape and ends up in beautiful Plettenberg Bay next to the Keurbooms River. \nThe birth and construction of the Timber store\, was the first in a legacy of Jerling contractors – building woes and achievements in the 1790’s… sound familiar? \nWith the story of the old Timber Store as it’s pivotal point\, Werner will be sharing his unique historical perspective. \nTheir history continues through the generations with stories of shipwrecks\, forest living and woodcutting.Descendants are scattered all over the world but always return to the family ancestral home.We will hear how in more recent times\, the family experienced beautiful Robberg – with fishing stories and the exciting discovery of the survivors camp of the 1630 São Gonçalo shipwreck . \nWerner is a Civil Engineer and like his ancestor\, plies his trade in the construction world with many large and illustrious construction projects to his credit. \nWith a keen appreciation for the natural world we live in\, he enjoys sharing his deep- rooted love of history and the building of our beautiful country. \n \n 
URL:https://pletthistory.org/event/through-the-lens/
LOCATION:Barringtons\, Piesang Valley Road\, Plettenberg bay\, Piesang Valley Road\, Plettenberg Bay\, Western Cape\, 6600\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Interwoven - The fabric of generational passion and endeavor
DESCRIPTION:Alongside the N2 Highway and set amongst indigenous trees and rambling gardens lies the complex of both historic and iconic modern buildings well known to residents and visitors to Plett as “Old Nick”. \nAs well as the iconic Mungo Mill and the hustle and bustle of The Wednesday Market\, the complex is home to a number of owner-run stores which showcase their unique products every day of the week.\n\nOld Nick Village and Mungo Mill have over many years\, developed into a landmark destination.\n\nat The Nice Neighbour\, Old Nick Village\, on Thursday 17th September when Janet Holding will take you through the historic families involved and how The Holdings eventually came to own the land.\n\nShe will also highlight the catalysts that enabled them to create this ‘must visit’ spot on the Garden Route.\nThe Nice Neighbour is a family run restaurant which prides itself on using the freshest local ingredients and a fusion of flavours inspired by food cultures from across the globe.
URL:https://pletthistory.org/event/interwoven-the-fabric-of-generational-passion-and-endeavor/
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