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were found and by the frequency of the name that they abounded 

 in largo numbers. 



We are impressed with the number of farms which bear the 

 same name, not only in various parts of the country, but even 

 in the same district. Names such as Kceroin, Keer Weder and 

 Omdragi or Turn Back occur several times and are especially 

 situated at the foot of some mountain barrier. This is indicative 

 of the difficulties the early pioneers had of crossing the mountain. 

 Names referring to a murder are found in various farms and many 

 districts. For instance Moordcnaars Kloof, Moordcnaar's Hoeh, 

 Moordcnaars Kraal and Moordcnaars Berg and other forms are 

 found. Places relating to the Dutch East India Company are of 

 frequent occurrence, such as Compagnies Post or Covipagnies 

 Drift. In several districts of the Western Province will be found 

 a hill or eminence called Kanonberg, Cannon Hill. This is very 

 interesting, as it reminds us of the signal stations on which a 

 cannon was placed and fired off in order to call the burgher militia 

 to arms in time of danger. On several of these hills the old 

 cannon are still to be found. Here is certainly a place name 

 which should be preserved. 



This fascinating study of place names could be extended in 

 various directions. Many more examples could be given, 

 indicative of the early days, but these brief notes have been given 

 only to show M'hat a wide field there is for those who desire to 

 take up this line of research. 



