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of the other materials (fluxes) already mentioned, which is necessary for 

 the production of good burnt bricks. Vlei ground, with the admixture 

 of a little sand, is often suitable for the manufacture of sun-dried 

 bricks. 



A sun-dried brick of large size was extensively employed in building 

 houses in Kimberley, just after the founding of that town, and hence 

 received the name of the " Kimberley brick." The sizes of Kimberley 

 bricks are 12" by 6" by 6", 12" by 8" by 8", and 12" by 9" by 9". 

 They may be used on the farm for building the walls of kraals, etc., where 

 no stones are available. They are formed in single moulds, without 

 bottoms, in the position where they are to be left for drying, as they 

 cannot well be carried in the mould. 



