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Bain's Vlei

Coordinates: 29°03′25″S 26°07′52″E / 29.057°S 26.131°E / -29.057; 26.131
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Bain's Vlei
Bain's Vlei is located in Free State (South African province)
Bain's Vlei
Bain's Vlei
Bain's Vlei is located in South Africa
Bain's Vlei
Bain's Vlei
Coordinates: 29°03′25″S 26°07′52″E / 29.057°S 26.131°E / -29.057; 26.131
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceFree State
MunicipalityMangaung
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
PO box
9338

Bain's Vlei is a settlement on the road to Kimberley, situated 8 km west of Bloemfontein. It is named after the owner, Andrew Hudson Bain, who bought it in 1849.[1]

Education

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The Hoërskool President Steyn opened in 1930.[2]


References

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  1. ^ Raper, Peter E. (1987). Dictionary of Southern African Place Names. Internet Archive. p. 67. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  2. ^ Mentz, Lientjie. "Nuwe skoolhoof inspireer reeds". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans).