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General view of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa

General view of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa, around the time of the Empire Exhibition, showing a football ground, the offices of British General Electric, and cyanide dumps from mining in the distance. Date: circa 1936

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Cyanide Dump Dumps Gosse Horace Johannesburg Mine Mines Mining Pile Piles Poison Poisonous Roof Roofs Soil Southern Toxic Transvaal 1936


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This evocative photograph captures the general view of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa, during the 1930s, around the time of the Empire Exhibition. The image showcases a bustling urban landscape, with a football ground in the foreground, symbolizing the city's vibrant community life. In the mid-ground, the modern offices of British General Electric stand tall, their sleek roofs reflecting the sun's rays. As the eyes wander beyond the cityscape, the stark reality of Johannesburg's industrial past comes into focus. In the distance, ominous cyanide dumps from the gold mines can be seen, their piles of toxic soil a grim reminder of the heavy price paid for the city's prosperity. The use of cyanide in gold mining was a common practice during this era, but its poisonous nature posed a significant threat to both the environment and the health of the local population. This photograph, taken around 1936, offers a unique glimpse into the complexities of Johannesburg during the 1930s. The contrast between the city's industrial progress and the environmental consequences of that progress is a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by urban centers during this period. The image is attributed to Horace Gosse or Gillman, two renowned photographers of the time, but it is not clear which one captured this particular scene. Regardless, this photograph stands as an important historical document, shedding light on the intricate relationship between industry, urbanization, and the environment in Johannesburg during the 1930s.

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