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Sir Milner and the YMCA
Sir Alfred Milner is seeing talking to the YMCA (Young men's Christian association) about the great future of South Africa. Also known as 1st Viscount Milner (23 March 1854 ?? 13 May 1925) was a British statesman and colonial administrator who played a role in the formulation of foreign and domestic policy between the mid-1890s and early 1920s. A crowd of men and women is seen in front of him, with flags of the common wealth hanging above. Date: circa 1900
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Administrator Association Cape Commonwealth Debating Future Mens Milner Policy Talking Viscount Ymca
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of South Africa, as Sir Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner (1854-1925), a renowned British statesman and colonial administrator, engages in a passionate discussion with members of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) about the bright future of South Africa. The year is circa 1900, and the location is Cape Town. Milner, dressed in formal Victorian attire, is seen with an attentive crowd of men and women gathered around him, their expressions reflecting a deep sense of anticipation and determination. Above them, the flags of the Commonwealth flutter in the breeze, symbolizing the unity and shared vision of the British Empire. Milner played a significant role in shaping foreign and domestic policy during the late Victorian era and the early 20th century, and his influence on South Africa's political landscape was profound. This image offers a glimpse into the past, when the dreams and aspirations of a generation were shaped by the words of a charismatic leader and the collective spirit of a community.
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