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Meyer's farmstead in Alberton, Gauteng, is historically associated with the early Voortrekker settlement in the area. The farm was originally granted to the Meyer family in the 19th century, and the site served as a Boer lager (laager) during the Anglo-Boer War (1899–1902). A lager was a defensive encampment formed by circling wagons, often used by Boer commandos for protection and as a base of operations. The farmstead itself dates to around 1891, reflecting the agricultural and pastoral lifestyle of the Boer community in the then South African Republic (Transvaal). The site is located in what is now the town of Alberton, which was established on portions of the original farms Elandsfontein and Kliprivier. While specific details about the Meyer farmstead's exact structures or events are limited, its classification as a Boer lager indicates its role in the broader military history of the region during the war.
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