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The Ou Stasie Perron (Old Station Platform) in Deëlfontein, near De Aar in the Northern Cape, dates to 1884. This platform was part of the Cape Government Railways' expansion into the interior, specifically the line from De Aar to Kimberley, which was completed in 1884. De Aar itself became a major railway junction after the discovery of diamonds in Kimberley, and the Deëlfontein station served as a small stop on this strategic route. The platform is a remnant of the early railway infrastructure that transformed the Karoo region, facilitating the transport of goods and passengers during the late 19th century.

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