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Skool by Putsonderwater is a historical school building located in the small settlement of Putsonderwater in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. The building was constructed in 1917, during a period when the region was part of the Cape Province. Putsonderwater, whose name translates to 'Well without water' in Afrikaans, is a tiny railway siding and settlement on the main railway line between De Aar and Upington, established in the early 20th century. The school served the local community, which was likely composed of railway workers and farmers in this arid part of the Karoo. The building itself is a modest structure typical of rural schoolhouses of the era, often built with local materials such as stone or corrugated iron. Today, the site is recognized as a heritage landmark, reflecting the educational history of the region, though detailed records about its specific use and condition are limited.
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