The Weston Farm and the 'Weston Common' on which Weston Agricultural College, near Mooi River, stands today, was the site of No 6 Remount Depot, established from 1899 to 1913 for use during the Anglo-Boer War of 1899 to 1902. The Depot also served the 1906 Poll Tax ('Bham-batha') Rebellion. It is estimated that approximately 30 000 horses and mules died or were destroyed during the war, and were buried on this farm and the surrounding area. In May 2009 a special memorial at Weston Agricultural College was dedicated to the memory of all these animals that lost their lives in service.
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