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All my changes only related to facts. I have added references and will add more as I get time. I have taken note of neutral point of view. My edit to Transvaal Colony does conform as it is not a point of view, but facts...

Thank you for your comments though, maybe with my edits you are learning something you did not know? :)

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September 2014

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• Series: British Parliamentary Papers Colonies Africa, BPPCA Transvaal Vol 37 (1971) No 41 at 267)</ref> In 1910 the entire territory became the ] of the Union of South Africa.

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September 2014

Please stop your disruptive editing. If you continue to violate Misplaced Pages's neutral point of view policy by adding commentary and your personal analysis into articles, as you did at South African Republic, you may be blocked from editing. Please back away from this article - your edits are very one-sided. Don't spoil the good work you've done at Transvaal Colony by skewing this article towards your personal opinion of "true history". Roger (Dodger67) (talk) 08:22, 2 September 2014 (UTC)

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Thank you for your recent contributions to one or more of Misplaced Pages's South African related articles. Given the interest you've expressed by your edits, have you considered joining the South Africa WikiProject? We are a group of editors dedicated to improving the overall quality of Misplaced Pages's South Africa-related content. If you would like to join, simply add your name to the list of participants. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask at the project's talk page. We look forward to working with you in the future! --{{{1}}}

Please, this is a serious appeal - work with us, not against us. Misplaced Pages works by cooperation and consensus, "lone wolf" editing never ends well. Neutrality is one of the basic principles we stand on. Bring your concerns and ideas to the Project where we can work out a proper way to deal with the issues. Roger (Dodger67) (talk) 08:36, 2 September 2014 (UTC)