September 1859
The Great Aurora.
Following the famous Carrington solar storm of 1–2 September 1859, unusually
bright auroral displays were reported across much of the Southern Hemisphere,
including Albany.
1 September 1906
The Foundation Stone of what was to
be the Henry Putt Bridge, the first bridge over the Kowie, was laid by the
Governor of the Cape Sir Walter Hely-Hutchinson. He used a silver trowel from
Galpin Jewellers in Grahamstown.
12 September 1908
Putt Bridge was officially opened by
the Hon D P de Villiers Graaff by unlocking he gates to the bridge with a
golden key and cutting a blue ribbon. Celebrations included a gym display and
musical items, and then on the Monday there was a Regatta and a masked ball.
(The bridge was demolished in 1989.)
15 September 1820
Establishment of
Albany's first court. This was one of the first permanent civil institutions
in the region following the arrival of the 1820 Settlers.
17 September 1819
Birth of Marthinus
Wessel Pretorius.