Rhodesia
Smith Accepts Peace Proposal 24 September 1976 The United States Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger, announced a formal interest in the Rhodesian situation in February 1976, and spent the rest of the year holding discussions with the British, South African and Frontline governments to produce a mutually satisfactory proposal. The plan that Kissinger eventually presented would…
Meikle’s Hotel Salisbury In 1913, Thomas Meikle decided to pursue his vision (originally conceived with brother Stewart before he died) of constructing a hotel on the influential site of Cecil Square (now Africa Unity Square) in the heart of Salisbury. Meikle’s Hotel was officially opened on 5th November, 1915. By 1916, an annex was added…
Post Office Gadzema (Gadzema Station) History 1900.00.00 – Opened as a mail service by runner to Hartley. 1901.03.31 – Name changed from Gadzema Station to Gadzema. 1902.06.01 – Service by rail. 1903.08.14 – Upgraded to Post and Telegraph Office. 1909.04.01 – Office moved from Gadzema Station to near Giant Mine. 1939.00.00 – Office burgled. 1970.12.31…
Machine Cancellations Belmont
18th Jamboree on the Air 18-19 October 1975 ZE1DM (Mashonaland) was part of a Provincial Camp, with the theme of Communications over the weekend of 18th-19th October, 1975 in Ruwa Park. 244 Scouts, Cubs and Leaders attended. With good conditions, the gathering was able to make contact with nations ranging from Australia to UK. Jamboree…
United College of Education Bulawayo United College of Education is located in the second largest city of Zimbabwe, Bulawayo, along the Old Victoria Falls Road. The campus with its unique buildings is nestled on the western edge of the city, six kilometres from the city centre. It occupies a tranquil site far from the sounds…
