Advertising Covers: Meikle’s Hotel – 1964-1967
Meikle’s Hotel
1964-1967
The Jameson Hotel Harare (Salisbury) The Jameson Hotel is one of the grand old dames that have been part of Harare’s history and social scene since 1958. It was original part of the Ridgeway Group. The Jameson employed, served and accommodated all and was thus not only the most hospitable hotel to non-European populations but…
Rhodesia 1965 – Independence Essay for the proposed design (84x47mm). Hand drawn and executed on thin card much similar to the issued design, although with flagpole at right and a different Queen’s portrait. Colouring likewise much as the issued stamp. No further markings although appears contemporary for the period. (www.rhodesia.co.za) FB
Revenue Stamps of Rhodesia Sandy Jardine Download: Revenue Stamps of Rhodesia – Sandy Jardine (pdf) References www.revenuesociety.org.uk.
Methodist Episcopal Church Mrewa Mission Mrewa (“Murewa”) Mission was established by Methodist Episcopal Church (MEC) missionary and medical doctor Samuel Gurney in 1909. It is located in the Murewa District of Zimbabwe (formerly Southern Rhodesia), approximately 140 miles from MEC’s initial base at Old Umtali (Old Mutare). Dr. Gurney took possession of an abandoned trader’s…
Victory Southern Rhodesia Production Details Waterlow & Sons Ltd – Victory (SR) Details Date of Issue: 8th May, 1947 Designer: Perf: Line 14 Printer: Waterlow & Sons Ltd., London Wall, London E.C. Varieties 1d Long imprint (with imprint between margin). Appears on Sheet C & D. 2d Double Print (one print Albino). Damaged Frame. (R1/10) 3d Line…