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Arthur Jerome Orner
Arthur Jerome Orner (1888 – 1954) Arthur Jerome Orner was born March 1888 in Port Jervis, New York. He grew up in New York City and Philadelphia, where he attended the Northeast Manual Training School (Edison High School). Mr. Orner joined the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (American Board’s) Mt. Silinda (Selinda) Mission…
A. F. Philip & Co Ltd
A. F. Philip & Co Ltd Bulawayo/Livingstone/Salisbury The Philips were descendants of the Scottish missionary and superintendent of the London Missionary Society, Dr John Philip. The business began as timber importers in Port Elizabeth and extended it through Bulawayo to Livingstone where they had a branch by 1914. Their timber manager was W E Tongue, and…
The Art Printing Works Ltd
The Art Printing Works Ltd Salisbury The Art Printing Works Ltd was printers, stationeers and bookbinders based in Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia. They also acted as an official ticket seller for the Southern Rhodesia State Lotteries. FB
The Gwelo Emporium
The Gwelo Emporium Gwelo The Gwelo Emporium was owned by J Antoniadis. It was opened in 1906 and eventually became an importer, wholesaler and retail merchant that also sold wine and spirits. Antoniadis also acted as a consul for Greece. FB
Frames & Grimmer
Frames & Grimmer Salisbury Percy Ross Frames & W P Grimmer were partners in the law firm Frames & Grimmer. In 1899, Frames invited Coghlan to Bulawayo to join the partnership. Charles Coghlan arrived in Bulawayo in 1900 and entered into partnership with Frames to create Frames & Coghlan. However, in 1902 Frames left for…
North Eastern Rhodesia: 1902 Game Regulations
North Eastern Rhodesia 1902 Game Regulations In 1891, the first steps towards nature conversation by the British South Africa Company commenced with the Game Law Amendment Act and the establishment of nature reserves. In North Eastern Rhodesia regulations for the conservation of game were based on those prepared at an International Convention signed in…