The London Assurance: First Day Covers – Southern Rhodesia
The London Assurance
First Day Covers – Southern Rhodesia
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The London Assurance: First Day Covers – Rhodesia
The London Assurance
First Day Covers – Rhodesia
1965 – Water Conservation
1965 – International Telecommunication Union Centenary
The London Assurance: First Day Covers – Nyasaland
The London Assurance
First Day Covers – Nyasaland
1953 – Coronation
1951 – Nyasaland Protectorate Diamond Jubilee
The United Tobacco Companies Ltd
The United Tobacco Companies Ltd
Salisbury
In 1902 the United Kingdom’s Imperial Tobacco Company and the United States’ American Tobacco Company agreed to form a joint venture, the British-American Tobacco Company Ltd.
In 1904 the company bought out a number of South African tobacco companies including Holt & Holt Ltd, Acme Cigarette Company, and the British Tobacco Company (South Africa) Ltd. The new company, who’s operations covered South Africa, Rhodesia and Nyasaland, was named the United Tobacco Companies Ltd.
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- 09.02.1937
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- 1943
In 1999 the global merger of Rothmans International with the British American Tobacco resulted in the largest tobacco company in South Africa and is now known as British American Tobacco South Africa.
References
Contributors
- James Gavin
- Walter Herdzik
Salisbury Stamp Co (Pvt) Ltd
Salisbury Stamp Co. (Pvt) Ltd
Harare
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- 04.03.1981
In 1980, the Rhodesian Philatelic Agencies (Pvt) Ltd changed its name to Salisbury Stamp Co. (Pvt) Ltd. It continued to produce stamp catalogues and run auctions until the mid-1980’s.
Commemorative Covers
Mufulira Copper Mines Ltd
Mufulira Copper Mines Ltd
Mufulira
Exploitation of the Mufulira property began in 1929 but was severely handicapped by the financial depression. Early in February, 1930, the Rhodesian Selection Trust, the British South Africa Company and the Bwana Mkubwa company agreed to sell the Mufulira Special Grant to Mufulira Copper Mines Ltd which incorporated 2nd March, 1930.
As a further measure to reduce the immediate capital and at the same time increase the efficiency by unifying the management, the Rhodesia Selection Trust decided that as of 1st December, 1930, all its properties in the Nkana concession would be transferred to the new company. The Rhodesian Selection Trust then became an investment holding company with approximately two-thirds interest in Mufulira Copper Mines Ltd.
By 1937, Mufulira began smelting.
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- 15.11.1955
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- 30.05.1953
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- 15.11.1953
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- 01.07.1954
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- 12.08.1959
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- 1964
In 1964 when Zambia achieved independence, there came a major switch in the structure of Zambia’s economy. The government declared its intention to acquire equity holdings (usually 51% or more) in a number of key foreign-owned firms. The Mufulira mine became state owned, eventually coming under the control of the Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Ltd (ZCCM).
In 2000, Mopani Copper Mines Plc worked on the acquisition and privatisation of the Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Ltd assets at Mufulira and Nkana mine.
Reference
- The Northern Rhodesia Copperbelt 1899-1962 – Francis L. Coleman
Contributors
- James Gavin
- Walter Herdzik
Meikle’s Hotel
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 bringing the capacity to 160 rooms. Thomas maintained his permanent home in Bulawayo but kept an apartment at the hotel for his travels to the capital.
In 1953 refurbishments were made to the front entrance, hotel foyer and dining room. A new East Wing was constructed over the old hotel’s beautiful garden in 1956 as an addition to the existing hotel. This was completed two years later in 1958 just in time to accommodate a French rugby team on a visit to the country. The new wing had seven stories with 120 bedrooms.
In 1969 plans were created to build a new hotel. In 1974 the old buildings were demolished. The new building was opened in November, 1976 and Southern Sun Hotel (Pty) Ltd overtook management of the hotel.
In 1995 The Leading Hotels of the World invited Meikles to join its prestigious group, the first hotel in Zimbabwe to be given such notable international acclaim. In 2013, the hotel underwent a $9 million upgrade and holds a number of unique African hotel awards.
Advertising Covers
Postcards
References
Contributors
- Geoff Brakspear
- Keith Brodovcky
- James Gavin
- Walter Herdzik
- Keith Harrop
Alfred Theodore C. Sutton
Alfred Theodore C. Sutton
1888-1974
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- 15.04.1941
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- 15.04.1941
Alfred Theodore C Sutton was a District engineer for the Rhodesia Railways. A European man born in Baghdad, Sutton died in Umtali, 7th September, 1974.
He was married to Marcelle Sutton and had a son Peter Warren Sutton, a pilot for the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. He was killed on active service 25th February, 1945.
References
Contributors
- James Gavin
Muller & Phipps Africa Pty Ltd
Muller & Phipps Africa Pty Ltd
Muller & Phipps Africa Pty Ltd was established by Mssrs Muller & Phipps, two American entrepreneurs, who recognised an opportunity to market and distribute consumer products. In Africa, the company distributed major brands such as Marmite, 3M, Tampax, Kelloggs, Max Factor, Cussens and Oil of Olay.
By the late 1970’s, the business had become the second largest distributor of consumer products in South Africa and merged with Getz Bros. Muller & Phipps (PVT) Ltd still trades today in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Branches
References
Contributors
- James Gavin
Tobacco Producers Floor Ltd
Tobacco Producers Floor Ltd
Salisbury
In 1936 the Tobacco Marketing Board committed itself to auction sales and it was soon found necessary to create a company to handle this side of the business. In 1938 Tobacco Producers Floor Ltd was established to carry out this function.
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- 29.12.1976
The business was a success with very little changes during the early years of operation. It soon became a subsidiary to the Rhodesia Tobacco Warehouse and Export Company. The Salisbury auction floor owned by the latter and operated by Tobacco Producers Floor Ltd.
It is now part of TSL Ltd.
Contributors
- James Gavin