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Thesen (Rhodesias) (Pvt) Ltd

Umtali

Thesen (Rhodesias) (Pvt) Ltd were importers and and merchants of Rhodesian softwood and hardwood.

The business was started in South African by Charles Wilhelm Thesen (1856–1940); a Norwegian-born South African shipowner and timber merchant who played a leading role in the public affairs of the South African town of Knysna. He was actively involved in the timber and shipbuilding industry of the region, and acquired Paarden Island in the Knysna Lagoon, on which he built a sawmill and shipyard. The island was later renamed Thesen Island, after him and his family.

: 13.10.1953

By 1979 they became PG Timbers Umtali Pvt Ltd

References

The Central and East African Directory 1979

Contributors

James Gavin

Central Book Store

Gokomere

: 02.04.1965

Contributors

James Gavin

Bulawayo Club

Bulawayo

The Bulawayo Club was founded in 1895. Three buildings existed prior to the current day building. In 1935, the current building was erected: the foundation stone was laid the Prince George during his 1934 Royal Tour.

: 06.04.1896

: 31.12.1910

: 28.12.1912

Like other similar establishments in other ex-colonies, the Club was established as a social hub for officers of the armed forces and other gentlemen. Ladies were allowed in once or twice a year on special occasions, provided they enter through the side door.

: 09.12.1965

In 2009 the Bulawayo Club was converted into a hotel with efforts to restore it to its past glory. Then, in about 2012, the members unexpectedly took management of the property back.