Category: Zimbabwe

Bulawayo Club

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.

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.

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.

References

Contributors
  • James Gavin

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J H Vivian & Wilfred Watson (Pvt) Ltd

J H Vivian & Wilfred Watson (Pvt) Ltd

Harare

 

J H Vivian & Wilfred Watson were the owners of Vivian & Watson (Pvt) Ltd, Harare. The business dealt with building and mining materials including tools and hardware.

Wilfred Watson also owned Wilfred Watson Ltd in Ndola, Northern Rhodesia (Zambia).

They continue to trade today.

Branches

Contributors
  • James Gavin

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Honda Centre (Pvt) Ltd

Honda Centre (Pvt) Ltd

Harare

Honda Centre (Pvt) Ltd is a showroom and authorised franchise dealer for all Honda products based in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Contributors
  • Walter Herdzik

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Rhodesia Bible House

Rhodesia Bible House

Salisbury

Rhodesia Bible House appears to have been the headquarters for:

  • American Bible Society
  • Bible Society in Rhodesia
  • Bible Society in Zimbabwe
  • Bible Societies in Central Africa
  • Bible Societies in Rhodesia & Nyasaland
  • British & Foreign Bible Society
  • Christian Council of Rhodesia
  • Christian Council of Zimbabwe
  • Rhodesia Christian Conference
  • United Bible Societies, and
  • Young Womens Christian Association.

It was situated on 99 Victoria St, Salisbury (Harare). Its earliest publications date to 1966.

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1982 – ZIMFARI ’82

ZIMFARI ’82

14-25 August 1982

In 1982, Zimbabwe hosted ZIMFARI 82′ in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of world Scouting. It was an international camp with Guides and Scouts coming from all over the world. The camp was held in various different places all over the country.

Among the countries represented were Canada, England, Finland, France, India, Israel, Kenya, Libya, N.Ireland, Scotland, Switzerland, Venezuela, Wales and Zimbabwe. The International Contingents were able to see Harare, Inyanga, Mutare, Great Zimbabwe and Victoria Falls.

Postmark

Commemorative Covers

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1980 – 25th Anniversary of the Midlands Stamp Club

25th Anniversary of the Midlands Stamp Club

27 September 1980

 

In 1980, the Midlands Stamp Club celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Commemorative Covers

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Mashonaland Philatelic Society

Mashonaland Philatelic Society

Salisbury

The Mashonaland Philatelic Society was established in 1940 although an earlier inception existed as early as 1911.

Events

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1985 – 45th Anniversary of the Mashonaland Philatelic Society

45th Anniversary of the Mashonaland Philatelic Society

Salisbury

 

In 1985, the Mashonaland Philatelic Society celebrated its 45th anniversary.

Commemorative Covers

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1984 – 75 Years of Scouting in Zimbabwe

75 Years of Scouting in Zimbabwe

3 December 1984

Scouting in Zimbabwe began in 1909 and saw the first Troop formed in Bulawayo with Sir John Chancellor being appointed as the first Chief Scout Commissioner. It was not long before the movement spread and in 1982 it is extremely strong and flourishing with a combined Scout and Guide membership of 25,000. The Scout movement caters for all boys between the ages of 8 and 18 years, and its policy is to encourage loyalty, integrity and responsibility through a medium of open air activity in order to progress to better citizenship through a process of merit and proficiency badges.

In 1984 it celebrated it’s 75th Anniversary.

Postmarks

Commemorative Covers

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