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Mashaba
Mashaba
Victoria District
Mashaba (now known as Mashava) is a small mining town. Asbestos was and still is being mined in this small town. There are three mines in the town: Gath’s Mine, King Mine and Temeraire Mine.
Post Office
History
- 1915.05.22 – Opened as a postal agency under Fort Victoria.
- 1915.06.09 – Upgraded to a post and telegraph office.
- 1951.00.00 – Post Office hit by lightening strike causing fire damage.
Service
- 1915.05.22 – Mail service by runner to Fort Victoria.
- 1929.06.02 – Daily mail motor service.
Postmarks
| Type | Size | Earliest Date | Latest Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2 | 15/05/1915 | 10/11/1965 | ||
| D3 | 20/12/1939 | 02/10/1940 | ||
| D5 | 03/03/1954 | 10/11/1965 | ||
| D6 | 16/01/1956 | 10/11/1965 | Broad 'O' in Rhodesia. |