Rhodesia – Stamp Issues: 1965 – 1969

Direct British Rule in Rhodesia 12 December 1979 The Zimbabwe Rhodesia government entered into negotiations with the external nationalists at Lancaster House held under the auspices of the British Government. This resulted in a ceasefire and the arrival of the British Governor, Lord Soames, on 12 December 1979. With the Lancaster House Agreement, Rhodesia reverted back to…

Petrol Rationing Ends 14 May 1971 Rhodesia declared Independence in 1965 and soon after, economic sanctions against the country commenced. The supply of petrol had been through the port of Beira, and from there through a pipeline to Rhodesia. Petrol rationing started 28 December 1965. On 10 April 1966, a resolution was passed by the…