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Beatrice
Beatrice Hartley District Beatrice is a village named after the Beatrice gold mine, around which it grew. The mine was in operation from 1895 to 1945 and was named after Beatrice Borrow, the sister of Lieutenant Henry J. Borrow, a member of the Pioneer Column. European settlers also established Beatrice Farm, a large ranch that…
PTC: Philatelic Bureau – Bulletin No.4 of 1972
Philatelic Bureau Bulletin No.4 of 1972
Legion Mine
Legion Mine Gwanda District The Legion Mine, about eighty-five miles due south of Bulawayo, was pegged on the site of ancient workings known in the very early history of Matabeleland. Thomas Maddocks first pegged the claims in 1894. In 1895 the claimes were re-pegged as the Mystery Claims. They changed hands several times until…
British South Africa Company: Department of Postmaster General – Postal Notice No.36 of 1912
Departments of Posts and Telegraphs Postal Notice No.36 of 1912 Details Date: 7 August 1912 Notice: 36/1912
Post Office: Gadzema
Post Office Gadzema (Gadzema Station) History 1900.00.00 – Opened as a mail service by runner to Hartley. 1901.03.31 – Name changed from Gadzema Station to Gadzema. 1902.06.01 – Service by rail. 1903.08.14 – Upgraded to Post and Telegraph Office. 1909.04.01 – Office moved from Gadzema Station to near Giant Mine. 1939.00.00 – Office burgled. 1970.12.31…
British South Africa Company: Department of Posts & Telegraphs – 1333
British South Africa Company Department of Posts & Telegraphs – 1333 T.4 Details Date of Issue: February, 1905 Dept: Reqn.: 1333 Printer: Paper: Quantity: 300,000 FB