Southern Rhodesia Philately: Duly & Co Ltd (Bulawayo)

Duly & Co Ltd were located in Bulawayo. The business was started by Charles Duly, a fully qualified engineer of 24 years of age who arrived in Bulawayo in 1894. By 1896, he had opened as a Bicycle Dealer in Abercorn St. In 1902, he imported the first car into Rhodesia and by 1911 the Company was appointed as a “Dealer” for Ford Motor Product.

The business had additional branches in Salisbury, Gwelo, Gatooma, Fort Victoria and Ndola (Northern Rhodesia).

Reference

  • www.dulys.co.zw
  • 50 Years with Ford: Duly & Co., Ltd – George Hindley (1961)