Central Cotton Ginneries (Southern Rhodesia) Ltd was established in 1924. It’s head office was located in Salisbury. It had ginneries in Salisbury, Gwelo and Umtali. There were previous attempts to expand the cotton industry in Rhodesia but efforts were limited due to the lack of ginneries and various other causes.…
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Southern Rhodesia Philately: Transportation
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View More Southern Rhodesia Philately: TransportationSouthern Rhodesia Philately: Woermann-Linie
Woermann-Linie was founded on 15 June 1885 by Adolph Woermann and developed as one of the leading shipping companies between Europe and Africa. From 1899 the company was headquartered in Afrikahaus, Hamburg. For decades it transported contract labourers to various places on the African continent. For instance, workers from Liberia…
View More Southern Rhodesia Philately: Woermann-LinieSouthern Rhodesia Philately: Umtali Publicity Association
The Umtali Publicity Association was located in Umtali. In 1922, the association started to advertise the area using the slogan Umtali – The Eastern Gateway of Rhodesia. It issued an album of twenty-eight beautiful views of Umtali to help promote the region. By January 1930, it was starting to use…
View More Southern Rhodesia Philately: Umtali Publicity AssociationSouthern Rhodesia Philately: Rhodesian Milling & Manufacturing Co Ltd
In 1915 Mark Harris established Mark Harris Manufacturing in what was then Salisbury, using the trade name Atlas. In 1920 he sold his shares to the British South Africa Company. In 1924, the name was changed to The Rhodesian Milling and Manufacturing Co., Ltd. The Bulawayo Mill was expanded in…
View More Southern Rhodesia Philately: Rhodesian Milling & Manufacturing Co LtdSouthern Rhodesia Philately: Epworth
Epworth is located about 12km outside of Salisbury. It is bisected by a stream into two parts. The Balancing Rocks found in the northern approaches of the town are famous. The town was originally established in 1890 as a Methodist Mission Station known as Epworth Mission. Things to Do Balancing…
View More Southern Rhodesia Philately: EpworthSouthern Rhodesia Philately: Harris Bros & Co
Harris Bros & Co was located om Selbourne Ave, Bulawayo. The business was formed in in 1920 as C Harris & Co and by 1931 was known as Harris Bros. & Co. One it their most famous products was the Red Seal brand which was first used in 1925. In…
View More Southern Rhodesia Philately: Harris Bros & CoSouthern Rhodesia Philately: Balancing Rocks (Epworth)
The Balancing Rocks are geomorphological features of igneous rocks found in many parts of Rhodesia. The formations are of natural occurrence in a perfectly balanced state without other support. The Balancing Rocks are particularly noteworthy in Rhodes Matopos National Park and near the township of Epworth to the southeast of…
View More Southern Rhodesia Philately: Balancing Rocks (Epworth)Southern Rhodesia Philately: Bain Bros
Bain Bros was a sports and cyclist specialist store located in Salisbury. In addition to a wide range of sporting goods, the business sold a multitude of cycle brands including Hercules, Royal Singer and BSA. The back of the building also had a workshop for repairs. The business was built…
View More Southern Rhodesia Philately: Bain BrosSouthern Rhodesia Philately: Umtali Garage
Umtali Garage was located in Umtali. The premises were divided into two sections, the workshop in Victoria Avenue, and the showrooms in Main Street. The business was the local agent for Morris, Chevrolet, and dodge cars and trucks. The garage services were run by Major Francis Reginald Lark (1881-1948). Lark…
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