In 1901 when Cecil Rhodes visited Bulawayo for the last time he received two requests, the first from the Chamber of Mines to appoint a Geologist and the second from the Rhodesia Scientific Association who wanted a museum to house their growing collection of minerals. It was suggested that…
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Southern Rhodesia Philately: Strachan & Co.
Strachan & Co., Salisbury, was originally established in June 1891 as Lowenstein & Strachan of Lion Pharmacy. John Strachan, a qualified chemist and druggist, ran the Salisbury branch while Leopold Lowenstein was in charge of the Johannesburg branch. Towards the end of 1891 Strachan had a thatched hut built…
View More Southern Rhodesia Philately: Strachan & Co.Southern Rhodesia Philately: Glenville Tobacco Plantations
Glenville Tobacco Plantations was located in Bulawayo. The business was run by Michael (Max) Pevsner – a Russion Jew who emigrated to Rhodesia after the Anglo-Boer War. In 1907 Pevsner purchased the nine acre Glenville Farm, located on the outskirts of Bulawayo. He was one of the early pioneers of…
View More Southern Rhodesia Philately: Glenville Tobacco PlantationsSouthern Rhodesia Philately: Vincent & Loynes Ltd
Vincent & Loynes Ltd was located in Salisbury.
View More Southern Rhodesia Philately: Vincent & Loynes LtdSouthern Rhodesia Philately: The South African Canvas Co Ltd
The South African Canvas Co Ltd was established in 1917. The company manufactured canvas products. Its headquarters was located in Johannesburg, South Africa. A branch was later established in Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia.
View More Southern Rhodesia Philately: The South African Canvas Co LtdSouthern Rhodesia Philately: Msasa
Msasa was located four miles from Salisbury on the Umtali train line. It served as the depot for the Rhodesian Native Labour Bureau, The Imperial Tobacco Company’s warehouses and the African Explosives Company’s Fertliser Factory. Commerce & Industry Imperial Tobacco Co (of Great Britain & Ireland) Ltd
View More Southern Rhodesia Philately: MsasaSouthern Rhodesia Philately: H M Barbour
H. M. Barbour was located on First Street, Salisbury. It was founded by Irishman Hugh McLean Barbour in 1917. “With the influx of white colonists, mercantile organizations are expanding and display is keeping pace. A. Watkin Jones, display manager for the H. M. Barbour Department Store, Salisbury, describes the window…
View More Southern Rhodesia Philately: H M BarbourSouthern Rhodesia Philately: 1931 2nd Definitive Series – 10d George V
Details Designer: Printer: Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Ltd, New Malden, Surrey, England (all others) Process: Recess Paper: Watermark: None Perf: 1st Printing – 12 (line) 2nd Printing – 12 (line) 3rd Printing – 11.5 (comb) 4th Printing – 11.5 (comb) Plates: Sheet: Quantity: Printings: 1st Printing – 10 March 1930 2nd Printing –…
View More Southern Rhodesia Philately: 1931 2nd Definitive Series – 10d George VSouthern Rhodesia Philately: Victoria Falls – Devil’s Cataract
Devil’s Cataract is located on the Southern Rhodesian side of Victoria Falls and is the lowest of the five Falls, with a drop of 60m. It is separated from the rest of the Falls by Cataract Island. It is the smallest of all the five Falls. The Devil’s Cataract is…
View More Southern Rhodesia Philately: Victoria Falls – Devil’s CataractSouthern Rhodesia Philately: 1931 2nd Definitive Series – 8d George V
Details Designer: Printer: Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Ltd, New Malden, Surrey, England (all others) Process: Recess Paper: Watermark: None Perf: 1st Printing – 12 (line) 2nd Printing – 12 (line) 3rd Printing – 11.5 (comb) 4th Printing – 12 (line) Plates: Sheet: Quantity: Printings: 1st Printing – 10 March 1930 2nd…
View More Southern Rhodesia Philately: 1931 2nd Definitive Series – 8d George V