JANUARY 2010
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One of the things I try to do with each newsletter is to put together a collection of newspaper headlines for the month. In this case, somewhat belatedly, we take a look at January in Rhodesia. I get the intimation that each month seems to follow a theme. Every January between 1978 and 1980 was dominated by talks leading to a political settlement. January, the beginning of a New Year and also one that actually brought some hope for the days ahead. First the Transitional Government then Majority Rule then the end of the war and legal Independence.
This January they are talking again in Zimbabwe about the Political future. We hope and pray that something concrete will actually come of it for the people of Zimbabwe. Those who do not learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat it and boy, it sure seems that way now. It does not take much imagination to be able to take the headlines of 30+ years ago and rewrite them for today.
We have a couple of exciting announcements.
We are constantly being asked by people if we will advertise or sell their books or products. We have given careful thought to the growing demand and have developed Protea Trading in a joint venture with other Rhodesian related organizations. This a site that covers the Southern African sub-continent, where you will find a wide variety of items for sale. There are no listing fees and it is open to all who want to market their new books, music CD or other items they might have. We charge a modest final value fee only - far less than any other such site out there. Give them a visit, give them a try.
Then, at Memories of Rhodesia, we have launched a new store front that is modeled round an auction format. We have over 1100 items listed already with more being added daily. It links back to the various section throughout our site. You can view one of our slide shows, then if you want to buy something, just follow the link to the new store front. Or, just browse away to your hearts content.
Slowly but surely we keep adding material to our Rhodesian Memories Section, so don't forget to pay a visit there and take a trip down memory lane.
Lastly, please do not forget the ongoing need for support for the Pensioners Fund. While things might have improved in Zimbabwe, they still have nothing and are so reliant on the monthly food and assistance that comes their way. 100% of funds donated are sent to help them. Thank you
As I look out of my window we have more snow on the ground and more promised at the end of the week. O for the warmth of Africa! But then, if the speed that January has gone by is any indication, I can expect summer any day now.
Until next time
Dave Cushworth
DOWN MEMORY LANE
RHODESIAN HISTORY: A LOOK AT JANUARY OVER THE YEARS
January - the first month of a New Year and always full of hope for a new day in Rhodesia.
In 1978, 1979 and 1980 it was politics that dominated the news - each time about the steps being taken to implement a political settlement that would eventually bring peace to the country.
PENSIONER'S UPDATE
Latest News from Zimbabwe
Memories of Rhodesia is committed to supporting those old-age pensioners that are economic prisoners in Zimbabwe. 10% of our revenue goes to this cause. Working with Hope Unlimited, an established Christian organization, 100% of all monies are channeled through them. The funds are then donated to SOAP, which is doing a great job caring for the aged. The reports we get back from Zimbabwe are extremely encouraging, knowing that we (and that includes you) have kept some of our dear old folk alive.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community & Customer Services Notes
The Rhodesian Community is unique. Connected through its common experience of a beloved country and loyalties, it still demonstrates that wonderful spirit of camaraderie and support. They are some of the friendliest, warm-hearted people the world has known. The bonds forged in the communities, large and small, throughout Rhodesia, still hold strong today in this new worldwide community. Contact us on Skype
We at Memories of Rhodesia want to help encourage and foster this continuing sense of community - long lost friends and acquaintances being found, new ones being made, Rhodesians dealing with Rhodesians; engendering the Rhodesian spirit among black and white alike.
Now in Australia. Memories of Rhodesia now has an office in Brisbane. Please feel free to contact them. Details can be found on our Contact Page.
By popular request, we now are able to take your order over the telephone and charge your credit card. No more sending an invoice - just give us a call, place your order and bingo! Available only through our US office right now.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Are you traveling from South Africa to either the UK or North America? We need help in bringing books and assorted items. If you would be willing to carry some for us we would love to hear from you. Thanks.
FROM MEMORIES OF RHODESIA ...
OUR NEW AND EXPANDINGF STORE FRONT.
We are working hard to enlarge our new and expanded store front. We offer items for sale through an Auction format as well as But Now and Make an Offer.
In addition to our regular Book Store & Video Catalog, we now have over 1100 various items of Rhodesiana for sale and more being added weekly. Check out our Clearance Items, browse our Newspapers, Magazines, First Day Covers, Postcards and more.
THIS MONTHS FEATURED ITEM
THE OCCUPATION OF MASHONALAND.
We now offer the entire collection of 154 photographs from the 1890 book The Occupation of Mashonaland by W. Ellerton Fry.
Fry was the official photographer of the Pioneer Column and produced a book of his picture in late 1890, which include the first ever photographs of Zimbabwe Ruins.
Available as a digital download, these are high resolution scans (600 dpi).
Buy one, buy a few, buy them all.
RHODESIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION
Now playing through your web browser
The New Rhodesian Broadcasting Corporation
Broadcasting the sights and sounds of Rhodesia via the Internet.
Listen to the music, the original radio programs, watch the TV programs - all online at the new Rhodesian Broadcasting Corporation. Check out the latest additions, plus download a number of songs and videos into iTunes.
You will need broadband to fully experience this site - access for slower connections is now available on most newsreels.
LEKKERWEAR.COM
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Lekkerwear the online Rhodiestore
Lekkerwear accessed at either www.Lekkerwear.com or www.Rhodesiawassuper.com
Lekkerwear Rhodesiawassuper our 8th year!
New emblems added including the RAF Squadrons 1-9
We now have over 5 dozen Rhodesian/Southern African emblems to select from which are available on a variety of apparel. New additions includes the sub units of the Rhodesian air force (1-9), Recce emblems,South African Army Intelligence,South Africa Group 9 HQ Brigade,South Africa Natal Command,South Africa 61 Mechanized Infantry, Rhodesian IntAff, Rhodesia and Nyasaland Army and more including all the RLI emblems.
View sample of these at www.rhodesiawassuper.com down the left hand side of the site.
Flame lily emblem add your own text below, available on all apparel.
At the online Rhodiestore Lekkerwear at either http://www.lekkerwear.com or http://www.rhodesiawassuper.com
Protea Trading Have something Southern African related you would like to sell? Buy, sell for free. Auction based or buy it now
Help support our pensioners o at Hope Unlimited you can donate via credit card or Paypal
Moving fast, your last chance at the highest denomination note in the world! The Zimbabwean 100 Trillion dollar bill. Back in Jan. 2009 these where worth 20GBP, now with the Zimbabwean currency down the toilet and taken over by the US dollar and South African rand these have been scooped up by collectors worldwide. We have a very limited amount of mint notes. Limited to 2 per customer. $10 each including shipping
FLAME LILY BOOKS & PROTEA TRADING
BETWEEN THE SUNLIGHT & THE THUNDER
Few countries have felt the tumult of the winds of change more than Kenya, Congo and the country once known as Rhodesia. And long before Harold Macmillan made those words famous in Cape Town in February 1960 when he addressed the South African government, Gil Freeman had already felt the full force of their violence. On a farm at the foot of the Aberdare Mountains in Kenya, his parents and his sister were slaughtered by the anti-government disciples of Mau Mau in February 1953. He was seventeen years old. From a volunteer in the government security forces responding to the brutality of the Mau Mau offensive, to professional hunter, to game warden, Gil remains in Kenya for the next decade, moving on in due course to the Congo and then Rhodesia.
Following his mixed fortunes, Between the Sunlight and the Thunder is a major novel of a fast-changing Africa that covers 25 years of colonial history when those winds wreaked havoc on people and wildlife alike. In a blend of fact and fiction, of real-life, disguised and invented characters in three countries, this historical novel, whilst harrowing, is also insightful and hauntingly beautiful, written by a person whose knowledge and love of Africa bleeds through every page. Woven into the story is the eternal triangle, the consequences of which evolve against the background of one of the most explosive periods of African history.
LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE
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Over a 1,000 different item from Southern Africa, including Rhodesia.
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Sell or Buy now - there are no fees for listing your items.
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