JUNE 2008
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Memories of Rhodesia - Newsletter
Where has the year gone? Is it me or does time just seem to go faster each year? I reckon the axiom is true that once you get over the hill you begin to pick up speed!
It's just that more and more of my contemporaries from Rhodesia seem to be dying off. With the passing of another Rhodie, another chapter of history is closed. Yet that rich history is well recorded in print and film as well as the hearts and minds of those of us who lived there and who, for a short time, played our part.
The devastation of modern Zimbabwe is heart-breaking. To see the wanton, mindless destruction all over again is extremely saddening. Yet despite what the current day powers-that-be do, they can never erase history and they cannot unwrite that which has been written. Part of that written history we try to record and make available through the pages of this newsletter and on our web site for your enjoyment. So .. please do divulge yourself.
So many respond each month to help support Pensioners still in Zimbabwe. If you are not already helping in some way, please do consider donating to one of the many organizations that are doing their part.
In our Down Memory Lane section we have made available copies of several newspaper articles from the 1890's. They are a wonderful record of how different the world looking back then. Please check out the In The News page.
Thank you
Dave Cushworth
DOWN MEMORY LANE
THIS IS OUR LAND
This Is Our Land, which is a collection of Radio Broadcasts by Frank Clements and which was originally published in 1963 in book form. We are pleased to be able to print more of these stories this month for your enjoyment.
So, enjoy stories of time long past, when peace and prosperity were the norm.
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.
Thanks to your generosity we were able to send a goodly amount to Zimbabwe this month. We appreciate the way that so many of you have responded and continue to support this worthy cause.
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.
FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT ...
THE MEN WHO MADE RHODESIA
.. is a Register of those who served in the British South Africa Company's Police, by Colonel A.S. Hickman former Commissioner of the BSAP. In June , 1956, Colonel Hickman made an appeal through the press for information about men who served in The British Africa Company's Police and the Forces which succeeded it in Southern Rhodesia. The plan was to complied a Register, dating from those who attested in 1889 when the recruiting of the Force began in Kimberly and to carry this through to include the last man who joined in 1892. This Register is contained in the volume which is now presented and is preceded by an historical introduction which it is thought will justify the title of the book. The story of the Occupation of Mashonaland by Rhodes' Pioneer Column is a romantic chapter of British Colonial history
For more information visit Memories of Rhodesia - comes with the DVD Shangani Patrol.
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
Contact us on Skype
Lekkerwear the online Rhodiestore
Lekkerwear accessed at either www.Lekkerwear.com or www.Rhodesiawassuper.com
Free Hats
With every $100 worth of apparel (apparel only) purchased from now till June 15th 2008 you can get a free hat..one hat per $100 excluding shipping.
Hats come in three colors; burgundy, navy and forest.
Emblems you can select from are BSAP, RLI, Flame Lily, Lion & Tusk, Pamwe Chete, Selous Scouts, Rhodesia was Super, Rhodesia is Super, Rhodesians are Super, Rhodesian Coat of Arms, SA 44 Parachute Brigade (Beret), Air Rhodesia, Kenya Regiment, SA 44 Parachute Brigade (Flash), SA 1 Parachute Battalion, Castle Lager, Rhodesian Rugby, Northern Rhodesian Shield, Zimbabwe Bird and Rhodesian Army flash.
Each emblem is custom embroidered to order.
NOTE At the top of the apparel and Rugby jersey categories you will see the hat promo listed as the first shown product, you must add your hats from here to the shopping cart to receive.
Lekkerwear The Online Rhodie Store
New Product! These are Sharp and available in both ladies and men's!!
Men's and Ladies Technical Softshell Jackets
95 % POLYESTER, 5% SPANDEX Shell Fabric with 3 Layer fabric construction • Breathable, WIND & WATER-RESISTANT fabric ..These jackets are real eye turners and include your choice of Left chest embroidered emblem..more info on the web site under Custom apparel.
www.Rhodesiawassuper.com The online Rhodiestore Lekkerwear!
Bokkie Fan? I have three full size bunting Springbok flags sized at 4 by 6 feet ..these are high quality commercial made flags complete with rope and toggle ..normally priced at $325 now $150.....these are not on the web site email Bill at lekkerwear@shaw.ca
One time Run ...Order yours now...
Pre-order one time run. Rhodesian army “Be a Man Among Men” Army silk screened shirts
We are taking pre-orders on these shirts, on the back (full back) will be the Be a man among men recruiting poster and on the front left chest will be your choice of the Rhodesian Flame Lily or Rhodesian Army Shied in embroidery.
Special note..the back of the shirts are being silk screened, they are not done with iron on transfers which peel during wash
Once again this is a one time pre order ...Orders have to be in by June 19th and will be shipped on June 25th....these will not be available on the web site after this date.
Shirts come in one color white and are available in short and long sleeve
Are you traveling back from Zimbabwe soon? E-mail Bill on lekkerwear@shaw.ca
The Rhodesian Directory a free service for Rhodesian related sites, are you listed? www.Rhodesiansworldwide.com
FLAME LILY BOOKS
We bring you not only the latest books, but also provide Author Publication Services.
Visit us today!
Rhodesian Reprints
Formally printed under the Rhodesian Information Services these books have been digitally copied and now made available as Rhodesian reprints.
Vol. 1: Rhodesia 1890 - 1970 Eighty Years Onwards
Vol. 2: Rhodesia - Independence Justified
LIMITED TIME OFFER: Comes with a special DVD & CD Combo.
More info at www.flamelilybooks.com
Check out our fast expanding library of new books on Rhodesia and Southern Africa at www.flamelilybooks.com
AUTHOR SERVICES - helping you get your book into print and out for sale.
RHODIECHAT & OTHER STUFF
Rhodiechat
www.Rhodiechat.com
This month's Rhodesichat Newsletter can be viewed at www.rhodiechat.com
Supporting your local Rhodie business (from the Rhodesian Yellow Pages at www.thenewrbc.com)
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