April 2010
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It's that time of the year that Julius Caesar warned against when he said "Beware the Ides of March!" To be honest, I am more interested in the weather warming up. Coming off the worst Winter on record, with 6 foot of snow, I am of the opinion that Ides can have it!
Looking back through the headlines of the month, March was a time of real change in Rhodesia. From the signing of the Internal Settlement, followed by two one-man one-vote elections. All of which changed the face of the country forever. We have put together a collection of selected headlines for you to view at your leisure. Just follow the link further down this page.
We are trying a new idea out. Taking a selected Crossword that appeared in the Rhodesia Herald, we are running a Crossword Competition to see who still has the skills to solve them all these years later. Just click on the link below and a larger than life version will download to your computer as a PDF file. You can then print it out and start solving. Email us your answers by March 15 and the winner will get a Music CD from our collection. We will announce the winner in next months newsletter.
Just a reminder about Protea Trading. If you have something to sell or are looking for something memorable then check out this new auction site for "all things African". In addition, we have expanded our storefront at Memories of Rhodesia and are adding stuff all the time.
We have been seeing a trend over recent months where Rhodies find themselves in financial straits and are selling off their memories, often for a mere pittance, just to survive. We have always tried to give a fair price for anything we buy as we are only too aware of the circumstances that drive people to sell their memories. Please, if you know of someone who wants, or needs to sell their Rhodesian items, get them to contact us first. We will gladly tell them what their items are worth and will do what we can to make sure they get a fair and equitable amount. We work with a number of other dealers around the world and will make sure they do not get taken advantage of.
In these trying times, please remember the Pensioners that need support and consider making a donation to help them out. 100% of all funds donated go to their support.
Until next time
Dave Cushworth
MONTHLY UPDATES
RHODESIAN HISTORY: A LOOK AT APRIL OVER THE YEARS
April. When the weather turned cooler, days of endless sunshine - Autmun returns to Rhodesia.
But April was a time of great and momentous events as the political power changed and new Prime Ministers were elected.
The Executive Council of 1978, Muroewa in 1979 and finally Rhodsia ceased to exist in 1980.
PENSIONERS UPDATE
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
FROM MEMORIES OF RHODESIA ...
OUR NEW AND EXPANDING 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 Buy 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.
CROSSWORD
COMPETITITIONHow good were you at solving the Daily Crossword on The Herald? Let's find out!
Click on the puzzle to the right and it will download in a PDF file. Print it out and then try and solve it. Once you have the answer then email to us. The winner will be announced in next months letter.
Deadline: April 22, 2010.
Last months solutions were:
Accross: 1. second hand, 3. smug, 9. unravel, 11 trusted, 12 hedge, 13 rueful, 15 slasto, 18 & 20 about average, 22 indexed, 23 take, 24 adam and eve
Down: 3 commute, 3 & 10 night starvation, 4 hounds, 5 narwahl, 6 pulled over, 7 avid, 14 untaxed, 16 shackle, 17 random, 19 odds, 21 eaten
To all those who participated in March's competition, thank you.
We have selected three from all the entries received, and congratulations to:
Carol Hart (Australia)
John Pringle (NZ)
Maureen Allen (UK)TEST YOUR SKILL WITH THIS MONTHS CROSSWORD
THIS MONTHS FEATURED ITEMS
A collection of Flags & Pennants from Rhodesia Signed Photo of Ian Douglas Smith Large Nyaminyami Stick Check out these, and the hundreds of other ietms for sale at Memories of Rhodesia
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
Lekkerwear accessed at either www.Lekkerwear.com or www.Rhodesiawassuper.com
LIMITED TIME OFFER ONLY
Nylon Shell Lightweight Jackets for $25.
This is a discontinued line and offered in sizes small to triple extra large (except XL)
Stock is limited on certain sizing so don't delay.
They are Hunter green (forest) have two front and one inner pocket. A really nice deal at $25 which includes your choice of emblem.
CHECK OUT OUR FULL SPECIALS FOR APRIL
Protea Trading. Have something African related you would like to sell? Buy, sell for free. Auction based or buy it now
Help support our pensioners at Hope Unlimited you can donate via credit card or Paypal
FLAME LILY BOOKS & PROTEA TRADING
STICK LEADERS
This is Charlie Warren's account of his service in the Rhodesian Light Infantry (RLI). A recipient of the Bronze Cross of Rhodesia (BCR), the author is highly qualified to tell this story. You will swept into a vicarious experience of the daily life of a member of this highly effective, elite unit that was involved in most of the hottest action during the Rhodesian war.
Charlie relates tales from his service with 3 Commando (The Lovers), RLI in their Fire Force role as well as of his (reluctant) qualification as a parachutist at 1 Parachute Battalion (SADF) and his further qualification as a dispatcher.
Comes with special companion DVD of the same name
More info at Flame Lily Books
Over a 1,000 different items from Southern Africa, including Rhodesia.
Your free online market place for all things African.
Sell or Buy now - there are no fees for listing your items.
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