SEPTEMBER 2008

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THE MISSING PERSONS BUREAU

I am posting this request on behalf of a Member who is currently experiencing difficulties with computer related problems. Our Member has recently had a bereavement and upon sorting papers out etc, as one does on the loss of a loved one, came across a South African ID Book now she wishes to return the said book to it's rightful owner so herewith the details: - KAREN DALGLIESH BORN IN ZIMBABWE ID No 550223 0731 085 Should any Members' know the above lady please kindly contact Neats, so that we can relay the information onto the Member concerned. Thank you neats rhodiechat@shaw.ca

Searching for Sue Honeyman (maiden name) last seen Sue in Harare in 1997. Would like hear from anyone who worked for Derry Ellman-Brown and Fraser in the 70s.   View this Posting

Seeking Biological Father, Arthur Brooks, born in England, speaks Portuguese and spent time in Umtali growing up. Probably late 70's or early 80's in age. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Regarding birth of Morianna Maree at Lady Rodwell in Bulawayo, March 13, 1950.  View this Posting.

I'm searching for some distant family members who lived in Zim/Rhodesia but have lost contact with the rest of the family in Australia.

Thomas Lancelot and Edna Wilkinson moved to Zim in the late 1920's or very early 30's. They had children;
- Christopher. Married Hazel.
- Betty Ann. Married Chris (?).
- Charles James. Married Stella in Bulawayo.
- Gere(?) - Not sure on the name.

Thomas was a Senior District Forest Officer in Matabeleland. I know that's not a lot of info, but maybe it rings a bell to someone? I really want to find them! Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!   Cheers, Tim Wilkinson   View this Posting.

Looking for Mr. Peter Henry Theron. His Mother is living in Cape Town and would like to contact her son who is thought to be in New Zealand. Should you know the where about of Mr. P. H. Theron, please let me know and I will try to establish contact with his Mother.  View this Posting

I am searching for any old school photos or sport team photos that may have my husband in them. His name is Laurie Steven Lee but back in late 1940/50s he may have been known as Laurence Beverley Ramsey Lee. He was born 1936 and lived in Salisbury Boys Home from about 5 years old until about 9 when he was adopted by Gladys Lee of Mazoe (she later remarried - surname Clarence). His birth name was van Rooyen. Steven was at Blakiston, Tree Tops and Selborne Primary Schools then to Prince Edward until 1953 when he went to SANC General Botha. We have no school photos-all burnt in a fire. Steven (or Laurie) was a handsome boy with black hair and blue eyes and very good at sports being captain in some sports teams. Be great for his family to have some photos of him as a boy. Maureen.  View this Posting

Searching for Ted (E.F.G.) Murphy, Ted was at St. Georges College and then to the Rhodesian Customs and Excise. Ted was a great friend of our family and we have not had comms for long time. If anyone can send info I would be grateful .    View this Posting

Ex Chisipite Girls 1968-1974. I am looking for former pupils at Chisipite, Highlands between these dates. Would love to hear from you.  View this Posting.

Looking for Donella Hudson and school friends from Mufulira 1959 to 1964.  View this Posting

I am looking for Thelma Kaschula ex Mandara Gardens Harare -we lost touch when my mobile was stolen. My name is Marion - would appreciate anyone who knows Thelma to pass on a contact number. Last I heard she was in the UK.  View this Posting.

Tess McCarter, Tess lived in Sby - her father was a doctor - she went to TTC in Byo - around 1969 maybe? After qualifying, she returned to Sby for a year or so - then went to Marandellas about 1971/2. She went to Beirut afterwards - lost track of her. Can anyone help? View this Posting.

Remember in order to reply to one of these searches or post your own you have to be a member of Rhodiechat, click on the registration link on the front page of www.Rhodiechat.com for more info. Rhodiechat is a verified site.

Debbie Du Toit, Debbie Chase, Julie Fraser, Beryl Harley. Sby GHS 1978 / 79. Where fore art thou? Please if anyone has info on them, please let me know.  Thanks a mil. Irene.  View this Posting

Looking for the Wiid family ex Mazoe.  View this Posting.

Searching for Margot Felix.   View this Posting.

Angela Dallas and her ma, Angelina Dallas were good friends of mine in Gwelo. Does anyone know where they are?  View this Posting.

Hi would like to know how Michelle is doing after so many years!! Michelle had one sister, Nico, and lived in Mt. Pleasant in`70/80`s. Went to Mt. Pleasant High then headed off to Rhode University in Grahamstown, S.A. Last heard that she had been in Jersey, Channel Islands in around 1996(?). Since then.............?? Nothing. Any info`much appreciated. Thanks Gordon.  View this Posting

Looking for Sheila (nee Lincott).  View this Posting.

Does anyone know where the Durrants are? Carey Jane was their daughter - Mum's name Pixie and Dad is Dallas. Lived in Msasa Park Que Que. (1976 - 1982) please email us with any info - it would be much appreciated. Thanks. Jeanine Lamont (nee Fouche)  View this Posting.

Hi I am looking for Vanessa Steyn or Nicky Steyn. Vanessa and I attended Bulawayo Tech College together. Vanessa married Rolland, but has since divorced. Last saw Vanessa in Bullies 1997. Nicky and I worked at The Bank of Credit and Commerce of Zimbabwe on Main Street. Dawn Steyn their mother, worked at Edgar's on the beauty counter, the family originally lived in Morningside. Would love to hear from either Vanessa or Nicky.  View this Posting.

Would so love to hear from anyone who remembers me as Brambie Brownbill when I first began I was called Bramblebush by Sr Vye on Ward 1.  I knew Carol Parks (Pip ) Heather Cowper (Roly) Jonesey, Matron Hughes of course and Theatre Matron Sharkey, Wendy van Herdon, or van Rhoyden, unfortunately first names are recalled but not surnames but am sure any girls nursing between 66-71 will know someone I knew.

Ward 1 was always my most favorite ward, but enjoyed my night stint on the gynae ward.. Mr.Moss was the doc who terrified many nurses ...there was a nurse pat moss-no relation. Mr. Levy, the brain surgeon who sharked had a fixation about.... Standish-White enlighten me someone out there. Also had a great time working over at Princess Margaret and of course the Annexe. Can honestly say these were some of the happiest years of my life and would really rally love to relive them with someone.....the hospital may have been old but it was wonderful and in my minds eye I return there and walk those corridors, use those lifts with their heavy metal gates see the wards, Adlam House and just feel I am back there.   View this Posting

Hi my name is Susi Howes (nee Kirsch). I used to go to Chisipite until 1972. I am looking for following friends and would like to establish contact with them again. They are:
Christine Dax - Everton farm-Umvukwees;
Deidre Emmott - Thyolo-Malawi;
Lilian van Iersel - Ndola-Zambia;
P Lukan - Chingola-Zambia;
L Meyer - Selous;
T Waingridge - Kitwe-Zambia;
Sarah Pink - Highlands-Salisbury;
Lydia Pianozzola - Greendale-Salisbury;
J Valentine - Salisbury;

These but a few. Used to be boarders at Chisipite Girls School, Highlands between 1968-1974. Our headmistress Mrs. K. Purvis. Would really appreciate help from all of you.    View this Posting

I am looking for my old friends from Bulawayo. My name is Tina Hughes maiden name "ARNDT". My sister’s name is Kim. In 1983 I was 15yrs old & went to Montrose school & my husband Steven went to Hamilton. I would like to get in touch with the following people.
Steven & Angela Roberts now live in Australia
Bernice Clifton (Maiden name) her brother is George Clifton & any other friends of the past. PLEASE GET IN TOUCH!!!!!!!!!!   View this Posting

Barbara Emery and Dianne, Any one know the whereabouts of these two lasses... we were good friends back in 69/70 in Salisbury.  View this Posting

Cynthia Ellis later married a Payne
Nellie Webster
We were at Eveline High
Cynthia was at St Gabriels
Nellie and I both lived in Wankie
Mara Rabe is my maiden name.
I would love to know what happened to them and where they are.  View this Posting

Hi! My name is Colin Lockey I worked at Ingutsheni Hospital Bulawayo from 1977 to 1989 as a male nurse, I also attended St. Francis of Assissi Church, Barham Green, Bulawayo if you remember me please get in touch.

Still hoping for information on Lawrence Brink who resided for many years on Matopas Road, Famona Bulawayo with his mother Laura Brink and cousin Mable, he worked for many years at Haddon and Slys, he and his friend Gerry or Jerry van Rooyne?who worked I think at Bulawayo General Hospital were active members of Bulawayo Theatre and Choir. Thanks Colin Lockey   View this Posting

Trying to find Steven Bacon. Hey Guys, does anyone know Steve Bacon - he used to live in Kariba and now lives in the UK. I would really like to make contact with him.  View this Posting

Oriel Girls High School '78-'81, Looking for girls from when I was there from 1978 to 1981. When I left I was in 4B2.  View this Posting.

Looking for Ian Bunnett or anyone, RLI intake 167. My name is Lang Price, the Yank in 167. I am in Arizona, USA and would like to hear from anyone interested.  View this Posting.

Looking for Danny Reilly...  View this Posting

Well, would just like to say, how great this site is!!!! I heard from other zim friends that people were looking for me last Sunday ( the 15th June) and 1 week later I have spoken to 2 old friends and got another lady in touch with my ex sister - in -law. Amazing. I wish others on the site all the best for finding old friends - it's really great.

I worked between Wankie and Vic Falls from 1977 to 1981 with the ESC. I am trying to contact Dianne Rungren who worked with me at Vic Falls. Her father was a PH and his name was Eric Rungren (not sure of the spelling) I know she had two brothers. This was her maiden name. I would like to contact her. 
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From Neats, Rhodiechat team Thought this might assist Members' if they have any friends or family they are searching for, that are left in Zim and have lost track of. http://www.telone.co.zw/directoryj.html

I'm searching for any PEAT, WILSON or ZAHN family that might have ended up in the Plumtree area. A family bible was found at the abandoned Dombedema Mission Station. Any leads would be much appreciated.  View this Posting.

Hi Everyone I am trying to locate John Stander, the last I heard he was in Botswana. John is a Lawyer. If anyone knows or has a contact for him please let me know. Thanks.  View this Posting.

Looking for Dough Harcourt, Rick Kenny and Dave Kriel  View this Posting.

Does anybody know the whereabouts of Peter - Chilli - Chilverse ? I would like to get in touch with him.
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Looking for Ingrid Dahmer, Fiona Buchanan, Gearldine Rhodes, Ex QE girls in the late 1960's. Would really like to get in touch again. My maiden name was Spink.  View this Posting

Looking for an old friend Joe Loureiro of Salisbury, perhaps some-one from the Portuguese community would know where he is.  View this Posting

 

Calling Rhodesian Force members, family and those in interest A new Rhodesian Security Forces website is being built and we need your input. This is also an information platform to other Rhodesian Security Forces site and is NOT being built in conflict. Those with related websites may add your info in the Groups links which will be added to the new site. All Security Forces members, family and those with interest are welcome. Join our mailing list/group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/therhodesianforces

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I met Lyn Clark at Heathrow Airport on May 28th last year who was on her way to Zimbabwe. I was pointed to your email address as a possibility of contacting her. I believe her name was Lyn Clark and that her maiden name was Marilyn Green. She had a South African passport but was from Zimbabwe. She’s in her early 40’s, now divorced and lived in England up to May 2007. I believe she has 2 grownup son’s and an ex-husband who all live in England. She was on her way to visit her parents who had a farm near Harare are retired now and may now live in or near Harare. She was also on her way to a religious conference in Zimbabwe in June 2007. Not much to go on!?  If you have any ideas on how to contact her then please would you let me know?  John Rock

Bengaljuice is looking for Debbie Du Toit. If it is the same person who lived in Selous near Hartley, then I can help her make contact as she is my cousin and still lives in the area (Chigutu).  Gavin Rawstrom

 

 

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Test your memory skills.   Featuring several people shown in newsreels - who are they and where are they now?

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PERTH ZIM FEST 2008

At a time when Zimbabwe is very much in all of our hearts and minds, Perth ZimFest 2008 is going to give us a chance to forget, for once, all of the race, politics and scandal - and for us to just be typical Zimbos again and prize for the best dressed, and everything else you would expect to find in the same place as hundreds of zimbabwean party animals - we going to teach these Aussies how to have a beer or 20! We want to appeal to people of races and ages, because one thing connects every single one of us, we are all from the most awesomest country, and we miss it!! Feel free to bring the family, as kids are welcome all day unitll 6pm (becuase of liquor licensing rules). So pull in!!!!

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A WW2DUKWand a few others

My dad at one time in the early sixties ran a tea garden at Lake McIlwaine. It was called the Hunyani Poort Tea Garden and was just along a dirt road from the Hunyani Hills Hotel. It was very much a weekend business with visitors sitting out under the mopani trees and getting stuck into strawberry milkshakes and glorious cream scones.

During the week my Dad used to supplement the family income by driving around the lake to a Mr.South(Southey) farm. Not sure of his surname.Here he would load up sacks of lemons which he would take to Salisbury and sell to hotels. The farmer lost part of the farm when Lake Mcilwaine was built.He was a man in his eighties in those days and it was rumoured that he was the first farmer to plant maize in Rhodesia. I don't know how true this was, but I do know that he had an eclectic collection of old vehicles. The first one I came across was supposedly the earliest tractor to arrive in Rhodesia. It had metal wheels and I think a thumping great one-cylinder engine.

At that I was working as a cadet journalist/photographer for a weekly farming magazine. As a result of the publication of the story and photo of the tractor, it finally was given to the students at the local Tech who restored it and hopefully it is still in a museum in Harare.

The other vehicles on the farm were a WW2 amphibious DUKW. This was bought by someone and removed from the farm and I don't know where this ended up. I do know that a 1928 American car maybe a Hudson was purchased by a close friend of my eldest brother and was hopefully restored. The last car I remember seeing was the farmers honeymoon car, maybe a very early Renault. I know that someone from the local classic car club used to take it on outings during the year. I also don't know of the final home of this car. Maybe there are some readers out there who can fill me in on the missing bits of info.

Roger Bull
Johannesburg

Tribute to the Rhodesian Soldier
Ross Dix Peek

Call me biased but I think the greatest fighting-man to ever walk the face of the earth was the Rhodesian Soldier. Intelligent, rugged, doggedly-determined and virtually invincible, the Rhodesian fighting-man was a warrior second-to-none, a "Zeus" among  mere mortals.

Heir to a fine fighting lineage, the Rhodesian Warrior was forged in the crucible of War. He had shown his raw-courage and great prowess during the Matabele and Shona Rebellions' of 1893 and 1896; in the "mud, guts and blood"  of World War One (1914-1918); during the great cataclysm that was the  Second Great War (1939-1945), and in the rain-soaked jungles of  Malaya (1950s), where death lurked in every shadow.

But the Rhodesian fighting-man's "finest hour" was the vicious war  fought in his own country, from 1972 to 1980; a war in which many Rhodesians', both black and white, would sadly succumb. Always outnumbered, short of essential equipment, and the  world's "scapegoat", the Rhodesian warrior's ingenuity, enterprise  and daring was truly wonderful to behold; both on the ground and in  the air.

Bronzed and ready, with the ubiquitous "FN"-Rifle ever-present, and  invariably clad in a camouflage cap, "T-shirt", "Shorts"  and "Tekkies", the Rhodesian was the quintessential "bush-fighter". Surrounded on all sides by opportunistic enemies, the Rhodesians'  (ever-alert and always aware of their country's vulnerability) would often venture forth into Mozambique or Zambia, intent on pre-emptive  action; their small mobile-columns' creating havoc and mayhem,  leaving behind a battered and bloodied enemy.

In addition, whenever the need should arise, they could always  beseech the great African-sky, wherefrom their winged-brothers, the  indefatigable Rhodesian Air-Force (RhAF), would unleash yet more  carnage upon a bewildered enemy.

Ah, the units… The "Rhodesian SAS", the "Selous Scouts", "The Rhodesian Light Infantry", The "Rhodesian African Rifles", The "Rhodesia Regiment", "Grey's Scouts" and the "Rhodesian Air  Force", truly a pantheon of greats. And let us not forget the father of Rhodesian arms, the British South  Africa Police (BSAP), and those redoubtable Rhodesian women, pretty-as-hell, and tough-as-teak!

Then there were the leaders. Men such as Rhodesia's prime-minister,  Ian Smith, Africa's "Nostradamus"; General Peter Walls, the Rhodesian  Commander-in-Chief and a veritable "Hercules" in Uniform; Major- General John Hickman, that fine old soldier, and Lieutenant-Colonel Ron Reid-Daly, the founder of the fearsome "Selous Scouts", a  fighting-man if ever there was one.

But of course, the most exalted of all Rhodesian Warriors are those  men and women, many mere boys and girls, who sacrificed their  precious lives for Rhodesia and the Rhodesians -"Lest we forget". And now, although just a memory, the Rhodesian "Troopie", the very  personification of courage, grit and determination, that  fighting "denizen" of the African Bush, still lives on forever in the hearts of those of us who still proudly call ourselves "Rhodesians".

No, you can keep your American "Marines" or the British "SAS", give me the Rhodesian Soldier any-day!
A toast… to the Rhodesian Fighting-man; the very best of the best!

 

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