Bulawayo Morning Mirror Edition 891 - 13/8/2020

Down Memory Lane
Memories Of The Rhodesian Broadcasting Corporation
Written By Phil Morris

"6:30 Get up up up up up..." This was the wake up call of a rotund fun loving clown by the name of Leslie Sullivan who was the morning man on Radio Rhodesia. Leslie, I am told was quite a night owl and would show up about 45 minutes before Radio Rhodesia went on the air and had a "Power Sleep" waking just in time to get the morning radio show kicked off.
At about 5 minutes to 6 in the morning, the day began on the air for Radio Rhodesia. It started with "A thought for the day", an inspirational message to help face the day. At 6AM the morning call would go out announcing what meter band and wave length the RBC could be picked up on.

When I think of this, somehow the aroma of toast and Jungle Oats come to mind. Between 6AM and 6:30 a short recap of the news and weather forecast for the day were given, some music played and then, 'voila! it was time for Leslie to perform his magic and get the children out of bed with his "Get up up up" routine. He usually followed with a kiddie song like "Teddy Bears' picnic or "Pink Toothbrush" but the greatest was when, once a year, he would play a short piece each morning from a story about a fat Chinese boy who fell down a well but because of his long name lost potential rescuers when he would call out for help. His name that being Nicky Nicky Tembo etc etc.

Leslie was always so much fun to wake up to in the morning, it almost took the sting out of having to get ready to go to work or school. His audience comprised of both parents and children.
Later in the morning it was time for another sorcerer to perform his Radio magic, in the form of a kindly chap by the name of Don Burdette. Don had a hospital request show with "Silver Lining" as his theme music. Don showed tremendous empathy for the ailing whether it was a "new mum" at the Lady Chancellor hospital or Lady Rodwell Hospital, or a malaria case in Salisbury Central hospital, maybe Umtali General, The Mater Dei in Bulawayo or Greenwood Park hospital or even someone recuperating at home.

Don always saved a special segment for his "Little Horrors", the sick children who were in hospital. Usually he would play Alvin and the Chipmunks. It always perked a person up listening to his kindly voice admonishing you to cheer up and get better soon.
Around noon, shortly after the "Daily Service", a wonderful woman by the name of Beryl Salt would exhort children to "Bring a cushion or a chair right up to the radio", at which time she would read a story with the most amazing professionalism, never mispronouncing a word, stuttering or losing a beat. I will never forget her for she made my childhood so much more enjoyable with her lovely voice.
Around 2PM there was usually a short news update, following which a "Serial" came on. It was usually a radio theatre presentation of a book and sooo very well done. These programs brought something to look forward to and were seldom missed.

Radio really had an impact on our lives as Television did not come on until 6PM and that was only in the larger cities, until later years as technology became better. It was the great spirit in a small box that penetrated our soul and mind and left that indelible image there. It forced your imagination to take you to places your eye could not see, truly wonderful!
Monday nights there was a great show entitled "The Missing Persons Bureau" about an agency that traced folks who had disappeared. Henry Simon, was the director of the bureau.
During the rest of the week several radio drama shows were done usually by some great entertainers like Ken Marshall and his beautiful wife Claire. These folk along with other celebrities not only did wonderful radio dramas but often performed in plays at the well known Reps theatre in Salisbury.
There were many fine voices on the air - one was Gerry Wilmot who left Radio Rhodesia to work for Lourenco Marques radio, I think that was about 1961 or 1962.

My favourite day was Saturday for all the great hit music generally got played. A chap by the name of Ian Warren had a show at 9AM playing new songs that were potential hits. Everyone's favourite was none other than Lyons Maid hits of the week. The show was done by Martin Locke a young Chap who not only had a great radio voice but held quite an appeal to the young ladies.
Each week there was a jackpot, and if the top ten hits of the week were predicted correctly the winner would win the amount, or if he or she got the top three correct free ice cream was in the works! How we lived for this show! Martin left the Rhodesian airwaves for a while and Keith Kennedy took over the show.
Both gentlemen were excellent at their craft and the show was tremendously successful.
Another great at Radio Rhodesia was a chap that I thought never got enough credit for his excellence and that was Malcolm Russell. Malcolm had a show called "New Tracks" and it was the last biggie for we young folk on a Saturday morning. The show's theme song was "I Will Follow Him" and was just super. Saturday afternoon at 2PM, a radio game show, "The Eyegene Jackpot", was presented and it was quite enjoyable.

A game show programme presented by Mervin Hamilton and Vic Matheson that featured housewives pushing a shopping cart around Meikles gathering groceries without duplicating items in an allotted time, brought excitement to the listeners. It was always quite a rush to listen to especially when a very dear friend of ours not only participated but won more than anyone ever had on the show.
My favourite was "Forces Requests" with Sally Donaldson on Saturday afternoon. Sally was a beautiful young woman with a voice to match. She played all the forces favourites and with the escalating terrorist bush war she became very popular as young men went off to defend their country. Dusk was usually falling as we would listen with the lights turned out in our living room, with only the lights of (my mother's pride and joy) our Philips Radiogram. It was so peaceful thanks to our security forces.

Sadly Sally passed away a few years ago but her wonderful personality, charm and looks will never be forgotten. There were several distinguished voices like that of John Bishop and Peter Tobin that graced our airwaves.
As the years passed small stations were set up in the provinces that covered local issues for about 2 or 3 hours on Friday nights. I am exhausted as I write this (3AM) but have a smile on my face thinking of all the fond memories of a wonderful Radio station. My times for the programming may be slightly off bearing in mind all of this happened so long ago and in a land far away!

Thanks to all of these dear people, some still with us, others not but everyone is fondly remembered and never forgotten.

WATCHDOG

Selling commodes, walking frames, crutches, and bedpans.

Also, wheelchairs available for sale and hire.

Contact Mary Moyo on +263 777 029 111 OR +263 773 793 726.

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2) Notices and Events

THE ACADEMY AND PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO

The 6.00 to -6.00 curfew means that there can be no evening DVDs at the Academy until further notice.
The postponement of school re-opening also affects the Academy and regrettably teaching cannot yet resume..
The Academy offices will be open from 9.00 to 1.00 until Friday 7 August. They will be closed for the week Monday 10 - Friday 14 August and re-open on Monday 17 August.
The Academy itself will be open except on the public holidays on Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 August and its facilities available for hire.
The Note, the Academy coffee shop, is open under new management and is available for take-aways and deliveries.

Links to Bulawayo Advertisers:- Natural History Museum Events National Railway Museum Bulawayo 1872 National Gallery of Zim -Bulawayo Bulawayo City Bulawayo Golf Club Bulawayo News 24 Bulawayo Motoring Club Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe Bulawayo Publicity Bulawayo Railway Museum Bulawayo Societies - 2010 Bulawayo Theatre Club Chipangali Friends of Hwange Falcon College Hillside Dams Island Hospice Matobo Conservation Society The Bulawayo Club S.P.C.A. Bulawayo Shelter Tree Society of Zimbabwe Wildlife & Environment Zimbabwe Zimbabwe info

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3) Congratulations

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4) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds

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5) Roses And Raspberries

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6) Pets Column

Pet Hilton Kennels and Cattery for the best care of your pet when going away, or when your bitch is in season. Nick available to do parlour work on all breeds; and to train dogs for domestic use (when over 1 year old).
Tel Margaret Bernard on 2242979 or 0775 043983 for enquiries or bookings.

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8) Bulawayo News

SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS APPEAL FOR HELP
Our shop shelves are bare, our kennels are struggling, Pease help! We need to restock our shop shelves and would appreciate any unwanted saleable household goods, books, magazines, jam jars, clothing, ornaments, glassware, crockery etc. Absolutely anything we can sell to make money to help our kennels. We have Ecocash for your convenience. Donations for our kennels can be dropped off at our shop. The kennels are always in need of old newspapers.

SHOP HOURS
Monday 2pm - 3.45pm
Tuesday 9am - 12 pm 1.30pm - 3.15pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm 2pm - 3.45pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm 1.30pm - 3.15 pm
Friday 9am - 12pm 1.30pm - 3.15pm

First Saturday of each month 9am -10.45am

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9) Harare And Gweru News

Zim Websites:- facebook.com/EnvironmentAfrica

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10) Wining, Dining and Coffee Houses

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11) Property For Sale or to Rent

RODOR PROPERTIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED
5A, 9TH AVENUE, BULAWAYO

HOUSES FOR SALE

BARHAM GREEN - $45 000
3 bedrooms, bathroom, separate toilet, lounge cum dining room, kitchen, domestic quarters, fenced, walled and gated.

SUNNINGHILL - $60 000
3 bedrooms, 3 bic's, bathroom, separate toilet, lounge/dining room combined, fitted kitchen, veranda, domestic quarters, tool shed, storeroom, braai area, swimming pool, fenced, walled and gated. Stand size: 4062m

MORNINGSIDE - $80 000
3 bedrooms, bathroom, separate toilet, lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen, veranda, domestic quarters, swimming pool, walled and gated.

KILLARNEY - $100 000
Brick Under Tile dwelling comprising, lounge, fire place, dining room, 3 bedrooms, main ensuite, family bathroom, separate toilet, fitted kitchen, veranda, double carport, 3 roomed domestic quarters, walled and gated. Stand size: 4059m

BURNSIDE - $100 000
4 bedroomed house with a lot potential comprising lounge, sunken lounge, fitted kitchen, dining room, main ensuite, family bathroom and toilet, laundry, two roomed cottage, single garage and a double carport, empty swimming pool, working borehole, braai area, walled and gated.

RIVERSIDE - $100 000
Incomplete 4 bedroomed house with a complete neat cottage, walled and gated.

HILLSIDE - $200 000
Neat 4 bedroomed house, lounge, fitted kitchen, cottage, swimming pool, working borehole, neat garden, walled and gated.

DOUGLASDALE - $250 000
Brick Under Iron, lounge, fire place, dining room, bar, 4 bedrooms, 4 bic's, separate bathroom, toilet, fitted kitchen, pantry, laundry, veranda, carport, domestic quarter, braai area, borehole, swimming pool, fenced & gated. Stand size: approx 18 acres.

KUMALO - $265 000
Stunning 3 bedroom house comprising 2 lounges, neatly fitted kitchen, swimming pool and borehole, 3 carports, sliding steel gate and electric fenced. Stand Size - 2 390m2

FLATS FOR SALE
CBD FLAT $40,000
1 bedroom bic's, bathroom, entrance lounge, kitchen (not fitted).

ASCOT FLAT - $65 000
Well maintained 2 bedroomed flat comprising ensuite, lounge cum dining and fitted kitchen. Close to Ascot Mall, United Bulawayo Hospital and Nust.

RESIDENTIAL STANDS FOR SALE
MANNINGDALE - $35 000
Undeveloped stand, ready to build approximately 1 acre.

PROPERTIES TO LET
Residential Properties

Sauerstown flat: Immediate - $150
CBD flat: 2 bedrooms, 1st October - $400
NKETA 7: 3 bedrooms, walled and gated Immediate - $150
MAHATSHULA: 4 bedrooms, 1st September - $400
GREENHILL: 3 bedrooms, 1st September - $400

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
JNM NKOMO STREET: 4 offices, immediate - $1000 neg.
R.MUGABE WAY: 4 offices, 1st September - $800

We at Rodor Properties (Pvt) Ltd, take pride in managing your property professionally, in order to safeguard your investment.
We understand the importance of maintaining healthy relationships with owners and tenants alike, and strive to ensure personal and efficient service to all our clients.

We are always seeking to sell and rent in all sectors of the property market.
We also offer a complete service of property valuations.
Email us on: resrents@rodor.co.zw or rentals@rodor.co.zw or Call: (029) 22 74581/3 or
0782-799 005

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FOR SALE - BOATS
House boat and miscellaneous boats for sale.
Contact: 0712871455/0775306392

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Property Wanted

Rental _ Looking for full house western suburbs. Must be secure, walled & gated.

Alternatively 1 bedroom cottage/flat areas near CBD

Contact 0772 641 127

Bulawayo Estate Agents:- Anita's Real Estate Rodor properties Pvt Ltd Ian & Co. Real Estate R.E.D. Property

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12) Accommodation in South Africa

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12b) Accommodation in Botswana

Accommodation Out Of Zimbabwe:- Four Seasons, J'bg Hoopoe Haven Guest Lodge Fourways, J'bg Avoca Vale Country Hotel Louis Trichardt

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13) Accomodation and Travel In Zimbabwe

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Some places to stay in Zim:- Matopos:- Maleme Rest Camp www.zimparks.org Big Cave Camp Granite Park Lodges The Musketeers Lodge 9km on Matopos Rd Matobo Hills Lodge Byo:- Burnside Cottage Churchill Hotel Rainbow Hotel Southern Comfort Lodge Travellers Guest House Eastern Highlands:- Frog And Fern In Chimanimani Kariba:- Kulizwe Lodge Binga - shores of Lake Kariba Kariba Accomodation Hwange:- Miombo Lodge Dete Situated Hwange National Park/Dete Rd Hwange Safari Lodge NEHIMBA living with the Elephants Lake Mutirikwi (Kyle):- Norma Jeans Lakeview Ghonarezhou game reserve:- www.facebook.com/ChiloGorge Vic Falls:- Victoria Falls Hotel

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14) Catering and Food

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A few places to eat in Bulawayo:- Arizona Grill House in the Holiday Inn Banff Lodge Coffee cafe Book and Bean caf at Bradfield Shopping Centre Bulawayo Club Bulawayo Golf Club www.golfzone.co.zw Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel Camp Amalinda Cattleman - 12th Avenue Deja-vu Country Club www.golfzone.co.zw Frangos- 12th Avenue Friar Tucks Gallery Coffee Shop - Fort Street https://nationalgallery.co.zw Garden Restaurant - 54 Park Rd Granite Ridge - Matobo Hills Hillside Dams Tea Room Hillside Bowling Club Holiday Inn - Arizona Grill House Horizon Restaurant & Bar - Pioneer House, Fife Street Hotel Rio, Old Esigodini Rd Hunt's Boma 22 Jaywick Rd Matsheumhlope Indaba Book Caf & Sandwich Bar Mary's Restaurant - opp Medical Cent Maxies Massimo's - Ascot Shopping Centre Nemo's Resturant - Hillside Bowling Club Nesbitt Castle - Percy Avenue New Orleans - Banff Road Pergola Restaurant 22 Jaywick Rd Matsheumhlope River Cafe -12th Ave Deja-vu and more !!

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15) Vehicles for Sale and Hire

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16) Travel and Tours

Bulawayo Travel Agents & Tour Company's:- African Wanderer Antelope Park Big Cave Camp Black Rhino Safaris Eco Logical Safaris & Travel Greyhound Coach Service - Byo to Joburg

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17) Computers And Electronics

Bulawayo Computers:- Internet at Netconnect.co.zw

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18) Lifts Wanted And Offered

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19) Seeking Friends

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20) Situations Wanted and Situations Vacant

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Mature lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Has experience with children. Cheerful and hard-working. Live out preferred. Please contact 0712 988 105

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Private Secretary Job Wanted
I am a middle-aged woman who has 24 years experience in office administration with knowledge of Company Secretarial documents, stocktaking, basic bookkeeping and is computer literate. I have also had experience in overseeing the office in the absence of the manager. I am hardworking, willing to learn and loyal.

If you are interested, please call Gaynor Price or Whatsapp a message on 0778828573 to set up an interview.

Available to start immediately.

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Mature lady seeks employment experience in caring for elderly persons, domestic work, child-minder and coffee shop attendant. Live out id preferred.Please contact 0775 189 466

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Seeking Employment
Mature lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Good with washing and ironing. Able to look after children and pets. Live out. Please contact 0782 097 452

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Mature lady seeks employment experience in caring for elderly persons, domestic work, child-minder and coffee shop attendant. Live out id preferred.Please contact 0775 189 466

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Mature lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Has experience with children. Cheerful and hard-working. Please contact 0712 988 105

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A mature lady with many years of experience as a Personal Assistant seeks a suitable position. Please call or whatsapp 0783 295 334

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Mature gentleman seeks employment as a gardener. Has 15 years experience. He would like a job anywhere between Bulawayo and Gweru. Please contact 0777 744 999

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Employer recommended housekeeper. Hard and diligent worker. Very good with children and animals and salesmanship (with 'O' level). Preferably in Hillside, Famona, Montrose or Burnside. Please contact 0772 413 453 (Alexander - employer) or 0773 677 869

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SALES & MARKETING VACANCY -

We are looking for a proactive, dependable and self-driven Sales and Marketing Manager with a minimum of 3 years working experience in the logistics / freight industry to join our Bulawayo team, on a full time basis.
Key Objectives of the Position -
To formulate and implement a marketing plan.
To carry out direct sales and pursue sales leads.
To bridge the gap between operations requirements and the customers' needs.
To maintain and retain clients through customer liaison.
To assist in complimentary duties that allows a smooth service delivery.

Please forward CV and application letter, copies of all academic and
professional certificates and reference letters to - freight8191@gmail.com

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

A hard working, mature lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Good with children with basic cooking. Please contact 0788 074 127

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A mature lady seeks work as a Personal assistant/Secretary/Receptionist. Available to start immediately. Call or WhatsApp 0715 290 274.

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Young hard working lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Able to look after children and your pets. No cooking, but willing to learn. Live out preferred, please contact 0783 562 241

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Mature lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Good with children, house cleaning, washing, ironing and cooking. Please contact 0776 237 263

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Has basic cooking and able to do all the house cleaning and laundry. Good with pets and the elderly. Please contact 0786 951 402

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A young Professional Family is looking for a smart, hardworking, able to cook, wash and clean Live in Maid. An age guide of between 28 and 40 years and a strong bias towards Western Meals is preferred. A good package awaits the right candidate with traceable refs. Phone 077 225 4967 or 071 664 1586.

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Lady seeks employment as a nurse aide. Holding a St Johns Ambulance
Certificate. Has experience working in a mission hospital doing
clinical duties and looking after the elderly. Please contact 0788 074 127

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Lady seeks employment as a nurse aide. Holding a Silethemba Home based
care. Did her attachment at Masase Mission Hospital. Please contact
0713 706 470

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21) Services

BEAVER TREE FELLER

For all your tree cutting and trimming please contact Beaver Tree Feller.
No job is too big for us plus we are insured. Contact 0733 896 375 or landline 09 - 476569

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We are pleased to advise that we deliver groceries to our clients at their doorstep.

Our groceries are affordable, our customer service unique.

Please text for our catalogue. I thank you.

My contact: 0773 375 552

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ANTE NATAL CLASSES, BABY VACCINATIONS and BIRTH ATTENDANT/ DOULA

I teach a set of 5 classes covering pregnancy, labour, baby care, breastfeeding and other information. I also do a "crash course" for out of towners.
These classes are valuable even if you're having an elective CAESAREAN SECTION!!
Please book early.

I can be with you at the hospital when you're in LABOUR to help you to cope!
I also work part time at a BABY CLINIC :-)

For any further information contact SISTER JAN JOHNSTON on (09) 466741/2 from 8 am til 12 pm Mon to Fri
or (09) 2237240, 0712 728 350 or 0772 749 749 (w/app) or email me on jicsj@yoafrica.com

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SERVICES

Rob Sinclair is an expert plumber. He has had many years of experience.

Anything to do with loos, bathrooms, geysers, plumbing, borehole repairs and tank installations.

Rob Sinclair is your man.

Phone Rob on 0772230551

Bulawayo Services:- Acol Chemical Bulawayo Bulawayo's Online Business Directory

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22) Health And Beauty

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23) Tuition

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24) Miscellaneous For Sale

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25) Wanted To Buy, Beg or Borrow

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26) Clothing And Fashion

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27) Boats and Fishing

Bulawayo Water Activities:- www.ChaseMarine.com

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28) Garden, Decor And Home

Kraal manure $2.00 a 50 KG bag.
Free delivery over ten bags.
Phone Ollie on 0771289677

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JILL'S SUPER ORGANIC COMPOST
BLACK GOLD
99% WEED FREE
EXCELLENT FOR POTS, VEGETABLES, FLOWER BEDS, SEEDLINGS AND LAWNS.

WILL DELIVER 2 X 50KG BAGS OR MORE LOCALLY - MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS.

PHONE 246688 or 0778495599

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