Margaret Kriel - Letters from Zimbabwe

Morning Mirror Smalls 274 - 29/1/2008

NOTICES

POTHOLE OF THE WEEK !!

SEE THE FABULOUS PICS OF AN HARARE POTHOLE ON http://www.morningmirror.africanherd.com/bulawayo-morning-mirror-newspaper

This is undoubtedly the winner, Harare at last has something better than Bulawayo !!

Ascot Race course road takes the cake. This should be the new course track for the Jamboree.
JACK

I can't send a photo but can I enter the junction of 23rd Avenue and Matopos Road?? The potholes have been filled with bricks, which have been washed out again by the rain and by cars driving over them, so the intersection now resembles a construction site (David's description) or a war zone (mine) depending on ones point of view. Add to this the fact that the lights have not been working at this intersection for a couple of weeks, and it's a recipe for disaster. Especially at 7.15 in the mornings when the schools / Plumtree Road traffic is at its heaviest!

A bad road is Essex Road in Hillside, from Napier Avenue to Cormorant Avenue. It's always full of Whitestone School traffic and it's like an obstacle course. The potholes may not be too big, but there are literally hundreds of them.

Mattie Road is similar, although not so busy.

There is a huge hole on the corner of Dorset Road and Leander Avenue, which stretches almost all the way across the road.This one is particularly dangerous as this route is used as a short-cut for traffic wanting to avoid Cecil Avenue (which is pretty bad as well) and it is just before the corner so traffic is forced onto the wrong side of the road at the corner to avoid it. And there's a huge, car-swallowing hole on Fairbridge Way, near the intersection with Masefield Road, for which one has to queue to go around.

And then all the new ones I encountered on the way back from the airport on 8th January, having been away for 3 1/2 weeks, which definitely weren't there on 12th December when I left......

L.F.

2) WEEKLY WATER WATCH

see our wonderful pictures of Upper Ncema on website

http://www.morningmirror.africanherd.com

WATER WOES

In our area (Burnside) we had no municipal water more or less from the end of July 2007 until last week, although we did have the occasional visit from the Ingwebu bowser. In 2005 we had no municipal water at all from the end of September until the 10th December, and the bowser never came once.

Our bin is often left unemptied. We made our own incinerator from an old 44 gallon drum, and burn the day after collection should happen. However the council don't want to collect the ashes of what they should have collected the week before, so it often has to be buried!

We don't have a single street light, and are not likely to ever have any.
Our roads are seldom maintained and don't have any markings.
Our verges are never cut, although they belong to the Council.
We have no mains sewerage system (it stops at Moffat Avenue, about 2km from us) and are not likely to ever be connected to one as it would be 'too expensive' to construct. We have to pay for our septic tanks to be emptied by BCC, who have a monopoly, charge a fortune, and don't always empty the tanks when they do come.
What are we paying for???
I do have the utmost respect for many of their staff, whom I feel are doing a difficult job under impossible circumstances, but it does seem that their priorities are somewhat warped.
Who can confirm how much revenue BCC pull in each month, how much they spend, and how their budget is structured at present? I'm sure we'd all love to know what we are paying for!
L.F.

3) NOTICES

BULAWAYO THEATRE CLUB

Presents a puppet-show by Ki Bhebhe, "Caspa & Gogo"

For the kiddies, age 3 and upwards..Mums welcome!
Date: 9th February 2008
Time: 10.00am - 10.45am
Place: The Bulawayo Theatre
Tickets: $2,500,000 at the door

BULAWAYO FLORAL GROUP.

Next meeting :6th FEBRUARY
Time: 2.30
At: CHURCH OF ASCENSION HALL. HILLSIDE
DEMONSTRATOR : HEATHER SINCLAIR
Arrangements are "THE RAINS CAME" and/or "HAPPY VALENTINE" Entrance Fee: will be by donation and PENSIONERS ARE FREE. Tea and coffee will be served and this meeting has been kindly sponsored by:
JOHN POCOCK AND COMPANY.

Seeking God's Heart 2008 (with Angus Buchan)
Including a Mighty Men's Conference, Youth Event and Incredible Family Worship Service!

Angus Buchan, Natal farmer and subject of the movie, "Faith Like Potatoes", is coming to Bulawayo! Actually it is a little known fact that he was born in Bulawayo! Angus is a no-nonsense man who speaks directly from the heart especially with issues pertaining to men. His incredible faith in God, humble heart and enthusiastic outlook on life in the face of of great difficulties speaks directly to every Zimbabwean. Come and be inspired, refreshed and challenged as together we seek God's heart.

The programme is as follows:

Youth Event: Fri Feb 15@1800 (6pm)-2030 (8.30pm) Venue: Outside the Agricultural Society Stand, inside the ZITF Showground This event is targeted primarily at those under 30 however all are welcome. Please bring your own seating like a deckchair or blanket. The grass is comfortable!
Mighty Men's Conference: Sat Feb 16@0800-1600
Venue: Byo Baptist Church, George Silundika
This event is aimed at men. No registration necessary. Teas will be provided and lunch will be on sale.
Family Service: Sun Feb 17 @ 0900
Venue: Outside the Agricultural Society Stand, inside the ZITF Showgrounds Please bring your own seating like a deckchair or blanket. The grass is comfortable!
There will be no charge to any of the events above. We welcome any financial contribution towards the event to offset expenses.
Come before the Lord in worship and prayer. Let us seek God together, in unity.
For more info call: Pastor Wayne Nel on 880119/20 or email wnel@arachnid. co.zw

PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO
P.O.BOX 2360 - BULAWAYO

REMINDERS
Wednesday 30 January at 1.10 : Piano Nonsense: Peter Rollason
Thursday 31 January at 7.30 : Cristina Granero (flute) & Yuki Matsushima (piano)
Saturday 2 February at 7.30 : "O Thou Transcendent" - the Life of Ralph Vaughan Williams
Wednesday 6 February at 4.00 : PAB AGM and at 5.15 : Mahler: Symphony No.2 - "Resurrection"

NEWS FROM THE THEATRE CLUB

Presents a puppet-show by Ki Bhebhe, "Caspa & Gogo" For the kiddies, age 3 and upwards..Mums welcome!
Date: 9th February 2008
Time: 10.00am - 10.45am
Place: The Bulawayo Theatre
Tickets: $2,500,000 at the door ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- -------
For the literary enthusiasts, we also present in celebration of Valentine's week,
"What is Love?", an evening of poetry and some drama exploring the theme of love, featuring love sonnets by John Eppel and other such literary greats as Shakespeare, Donne, Marvell and Hopkins:
Date: Monday 11th February 2008
Time: 7.00pm sharp
Place: The Bulawayo Theatre
Tickets: $5,000,000 at the door
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Come and support Christian Brothers' College presenting their production of Macbeth at The Bulawayo Theatre:
Dates: Wednesday 6th February 2.30pm - Grannies Show
Thursday 7th February 2.30pm - Schools Show ($3,000,000)
Friday 8th February 7.00pm - Public Performance ($4,500,000)
Saturday 9th February 7.00pm - Gala Night
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Kelly Bentley will be running Youth Drama Workshops (for high school students) at The Bulawayo Theatre culminating in a production later in the year. Workshops begin on Friday 1st February 2.30 - 4.00pm. Payment is due in advance half-termly. This half- term will include 2 lessons which, in total, amounts to $10,000,000. There will also be adult workshops one evening a week for which the preferred time is still to be confirmed. Please contact Kelly at the theatre and book your place on the workshops as soon as possible (Ph: 65393).

CBC IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BYO THEATRE

WILL BE PRESENTING WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE " MACBETH"
ON THE FOLLOWING DATES.

WED 6TH FEB - GRANNIES DAY @ 2.30 PM
THU 7TH FEB - SCHOOL AFTERNOON @ 2.30 PM
FRI 8TH FEB - PUBLIC PERFORMANCE @ 7.00 PM
SAT 9TH FEB - GALA NITE @ 7.00 PM
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE THEATRE

PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO
P.O.BOX 2360 - BULAWAYO

REMINDERS
The first in the series of Mahler symphonies is this coming Wednesday, 23 January at 5.30. Symphony No.1 will be followed by a film in which Claudio Abbado, Riccardo Chailly, Bernard Haitink, Riccardo Muti and Sir Simon Rattle rehearse and talk about Mahler. Booking is open at the Academy for the first concert of the year: Thursday 31 January at 7.30: Cristina Granero (flute) & Yuki Matsushima (piano) Wednesday 30 January at 1.10 - Piano Nonsense: Peter Rollason

RVW

Ralph Vaughan Williams was one of the major English composers of the twentieth century - for my money, perhaps the greatest. He died fifty years ago on 26 August 1958, just six weeks short of his 86th birthday, still in full flood as a composer. His Ninth Symphony had received its first performance earlier in the year and he was at work on several major projects including an opera and a cello concerto.
For the anniversary Tony Palmer has made a new film on his life and works, "O Thou Transcendent" , and it will be shown on DVD at the Academy on SATURDAY 2 FEBRUARY at 7.30 P.M. It lasts about two-and-a-half hours so, with a short interval, will be over at about 10.15. There will be no admission charge but donations to the Hudson Fund will, of course, be welcomed!
A review of the film follows this newsletter and I can thoroughly recommend it; when it arrived on New Year's Eve, I thought I'd watch the first few minutes and sat engrossed for the entire afternoon right to the end. If you love VW's music, you won't need any encouragement to come - and if you don't know too much about him, then come and find out more about a great composer - and a very great man!
(Incidentally, for those who worry about this sort of thing, the title "O Thou Transcendent" comes from Walt Whitman's poem "The Explorers" Vaughan Williams set as the finale of his Sea Symphony.)

4) ROSES AND RASPBERRIES

"I'd like to award a huge raspberry to those who think they are above queueing.

Last week I stood for ten minutes in a bank queue. Suddenly a man who was certainly not in front of me when I joined the queue barged in front of me, without a word. I asked him what he was doing, and he replied that he was "there before me". I pointed out that no- one except the lady in front had been standing in front of me when I joined the queue, so asked how he could have been in front of me. His reply was that he had asked the customer in front of me to "keep his place" whilst he went to "fill in forms".

Surely the whole point of a queue is that everyone is subjected to the same delay, and this is what makes this system fair to all. I asked the man whether it would be fair if he went off for ten minutes to have a cup of tea, or to do other business, and was treated with rudeness in return. I did make sure that I told him I thought he was being very rude, and his reply was that I should not use strong language on him!! By this time there were perhaps fifteen people behind me, all of whom were delayed further by someone who couldn't be bothered to fill in forms before joining the queue but just HAD to get things done without waiting his turn. He should have been standing behind them.

I hope he is reading this, and feels ashamed. For his information, the day before I had spent 1 hour 45 minutes queueing in the same bank to be served by the forex teller. I had been called out of the queue by the manager (regarding a mistake made by the bank), and because of this I lost my place. Admittedly it was only two places from the end of the queue, and I only had to stand for 20 minutes longer than I might otherwise, but when I was called out I had been standing for almost an hour. "

POTHOLE COMPETITION !!
My absolute 'faves' are Ascot Way. Follow, at a safe distance, the sedan in front. Watch the zig-zag and do a copy-cat number. Do not follow anything resembling a twin cab! Some of them just zoom through, irrespective of whether you're trying to avoid a crater on the on the right-hand side - plus they'll even have the audacity to hoot at you for trying not to wreck your car!!!

Another very auspicious range of potholes are situated at the left turn-off from 23rd Avenue/Plumtree Road. Here you have to indicate that you're turning left, but travel in the lane heading straight before bravely avoiding the craters in the middle of the left turn-off. I think the craters mentioned need National Heritage status.

POTHOLE COMPETITION !!

23rd Ave robots (you can bury your car in them!) & Chelmsford Road, Matsheumhlope

ASCOT SHOPS

PLEASE BE CAREFUL AT ASCOT SHOPPING CENTRE - THIEVES ARE AT WORK. SEVERAL CARS HAVE HAD THEIR TYRES TAMPERED WITH, THE CARS ARE THEN FOLLOWED AND A ROBBERY TAKES PLACE.......

Chipangali is celebrating it's 35 year anniversary this year in June/July, and as this is a special event we are inviting captains of industry to bring forward ideas and support to help make this occasion a successful one. There will be a gathering of those interested at the Ascot Coffee Shope at 10:00am on Friday the 8th of February. Please contact either Gail Hayward on 68278 / 65876 or Claire Ironhorn on 250728 if you can come and help and also so we know numbers by the 6th of February. Many thanks. The animals of Chipangali.

"Stoki Art Exhibition
A collection of over a hundred pieces of artwork by the Stoki family, including international award winning paintings. The exhibition will run for two weeks at the family studio on 100 Marimba road. "

The Hillside Dams Website is now up and running!

Visit http://www.hillside dams.com/

Add your photos, comments etc.. by mailing

webmaster@hillsided ams.com

Have your children grown too big? Are you leaving? Hillside Dams Conservancy is looking for any children's Jungle Gym's, slides, swings or any thing for children of all ages to play on outside. If you have any of the above please contact Ian Johnston on 237240, 242490, 011215373, jicsjohnston@ zol.co.zw.

Do you have any gardening tools that are surplus to your requirements? Hillside Dams Conservancy is looking for what ever you can donate.
Contact Ian Johnston on 237240, 242490, 011215373, jicsjohnston@ zol.co.zw.

SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
PLEASE HELP US TO HELP THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
Thank you to the wonderful people of Bulawayo for all the goods which have been donated over the last few weeks in response to our urgent appeal. Please keep bringing all your unwanted goods. All money taken at the shop goes directly to running our kennels. There is enormous pressure on the kennels and clinic in these difficult times and every little bit helps such a lot. We take anything such as books, magazines, bottles, plastic bottles, HTH bottles, records, patterns, ornaments, pictures, picture frames, cutlery, crockery, newspapers, costume jewellery, used cards, electrical appliances dead or alive, clothing, games, games equipment, jam jars, in fact anything you do not want we can make use of.

We are situated between 14th and 15th Avenues, Robert Mugabe Way. Tel 69814, shop hours 9am -12pm and 2pm - 4pm except Monday mornings, Saturday morning 9am - 11am. Thank you for keeping our shop going. . Why not pop in and browse. We have an urgent appeal from our kennels for old newspapers.

If you have lost your pet please call the SPCA kennels. If you see an animal in distress please call the SPCA kennels. All too often we find animals run over and injured when a simple call to the SPCA could save their lives. Tel: 66578/66593

WILDLLIFE & ENVIRONMENT ZIMBABWE PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION

CATEGORIES [and trophies]

Note of explanation: In this Competition, no single photograph is permitted to win more than one Category. The FOLLOWING floating Trophies will be presented.

1 Best Bird Photograph [or runner-up] - Birdlife Zimbabwe Trophy
2 Best Mammal Photograph [ or runner-up] - Mashonaland Photographic Society Trophy
3 Best Plant life Photograph [or runner-up] - Golden Stairs Nursery Trophy
4 Best Photograph depicting Wild Scenic Zimbabwe [or runner-up] This must exclude any man-made object.
5 Best Photograph of a Reptile, Amphibian, Fish or Gastropod [or runner-up]

Awards will also be made for the following:
6 Best Macro Photograph of any natural subject.
7 Best manipulated photograph of wildlife - this gives you the freedom to improve or alter your original photograph by any form of editing. Any photographic work must be your own. An original photo may be requested later by the judges.
8 Best Black and White photograph of wildlife.
Prizes are still being organised. It is hoped that a professional photographer will be offering as `in the field' day of further training to winners. If you would like to use this opportunity to sponsor the competition with a prize, please contact Martin Hartell [number below]. We will be happy to acknowledge your donations in our magazine and at the exhibition in June.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS please contact Martin Hartell on 04 492631 Wildlife & Environment Zimbabwe Mashonaland Branch Mukuvisi Environment Centre Glenara Avenue South P O Box GD 800 Greendale Harare Phone 747859 Fax 747174
e-mail mashwild@utande. co.zw

ART AND CRAFT LESSONS FOR JUNIORS :

Commencing 1st February. Drawing, Painting, Clay Modelling, Wall-hangings, Blown Eggs etc.

Phone Bettica on 245319

The Hillside Dams Conservancy is pleased to announce that we have finally completed our lease agreement with the Bulawayo City Council and are starting to tackle the on ground issues/challenges.

It is our hope to work closely with the Bulawayo Community to improve the Security and facilities in the very near future for all of our benefits.
We see not only huge recreational, but also educational and conservation potential and hope that with your support this can be achieved in the near future. We are also looking for any old photographs, old stories or anything from the old days about the dam please contact me.

If anyone has any spare equipment and items that they may feel will help us, or indeed are willing to do some 'grunt' labour then please can you contact the project Manager Ian Johnston on 242490, 237240, 011215373 or jicsjohnston@ zol.co.zw.

WRITERS' GROUP

A writers' group meet once a month to discuss our work and give each other constructive criticism and advice. If there is anyone who would like to join us, please contact me for more details. You do not have to have had anything published or be any kind of expert on writing. Even if you are only thinking of writing, you may find the meetings beneficial.

Bryony Rheam telephone 237207 / 0912 240 485 email hibiscusbabies@ zol.co.zw

CANCER CARE

DO YOU HAVE CANCER?

ARE YOU UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT?

DO YOU HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND WITH CANCER? DO YOU NEED SUPPORT, INFORMATION OR COUNSELLING? If you have answered yes to any of the above questions , we invite you to come along and join us, to have a chat and cup of tea . We meet at the Cancer Assoc., on the 2nd Wednesday of each and every month.
Address: 1 A Fife Street
Time: 2:30 - 4 P.M.
THE CANCER ASSOC. OFFICE IS OPEN FROM 9 A.M. 12 NOON. (MON. - FRI.)
TELE: 61158
For any further enquiries, please phone Sheila Gill 242486 or Fran Addenbrooke 288857 MAY WE TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK THE BULAWAYO PUBLIC FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT AND WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR.

PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO P.O.BOX 2360 - BULAWAYO

The Annual General Meeting of Performing Arts will take place on Wednesday 6 February at 4.15 p.m. at the Academy - tea will be available from 4.00 p.m. An agenda is below.

We have vacancies on the committee so any nominations will be welcomed. We hope for your support at the meeting and AOB gives you the opportunity for comment and criticism (even complaint!) which we welcome as it helps us to know whether or not we are giving you what you want!

The second in the series of Mahler symphonies, the "Resurrection" will follow the meeting at 5.15. So dates for the next couple of weeks are as follows:
Wednesday 30 January at 1.10 Piano Nonsense: Peter Rollason
Thursday 31 January at 7.30 Cristina Granero (flute) & Yuki Matsushima (piano)
Saturday 2 February at 7.30 O Thou Transcendent - the Life of Ralph Vaughan
Williams Wednesday 6 February at 4.00 AGM
Wednesday 6 February at 5.15 Mahler: Symphony No.2 - "Resurrection"
Please note that the Mahler symphonies will in future start promptly at 5.15 and not 5.30 as previously advertised!

Best wishes as always,
Michael Bullivant

PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2008 AT 4.15 P.M.
ZIMBABWE ACADEMY OF MUSIC

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ARKELL BARHAM GREEN NURSERY SCHOOL
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Boarding available for out of town students.
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PHOTO SHOOTS

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"Servac are running out of space!

We have many, many washing machines, refrigerators and deep freezes which have been brought to us over the years and cannot be repaired. Several of these items have been left by the owners who promised to source spares themselves, and did not do so. We also have items for which we have been asked to find spares, have been unable to source them, and then find that the owners are not contact-able. We are aware that many people have left the country and have probably either forgotten to collect their items or notify us, or have just decided to leave them.

However, we can't be used any longer as a free storage facility.

PLEASE, if you know that you have brought something for repair which needs imported spares, and that we haven't been able to find them, arrange to have the item collected or contact us and tell us what to do with it. Please remember to bring the slip which was issued to you when the item was brought for repair, as proof that it belongs to you. If you know of a relative or friend who left something with us before leaving the country, please let us know.

Servac Sales and Services
P.O.Box F.M.888
Famona
Bulawayo
Tel/Fax 09 63481/76280
email servac@netconnect. co.zw "

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We also install and offer support for computer networking & email servers using Linux and other types of software.We serve as an agent for a leading internet company here in Byo. CALL RENIX CONSULTANCY ON 09 888713/ 0912 324294

"SEWING MACHINE FOR SALE !!

Elna Overlocker Swiss design Brand new, still sealed in the box, priced at the equivalent of R10,500.00 but am asking for the equivalent of R9,500.00

phone: 011 611266/237946"

NEW ORLEANS RESTAURANT AND BANFF LODGE HOTEL ARE CLOSED FOR ANNUAL LEAVE. WE REOPEN FEBRUARY 5 WITH AN EXCITING NEW MENU. HOPE TO SEE YOU THEN. WE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY OF THANKING ALL WHO SUPPORTED US IN THE PAST YEAR. HOPEFULLY YOU ENJOYED BEING HERE AS MUCH AS WE ENJOYED HAVING YOU.
A HEALTHY, HAPPY AND HOPEFULLY BETTER YEAR TO YOU ALL.

ADRIAN, CAROLINE, MICHELLE, ROSS AND PEGGY.

GREY'S SERVICE STATION

Courier Service From JHB to BYO Now open for business Order your spares, groceries, tyres, goods or anything We will source and buy in JHB and have your parcel delivered to GREY'S SERVICE STATION

For your collection or for inquiries Tel: - 63381 / 76014 or Email your order to brebgreys@mweb. co.zw

A FAST, CHEAP AND RELIABLE SERVICE

NEW PLAY GROUP
BEE ARTEE TODDLERZ
STARTING ON 15 JANUARY 2008
Monday to Friday
Start time 7:30 am to 1:30pm AGES: 18mths to 3 years old Our children are very important to us and their interaction with other children is very important at this age it helps to develop their communication skills. They also learn to This facility is very secure and a safe environment for children.

We offer the following learn while playing: Sound and word activities Physical activities and games Artistic Activities Indoor and outdoor play

For any information please Contact: Joy - 246268 or 0912 264 134

ANTE NATAL CLASSES

If you are PREGNANT and want to know all about pregnancy, LABOUR and what to do with your NEWBORN BABY look no further. I offer a PROFESSIONAL COURSE of 6 classes giving you LOTS of information that you'll need to know and answer your queries.

I offer a CONDENSED COURSE for "out of townwers" or women who have transport problems.

I can also be your "BIRTH ATTENDANT" and be with you while you're in labour helping you to BREATHE and PUSH properly. Please contact SISTER JAN JOHNSTON on (H) 237240 or 011 728 350 or (W) 474277 or 466741 - 8 am to midday e-mail jicsjohnston@ zol.co.zw

FOR SALE
ALL BRAND NEW ITEMS
54cm LG Colour TV 72cm LG Colour TV Flatron Bass Guitar & Amplifier Wiztech Autoroll Decoders For more information call Mickael: 091 2 710 104 / (09) 62191 or call at 51 Main St, 4th Ave, Byo

MICKAEL'S ELECTRONICS
We can supply all your DSTV requirements such as: Satellite Dishes, LNB'S single & twin, Multichoice Remote Controls & Decoders, Wiztech Autoroll Decoders, Boosters, Etc We are also experts in:
satellite installations, room extensions, satellite removals & reinstallations, signal problems, home theatre installations, etc We also do repairs and maintenance of: tv's, video's, decoders, hi-fi's, dvd players, home theatre's, microwaves, remote blasters, boosters, etc For more information call Mickael: 091 2 710 104 / (09) 62191 or call at 51 Main St, 4th Ave, Byo

FOR SALE
Daewoo Cd & Single Cassette Player Call Joey 471122/462607/ 471486-7 or Email joanne@scandia. co.zw
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Joanne Karen Pillay Scandia Wire Products 14 Wolverhampton Road Donnington Bulawayo Tel: 479383 / 471486 / 471487 / 471485 Fax: 462608 Cell: 011 616 485 Email: joanne@scandia. co.zw

Cars/Boats/Caravans/Motor-Cycles

Vehicle for sale.
Toyota Corolla Sprinter, 1992 for sale
Phone Ian on 011215373 OR phone Jan on 011728350

FOR SALE:

Toyota Corolla Sprinter

Metallic Blue 1.5 16V fuel injection Full house (electric windows, retractable mirrors, aircon, power steering, central locking) Good, clean condition, accident free

Phone Jim, for more info or to view, on 011 612 458

HYUNDAI TRAJET FOR SALE

2.7 Litre V 6, 20019 ( 70 litre Capacity, Petrol ) Full House Cloth Interior, Seats 7 Passengers, Electric Windows ( Tinted ) Power Steering, Full Surround Stereo Sound Cd & Tape Front Loader and 12 CD Shuttle Tow Bar fitted, New tyres recently fitted New Brake Discs and Pads ( ABS ) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, Dual Airbags Fully serviced in SA ( Hyundai Boksburg ) EXCELLENT Condition ( Offers ??? )
Contact 09 - 76333 ( Byo ) or 011 613 771

Am selling a Landrover 110 with canopy 1987 model with reconditioned motor and gear box ... in excellent condition NCO secures. Wanted a 4 +/- acre piece of land near Burnside/CircularDr ive/Manningdale/ Douglasdale ...
Contact ... Iris 011-212706, 0912-266480, 09469510

Cars For Sale:-

Toyota - Sprinter for sale, mint condition, totally tricked out, must be seen, no chances, H.C.O

Rover 416 SLI 1.6 - Mint condition lady driven, full house, leather interior with wood finish, airbag, abs, sunroof, many extras.

contact 011430022 / 0912215804 / 230530.

1995 Toyota Corona

120189km

Excellent Condition

17" Mag Wheels CD/Mp3/DVD/I- pod Sansui Radio - Front Loader with separate DVD screen Sanji Alarm and Gear Lock Asking for US$6,000, but negotiable for serious offers Contact: Trust at 0912287096 or 011916753

Trucks For Hire

30 Tone Flat Bed Horse and Trailor 27 500 LITERS Horse and Tanker

Both available for hire within Zimbabwe and locally within Bulawayo

Contact Shingie 011 420 786 Munya 0912 373 450 For Sligh Trading trading as K&S Transport

FOR SALE

TWO BEAUTIFUL MOTOR BIKES LOOKING FOR NEW HOMES:
1. KAWASAKI KLE 400
2. HONDA DOMINATOR 650
BOTH BIKES IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND WORTH SEEING.

30LB THRUST BASS MOTOR, HAND CONTROL - IN EXCELLENT CONDITION

BENCH PRESS WITH WEIGHTS FOR THOSE WANTING TO STAY SLIM AND TRIM TOOLBOX WITH GEDORE SPANNERS FOR THE MAN AROUND THE HOUSE ALL THE ABOVE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND WORTH THE PHONE CALL TO ENQUIRE ON THE PRICE. CALL VERNON ON 011-643394 OR 241365

Employment

Professional lady in Bulawayo with daughter seeking live in house assistant with drivers licence.

Suitable candidate would be middle aged lady competent in managing home and assisting with teenage daughter, when mother is away on business for 5 days a week.

Attractive package with optional payment method for suitable mature candidate. Please contact Sandi on 09 243231 or 091 2 272 457.

1. A vacancy exists for a Creditors' Administrator to run a large Creditors Section. Must be computer literate and have had several years' experience in a similar position.

2. Assistant to Data Administrator required. Computer skills essential. Bookkeeping knowledge an advantage.

Please contact Helen Lewis on 880391 Ext 139 to arrange for an appointment.

The advert below has already been sent to you by Kevin DuppaWhyte.
1. Vacancy:- Apprentices wanted , Mechanic Petrol and Diesel and Auto Electrical . Qualifications required:-Must have a valid class 4 driver's licence, 5 O levels including English and Maths and a Clearance certificate from the apprenticeship board. Interested parties please forward your CV to the Workshop Manager Colbro Transport P.O. Box 8219 Belmont, Byo or e mail it to kevindw@byo. colbro.co. zw

WANTED:

Urgently looking for an honest and experienced Child Minder. Position available from 1st March 2008. Attractive salary offered to the right candidate. Traceable references required please.

Lindsy Nel - 244014 / 091 2 204722 / gatvol@zol.co. zw JJ Nel - 011 630916 / jjnel@falgold. co.zw

We are looking for an experienced, referenced and reliable gardener. Salary is excellent for the right person.
Tel: 61189 / 69559 / 888790

POSITIONS AVAILABLE
1. MECHANIC - Diesel and Petrol. Must have traceable references including character references. No chancers please.
2. MESSENGER with traceable references including character references. Must have a valid drivers licences for Motorcycle and light vehicle. No chancers please.
3. RECEPTIONIST, must be able to operate a computer, must be well spoken and have a firm grasp of the English Language. References essential including character references. No chancers please.

Please contact CRUISER WORLD on 70954 or 67468 or e-mail cruisers@mweb. co.zw for interview

Maid Needed.
I am looking for a mature housemaid, with traceable references. No Cooking required, accommodation provided. Please phone 245550- after 5pm or 011722065

I am a 51 year old male seeking urgent employment. I have owned my own security business, can do sales and marketing and am willing to try anything.

Contact Roy Lomax on 78526 (Ask for Val)

"Attachment Required"
For a young lady aged 25years with qualifications in Applied Art and design NC , very keen to learn and hardworking
Please Contact Thelma D. Maseko on 0912851703 or e-mail general@ntcbyo. co.zw

Accommodation Sought

I am looking for a 2 Bedroomed House / Cottage / Flat to rent, close to town. If there is anything available please contact Amy Bryan on Cell 0912 408838 or Work (Burger & McBean) 67145 / 74176.

Are you a retired builder, looking to supplement your pension?
We are looking for a builder who can peg out for foundations, give an accurate list of materials to be used on the buildings and supervise building staff. Contact Ian Johnston on 237240, 242490, 011215373, jicsjohnston@ zol.co.zw.

Looking for a good, reliable gardener, free single accommodation, some rations and good salary. To work in Suburbs. Even willing to share a gardener. Contact Ian Johnston on 237340, 011215373, 011728350, or e-mail jicsjohnston@ zol.co.zw

Assistant Shop Manager Duties: Invoicing Sales Assisting stock takes

HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 12:00 - 17:00 HRS SATURDAY 08:00 HRS - 12:00 HRS PLEASE CALL LEE, OR KAREN 230708

VACANCY
Our Company urgently requires the services of a friendly, capable person who is able to run an office and ensure that all the statutory payments are made as well as be able to do wages, invoicing and cash book on Pastel, creditors, etc. Ability to multitask is a must. Please email your cv to: millthom@mweb. co.zw

For Sale

FOR SALE

MICROWAVE OVEN: 450 RAND

USB INTERNET VIDEO CAMERA (PC CAMERA):(WEBCAM) : 280 RAND

CONTACT: CELL 091 2 330 835 OR HOME: 255716

Household Items for sale :-

Owners leaving everything must go, TV's Hi fi's, home theatre sys, lounge suites, bedroom suites, microwaves, fridge's, deep freezers, dinning room suites, carpets curtains, cutlery & crockery, many many more, Everything to go Contact Gail 011430022 / 230530

ICE PAINTS

We have a lovely selection of imported paint at very reasonable prices. We do Industrial as well as Household paints, gloss, pva, weathersheen etc.

Contact Debbie 243846 / 0912708432

FOR SALE

6 Pcs Log dinning suit + Log Bar and stools-R 6000 onco Defy Automaid washing machine-R 1000 onco T.V. wall unit-R 2000 onco Playstation2 with 5 games+extra control-R 2500 JNC GPS unit-R 2000 3 Pcs cane set varnished-R 500 Sansui 74cm colour t.v.-R 2000 5 Pcs lounge suit-R 1500 Satellite dish+lnb-R 500 K.I.C. fridge-R 1000

Contact: 011629 598, 239970

We have in Stock Workshop/Engineerin g/Mining Tools for sale - - - - - -

Lubrication Equipment - Air Tools - Compressors - Workshop Tools - Bottle Jacks Bench Vices - Power Tools - Chain Blocks - Welders - Bench Grinders - Multimeters - Dewalt 2000w Heat Gun - Timing Lights - 15kg Roll 1mm Thermadyne MIG Welding wire 1/2" & 3/4"dr. Socket Sets and a lot more

14w and 15w Energy Light Saving Bulbs - Q20 Penetrating Oil - PloiBond Adhesive Hose Clamps - Tyre Tube Patches Limited Stock of Oil, Fuel and Air Filters for Toyota, Isuzu, Nisson Commercial

Contact us on
Tel : (MacTech Mining Services - the ToolBoys) 09 - 280576 or Freddy 091 222 7359 or E- mail: mactech@gator. co.zw We Now have top of the Range HAWKINS 300 or 600W INVERTERS and CHARGERS Hawkins Smart 15A Automatic Battery Chargers Deep Cycle (Marine) Batteries - Longer Life and Use Hawkins are renowned for their quality. Rechargeable Lanterns and Torches in Stock - For those Dark nights Tel : (MacTech Mining Services - the ToolBoys) 09 - 280576 or Freddy 091 222 7359 or E-mail: mactech@gator. co.zw

Coins and Notes Would anyone kindly E-mail me value or offers on the following coins and notes. Great Britain = Copper one Penny of 1885, 1896, 1903, 1913, 1915, 1916, 1920, 1927, 1928 & 1935. Copper Half Penny 1895, 1911, 1918 Fair Condition (Roman Type Soldier/Chariot on one side and Queen Victoria, King Edward & King George etc on the Other also 1926, and 1942 Farthing East Africa 10cents of 1911, 1921, 1924 British West Africa - One Shilling 1947 Fid : DEF: Ind: imp: (India?) One Shilling 1902, 1920, 1948, Two Shilling 1948 and 1914 Half Crown. New Zealand Tickey 3d 1934 Southern Rhodesia Half Penny's Silver 1934, 1938, 1939 One Penny's Silver 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941 etc. One Penny's Copper 1947-1960's Tickey's 3d, Sixpence 6d, One Shilling, Two Shilling, Dates from 192-1951 Rhodesia + Nyasaland Half Crowns 1955 Southern Rhodesia = Crown 1953 (Cecil Rhodes) South Africa = 5 Shilling 1947 + 1952 Zambia = 5 Shilling 1965 Notes South Africa - 2 Rand (Light Blue in Color) Van Riebeck face and Lion emblem on reverse side 5, 20 & 50 Rand Note (Van Reibeck Face), Stals as R/Bank Gov. Mozambique - 1 & 10 Escudo of 1941, 1943 2$ 50 of 1941
Rhodesia - One Pound Note one, two & ten Dollar Notes
Medals - Royal Visit (King & Queen) 1947 = Union of SA Rhodesia = Cecil John Rhodes Britain - George 1914-1918 Southern Rhodesia 1939-1945 (World war)
South Africa - 1/4d Quarter Penny 1928, 1942 3d Tickey 1932, 1942, 1938, 1945 1/2c and 1 cent of 1960's E-mail: mactech@gator. co.zw

I have a Hydraulic steering box for a DAF 825 for sale P4000 service exchange

Contact Roy Lomax on 78526 (Ask for Val)

FOR SALE

1. MINOLTA 5000 - 35MM CAMERA INCLUDES 28-85MM AND 60-200MM ZOOM LENSES MINOLTA PROGRAMME 2800AF FLASH ALL IN A BAG

2. SONY FD MAVICA DISCUS DIGITAL CAMERA WITH CHARGER CAMERA TAKES STIFFY DISKS - VERY HANDY ON THE JOB CAMERA.

3. BUNDU BASHER PETROL DRIVEN KAWASAKI MOTOR ON FRAME FOR CLEARING BUSH/SCRUB - HAS TUNGSTEN TIPPED CIRCULAR SAW BLADE
4. LIGHT WEIGHT "LIFESTYLE" TENT WITH BUILT IN ALL IN ONE GROUND SHEET AND VERANDA. SELF STANDING TYPE CAN SLEEP 4 BUT DOES 3 COMFORTABLY
5. THUNDERBIRD BASS RIG - FULL HOUSE WITH 175HP JOHNSON HYDRAULIC STEERING/24VOLT 54LB TROLLING MOTOR. LOWRANCE DEPTH FINDERS, FULL BOAT COVER AND MORE.
Will consider all reasonable offers. Tel: 63804/76889 Working hours only

FOR SALE
Golf Clubs Full set GOLFTECH Irons 3,4,5,6,7,8, 9,S,W, Ascot Putter Tour Plus, Golf Bag, cart

Woods 1,2,3,4, Irons 4,6,7,8,9, Pitching Wedge - SW Golf bag

Penfold Irons 2,3,4,6,7,8, 9, Putter

Mcgreggor Irons 4,6,8,9, Tour 3 Putter Golf Bag Video - David Leadbetter's Faults and Fixes with Nick Price Video- Jane Fondas Workout - Beginners and Advanced Assorted videos 1x Dunlop Mcenroe x50 Vibrotech Tennis racquet - Hitachi Top Loader micro processor washing machine Hoover tumble dryer Weber + 180 recipe Book Broil King Gas Barbecue used twice Two roomed tent with built in ground sheet -veranda 1 Man Tent -New 2 sleeping Bags 1 Mozzie net Anchor 3 Piece solid Teak suite - 3 seater, two seater, one seater New fitted covers. Thompson CD player- plugs into back of hi-fi Tank stand 3 meters in height 2 lengths aluminum irrigation piping with sprinklers security pole with light attachment 1 New Pro Pump for water feature- Max head 700mm -Max Vol 300L/h steam iron dry iron 1jaffel iron 1x electric coffee machine Assorted cast iron pots and potjies wooden bread bin - new 2 hand Mincing machine with sausage attachment - size 10cm and 8cm 25 liter glass bottle for making beer - ginger beer
TELE 023422030 - AM 464445/469701 PM 245256 email:-gysims@mweb. co.zw

Houses/Flats/Offices

Smallholding (reasonably priced) wanted by ex-Zim hoping to return some time in the future. All areas considered. Please email me: francis.lyn@ gmail.com.

A professional lady with a pre-school daughter seeks a long lease from the 1st of March 2008 of:
1. a town house with security parking or
2. a two-bedroomed suburban flat in Khumalo, Ascot, Famona with security parking or
3. a secure home with lock up garage around Famona, Khumalo, Illanda, Hillside, Burnside, Selborne Park, Bradfield or similar areas.

Am an avid gardener and you are rest assured that your property will be well taken care of. Contact me on mobile phone number 011 636 727 or email me on rufpen@gmail. com

PROPERTY FOR SALE
FOURWINDS:- APPROX 1 1/2 ACRES. WELL SECURED, FRONT WALLED RAZOR WIRE / SECURITY FENCED WITH SLIDING GATES BRICK UNDER IRON ALL ROOMS VERY SECURELY BURGLAR BARRED ENTRANCE HALL 3 BEDROOMS WITH B.I.C SEPARATE TOILET BATHROOM LARGE LOUNGE WITH FIRE PLACE DINING ROOM WITH BAY WINDOW THAT LEADS ONTO - FRONT VERANDA COME SUN LOUNGE AND BAR AREA LEADING OUT ONTO ENTERTAINMENT BUILT IN BRAAI AREA COMPLETE FITTED MONARCH KITCHEN WITH OVEN AND HOB WALK IN PANTRY LAUNDRY LEADING ONTO LARGE BACK SECURE VERANDA - BUILT IN WOOD STOVE GUEST COTTAGE:- LOUNGE, BEDROOM, TOILET AND SHOWER:- HOUSE FULLY ALARMED AND REGISTERED WITH A SECURITY REACTION COMPANY TRIPLE CAR PORT LOCK-UP GARAGE/WORKSHOP DOMESTIC QUARTERS FULLY EQUIPPED BOREHOLE SWIMMING POOL NOT IN USE NEEDS ATTENTION WELL DEVELOPED GARDEN WITH FRUIT TREES. TELE 023422030 - AM 464445/469701 PM 245256 email:-gysims@mweb. co.zw

Are you looking for clean comfortable accommodation in very secure environment?

Then look no further, as of 1st February 2008, all your bookings can be made through me (Anna) at Grecian Art tel 475155, for

Doves Nest Guest House This lovely 2 star B & B in Kempton Park right by Oliver Tambo International Airport is just perfect for your business trips and short stays in Johannesburg, it is a family run business, with 35 rooms and one family room, all the rooms are fully furnished with tv, mini fridge, tea coffee, toilet basin shower, free email and internet access, laundry, the rooms are serviced daily by friendly and efficient staff, there is also a brilliant 24 hours shuttle service, to take you just about anywhere, the airport, Eastrand Mall, Eastgate, Sandton, Boksburg, Jetpark, Selby, Emperors Palace is less than 15 minutes away. with 20 restaurants and lovely entertainment for the whole family. 24hour security.

Currently rates are R380 for a single room this rate is inclusive of your breakfast and airport transfer to and from Oliver Tambo International. Double Room is R480-00 An evening meal is prepared every day so if you dont feel like dinning out or a take out you can have this meal in the little dinning area or in your room at R50-00 a head, the shfuttle service is R120 a trip

COTTAGE TO RENT

2 BEDROOMS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY IN MATSHEUMHLOPE

PHONE: 281182 OR 011 218845

Looking for good tenants for a long lease?
Are you leaving and looking for trustworthy tenants? Do you know someone with an empty house looking for a reliable family to take care of their place? Young Christian Family of 5 are looking for a family house to rent/look after in the area of Whitestone School (Hillside/Burnside) . Pastor of a local church, married with 3 daughters with proven track record. We pride ourselves in looking after the property well. Preferably 3 bedrooms with borehole. We will need to move by April as the house we're in has been sold. Please contact, Wayne on 880119 or Georgia on 463355.

A professional lady with a pre-school daughter seeks a long lease from the 1st of March 2008 of:
1. a town house with security parking or
2. a two-bedroomed surburban flat in Khumalo, Ascot, Famona with security parking or
3. a secure home with lock up garage around Famona, Khumalo, Illanda, Hillside, Burnside, Selborne Park, Bradfield or similar areas.

Am an avid gardener and you are rest assured that your property will be well taken care of. Contact me on mobile phone number 011 636 727 or email me on rufpen@gmail. com

Beautiful house for sale situated in one of Bulawayo's best suburbs. Very good security, burglar bars, wall with electric fence, alarm with rapid response, built in safe,etc. Excellent water with flourishing borehole, swimming pool, beautiful garden. Three bedrooms, main with bathroom en-suite, 3 carports, 2 lock-up storerooms, 2 room domestic quarters. Situated at 5 Maver Avenue. To view call Mark on 011 630 964 or 63231.

bulawayo central business district

Fully operational Professional rooms available to medical practitioners with gynaecology and paediatrician experience.

Only serious applicants will be considered. Good capital required. Only experienced practitioners will be considered. Send your offers to E-Mail sonny.nkomo@ yahoo.comrequired. Only

HOUSE FOR SALE

Semi detached double storey, three bedrooms, separate bathroom and toilet, servants quarters and storeroom in bradfield. Would like to get a three bedroom house, to swop or buy in bradfield, malindela, famona or Ilanda. Looking for something not too big.

Please contact Charmaine on 882347 or 882349

I am looking for a Flat / house for s Mature single Lady in either Suburbs, Hillside or Bradfield. Preferably Furnished.

Please contact Jenny on 232401 or 230696

Pets

SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

FOUND DOGS

MALE JACK RUSSELL FOUND LAWLEY ROAD NEAR SDA COMPLEX CORGI CROSS FOUND IN DECEMBER NORTH END, HAD BEEN INJURED BY A CAR, NOW WAITING FOR THE OWNER TO CLAIM

STILL NOT CLAIMED 2 JACK RUSSELL'S FOUND IN BURNSIDE

WOULD THE OWNERS OF THESE DOGS PLEASE CALL BERRY ON 66578/66593

My beloved African Grey parrot went missing this morning & I`m so afraid he won`t survive a cold wet night outside. He talks well, but quiet if he doesn`t know you. He answers to "Kweto". He will bite if you try to catch him, so rather throw a towel over him & phone me (any time ) on 242044 & I'll come & get him, I am desperate to find him.
Thank you so much Shirley Clark.

SPCA
A sweet little girl dog was found with a rope tied tightly around her neck and very neglected.

She was rescued and taken to the S.P.C.A.

She loves children and is full of love!

Please help re-home her. Contact Berry at the S.P.C.A on 66578 or 66593

Other
My wife and spent many years in Zimbabwe and I have just come across your very interesting details on my computer

We built the house at no. 6 Barbet lane and we would very much like to get in touch with the present owners

Your help would be much appreciate

Sam and Carol Wright Perth West Australia
samcarol@optusnet. com.au

ALSO IF ANYONE IS GOING UP TO HARARE IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS PLEASE AS KC HAS 3 LUNG ABCESS I HAVE TO GE HIM UP FOR A REVIEW THANKS. LET US KNOW MY PHONE WAS STOLEN A FEW WEEKS AGO I HAVE LOST ALL NUMBERS IF YOU CAN CONTACT ME I STILL HAVE SAME NUMBER BUT I DONT HAVE ALOT OF NUMBERS. GOD BLESS

CHANTY & KC X-X-X-X 263-912923874 (CELL) 263-240667 (HOME) wazupshanty@ yahoo.com

Billy Knox and family would like to Thank each and everyone for all your love and support during the By Pass Op. We had a few 'scary' moments but all over now with Billy is convalescing in South Africa. Billy would like to warn all his golfing buddies that with his new '49 year old heart' he will now be able to drive the par 4's with a 3 wood. Hopefully will be home in a few weeks.

10 a) SEEKING FRIENDS

Name: Catherine Dreyer
Email: cath.dreyer@ gmail.com
I am the wife of the late Rene Dreyer Hairdresser from Ascot, who sadly passed away 2007. I would love to hear from anybody at anytime.

WINDERMERE HOTEL

I stumbled upon your website after doing a search on Windermere Hotel, and read with interest some of your articles. I have been living in London, Ontario, Canada since 1984, but was born in Port Elizabeth SA. I moved to Joburg when I was about 8. I remember going on vacation with my family to Rhodesia and Zambia in 1966 at the age of 12. Our first stop was a few days at Windermere where my dad's aunt was the owner. Her name was May (not sure if she had married) but her maiden name would be Hart as my dad's mom was Elma Hart. I recall staying in a rondavel and walking down to the valley where there was a river. I think we met a man there who was a cousin- he might have been in his late 20's then. That was the last contact I had with my great aunt and the hotel and was wondering if you could shed any light on the history of the hotel and May. My dad passed on in 2003 and my mom doesn't remember. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks and Regards,

Rob Croft
557 Inverness Ave London, ON Canada N6H 5R3 e mail rob_croft@agilent. com

Wanted

10)) LIFTS WANTED AND OFFERED

LOOKING FOR A PRIVATE LIFT TO HARARE FOR AROUND THE 15/2/08 IF YOU KNOW ANYONE MANY MANY THANKS

wazupshanty@ yahoo.com (shanty & keano)

Are you or do you know someone driving to Johannesburg on Thursday 24th or Friday 25th? Rob is looking for a lift to Johannesburg returning next week Thursday 31st or Friday 1st. Please contact Rob on 011663048 or Neil on 011402851 or Ian on 011215373.

WANTED

2 x Second-hand Good condition Mountain Bikes, 1 - woman's, 1 - man's

Is there anyone in and around the Bradfield area who has a gardener looking for part time work, 2/3 days a week as I am desperately seeking an honest, hard working gardener. Good pay.

Please contact Terry on 62848 (ams) or 887696 (pms) Cell: 0912 975 072

I'm trying to get hold of a couple of Bulawayo books. Do you know if either are available in Bulawayo and who I would be able to purchase them from? The first is:

Bulawayo A Century of Development 1894 1994

and the other is:

Bulawayo Hebrew Congregation 5654-5754 1894-1994 Centennial Celebrations. I believe the president of the Bulawayo Jewish Community is Hylton Solomon. He may be listed in the phone book and may know where to get the second book from.
I appreciate any help you may be able to give.
Regards,
Ed Goldberg Vancouver, Canada Rhodesia@gmail. com

OSTRICHES

Wanted four pairs breeding ostriches, comprising of one cock and two hens per breeding pair, please contact Mike on cell: - 011 613 082 or 011 209 004

WANTED:
We are desperately looking for volumes of old overalls or dustcoats which we can recycle into cleaning cloths for the industrial and motoring industry. Top money will be paid. Contact us: 67255/77077/ 76970

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