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Dona ons to RAWA.............................. 3 New Members ...................................... 3

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Obituary .............................................. 3 Books by Members ............................... 3 M'dala’s August & September............... 4

M'dala’s CHAIR Midge Carter 23 Niagara Place, Morley 6062 Tel.: 9379 3760 madalas@rhodesia‐west‐au.com

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Editor’s Column It seems like the curry lunch in August turned out very well judging from the many thanks, e‐mails and phone calls we received a erwards. The e‐mailed le er bellow is from Jo Dunne. Thank you Jo and all the others for their kind words and thanks.

Jo writes: Just got home from the RSL Club in Belmont a er a lovely curry lunch provided by Maureen van Aarde with a ‘li le’ help from Pete with the donkey work. Choice of beef or chicken curry, with rice, yoghurt, salads, pappadums followed by a large variety of lovely cakes (both large and small) and biscuits and chocolate.

I heard several nice comments about how lovely the meal was but the best proof was that we sold all the extra servings. This idea of cooking extra and then selling it a erwards in meal size por ons is a great idea and is of huge benefit to our M'dalas as it can be frozen for future meals and is great value. About 30 people a ended the lunch including Jacky Capper’s sister Nicky and husband John visi ng from Ballarat in Victoria.

Midge Carter showed a DVD of the centenary celebra on of Rhodesia (1890 – 1990) in which Ian Smith gave an entertaining speech without, as usual, reading from any notes.

Thank you Midge.

And a big THANK YOU to Maureen and Pete Van Aarde for all their hard work. They worked relessly all day to ensure the lunch was such a success.

From: Pat & Jo Dunne I would like to take this opportunity to firstly congratulate Denis Petmezaki on sales of his newly released book "So Far & So Good", and secondly, thanks for dona ons to RAWA for SOAP from sales of the book. We wish you all the success you deserve for the long and concerted effort you put into realising your aspira on and turning it into reality, your book, well done.

While doing some research a short me back, I came across this rather interes ng li le web site. What a racted my a en on most though was a pain ng of a Lion, pictured here.

I have seen a number of pain ngs in Australia of African wildlife but the majority, although boas ng a well developed level of ar s c technique, lacked true propor on which

RON WILSON He used to work at the Bulawayo Telephone Exchange.

Contact: Denise Hopkins ‐ drhopkins12@hotmail.com ROSANNA CARMEN BREWER Ex Bulawayo. Last known to be in Cape Town in 1972 ish. Would also be interested in learning how Zelda Arlene Devine (once of Enkeldoorn) is faring.

Contact: Stefan L. Poletyllo. ‐ spoletyllo@b nternet.com DR. PATRICIA WRIGHT (maiden name) of Cape Town I would like to communicate with. Can anyone help with any of this..

Contact: Stefan L. Poletyllo. ‐ spoletyllo@b nternet.com ANGELA SCHONKEN (nee NELSON) Last stayed in Umtali (Mutare) she has a brother Ian, two sisters, Kathy and Kim and her mom' name is Jackie and is married to Herman Schonken, would like to know if any one out there knows of their whereabouts, thank you.

Contact: Antoine e Botha (nee Fourie) ‐ colin.botha@yahoo.co.nz BRUCE DAVIDSON Does anyone know the whereabouts of Bruce Davidson, ex West Nicholson and Gwebi Agricultural College, Salisbury? Bruce is married to Sheila, they have a son Neil and they were in Bulawayo before leaving the country many years ago now, possibly for South Africa.

Contact: Lesley Stevens ‐ granley@zol.co.zw DAVE COCKBURN The son of John and Barbara Cockburn, ex Horseshoe Block, Intake 108 with me, pho‐ tographer of note with Rhodesian Air force, formerly employed by Photomedia in Harare, next door to Strachans Chemist. Has a brother called Philip and a sister, whose name skips me now. I would really like to communicate with him again.

Contact: Dave Lemmer ‐ lemmerd@vodafone.co.nz JANE LOGAN I was at Bulawayo Tech in 1975/6 with Jane (her dad used to be a Mayor of Bulawayo) and she lived just off the Burnside Rd. I have lost touch with her and would love to reconnect and would appreciate anyone who knows where she is le ng me know.

Contact: Janine Walls (ex Honywill, nee Bradfield) ‐ janinekaren@vodafone.co.nz VIVIENNE ANTOINETTE GATT, PUUL TANCRED GATT and CORRIENE HAPAK. Contact: Gustav Kietzmann ‐ g.skietz@gmail.com NICOLAS WILLIS, COLIN WEBSTER, ANDY VAN STADEN, SUSAN BROWN, HARVEY WILKENS From Green‐ field Primary School in Bulawayo. Nicolas Willis le the country in 1973 for Wales, UK. Anyone that was at Greenfield Primary School in Bulawayo from 1968 ‐ 1973 email me.

Contact: Nigel Bragge ‐ nigelbragge@yahoo.ca THOMAS FAMILY? There was Dieter, Mar na and three children: Frank, Monika and Mar n. Last heard of in Australia. Would just like to know how things turned out for them all.

Contact: Shirley du Bois ‐ shirleydb@hotmail.co.uk

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compromised their realism. This ar st however, clearly knows what an African Lion looks like.

This is a medium sized original oil pain ng on canvas 24 x 36 inches in size, signed Grant Hilton‐Barber. The price on the web site is US$350! If correct, this is a giveaway for a work of this caliber. If you have Internet it is well worth a visit, there are numerous awesome works.

Ar sts e‐mail: grant@granthiltonbarber.com

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Where

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DENISE CLARK Ex Salisbury / Harare for a long me. Her daughter's name is Samantha. Thankyou.

Contact: Antoine e Dick ‐ Mana7Ellies@yahoo.com STAN and WENDY SMITH. My associa on with them goes back to the 1950's. Stan & his parents lived in Bulawayo in a street (I've forgo en its name) going up to the Convent school. Stan's Mom bred African Grey parrots and there was many a giggle and blush from the school girls walking to or from the convent with a wolf‐whistle from a parrot si ng on the front gate! I would very much like to make contact with Stan & Wendy again.

Contact: Basil Tollner ‐ btollner@mweb.co.za CHRIS BOWLER In New Zealand but alas lost his email. Please if anyone can give him my details.

Contact: Neill van der Merwe ‐ neill_starr@yahoo.co.uk KEIR CHRISTIE & VAL DA GRACA Ex Prince Edward. Salisbury. Last heard of in the UK in the '80s. Would love to make contact with them or any family members to learn of their whereabouts.

Contact: Nik Bowden ‐ rondelle4216@yahoo.com HELEN ANN BRAND (BORN STAMBOLIE) Helen lived in Shabane at one me ? She MAY have re‐married as she was divorced in 1974. No longer living in Shabane. Has two daughters and a son from her first marriage. Her whereabouts are *urgently* required for medical reasons.

Contact: Valda Napier ‐ valdanapier@mweb.co.za ROBERT and CHRISTINE ??? Does anyone know the whereabouts of brother and sister Robert (born about 1955) and Chris ne (younger). Unsure of their surname. Mom's name is Doris. Could be Hollmann / Trive / Triche . Father was an ar st in Bulawayo. Believe they may be living in the UK now _ Somerset ??????? Any info or lead will be of help.

Contact: Lyn Swales ‐ lyn40@hotmail.com SHIRLEY HOWARD nee EWING I am looking for my Aunt ( My late Mum,s elder sister) My Mum lost contact a very long me ago and I would like to find her. Please could you help me?? Any help is ap‐ preciated.

Contact: Ewan Tilley ‐ ewan_zim@yahoo.com SPEEDY HOLDEN Looking to make contact with Speedy Holden. Used to have a trucking company in Zim called Casalee Cargo. Tall, rugged and red haired. Working on a project for which I need his help and advice. Be most grateful for any and all contact info leading to making contact with him. Many thanks to one and all.

Contact: Michael Games ‐ transafr@mweb.co.za SPIRO YIANNAKIS Looking for informa on and contact for Spiro last seen in Harare in 1991. He had an accoun ng company in Baker Avenue opposite Linquenda House. Would desperately love to make comms with him again. I'd be much obliged for any assistance.

Contact: Michael L. Games ‐ transafr@mweb.co.za ERNESTINE MILLS now WILSON DOREEN BEAN DEBRA KONSON Three school friends from Townsend Bulawayo (Form 1 white 1972 dob 1959). Most of the class now found.

Contact: Karin Claydon Schroeder ‐ karinschroeder@talktalk.net GEORGE and CHRISSY BARTLETT They used to stay in Natal on the South Coast. They have 3 sons One Michael I cannot remember the other names. Thanking you for your help.

Contact: Heather and Appy Smith {Simpkins } ‐ heathappy777@gmail.com PATRICIA WOODS I am very keen on her Rhinos pain ng. Could you please forward on my interest or send me her email as her website doesn't seem to like me.

Contact: Edouard Boost ‐ edboost@hotmail.com RON WILSON We used to work together at the Bulawayo telephone exchange, I lost track of him. Who can help me, please contact me.

Contact: Adam Pietens ‐ read‐rsd@kpnplanet.nl ATKINSON SISTERS, FIONA AND GAIL. Grew up across the road in Famona, Bulawayo, from Fiona and Gail. Fiona moved to Shabani in '74 and married. Gail was married and living in Bulawayo the last me I was home in '80. Would love to make contact with either of them if anyone knows of their whereabouts.

Contact: Melody Warren (Aus n) ‐ rhodesia@webcharacter.com

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"Shala Mushe" means "Stay nice". One thing is for sure, you will have a "Nice Stay" at Don & Doreen Bredenkamp's Margaret River co age, the "Shala Mushe".

So... if your looking to flee the rat race, you can, escape to a co age retreat amongst the peppermint trees where the wildlife magically appears at dawn and dusk to graze and forage around you, where trees whisper peaceful tunes of the bush freedom and nigh all gently reveals the magnificent Starlit heavens against an inky black sky untainted by city lights and a polluted atmosphere. Immerse your soul in the tranquility… Close your eyes and let your thoughts take you back to your paradise, wherever it may be. All this and you're only an Owl's hoot from the delights of central Margaret River.

Once you have experienced the exclusivity of a stay at Shala Mushe you will appreciate why this gem of a place is not commercially adver sed, price and availability on request.

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Dona ons to RAWA Jack & Wendy Heron. Denis Petmezaki from sales of his book “So Far & So Good”.

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Obituary Charlotte SHULMAN passed away 12th October, 2011 in Perth, Australia. Sadly missed by husband Abe, Louis, Geoffrey, Kevin, Sam, Melanie, Orna, grandchildren, sister Hessie and brother Issy.

Deepest condolences to Abe, family and friends from the RAWA Committee.

Books by Members Denis Petmezaki's book, "So Far & So Good". is now available from the Publishers or directly from Denis. Contact details are in the display adver sement below .

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M'dala’s August & September—2011 Chairman's report I decided to change the content of the report on our meetings to a less formal one, with more emphasis on the speaker’s story. I would like you to tell me what you think of this new format (in a kindly manner!).

Our meetings continue to be quite well attended with an average attendance of about 35 people, and we are a friendly, happy mob. The morning tea is always enticing and we are grateful to our members who provide this month after month.

We always have some feedback about the current situation in Zimbabwe, and it is mostly heartbreaking. Midge reads excerpts from Cathy Buckle’s emails. Cathy is the author of several books, including “African Tears” and she distributes a newsletter via email which gives an update of life in Zimbabwe as she sees it. Her website is www.cathybuckle.com We were very pleased to welcome Margaret Craft back after her ordeal following her fall.

We are sad to tell you that Charlotte Shulman is very unwell. We took a pot plant to Abe from M’dalas, to show the family that we are thinking of them. Trish thought that this would be an on‐going message rather than flowers which die so soon.

In August Midge showed us a copy of a RAWA membership list from 1987. (Don’t be surprised that he still has it. He still has his royal blue crimplene suit from the 70s and some apricot knee‐high socks that feature in many of his photos of that period! Trish) Trish (tongue in cheek) suggested that other ladies might wish to ask their library to reserve the book that she had been notified was awaiting her: “Getting pregnant faster: boost your fertility in just 3 months”. Somewhere in the Shire of Swan is a young woman wondering why there is a copy of the magazine “Wartime” ready for her to collect.

We all look forward to Mike Bray’s poems at each meeting. He really captures the spirit of the experience he is recalling, in a very entertaining way. We recommend his 2 books of his poems to you all and remind you that you will be helping the pensioner fund as well as having a good chuckle.

Social events.

Those of us who went to the curry lunch in August had a great time. Thanks to Maureen van Aarde and her helpers for an excellent catering effort. What a pity that more of you didn’t come along!

On 1st September we (Trish & Midge) welcomed members to our home for a “Treasures” morning, involving musical and humorous film clips, morning tea and chatter. We certainly enjoyed the morning and hope they did too. We will have more in the future.

Short talks At the August meeting Midge told us about his much‐loved friend, Swatter. You can read this in the Bundu Times.

September’s talk was by Tom O’Connor, who read a letter by Martha Jakins, who with her husband John Todd Jakins and several children, emigrated to Rhodesia from Grahamstown in 1900, 111 years ago. It is a detailed account of a lengthy journey which took many weeks, when the Boer War was at its peak.

The first part of the journey was by train as far as Bulawayo, but from then to their destination, Salisbury, they continued by ox‐wagon.

Her harrowing description of passing rows and rows of soldiers’ graves along the rail line as they passed battlefields near Kimberley and on to Mafeking, smashed up towns and villages also, fording crocodile infested creeks and getting bogged in swampy vleis are just a few of her experiences and adventures along the way.

This letter is probably too long for the Bundu Times but we may be able to send it out by email in due course. Thank you Tom for a very interesting talk.

We encourage members to follow Tom’s example in sharing something with us.

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Spike the Warthog! ‐ Contributed by M'dala's Chairman Midge Carter I received this deligh ul picture of a wild Warthog from a friend in Johannesburg. I just had to share this with you. For those who are not familiar with this beast, they are a large type of pig with 2 large inverted tusks that grow up from their lower jaw. They can be very dangerous. My friend writes:‐ I had an email from a friend in Zimbabwe yesterday and she sent me this picture and story that I thought was deligh ul. They had been away at a game park and on the first evening while si ng in front of the fire in the bar, in walked a fully grown wart hog. He walked over to the bar and without a word the bar man handed him a pillow. He took the pillow, put it next to the fire and promptly lay down with his head on the pillow and went to sleep where, apparently, he spends the cold nights. Then in the morning, he's off into the bush again! My friend says that if the barman isn't there he will grab a pillow off one of the couches!

Here he is! Spike the Wart hog!

This should serve as a good example of how the term "Creature Comforts" was derived.

Contributed by: Midge Carter

Quotes by the famous  Money can't buy you happiness ... But it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery

‐ Spike Milligan

 I don't feel old, I don't feel anything un l noon. Then it's me for my nap. ‐ Bob Hope  Don't worry about avoiding tempta on, as you grow older, it will avoid you. ‐ Winston

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This trip was considerably delayed because of con nued problems with the relevant departments in Zimbabwe who issue us with import permits that enable us to import various goods for the pensioners. In fact Hannes made two trips to Harare, the second one las ng more than a week, before we had the paperwork needed to start the process on this side.

However, we will not be overcome and we know that our God will always be with us as we try to sustain a lifeline to the pensioners in Zimbabwe. We are a er all answering the call He gave “to reach out and feed his sheep as is wri en in the Bible in John 21: 15 ‐17.

I feel that before I start the details of the trip report as such, I once again need to stress the chronic need of the pensioners there. In 2008 the Zimbabwe currency was discon nued as a result of the removing of 12 digits off the Z$ monetary unit and as a result, all pensions were obliterated. Since then the only form of sustenance many of the pensioners have is, what we with your help are able to provide. It is really tragic to arrive at our des na ons two weeks late to find folk who have run out of food, and to “run” as well as a pensioner can run, ran up to me, hugged me in tears to say, “we ran out of food 2,3 and 4 days ago, thank you for caring about us”. Yes folks, I don’t make this up. These dear people are like you and I, sadly too proud to let their neighbours know their plight because many are in the same boat.

On this trip Hannes and I travelled solo in our trucks and we each had a very adventurous trip. I set off to Malelane on the 25th to have my truck loaded and once that was done drove back to my home in Duiwelskloof to wait for Hannes who was having his truck loaded and would leave the following day.

We had an excellent crossing, arriving at the border at 06.45 and cleared both sides by 09.30. However, while nego a ng the truck parking area on the Zimbabwe side, which to say the least is in a pathe c state and in dire need of repair, the secondary fuel tank on the UD 80 was dislodged and we spent the best part of an hour reloca ng and securing it again. En route to Bulawayo we discovered that the centre bolt on the UD90’s tag axle had broken and the axle was running out of kilter. A er a temporary repair job we pressed on to Bulawayo.

As our progress was now slower, Hannes went ahead and did the hamper drop at Kings Haven home in Esigodini while I limped into Bulawayo where I off loaded the goods for SOAP and then went to an old family friend for help. Gert Naude helped with a length of chain, some bolts and strong wire with which I would do a further repair job. We spent the night at Corona on Co ages in a co age allocated to us and had a good night’s rest.

Here I want to take the opportunity to thank the commi ee of “Corona on Co ages” for giving us one of their co ages where we can overnight when needed, these things are all great blessings.

Scarfo’s Meats ‐ Melville

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Up early to repair the truck’s axle and secure it as best I could and le at midday for Gweru where I did the drops for Huisvergesig and Boggies, leaving the goods for MUUS lodge and Zvishavane at Boggies. I then went on to Lynbrook home in Kwe kwe where I dropped the goods for them and also for Herbert Lee in Redcliff. Ken Connelly and his helpers were on hand and we soon had it all done. I spent the night there with Ken and Beda, our hosts in Kwe kwe who also assist us with fuel. I was really red but soon felt refreshed with their hospitable spirit and care, we appreciate all you do, bless you.

Monday 29th.

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Kadoma at 0945, dropped the hampers and went on to Sunningdale trust in Chinhoyi and on to Harare where I planned to drop the goods at Mike and Marion Fu er. However, when I wanted to point out my great repair job to our friend Jim Forrester, we found that the chain had snapped somewhere between Chinhoyi and Harare the axle was again out of alignment.

Jim took control and insisted that the truck stand overnight at their premises, and proper repairs will be done the next day. I spent the night with friends, Joggie and Elsa Prinsloo.

Tuesday 30th.

Jim and his crew led by Colin, his workshop foreman, did a splendid job of rebuilding the axle components and making sure all was in order before he allowed me to travel further.

The repair job was completed by13.00 and I le to do the deliveries to the Fu er family. By 15.00 I was on my way to Resthaven in Rusape, arriving there at 17.15 dropping the hampers and enjoying a well‐brewed cuppa. We always get such a warm welcome here. However, I s ll needed to get to Mutare before I could call it a day so I headed off and arrived there at 19.00, parked the “silver horse” and went to relax with our host family, Des and Sally Becker.

Again being very red they soon made me feel relaxed and had a good night’s sleep, thank you so much.

Wednesday 31st.

With the help of Des’s crew we did all the homes in the morning, picked up all the emp es in the a ernoon and then to rest for an early departure the following day.

Thursday 1st September.

I was up early and managed to leave for Masvingo by 05.00. En route I dropped the hampers for Chivhu with Piet de Klerk and arrived in Masvingo at Lulu McKenzie’s workplace to drop the goods for all the homes in Masvingo. I went to see ZIMRA, the people who process our rebate le er and was able to get the le er for Hannes to take a load of maize meal through the following week. I did the Mucheke drop and then le for the border at 12.15 arriving at the border at 16.15. I had an absolutely fantas c crossing emerging on the SA side by 1700. Then the “silver horse” died on me, barely 1 kilometre past the border.

A er a long struggle with friends Joe Joubert & Hennie Ferreira and I, I was rescued by Henry Cameron who saw us bush mechanics going nowhere slowly. He posted a watchman for the night and took me home for much needed rest.

Friday 2nd.

Early morning he had a mechanic sourced to sort the problem and had me back on the road in no me. I was able to run through to Bushbuck ridge where Hannes and I exchanged trucks and I was able to get home from a VERY exhaus ng trip at 21.30.

Both Hannes and myself once again realized doing these trips solo is not a good idea especially if a trip turns out like this one did. We trust and pray this will not happen again and that we will always have someone to travel with. To cancel a trip because of these hick‐ ups is not an op on as these precious folk rely on us.

One person cannot work, do repairs, keep a lookout and manage busybody onlookers at the same me. This opera on is largely based on volunteers and to some may appear a thankless task. We are thankful to all who come with us and we may not always appear to be grateful but we are. In due course we will post our es mated me and date for the next trip so if you can, please contact us to make arrangements if you would like to travel with. I have to go for a knee replacement opera on very soon so the rest of the crew will need helpers and or co‐drivers. We appreciate and commend you, our donors, sponsors, friends and prayer warriors, we pray God’s blessing upon you all.

Also please to pray for Boet Holmes, our one driver who is not well and missed this trip due to illness.

Compiled by Pastor A e Botha

Who?‐What?‐Where? ‐ RWW ‐ Who? | What? | Where? [indaba@rhodesia.com] Rhodesian Genealogy: I have for many years been working on an extensive genealogical data base of our Carruthers family in Rhodesia, Eastern Cape – South Africa and Scotland. I have a specific interest in the below interrelated families that se led in RHODESIA. If we have not been in touch before please contact me if you have any connec ons to these families so we may reciprocally grow the records.

BOBBETT – HEWITT – GOWAR – WHEELER – MAYTHAM – HISCOCK – HUNT – HARRIS – BRADFIELD – PEAK ‐ PIKE – LAPIN – BOTTON – McCABE – CROSS – FISHER – OSMOND – LOCK – MATKOVICH – CLEGG ‐ RAWSTORNE. Pioneer/prospector/hunter stories: The Pioneer Society is currently working on compiling short stories and poems from the early days in Rhodesia, if you would like men on of your family’s exploits please drop me a line. If you are not a member and would like more details: Contact: Ian Carruthers ‐ home@zim.co.zw Best regards, Ian Carruthers Harare, Zimbabwe.

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Wanted: Please can anyone tell me where I can get a copy of "RHODESIA WAS SUPER " CD I need a copy of Shumba Drinkers I live in Perth Australia. Thank you: Contact: Ki y Mackenzie ‐ ki ymac@iinet.net.au

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Need to know: Hello please... please can you help, I am trying to find out what Salisbury cemetery is called now and if it is s ll there? This is for my Nan (84 years old) who's brother in laid to rest there.

If you could help it would make her very happy. Thanks from England.

Contact: Stuart ‐ fxlx2003@yahoo.com

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Can you help? I am compiling my family tree and would love to be in contact with any member of the Janje ch family from Rhodesia. I only have the following informa on to go on and need names, dates of births & deaths of my ancestors.

My great grandfather's surname was Janje ch and he came from either Yugoslavia or Czechoslovakia & my great‐grandmother was from France. They both died in Rhodesia. My great grandparents had 4 daughters and 1 son: Mary, Martha, Annie, Antoine e and John.

Mary married Casper van Zyl & they had 2 daughters Agnes & Helen.

Annie married Phillip Scot & they had 4 children: Phyllis, Tillie, Gladys and Peggy.

John married Marie & they had 4 children: Valerie, Leonard, Celia & Mark.

Antoine e married Peter Kitchen & they had 6 children: Harry, Max, Joan, Mona, Jack and George.

Martha married Frank Turner Kennedy who was from Scotland & they had 2 children: Jean and Francis. A er the death of Frank Kennedy, Martha married Sydney Richard Helling & had 1 more daughter: Elizabeth Ann Helling.

I would be grateful if any of the Janje ch rela ves could contact me. Perhaps there is a family bible which has record of this family. I seem to remember they had a farm in either Figtree or Plumtree area. Thanks.

Contact: Jeane e Bergoff thebergoffsare@gmail.com

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Please help me find: ADAM TURNBULL and sister THELMA TURNBULL. Does anyone know of the whereabouts of ADAM TURNBULL born about 1921 in England and emigrated to Rhodesia just a er the Second World War. Also his sister THELMA TURNBULL (married name unknown) emigrated to Rhodesia in the 1950's.

Their present whereabouts is required urgently, which may be to their advantage. Please: Contact: Valda Napier ‐ valdanapier@mweb.co.za

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Rhodesians Worldwide If you are wan ng to touch base with your Rhodesian colleagues or have a specific request or news to share and wish to place an entry on the next "Who? | What? | Where?" please send a message via this web link: h p://www.rhodesia.com/contact.html Rhodesians Worldwide home page: h p://www.rhodesia.com/

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(Con nued from page 11) One of the prizes donated toward customary fundraising at all our social events was a lap quilt made by Maureen. In the draw for these prises the quilt was won by a fellow who

I know Christmas is s ll 4 months away. But doing what we do we need to start fund raising now, so we can have everything, bought, packed and labelled by the end of November so that our Golden Oldies can get their Christmas and normal boxes before Christmas arrives.

I have a ached some photos of past Christmas smiles that we have brought to the Pensioners in Zimbabwe.

One pensioner at Boggies Trust in Gweru described what we are doing as “ CHRISTIANITY IN ACTION “. On the Christmas Trip when we also hand out a small present to each of our pensioners, one pensioner had this to say. “ I have family all over the world but the only Christmas present I had to open on Christmas day was The one from the ZPSF “.

We at the ZPSF would like to be able to make the upcoming Christmas of 2011 extra special for our pensioners. As a Fund we rely solely on dona ons to do what we do. We receive no funding from any Government organiza on.

Please if you are making a dona on in either of the 2 accounts or on PayPal towards the Christmas Pressies, just put a message on PayPal or send us a mail on pensupzim@vodamail.co.za so that we can keep track of the Christmas Budget. Let’s really give them a reason to smile this year. Thank you.

Kind Regards, Linda Schultz Fund Raising & Awareness for the Zimbabwe Pensioner Support Fund Cell: +27 (0)79 6082676 Tel: +27 (0)13 7900934 h p://zpsf.terapad.com / www.zimpen.co.za

said it would be of more use to someone else and very kindly donated his winning back for re‐draw. Now, whatever you may believe in, be it fate or anything else supernatural, from me to me events pan out in a way that could well be construed as being engineered that way. I say this because in the re‐draw the quilt was won by non other than our very good friend and talented chef Rochelle! Rochelle told us earlier that she really fancied the quilt and wished she would be lucky enough to win it. Well her wish came true, and it could not have gone to a more deserving person.

Perhaps there lies in here a supple message to us all, a good deed done, is never unseen even if only by mere mortals it can only work for you and for your benefit.

Ok, that concludes the free philosophy lesson in this issue of the BT by yours truly.

On a more serious note, I would just like to say thank you to all the folks that a ended in support of our truly worthy cause, that of not forge ng the less fortunate old folks of Zim‐ babwe who's existence is en rely dependent on the hear elt generosity of people like you.

Also a very special thank you to Rochelle, Crystal and Maureen who all worked really hard the whole weekend, well done ladies you did a great job. We also owe thanks to the many ladies who kindly donated cakes and other goodies for desert a erwards. Last but not least, thanks to those who where able to stay a li le longer and help with the cleaning up.

There were no charges per say for the use of the RSL facility but I am happy to say we were able to make an $80 dona on to the RSL from a gold coin dona on by the patrons of the day.

Editor: Pete van Aarde

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CONTACT:

Christmas

2007 Kwe Kwe Lynbrook

Hayley Ashburner

Tel: (08) 9474 9566 Mobile: 0429725662 Email: Hayley@perthzimfest.net

Perth Zimfest

Chivhu

Ac v8 Media and Promo ons are proud to present Perth Zimfest. A fes val for those who are culturally curious about Africa’s elusive charm and want to experience it first hand in Australia. Kicking off at 12:00pm on November 5th. Point Walter Reserve is the grand se ng for this years Perth Zimfest. People of all ages, cultures and na onali es are invited to cele‐ brate and immerse themselves in African ac vi es, food and entertainment.

A variety of interna onal and home‐grown performers will ensure that the stage is set for the most entertaining fes val yet! Top Southern African ar sts Just Jinjer, Watershed and Tinashe as well as death defying acrobats ZimboyZ are sure to have you thigh slapping, two stepping and possibly even fist pumping throughout the day.

Just Jinjer’s sound has been described as powerful and alluring; touching the heart, mind, body and soul. Combining cerebral lyrics with melodic beats, it is no surprise they have be‐ come South Africa’s largest selling rock band with three albums reaching gold status.

Watershed are first class ci zens in the music world, blending hear elt lyrics and aesthe c produc on to create deeply emo onal sounds. Their haun ngly beau ful ballad Indigo Girl has cemented them in the interna onal music scene, earning them a place in Germany’s Top Ten music charts. Watershed describe themselves as a “touring band” bringing their music to the people and now they’re bringing it to you!

Zimbabwean born Tinashe treads the colourful line of pop music, producing a fun, upbeat and soulful sound. His use of tradi onal African instruments, strumming guitar strings and bouncing piano keys will have you twirling in circles and begging for more. It has been said that “Tinashe will blow the socks off everyone at Zimfest”‐ let’s hope you’re not wearing socks.

Adults and children with a compe ve streak can par cipate in the organised touch rugby compe ons. For the more relaxed individuals, there will be a variety of stalls selling African merchandise, food and beverages. The tranquil se ng will be the perfect opportunity to kick back and enjoy some lekka graze, dops and good humour with your mates.

This fes val is not without good cause, dona ng a significant propor on of the proceeds to African chari es. This year Perth Zimfest is teaming up with Eighty Twenty Vision and Envi‐ ronmental Africa to raise much need awareness and funds for the African environment and community.

So dust off your dancing shoes for a good cause and come ‘flick hoof’ African‐ style at Point Walter Reserve. You have to be at the biggest African ‘Dhindindi’ of the year! For more infor‐ ma on and ckets visit our website www.zimfestlive.com. *Limited Early Bird ckets on sale now.

For further informa on or to schedule an interview with a representa ve from Ac v8 Me‐ dia and Promo ons contact Hayley Ashburner.

Informa on provided by: David Ashburner

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Perth

Zimfest 2011

Curry Lunch ‐ held in August at the Belmont RSL The curry lunch was a great success as far as the food, venue and company was concerned, turnout however could have been better.

The two young ladies below, sisters Rochelle and Crystal D’Silva are very good friends of Maureen and I, and kindly offered their whole weekend to prepare the special curry dishes

for us. Special, because the recipe is an old Bangladeshi family favourite perfected over many generations, and contains many different spices which have to be prepared and cooked in a unique way. Rochelle and sister Crystal are exceptional chefs mentored by their father Adolph who is a real master.

Midge Carter set up a small theatre complete with video projector and sound system, so we had music during lunch and afterwards Midge showed a number of videos about Rhodesia from 1890 to 1980.

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Social

Calendar

M'dala's Mee ngs: Third Thursday ‐ Ci place, Perth Sta on 10 ‐ 11:30 am Contact: Midge Carter Chairman

9379 3760 Ladies Coffee morning: Second Wednesday from 10:30 am—Bring a plate.

North 9403 4301 Contacts: Alice Waddacor

Yvonne Beezley South 9457 4047 Commi ee mee ngs: Bimonthly venue selected homes, Star ng 12:30pm Contact: Doug Capper Administrator

9307 4790

Garvey Park picnic ‐ ”Bring and Braai”

Join us for a picnic!

When: Where: What time:

Sunday 30th October 2011 Garvey Park….. look for the flag 12.00pm

Picnic “Bring & Braai” Garvey Park, 12:00 noon Sunday 30th Next Social: October 2011 12:00 noon Saturday 5th November Point Walter Reserve Zimfest: (see display ad on page 14 & 15)  Christmas BBQ Sunday 11th December 2011 @ Kings Park.  M'dala's Christmas lunch Thursday 15th December 2011 @ Perth Holiday Inn. Future Events:  Ladies Coffee morning Christmas lunch, Tuesday 13th December 2011 @ Margaret Robinson re rement village. Phone Margaret on 9307 1091 to Book.

October 2011 Mon

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Tue

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Wed

5 Ladies

Thu

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Fri

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Sat 1 8 15

Sun 2

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M'dala's

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Fri 4 11 18 25

Sat Zimfest 12 19 26

Sun 6 13 20 27

Commi ee

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November 2011 Mon

7 14 21 28

Tue 1 8 15 22 29

Wed 2 Ladies

16 23 30

Thu 3 10 M'dala's 24

The Associa on accepts no responsibility for any loss, damage whatsoever to members property or for the death or injury to any persons a ending any Associa on func ons or events.

What to bring: Everything!

What is provided: A good time and excellent company!

Anyone who has a problem with Transport please contact the Commi ee and we will endeavour to help you.

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