EARLY DAYS AT HWANGE

EARLY DAYS AT HWANGE: Ted Davison, as most know, was the first warden of the newly proclaimed "Wankie Game Reserve", in 1928 and he served as the first warden for 33 years. In the foreward to Ted’s marvelous book "WANKIE: The Story of a Great Game Reserve", he is described by Prime Minister Ian Smith as the person who "probably did more than anyone else in Rhodesia for the preservation and development of our wild game and the promotion of Wankie as one of the great tourist attractions of this world".

Connie Davison, Ted’s wife has written some pages towards a book she hoped would be published but her writings were never published. Her son John in Pinetown, RSA, has a file of her typed pages and transcribes these for the WEZ newsletter from time to time. The first two episodes, "Pet’s and "Camp Followers" were sent earlier as attachments to the newsletter, but can be resent on request.

(Note** The following paragraph was written by John Davison to accompany these episodes)

Although rightly so, Ted Davison's many years in Wankie stand as a fitting memorial to his single minded determination and love of the bush (along with a huge measure of tolerance from Connie his lifelong wife and companion), but it needs also to be recalled that after he left Main Camp he led the team of dedicated wildlife professionals and its first convoy of lorries down to and back from Imfulosi in KwaZulu Natal upon which eight White Rhino were translocated in the then longest road translocation ever of these wonderfull creatures back to Zimbabwe, four to Kyle and four to Matopas (Matobo).The species had been regionally extinct in Zimbabwe for over 90 years yet it is depicted on many widespread San ( Bushmen) rock paintings as well as being documented in hunters writings as being quite plentiful - even along the Dett Vlie where the Hwange Safari Lodge now stands. For Rhino of either species to once again become regionally extinct in Zimbabwe would be unthinkable and a huge indictment on conservationists the world over -John Davison.)

Does everything have to be so complicated!

Number Plates.
This applies to your own privately owned car only.
Go to Causeway Post Office, counter No. 15 or 16. ask for a form to change
Number Plates. This is the same form as used to cross the border to SA. Its free. Ask if they have the correct shape plates for your vehicle.

Then fill in the form as if you are going to SA. And take it to Southerton
for clearance, When they take the details for entry into their book tell
them its for number plates only. Take the log book with you and your I.D.

After this is completed take the number plates off your car and go back to
Causeway Post Office, to the same counter. Take the log book, a copy of your I.D. or drivers licence and the original the number plates and $360-00 to pay.

Ask at your first visit to the counter at Causeway, what you need to bring
with the number plates, in case I've forgotten or anything has changed.

The first visit takes about 2 minutes unless you have a big queue, and the
second about 5 or 6 minutes again depending on the queue.

I found it best to go to Souderton after lunch, they start work at 2-00 pm
"Central African Police Time". It took me about an hour in total, with 7
cars in front of me in the queue. They keep everyone outside until they are
ready to start. I suggest you don't go just before a school holiday

MASON

THE MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE LATE MIKE MASON, (EX-TENGWE) WILL BE HELD AT THE HIGHLANDS PRESBY CHURCH, ON ENTERPRISE ROAD, ON MONDAY 22ND FEBRUARY AT 11AM.
PLEASE JOIN US AFTERWARDS AT HARARE SPORTS CLUB TO CELEBRATE HIS LIFE.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
The Chairman and Committee KITFT

A poem by James Sturges (84)

Jacarandas, blue tinged trees,
Laughing children, all say please.
Smiling nannies loud and chatting,
Queens Club cricket, Rhodies batting.
Braais and picnics, Maleme Dam,
Tanganda tea and Colcom Ham.
Greeting friends to talk and talk,
Hillside Dams were safe to walk.
Snakes and mossies, flying ants,
Schoolboy rugby, winning chants.
Swimming parties,sleep-in nights,
Christmas Carols by candle light.
Honest Police, able and willing,
Downing's rolls ten for a shilling.
Sunday car trips, Matopos caves,
OM's and Busters Saturday raves.
Week-end outings to Vic Falls,
Dancing and Ballet in Curtain Calls.
Beautiful gardens, Centenary Park,
Window shopping just after dark.
Burger and Hot-dogs, Eskimo Ices,
Aromas from cafes of curry and spices.
Snow white tackies, Bata shoes,
Charity fetes, tombola and booze.
Clear blue skies or heavy rain,
Wish I could live it all over again.
Memories fade, so much to tell.
Oh Yes, Dear Rhodesia
I remember you well.

A Display Of Motorcycles, Rally And Vintage Cars And Karts

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BIKES,
RALLY CARS, CARTING OR VINTAGE CARS?

Then you going to want to be there !!!!

A Display Of Motorcycles, Rally And Vintage Cars And Karts
Or
You Just Want A Day Out,
Then We Encourage You Come Along
To
EXHIBITION PARK
(FORMELY HARARE SHOW GROUNDS)
SAMORA MACHEL AVENUE
HARARE

for excitement, Bikes,Vehicles, Music, and Fun

SHOW HOURS
Saturday 27th February 2010
10.30 am to 9 pm

ADMISSION
$5.00 for Adults
$2.00 for children under 12

Free Parking!

Bring your friends, your sunscreen, and your camera and join us for a day of fun.

INTERESTED IN EXHIBITING YOUR BIKE RALLY CAR, VINTAGE OR KART OR INTERESTED IN BOOKING A STALL AT THE EXHIBITION BIKE SHOW IN 2010?
Contact Debbie on 0912 603 847 or email pa@zas.co.zw or visit us at the Exhibition Park, Harare Show Grounds for further information

THE 4X4 CLUB - ZIMBABWE

THE 4X4 CLUB - ZIMBABWE
Newsletter No: 72
FEBRUARY 2010

P O Box HG 641 Highlands Harare Zimbabwe

The Chairman and Editorial Team:
CHAIRMAN: Tim Thorburn 498723 / 0912.645.518 So what happened at the dung beetle Turnout was lower than usual due to a number of regulars being called away. 4 contenders from Harare did make it namely, Peter Benzon (LR); Baz Downey (LR); Ray Walker (Daihatsu); Mass Kirk & Mark Benzon (Cournil Courna-Korna). This left 4 locals and 4 visitors on the day after Panyoti's jeep blew the motor Friday night.The courses were challenging and fun, gradually getting tougher which gave us a chance to ease into it. Thanks to Michael Maas who was responsible for the courses this year. Weather was great, overcast and cool but moist for some ideal traction. The four morning courses went well with two cars limping in to lunch break with ailments. Roger Barry’s Jeep broke a front diff; we managed to change the axle. Peter Doprops broke a half shaft but all was repaired for the extreme courses. One particular cross axle climb caught many of us napping, V8s included, having to give it a number of attempts and then ending up in a tree. Hot Contenders from Mutare were Michael Maas (V8 jeep); Peter Doprop (V8 Landy); Costa Doprop (V8 Jeep) and Roger Barry (V6 Jeep). Needless to say we had a fight on our hands to drill that lot with Courna-Korna. We won the special class but Michael beat us overall.Now to the extreme! It was an epic Battle!!The two courses were set in the river gully at the Quarry (wet and steep) lucky us we were first in and just before the big climb we were churning mud in the river failing to pull ourselves out, we gave it a couple of different approaches and eventually slipped in against the bank and the tree, I could see the crowd had given up on us and were looking around for a vehicle to extricate us from our dilemma. However!! Courna-Korna is multi maneuverable and as the crowd looked in disbelief we locked it in full crab steer and popped ourselves out of that hole which got us out the river and we completed the course. In the final extreme which was a unique, partly man made course with a bridge that doubled back on itself round in circles several times. It was down to the wire between Roger and Peter Doprop. Both drove brilliantly and it was a tie! They were given the option of a tie breaker, re-run the section in reverse direction or leave it a tie. They decided to go for it and it was Peter first all cool till the final exit, just too steep. The V8 bellowed, dirt flew and the rear diff went bang; game over. The Jeep got through to the exit and bogged in Peter’s holes. In a last ditch all or nothing run the Jeep bounced and bucked out the channel and leapt up onto the exit anthill and stopped - no drive on the front wheels. Only the nose was through the exit gate! Roger called for human assist which would have clinched a win, but as hard as we tried we could not push it up the hill and so the result remained a draw. The atmosphere was unbeatable, guys were fired up with all the action, this is what I love about 4x4 competition.
Well done to the competitors. Yours in mud and dust! Till next time Mass Kirk


CALENDAR CHANGES
Feb 12/14 Bulawayo Jamboree has been cancelled
Feb 28th A trail Drive to Cross Kopje
March 1 Hopefully we will be able to arrange a “Night Extreme Drive” at Donnybrook, then a camp out to be at the AGM the next day.
March 26/28 The Eco Challenge
June 25/27 Mangura Bush Bash
July 16/18 Sanyati Expedition
Aug 6 /10 The Long Weekend - We have Booked Aberfoyle.
July The Crocodile Crawl has been put into moth balls, but not forgotten

PROPOSED CALENDAR FOR 2010
These dates will change as the year progresses, but flyers will be sent out before each event. This is a very full calendar and there are still a number of events we would like to add.
Feb 28 Trail Drive to Cross Kopje Day
March 13 TBC Night Drive
March 14 AGM Day
March 26-28 Eco Challenge Away
April 11 Day Event Day
May 8-9 Course Building Week-end
May 21-23 HARARE JAMBOREE Week-end
June 25-27 Mangura Bush Bash Away
July 16-18 Sanyati Expedition Away
August 6-10 Aberfoyle has been booked Away
Sept 10-12 Bush Pig Away
October TBA Three Hills Away
Nov 20-22 Mutare Dungbeetle Away
Dec 5 Christmas Run Day
** Note Changes

School Terms
1st Term Opens 7 January - ends 31 March - half term 18 Feb
2nd Term Opens `10 May - ends 5 Aug - half term 17 Jun
3rd Term Opens 6 Sept - ends 2 Dec - half term 14 Oct

DONNYBROOK
To enter Donnybrook on a non-event day it will cost you $1 per car, providing you have you membership card. Non-members will be charged $5 per car. You must sign the book at the gate and put your name, you Club and membership number. Do not pay without signing the book.

VINKO KOMBOL

VINKO KOMBOL passed away peacefully on 17th February 2010 at the home of Marianne and Brendan, in England.Father of Mark (late) and Marianne Munro, step father of Leila HuntGrandfather of Danielle, Trevlyn, Leanne and Lauren; beloved Nonnoto Matthew and Tuscan.Your long and winding road on this earth is finally at an end but weshall look up to the sky and see you there!Rest in peace my "dad", you will be missed. Leila
+++++++PATERSON, SYDNEY Remembered with respect and appreciation. Sincere sympathy to Mrs Paterson and all the family. Trevor Spencer, Scotland

Joey Langlos

CONDOLENCE NOTICE

Joe and June Langlois and Julie, Kate, Chantel, Michael and Richard, Lisa and little Richie are devastated at the tragic loss of Joey.
Words will never be able to describe our grief at the loss of a son, brother and friend.
His light shone on so many family and friends, business acquaintances and people far and wide.
Thank you for the many hundreds of messages, emails and phone calls, Facebook messages and posts each one bringing up the good memories and helping us through this difficult time.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR JOEY LANGLOIS
A private cremation service will be held in Johannesburg for Joey's direct family.
A celebration of Joey's life will be held in Johannesburg and in Bulawayo as this is what he would have wanted.

Johannesburg
We will be holding the celebration of Joey's life on Saturday 20th February 2010 at Gilloolys Farm Conference Centre at 6 for 6.30.
Please join with us and bring any special photos and memories to the venue with you as we are busy putting a book together as a tribute to Jo and for our lasting memories of him.

Bulawayo
We will be holding the celebration of Joey's life on Saturday 27th February 2010 at 5pm at Joey's house at 62 Lawley Rd Suburbs. Please join with us and bring any special photos and memories to the venue with you as we are busy putting a book together as a tribute to Jo and for our lasting memories of him.

On behalf of the family,
Joe and June Langlois.
Joe Langlois
Email address joe@linkedlogistics.com

Notices

EDWARD JOHN BARBER LINDSELL

Aged 74, died tragically on 1st February 2010 as the result of a car accident at Concession. He was buried on the 2nd February at O'Meath Cemetery, Mvurwi.

Ex dairy, tobacco farmer from Chigudu Farm, Mvurwi. He leaves a wife Anne (Hatrack) and 2 sons Edward and Patrick. Grandfather of Emma Kate and Edward & Rafiki. Father-in-law of Liz & Jill.

Contacts: Ann Lindsell
Box 37
Mvurwi
Cell: 0915-213286
L/L: 0277-2369

Ann Francis (sister, ex Galloway Est)
0912-239343
annfrancis@zim.co.zw

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IN MEMORIUM

D'ELIA LAMBERTO
LOVED AND ADORED HUSBAND OF SHERROL
DIED 5 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 11TH 2005. REMEMERED TODAY AND EVERYDAY WITH GREAT LOVE

MCLEAY JONES Joan Else

Beloved wife and best friend of David for 56 years, dearest Mum to Debbie, Gerald, Lindsay and Graham and Gran to Graeme, Kyle, David and Alistair and sister to Thelma, passed away on 8 February 2010 at St Anne's Hospital.

"Death ends a life, not a relationship"

Contact: Lindsay admin@adas.co.zw

011-607665

REG "POMPEY" ALFRED - Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully 31 January 2010. Wife of Joyce , father of Fredaline,Janice and Eric , grandfather of Phillip,Daniel and Mark , brother of Dennis and Marina.God has truly blessed us all who had the privilege of knowing such a genuine wholesome man.We will never forget his radiant smile and generous nature.And as we mourn the loss of a husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend let us remember his unconditional love that has touched us all in some way. Lets us celebrate his life. He is at peace with the angels today.Joyce,Fredaline,Janice,Eric,Phillip,Daniel and Mark would like to thank all their relatives and friends for all the visits,phone calls and sms's from here in Zimbabwe as well as South Africa, America,England,Australia and New Zealand. Your care and concern was a great source of comfort to us during our time of grief. We thank you all for all the donations and help for his funeral.
+++++EMMETT : Richard Arthur : Passed away peacefully on his farm on 3rd February 2010. Will be fondly remembered, and sadly missed by all. Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.+++++++EMMETT - Richard, "Madala". We will miss our dear friend, the words of wisdom and the singalongs. RIP Richie. Dave, Karen, Iain and Michael
+++++++++A memorial service for the Late Richard Emmett will be held at Busters Sports Club at 3.00pm on Wednesday 10th February.
++++++++Paterson Sid. Graham has asked me to place this in Morning Mirror, he was very sad to hear of Sid's passing and wishes to pass on his heart felt sympathy to Val, Ian, Alistair, Tups and Alex., from Graham and Margie. Clive and I were also very sad, he was a good man that until the end had a long healthy life and we must thank the Lord for that. Again our deepest sympathy to Val, Ian, Alistair, Tups and Alex.Bonnie LawrenceMobile 011413988Tel 263(9)462765Email bonnie@africanencounter.orgWeb www.africanencounter.org
+++++++Sydney James Paterson (01.02.1918 - 07.02.2010)Loving father and grandfather to Ali, Sally Anne, Kevin, Allison, Linda and Gary.Died after a short illnessHe will be sorely missed by all.
+++++++Kindly be advised thatThe Memorial Service for Sydney James Paterson will be held on Monday 15th February 2010 at thePresbyterian Independent Church ( Cnr 5th Ave/Jason Moyo Street.) at 3pm.All friends are invited to attend.

Bulawayo Notices

Sydney James Paterson (1st Feb 1918 - 7th Feb 2010)Loving Husband to Val and Father and Grandfather to Ali, Ian, Tups, Alex.Died after a short battle.To a Mighty Man, Architect of many buildings in Bulawayo. He will be sorely missed by all.'A Scottish Soldier Who Wandered Far and Wide'
++++EMMETT : Richard Arthur : Passed away peacefully on his farm on 3rd February 2010. Will be fondly remembered, and sadly missed by all. Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.
+++++++CONDOLENCE
SHOWE.-- Len.Deepest sympathy to Margaret and the family. I had the pleasure of knowing Len as C.O. of the BSAP Recce Unit and also knowing him as a colleague in the printing industry for many years. Len was a gentle gentleman, trustworthy and honourable. A loss to his loved ones and the Bulawayo Community. Peter and Denise Botwright (Perth, Scotland)++++BRYDEN TERBLANCHETaken tragically from us on the 8th Feb 2006. Time has passed but your memory has not. We miss you desperately every day.Isla, Alan, Robert and Matthew Moffett++++++It is with regret that I have to inform you of the death of Leonard Charles Howe MC. He suffered a massive stroke at his home in Garden Park, Bulawayo on the 3rd of January 2010 and succumbed the following day. He was 93 years old and survived by his wife Margaret to whom we pass or sincere condolences.Len was an active member of the Police Reserve between 1954 and 1965, during which time he served as i/c Police Reserve Reconnaissance Unit in Bulawayo.He was a keen member of the Regimental Association and, although wheelchair bound, made a point of attending the Annual Luncheon.Len had seen active service in Italy during the 2nd World War with the Royal Armoured Corps, winning the Military Cross.A funeral service will be held on Tuesday the 9th February 2010 at 10.30 am at the Church of Ascension in Hillside Regards,Karl Hurry 9499Vice Chairman,
+++++++Veronica Ann Jolliffe - Passed away Sunday 31st Jan, at Mater Dei Bulawayo.Much Loved Mother, to Bryn, Gavin, Megan, Howard & PeriGrandmother to Jaime, Jo, Matt, Tash & Shaun.Will be greatly missed by us all.e mail : Peri brynperi@yoafrica.com

+++++++++++Ronnie Jolliffe Megs, Bryn,Gavin and all your families..Sending deepest sympathy to you all on the very sad passing of your mum Mrs Jolliffe (Ronnie). Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. Mrs Jolliffe will be sadly missed by all who knew her.Lots of love and hugs,Sue, Esme and Les Clarke (Aldershot Uk)suelaurine@hotmail.comesmescottclarke-22@virginmedia.com

++++++Vrettos Dennis Beloved brother of Ann and Alex Georgiades, uncle of Nicholas and Christopher, passed away in Johannesburg on 24 January 2010.He will be sorely missid

Notification of roberry in Chinhoyi

Good morning, I would like to warn people who intend to book in at the Orange Grove Hotel. My family and I were invited to a 60th Birthday Party and booked in at the hotel on Saturday. We were robbed during the early hours of the morning. All our cash was stolen, my cellphone, my husband’s leather jacket and 9 of my rings, which included my wedding ring, eternity ring and engagement ring. When the police came they advised us that almost every week there have been thefts reported. Our rooms were locked and the windows were closed, however when we got up in the morning, the windows were opened, how did they manage to break in without the windows being broken ? If there are constant robberies, should customers not be warned so that they can be extra careful.

I just wanted to advise that if anyone in the Chinhoyi area is approached by people trying to sell rings or a cellphone Nokia 5000 and a leather jacket (Men’s black), please contact Craig Joseph, my husband on 091 2 305 760. The rings include a dress ring with a centre sapphire stone surrounded by small cubic sirconiar, one ring has an emerald and a cubic sirconiar, the other ring is a signet ring in the shape of a heart with initials s on the top and c on the bottom. The other one has a light green stone (not sure what stone it is, it was a gift),

New Notices

Doctor Joe Baron and his wife Gwen celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on 8th February.It would make the day special if family and friends and old patients would write to them at 33 The Sheraton Oak Avenue Kenilworth Cape Town or phone on +27 21 7615046 - bearing in ind they are both a bit deaf ! !
++++The Funeral Service for Veronica Ann (Ronnie) Jolliffe,will take place at the Church Of Ascension, 73 Leander Ave,Hillside, on Friday 5th February 2010 at 10.30am
++++++It is with regret that I have to inform you of the death of Leonard Charles Howe MC. He suffered a massive stroke at his home in Garden Park, Bulawayo on the 3rd of January 2010 and succumbed the following day. He was 93 years old and survived by his wife Margaret to whom we pass or sincere condolences. Len was an active member of the Police Reserve between 1954 and 1965, during which time he served as i/c Police Reserve Reconnaisance Unit in Bulawayo. He was a keen member iof the Regimental Association and, although wheelchair bound, made a point of attending the Annual Luncheon. Len had seen active service in Italy during the 2nd World War with the Royal Armoured Corps, winning the Military Cross.A funeral service will be held on Tuesday the 9th February 2010 at 10.30 am at the Church of Ascension in Hillside Regards, Karl Hurry 9499 Vice Chairman,