William Fairbridge 1863-1943 In June, 1891, the Argus Company sent William Fairbridge to Fort Salisbury to obtain reports about the settlement to send back to Britain. In June 1891, he filled a German sausage with glue and treacle, and using it as a roller, printed the first copy of the the Mashonaland & Zambesian Times the country's original newspaper. In 1892 after importing modern printing equipment it became the Rhodesian Herald.	The Rhodesia Herald - 1892 After working a year printing from a mud hut, William Fairbridge imported more modern equipment by ox wagon from South Africa, and on 20th October, 1892, the Mashonaland Herald and Zambesian Times became the Rhodesian Herald. Between 1894 and 1923, the company printed the British South Africa Company Government Gazette, which until 30th June, 1899 was a supplement to the Rhodesian Herald.	Sth Rhodesian Pamphlet An official Southern Rhodesian information pamphlet handed out at the Rhodesian stand during the Empire Exhibition which was held in Glasgow in 1938. In very good condition.	The Outpost - 1940 A December 1940 edition of 'The Outpost' in decent condition with the binding & all pages intact albeit with some minor stains & a small tear to the cover. This was the regimental magazine of the British South Africa Police Force & began life as 'The Police Review' when first launched in 1911 before later being renamed as 'The Outpost'. By 1980 it was the oldest continuously published magazine in central Africa.
The Rafters magazine 1944 Rafters - Rhodesia's First National Magazine. This journal dated Aug 1944 has paper covers and is in good condition with just light edge wear. It contains a range of articles pertaining to Rhodesia and WWII.	ARAF Newspaper - 1945 AFRAF was Rhodesia’s first services newspaper. It was conceived aboard a ship returning from Europe during World War II. The newspaper was produced for the whole command at RAF Heaney which was located near Bulawayo. The first edition was released on 7th August 1941 & priced at 3p. The editors, John Tither & Alan Brian Chalkley, both had journalistic experience. Within a week of release, the newspaper reached a peak of 2,300 copies. This item is in very good condition & I have 5 others.	Royal visit - 1947 In 1947 the British Royal Family embarked upon a world tour. It included an excursion to South Africa, Southern Rhodesia and Bechuanaland Protectorate. It was the first overseas state visit since the outbreak of war in 1939 and was celebrated with much pomp and fanfare. The young Princess Elizabeth also celebrated her 21st birthday during the tour.	Rhodesia versus NZ - 1949 The combined rugby sides of Northern and Southern Rhodesia beat the New Zealand All Blacks in Bulawayo 10-8 in 1947. The next test was held in Salisbury which ended in a 3-3 draw, with the All Blacks thereby losing the series. Rhodesia was and still is the only side in the world to have a 100% winning record against the All Blacks in series rugby.
Television in Rhodesia - 1960 Rhodesia Television (RTV) was a live-broadcast, television station operating in Southern Rhodesia as a private company. Established on 14 November 1960 first in Salisbury, with transmissions in Bulawayo beginning seven months later. It was only the third TV service in sub-Saharan Africa after Nigeria and Egypt, and the first such service in southern Africa, since South Africa did not introduce television until 1976.	Belgians flee Congo for Rhodesia Widespread violent rioting against Belgian colonials in the months leading up to, and after the independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1960, caused thousands of Belgians to flee the country with many escaping into Northern Rhodesia with just the clothes on their backs.	Rhodesian Front win - 1962 Southern Rhodesia held a general election on 14 December 1962. Voters elected 65 members of the Legislative Assembly. The election was notable for bringing to power the Rhodesian Front, initially under Winston Field, which set the colony on the course for its eventual Unilateral Declaration of Independence.	Rhodesian Newspapers A 1952 advert promoting the country's two main national newspapers. The firm behind these papers was the Rhodesian Printing & Publishing Co Ltd. It was a subsidiary of the Argus Printing & Publishing Company, & established to run Argus’ newspapers in Southern Rhodesia which included the Rhodesia Herald, the Sunday Mail & Umtali Post. In 1981 the new government bought the Herald and other papers, using a US$20 mio grant from Nigeria, and established the Zimbabwe Mass Media Trust to operate them.
UDI declared - 1965 On 11 November 1965, Southern Rhodesia’s prime minister, Ian Smith, unilaterally declared his territory’s independence from Britain. Not since the United States in 1776 had a British colony declared itself independent, and the Rhodesian declaration was not dissimilar in language and syntax to its American forerunner. That afternoon Smith addressed the nation. He assured them that Rhodesians remained ‘second to none in our loyalty to the Queen’, but ‘the end of the road has been reached’.	Sanctions busting The Rhodesian government was subjected to economic sanctions by the UN soon after UDI was declared including an oil embargo. These sanctions were relatively futile in the beginning as Rhodesia found unique ways to side-step the measures and it ended up being a boon for the country's domestic manufacturing industry.	The Umtali Post Newspaper The Umtali Advertiser was the second newspaper to be launched in Southern Rhodesia and preceded The Buluwayo Chronicle. The first edition appeared on December 13, 1893. The newspaper was founded by a Jewish Scotsman named Maurice Henry. In 1934 the paper was bought by the Rhodesian Printing and Publishing Company and in 1949 it was re-named the Umtali Post.	Coup in Uganda - 1971 Idi Amin, commander of the Ugandan Army, seized power in Uganda on 25th January 1971 ousting President Milton Obote. Amin's rule was characterised by rampant human rights abuses, including political repression, ethnic persecution & extrajudicial killings, as well as nepotism, corruption & gross economic mismanagement. International observers and human rights groups estimate that between 100,000 to 500,000 people were killed under his regime. He was overthrown in 1979.
Zimbabwe-Rhodesia 1979 Under pressure from the international community to satisfy the civil rights movement by black people in Rhodesia, an “Internal Settlement” was drawn up between Ian Smith’s administration & moderate African nationalist parties in 1979. Bishop Muzorewa became PM of Zimbabwe-Rhodesia but the new state did not gain international recognition, with the Commonwealth claiming that it was “no more legal and valid” than the Rhodesia it replaced.	Motoring Guide - 1950s A well-used 48 page motoring guide to Rhodesia & Nyasaland which was published on behalf of the Royal Automobile Club of South Africa in the 1950s. This club was originally established in Cape Town on 23 Oct 1901 & was granted a Royal charter in 1911.	Rhodesia Calls Rhodesia Calls was a travel magazine published bi-monthly by the Rhodesian Tourism Association and sold worldwide to promote the scenic attractions of the country. This is a May/June 1967 edition in excellent condition, I have several other copies.	Illustrated Life Rhodesia - 1970 Illustrated Life Rhodesia was a fortnightly picture magazine published in Salisbury, Rhodesia, between 1968-1978. It carried illustrated articles on Rhodesian history as well as on current affairs and prominent local personalities. This Dec 2nd 1970 issue is in good condition and I have one other.
Rhodesian Gazette - 1973 The Responsible Government Association called the Rhodesia Party from 1923, was a political party in Southern Rhodesia. Founded in 1917, it initially advocated responsible government for Southern Rhodesia within the British Empire. This gazette outlines the achievements made within the country between 1923-1973. In very good condition.	Guidebook to Zimbabwe Ruins This guidebook to the Zimbabwe Ruins was published in 1960. There is some stains on back cover, but binding is secure and all pages clean.	Life with UDI - Cartoons This soft copy book is a follow-on from Rhodesia's first-ever "history" in cartoons. 'Life With UDI' Both books humorously, but faithfully, record the major events and depict the trend of international attitudes immediately prior to and after Rhodesia's Declaration of Independence on 11th November, 1965. Both editions were published in 1966. This book displayed is in very good condition.	BSAP Outpost Magazine The Outpost (initially called the Police Review) was the regimental magazine for the British South Africa Police from 1911 to 1979. This is a 1977 edition in good condition and I have several others.
Focus on Rhodesia magazines A periodical published by the Ministry of Information in the 1970s. This edition is in good condition and I have several others.	Rhodesian Air Force magazine - 1977 The Bateleur magazine was published by the Rhodesian Air Force between 1976 - 1980 and aimed specifically at RHAF personnel. This copy on display is in good condition.	Hotel guide 1979 A soft copy booklet providing information on Rhodesia's hotels, cottages, parks and camping sites. This copy was published in 1979 and is in very good condition.	Focus On Zimbabwe Rhodesia A periodical published by the Ministry of Information in the 1970s. This version is unique and rare due to the very short period of Zimbabwe-Rhodesia's political existence.
Cheetah Magazine - 1980 The Cheetah was the regimental association magazine for the Rhodesian Light Infantry (RLI). It was last officially published in 1980 at the disbandment of the RLI following the cessation of the bush war. Prior to this, the magazine, renowned for its witty and informed content, was a much sought-after and eagerly-awaited publication for civilians and servicemen alike. This is a rare souvenir copy published in Oct 1980 with the purchaser's receipt attached. Good condition.	The Herald - April 1980 The country officially became Zimbabwe on the 18th April 1980. This is the front cover of the Herald Newspaper reporting the event. The paper is in good condition with slight staining from age on sides.	Whenwes of Rhodesia Published in 1978 this cartoon book tried to capture the light side of people emigrating from Rhodesia. Fears over the future sees a virtual diaspora of Rhodesian migrants making their way to every corner of the globe; spreading Rhodesian culture and the traditions of the braaivleis, beer-drinking, rugby, cattle-raising, tobacco-growing, financial wizardry, and a host of other peculiarly Rhodesian accomplishments. This is a second edition in very good condition.	The Cheetah Magazine This magazine was published in February 2011 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the forming of the Rhodesian Light Infantry. This copy is in very good condition.