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Beira Bachelors' Mess (Submitted by David Gillam, November 2007)

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Mtoko (Submitted by David Gillam November 2007)

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Kasumbalesa submitted by David Gillam November 2007

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Kasumbalesa submitted by David Gillam November 2007

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The famous Lion & Elephant Motel submitted by Howard Prothero June, 2007

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African Distillers submitted by Howard Prothero June 2007

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Beitbridge circa 1931 submitted by Derel Brent and taken from his late father's photo album.  The reverse of this photo bears the inscription "Customs Controls - Beitbridge"  Can anyone provide any further information on this photo?

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Collector's House at Chirundu submitted by Derek Brent September 2006


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Road to Kazangula 1974 submitted by Verena Gardner September 2006

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Kazangula Mess 1974 submitted by Verina Gardner September 2006

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Police Landrover goes through the barrier at Beitbridge.  Taken from the upostairs Mess room; Glens vehicle can be seen in queue at the weighbridge.  Submitted by Andre Guernier

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Chirundu Bridge looking towards Zambia (Police Station can be seen on left).  Submitted by John Spence July 2006

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Chirundu in 1968 (Dick King's VW can be seen nect to the building - thanks Ken Swinton for this info).  Submitted by John Spencer July 2006.

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Chirundu in 1980 with extended Customs Hall & State Warehouse. The flag is Zimbabwe Rhodesia and was the only one ever flown at Chirundu.  It flew continuously, day & night from the reopening of the border post  till the arrival of the new Zimbabwe flag as we had no halyard, it was simply tied to the top of the pole.  Submitted by John Spence July 2008.

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