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Re: Mining in South Africa circa 1904
« Reply #9 on: Thursday 09 May 24 16:07 BST (UK) »
Thank you Tree Spirit, Ive only just seen this. Rootschat has my old email address so notifications go to that and I don't see them (yes, I have tried to update my email, but failed). Yes, he would have been in Bulawayo and he named his house back in this country as Zimbabwe. I am sure he is the W Champion as shown in the picture. Not sure how one contacts the Zimbabwean BSA police historical records dept.   ???
Champion, Offen, Sanders, Mercer, Edwards, Baker, Kemp, King, Bell - Kent
Richards, Dening, Zealley/Zeally - Dorset
Hills, Cottington, Osborn/e - Sussex
Faithfull - Hampshire

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Re: Mining in South Africa circa 1904
« Reply #10 on: Tuesday 14 May 24 10:12 BST (UK) »
 I found this nominal roll of the BSAP https://www.bsapolice.org/members/nominal-roll/

Treespirit from your post according to the roll above, number 1468 is this person.
Austin, Ayling, Alborough, Bescoby, Cheal, Groom,Rathbone,Tarboton,Lyell and Smith.

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Re: Mining in South Africa circa 1904
« Reply #11 on: Tuesday 14 May 24 11:03 BST (UK) »
I found a phone number for the BSAP association in Zimbabwe who may be able to help you access records. Try https://www.bsapolice.org/contact/mashonaland-association/
Austin, Ayling, Alborough, Bescoby, Cheal, Groom,Rathbone,Tarboton,Lyell and Smith.

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Re: Mining in South Africa circa 1904
« Reply #12 on: Tuesday 14 May 24 19:22 BST (UK) »
Thank you!
Champion, Offen, Sanders, Mercer, Edwards, Baker, Kemp, King, Bell - Kent
Richards, Dening, Zealley/Zeally - Dorset
Hills, Cottington, Osborn/e - Sussex
Faithfull - Hampshire