This is brilliant - have had it saved for ages to find time to watch it! What a good laugh and such humour especially the buffalo hunting and Kariba boat trip! Thanks Stew and Hannes - what a legend! Again a big hats off to FMOR for this series of history of a once fine country.
The comments at 46.50 about the PM's tea pouring ritual reminded me of my experience with him. I was a cattle rancher during the 1990's and sometimes sold cattle on the Gweru cattle sales, and sometimes just went to observe. As I was often the only woman, and had a very distinctive breed of cattle, I guess he knew who I was. On our first meeting he introduced himself, and courteously enquired if he could join me. We talked cattle, the weather & general farm stuff. Over the next ten years we had many pleasant exchanges. He would always insist on fetching me tea and cakes, and would not accept any help. Carrying two full cups and cakes up those steep stands at the sales yard must have been a challenge for an elderly person. The tea ritual always seemed to give him pleasure. I admired the way he conducted himself in this humble setting, and also enjoyed the exchange of ideas on cattle and ranching.
Great interview. The British treachery sickens me and it’s time for them to fess up and accept responsibility for what has transpired under their watch.
The British Govt and Empire was hollowed out and parasited decades ago. Now we are seeing what happened to them and in a different way Russia in 1917 happening to America. I would argue that whilst those in the ex SADF wax lyrical about the Israelis and Mossad being their 'friend' no-one is really going to face these ongoing betrayals squarely and fess up to anything substantive.
@Nidhi Roy ha ha I spent ages replying to you but youtubes algorhythm automatically automatically deleted my comments twice - they wont allow this topic to be discussed - which tells you everything you needed to know. So.. in answer.. who presided over the British Empire and managed its decline? Hint, who financed it? Who pushed the Brits into two world wars such that the Empire was dead and buried post WWII and then made up the majority of multinational CEOs who then came in and took over the British role, became the people who are now steering India into the 21st century? And why are middle class Westernised Indians so obedient in harping on about the past and whitey and whatever trendy woke cause the > > media owners push on them whilst being singularly uncurious as to who their new masters are? Or who the > > agents for British colonialism in India were?www.jstor.org/stable/4464913. At independence this population fled to I 5 r8el as they would have faced harassment for their role as traitors. So instead, they decided that the writing was on the wall, and left. Only for their multi pronged business and political network to slowly take over India such that Bollywood movies are increasingly becoming woke and subversive whilst the likes of Vijaya Mala poses with sports cars and models, all successful , whilst someone else (not the Brits) still rules his country. Who is really in control here and why are Indians so uncurious about it? Why is it that whenever an > > extended network of influence has a proxy in Silicon Valley it always seems to be an Indian? Even the most verbal mouthpieces are Indians like in the case of Twitter. Why is it Sundar Pichai carrying water for > > Sergey Brin? Why is Vijayya Gadde lying thru her teeth as Twitter shuts down all conservative speech in the US? Same with Satya Nadella for "Great Reset" Bill Gates or Anjali Sud at woke Vimeo. Thats just a sample, there are a ton of spokespeople for this multi generational assault on the white West: it's starting to extend into finance and government as well as Indians tick all the POC boxes and are not in opposition with the > > elite and their plans on the world stage.. They dont even stop to ask why acronyms like POC and LGBTQ have suddenly become all important currency as civil discourse in the West breaks down. Or why they are being used? As with colonial India and Africa, so with Russia 1917, Weimar Germany, Rhodesia and now the entire West.. but we're all supposed to blame the British Empire or the Vatican or the Freemasons while the real culprits (and Im not saying the Brits weren't paternalistic or brutal or selfish in their heyday just as the US was before - they too - are now being toppled) whilst one group, one race have pushed their agenda over multiple generations, are still pushing it and noone is allowed to talk about it but .. you know that they are in charge because their influence cannot be discussed. ; in fact, in India, they won't even talk about their role or even name them as a race. I cant even post about it on youtube (fingers crossed, 3rd time).
@Nidhi Roy thanks for your reply , sorry if I implied that you might be prejudiced - it wasnt my intention, rather the propaganda we and others are subjected to is prejudiced.., empires rise and empires fall, be they the British Empire or the USSR, and those in ultimate control of those empires merely move on to the next host. Britain after the war was responding to the beat of a drum that others were beating.for them, their only allowed approach was Machiavellianism and cowardice. Many people, rightly or wrongly, disliked the ANC as communist terrrorists but the likes of Ronnie Kasrils and Joe Slovo had the run of London whilst they organised a terror campaign massacring zulus in the East of South Africa. O to be a fly on the wall had MI6 tried to rise up against their Mossad masters on that particular issue..
@Nidhi Roy Britain will never try to 're-claim' India. That's a pipe dream and will never, ever, happen. Interesting, though, that some in India still like to have 'British' names to give their product an extra gloss....Royal Enfield, Royal Challengers Bangalore (not Bengaluru), Stuart Surridge, to name just a few.
@Nidhi Roy Yes, mate - you are of course so right. Newspaper reports here (which one must always take with a pinch of salt, of course) say the UK sent India 100 miilion Pounds Sterling in aid last year as well as recently sending you oxygen and ventilators to help with Covid. Whether or not this is true, I don't know, but you probably do as you have your ear so close to the ground there. I don't believe it, though, it must be an exaggeration, because India is one of the biggest world economies and I can't see you guys accepting handouts from the Raj.
Thank you so much for mentioning my beloved father, Peter Lovell at government House. Your memory of him warmed my heart. Sadly he has passed away but it's nice to know his memory lives on. I have so many wonderful memories of growing up at government House.
Some incredible stories. Some amazing names too - Les Milne is my Godfather and Ron Martin was my brother's. Thank you Stew, I remember even as a young tyke seeing all you great men living and being the heroes you all are. Sean Temple.
What a fascinating interview. Had the privilege of frequenting the 234 in Darwin in 74, apparently the only pub in Rhodesia with a gun rail. Many years later, browsing in a second hand shop in Pmb, there's a beer mug, Operation Hurricane, Mount Darwin 1976, with the logo and two crossed over spears. Was obviously a limited edition, this one numbered 95. Can't imagine who could have let a momento like this go, paid five bucks for it. Thanks again for this brilliant series.
BOET I was a lighte but grew up very quickly. I still believe in a Man Mr Smith, that tought me Honesty,lintegrighty and Pride. I am Rhodesian Born and will die a Proud Rhodesian 🙏🤜🤛👍.
I think i might be the only Zimbo crazy in love with these Stories. It easierto be Wise through Hindsight. As i go through these stories i can easily reconcile them with Ian Smith's Memoir Bitter Harvest.
Absolutely fascinating.....so many questions answered about a truly unique era in history.... and and the insight into the background of personalities is priceless. Really did enjoy this clip along with all the others. Excellent work.
Great to see you again, Stew after close to fifty years and to be reminded of characters such as Les Milne and Jim van Dyk who both kept me laughing on so many occasions.
Thank you Hannes and John for yet another amazing episode🙏🙏 These histories that Stu brings to life make any movie I watch pale in comparison 😎👍👍 Keep up the great work!!
Haha Stew ..Chaplin high was my school also .. criminal institution 😂😂. I am sure Mr Smith would not have enjoyed that humour, nice interview and this side of the prime minister I have often thought of who were his bodyguards . I often saw Mr Smith in Gwelo while him and Mrs Smith did their grocery shopping. My friend at Dulys serviced his Peugeot 504 . I met him a few times . Mr Smith always asked people questions about who they were and your background. My mom went to Chaplain high school with him . The last time I spoke with Mr Smith was in 1999 at a friend’s farm . His memory was unbelievable. He remembered names of people there at the farm meeting and the wife’s husband’s who he decorated with medals . A wonderful man and brilliant leader . Thanks Hannes and John and Stew . Enjoyed this ! Please get Stew back on for a second chat ! Loved this episode.. I laughed like mad man at this man 😂😂😂
Yebo, WO1 Dave Lovell was the catering boss man at Gov Hse, aided and abetted by WO1 Fred Lee at Brady Bks. I was based at Selukwe as a young 18-19 yo junior cop, did two stints on Gwenorro. We were always invited in for Sunday lunch and I remember on one occasion Ian Smith showing me how to identify the edible mushrooms on the ranch, a very down to earth fatherly type farmer and like you say Stew very approachable, he always made me feel at ease as did Janet, like one of the family. Lovely people like many farming Rhodesians were. Great to see old chinas being interviewed. Superb talks here.
Great to hear and see you again Stew. Fantastic memories of 3 relief (control room) and in SIS. Do you remember the punch up we had at the Inyazura hotel?
Further to my earlier comment, I have just now finished the whole interview - brilliant, hilarious (even my wife was laughing from the other room at some of the antics recounted) and tragic too. Contrary to popular belief, there were many larrikins in the BSAP, Milne and Michael being two of them. Although I have lived in the UK for over 35 years and love the place I cannot feel any respect for the so called 'upper classes' of this country. Other than HRH and the late Duke of Edinburgh, I don't have much time for the over privileged Royals, either. And as for our politicians.......I won't go there. IDS's problem was that he was too honest, trusting and normal, and this is born out by this interview.
A good friend of mine Dieter Leininger was inn PATU and an RAR sergeant were my protection during a Survey from Mushumbi Pools up the Escarpment along the Hunyani River
Hi John, I found your channel out of interest in Japanese sword fighting. .A good friend of mine's father was a parabat. His name is Kevin Vos and he wrote the book Salute the Eagle.
My Dad PAUL LONGSTAFF (BSAP reserve) used to guard Smithy's residence. Got knocked out once by an intruder. Smithy & his wife were very caring afterwards.
In 1997 I was in a van with a South African Police close protection detail. They were driving from the Cape up to a job in Jo'burg. When they were dropping me off in Bloem they drove into the middle of town. Stopping to ask directions from the crowd as a van full of white people with semi-automatics under their seats - all I can say is the sound around the van of people passing wind was very loud.
I recall the early contact incident being recounted in the pub at Fife Avenue to much laughter, nervous on my part as I realised then that this shit was for real. Seem to remember a bit about a nearby RPD burst showering them with cut leaves as they hugged the ground, but that may have been another time. Finch Henderson D Troop Support Unit.
Les Milne - yes, by God. I remember him telling us one night that the party was at the Member in Charge’s house in Selukwe. The MiC never forgave him. Les said that from that time on, he was sent to patrol alone in the TTL. ‘He wanted me to be killed,’ Les said. The last time that I saw Les, he was working with Stewart Cranswick, but that’s about 25 years ago.
@@terrybyrne3988 It was R/J. R/J was a bit ovva paininthearse.I was working on the mine at the time, and my boss had asked me to entertain a prospective new employee, an Englishman, and his pretty wife on a Friday night. What else could could one do in Selukwe on a Friday night but get pissed in the Grand Hotel? R/J came into the pub at about 11h30 and berated us for drinking after hours within sight of his office. He threatened to arrest us. The English guy left next morning and we never saw him again. When R/J attempted to discuss the matter further with me, I berated HIM for turning immigrants away. R/J left, crestfallen.
I love these stories, but it must be heartbreaking when you think about how your country was stolen from you, l am ashamed of the way in which my country played its part.
My brother, who I think won best cadet in the BSAP intake he was in, was later shat on by President DuPont for being slack on guard duty at the gate of the President's official residence. As my brother put it, 'this little midget of a man walked across the inside of the official state vehicle he was in and proceeded to vent a lot of saliva in my direction!' ha ha!
You should have let him face down a old dugger boy with a .303 Enfield. I would pay just to watch it happen. On top of something high up and solid so I don't have to run for my life too?
This is brilliant - have had it saved for ages to find time to watch it!
What a good laugh and such humour especially the buffalo hunting and Kariba boat trip!
Thanks Stew and Hannes - what a legend!
Again a big hats off to FMOR for this series of history of a once fine country.
Another great interview.
The comments at 46.50 about the PM's tea pouring ritual reminded me of my experience with him. I was a cattle rancher during the 1990's and sometimes sold cattle on the Gweru cattle sales, and sometimes just went to observe. As I was often the only woman, and had a very distinctive breed of cattle, I guess he knew who I was. On our first meeting he introduced himself, and courteously enquired if he could join me. We talked cattle, the weather & general farm stuff. Over the next ten years we had many pleasant exchanges. He would always insist on fetching me tea and cakes, and would not accept any help. Carrying two full cups and cakes up those steep stands at the sales yard must have been a challenge for an elderly person. The tea ritual always seemed to give him pleasure. I admired the way he conducted himself in this humble setting, and also enjoyed the exchange of ideas on cattle and ranching.
What an amazing interview and insight into Ian Smith. How indicative of what our country was like. The world could learn a thing or two.
Great interview. The British treachery sickens me and it’s time for them to fess up and accept responsibility for what has transpired under their watch.
The British Govt and Empire was hollowed out and parasited decades ago. Now we are seeing what happened to them and in a different way Russia in 1917 happening to America. I would argue that whilst those in the ex SADF wax lyrical about the Israelis and Mossad being their 'friend' no-one is really going to face these ongoing betrayals squarely and fess up to anything substantive.
@Nidhi Roy ha ha I spent ages replying to you but youtubes algorhythm automatically automatically deleted my comments twice - they wont allow this topic to be discussed - which tells you everything you needed to know.
So.. in answer.. who presided over the British Empire and managed its decline? Hint, who financed it? Who pushed the Brits into two world wars such that the Empire was dead and buried post WWII and then made up the majority of multinational CEOs who then came in and took over the British role, became the people who are now steering India into the 21st century?
And why are middle class Westernised Indians so obedient in harping on about the past and whitey and whatever trendy woke cause the > > media owners push on them whilst being singularly uncurious as to who their new masters are? Or who the > > agents for British colonialism in India were?www.jstor.org/stable/4464913.
At independence this population fled to I 5 r8el as they would have faced harassment for their role as traitors. So instead, they decided that the writing was on the wall, and left. Only for their multi pronged business and political network to slowly take over India such that Bollywood movies are increasingly becoming woke and subversive whilst the likes of Vijaya Mala poses with sports cars and models, all successful , whilst someone else (not the Brits) still rules his country. Who is really in control here and why are Indians so uncurious about it?
Why is it that whenever an > > extended network of influence has a proxy in Silicon Valley it always seems to be an Indian? Even the most verbal mouthpieces are Indians like in the case of Twitter. Why is it Sundar Pichai carrying water for > > Sergey Brin? Why is Vijayya Gadde lying thru her teeth as Twitter shuts down all conservative speech in the US? Same with Satya Nadella for "Great Reset" Bill Gates or Anjali Sud at woke Vimeo. Thats just a sample, there are a ton of spokespeople for this multi generational assault on the white West: it's starting to extend into finance and government as well as Indians tick all the POC boxes and are not in opposition with the > > elite and their plans on the world stage..
They dont even stop to ask why acronyms like POC and LGBTQ have suddenly become all important currency as civil discourse in the West breaks down. Or why they are being used?
As with colonial India and Africa, so with Russia 1917, Weimar Germany, Rhodesia and now the entire West.. but we're all supposed to blame the British Empire or the Vatican or the Freemasons while the real culprits (and Im not saying the Brits weren't paternalistic or brutal or selfish in their heyday just as the US was before - they too - are now being toppled) whilst one group, one race have pushed their agenda over multiple generations, are still pushing it and noone is allowed to talk about it but .. you know that they are in charge because their influence cannot be discussed.
; in fact, in India, they won't even talk about their role or even name them as a race. I cant even post about it on youtube (fingers crossed, 3rd time).
@Nidhi Roy thanks for your reply , sorry if I implied that you might be prejudiced - it wasnt my intention, rather the propaganda we and others are subjected to is prejudiced.., empires rise and empires fall, be they the British Empire or the USSR, and those in ultimate control of those empires merely move on to the next host. Britain after the war was responding to the beat of a drum that others were beating.for them, their only allowed approach was Machiavellianism and cowardice. Many people, rightly or wrongly, disliked the ANC as communist terrrorists but the likes of Ronnie Kasrils and Joe Slovo had the run of London whilst they organised a terror campaign massacring zulus in the East of South Africa. O to be a fly on the wall had MI6 tried to rise up against their Mossad masters on that particular issue..
@Nidhi Roy Britain will never try to 're-claim' India. That's a pipe dream and will never, ever, happen. Interesting, though, that some in India still like to have 'British' names to give their product an extra gloss....Royal Enfield, Royal Challengers Bangalore (not Bengaluru), Stuart Surridge, to name just a few.
@Nidhi Roy Yes, mate - you are of course so right. Newspaper reports here (which one must always take with a pinch of salt, of course) say the UK sent India 100 miilion Pounds Sterling in aid last year as well as recently sending you oxygen and ventilators to help with Covid. Whether or not this is true, I don't know, but you probably do as you have your ear so close to the ground there. I don't believe it, though, it must be an exaggeration, because India is one of the biggest world economies and I can't see you guys accepting handouts from the Raj.
Fantastic, loved every minute of the interview. Thank you.
Thank you so much for mentioning my beloved father, Peter Lovell at government House. Your memory of him warmed my heart. Sadly he has passed away but it's nice to know his memory lives on. I have so many wonderful memories of growing up at government House.
Some incredible stories. Some amazing names too - Les Milne is my Godfather and Ron Martin was my brother's. Thank you Stew, I remember even as a young tyke seeing all you great men living and being the heroes you all are. Sean Temple.
Throughly enjoyed it and all the other fascinating history told by those that were there 👍
What a fascinating interview. Had the privilege of frequenting the 234 in Darwin in 74, apparently the only pub in Rhodesia with a gun rail. Many years later, browsing in a second hand shop in Pmb, there's a beer mug, Operation Hurricane, Mount Darwin 1976, with the logo and two crossed over spears. Was obviously a limited edition, this one numbered 95. Can't imagine who could have let a momento like this go, paid five bucks for it. Thanks again for this brilliant series.
goodday my dad was in the BSAP and his police car was the escourt car for IAN smith number plaqte 321
Fascinating insight into what goes on behind the scenes.
Lekker interview, thank you and enjoyed the Rhodesian Humour 🙏🤜🤛😁.
Agreed. Some very funny anecdotes about the Brits: Soames etc. Such twits. LOL.
BOET I was a lighte but grew up very quickly. I still believe in a Man Mr Smith, that tought me Honesty,lintegrighty and Pride. I am Rhodesian Born and will die a Proud Rhodesian 🙏🤜🤛👍.
We had two tame bush pigs on the farm called Lord and Lady Soames
Great Interview, Thanks Hannes and Stew.
I think i might be the only Zimbo crazy in love with these Stories. It easierto be Wise through Hindsight. As i go through these stories i can easily reconcile them with Ian Smith's Memoir Bitter Harvest.
Love from canada.
Awesome! Respect!
Good interview, especially the bit about Andy Pandy and Hattie.
Absolutely fascinating.....so many questions answered about a truly unique era in history.... and and the insight into the background of personalities is priceless.
Really did enjoy this clip along with all the others.
Excellent work.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Well done Stew, now wait for the counter attack from Les Milne! Hannes please let me supply you with the interview questions for Les.
Wow fantastic to hear from a man "on the inside".
A wonderful story. Thanks very much Hannes. I haven’t missed an episode.
Great to see you again, Stew after close to fifty years and to be reminded of characters such as Les Milne and Jim van Dyk who both kept me laughing on so many occasions.
The Kariba story was hilarious...serious welding arc eye hahahah
Thanks Stew
Great stories, thank you
Nice to see Stu still well hasnt changed knew him in the lowveld played rugby with him and trip to Mauritius always in for a joke
Great sense of humour, Stew.
Good talk.
Very interesting and especially getting some insight into Mr Smith, thanks again for these interesting episodes
Thank you Hannes and John for yet another amazing episode🙏🙏 These histories that Stu brings to life make any movie I watch pale in comparison 😎👍👍 Keep up the great work!!
Glad you enjoyed it
Great interview uncle Stew, humble as always.
Well done, thank you
Haha Stew ..Chaplin high was my school also .. criminal institution 😂😂. I am sure Mr Smith would not have enjoyed that humour, nice interview and this side of the prime minister I have often thought of who were his bodyguards . I often saw Mr Smith in Gwelo while him and Mrs Smith did their grocery shopping. My friend at Dulys serviced his Peugeot 504 . I met him a few times . Mr Smith always asked people questions about who they were and your background. My mom went to Chaplain high school with him . The last time I spoke with Mr Smith was in 1999 at a friend’s farm . His memory was unbelievable. He remembered names of people there at the farm meeting and the wife’s husband’s who he decorated with medals . A wonderful man and brilliant leader .
Thanks Hannes and John and Stew . Enjoyed this ! Please get Stew back on for a second chat ! Loved this episode.. I laughed like mad man at this man 😂😂😂
Brilliant interview Stew. Well done Hannes 👍🏻
Yebo, WO1 Dave Lovell was the catering boss man at Gov Hse, aided and abetted by WO1 Fred Lee at Brady Bks. I was based at Selukwe as a young 18-19 yo junior cop, did two stints on Gwenorro. We were always invited in for Sunday lunch and I remember on one occasion Ian Smith showing me how to identify the edible mushrooms on the ranch, a very down to earth fatherly type farmer and like you say Stew very approachable, he always made me feel at ease as did Janet, like one of the family. Lovely people like many farming Rhodesians were. Great to see old chinas being interviewed. Superb talks here.
Great to hear and see you again Stew. Fantastic memories of 3 relief (control room) and in SIS. Do you remember the punch up we had at the Inyazura hotel?
Further to my earlier comment, I have just now finished the whole interview - brilliant, hilarious (even my wife was laughing from the other room at some of the antics recounted) and tragic too. Contrary to popular belief, there were many larrikins in the BSAP, Milne and Michael being two of them. Although I have lived in the UK for over 35 years and love the place I cannot feel any respect for the so called 'upper classes' of this country. Other than HRH and the late Duke of Edinburgh, I don't have much time for the over privileged Royals, either. And as for our politicians.......I won't go there. IDS's problem was that he was too honest, trusting and normal, and this is born out by this interview.
A good friend of mine Dieter Leininger was inn PATU and an RAR sergeant were my protection during a Survey from Mushumbi Pools up the Escarpment along the Hunyani River
Hi John, I found your channel out of interest in Japanese sword fighting. .A good friend of mine's father was a parabat. His name is Kevin Vos and he wrote the book Salute the Eagle.
Hi CJ, for some Japanese sword videos you'll have to go to the video tab on my channel to find the early videos about 53 videos ago! :)
I miss Uncle Ian a neighbour farmer, truly a Good man , may his Soul be with our Almighty creator and may he come back with Our Lord God Almighty
I knew Reg Dawson of the BSAP who was also a body guard for Ian Smith.
Can we get the current leadership to ride a Cape Buffalo? I would also pay per view to see that live?
My Dad PAUL LONGSTAFF (BSAP reserve) used to guard Smithy's residence. Got knocked out once by an intruder. Smithy & his wife were very caring afterwards.
We, as Selukwe PATU, also looked after Smith one weekend at Gwenoro.
Stew Michael: “Soames, who was already red, became redder & redder...” In other words, Soames was a real Rooinek🤣‼️
Hugh Ballance is my dad's relations I think his cousin so very close to home for me this video.
Greetings Stew and hi to Bruce. Dennis Costel Costel was another BSAP skellum
I think you mean Dennis Castell-Castell.
@@WMalcolmc I'm sure
I’ve sent this to Les. 👍🤣
In 1997 I was in a van with a South African Police close protection detail. They were driving from the Cape up to a job in Jo'burg. When they were dropping me off in Bloem they drove into the middle of town. Stopping to ask directions from the crowd as a van full of white people with semi-automatics under their seats - all I can say is the sound around the van of people passing wind was very loud.
I recall the early contact incident being recounted in the pub at Fife Avenue to much laughter, nervous on my part as I realised then that this shit was for real. Seem to remember a bit about a nearby RPD burst showering them with cut leaves as they hugged the ground, but that may have been another time. Finch Henderson D Troop Support Unit.
Ja look at Ian verses what happened after. Flippen sad. As for the Poms......no comment!!
Absolutely brilliant. One day Scotland too will be free from the control exercised by these undesirables in London.
My Brother In Law Tommy Tomlin was Equine Instructor at Tomlinson Depot
Does anyone Rick Thomas telephone tech at Plessey who was in the Gray scouts?
👍👍👍
Do you know the name of the Rhodesian negotiator who died during the Lancaster House negotiations in London
I think the man was a Mr. Giles. Can't remember his first name as I was just a Form 2 sprog in high school at the time.
John Giles
Les Milne - yes, by God. I remember him telling us one night that the party was at the Member in Charge’s house in Selukwe. The MiC never forgave him.
Les said that from that time on, he was sent to patrol alone in the TTL. ‘He wanted me to be killed,’ Les said.
The last time that I saw Les, he was working with Stewart Cranswick, but that’s about 25 years ago.
Was T/A the MIC, Selukwe at the time ?
@@terrybyrne3988 It was R/J.
R/J was a bit ovva paininthearse.I was working on the mine at the time, and my boss had asked me to entertain a prospective new employee, an Englishman, and his pretty wife on a Friday night. What else could could one do in Selukwe on a Friday night but get pissed in the Grand Hotel?
R/J came into the pub at about 11h30 and berated us for drinking after hours within sight of his office. He threatened to arrest us. The English guy left next morning and we never saw him again.
When R/J attempted to discuss the matter further with me, I berated HIM for turning immigrants away. R/J left, crestfallen.
@@tonylong147 - what years are we talking about? The MiC in my days had a vastly different attitude to pissing it up - except perhaps on a Sunday.
@@tonylong147 - what year was this? The MIC during my time in Selukwe would probably have joined them and bought a round of drinks.
@@terrybyrne3988 '72 to '75 - we were his only PATU stick, and he was STILL rude to us!
I miss him there are not many good people left?
I love these stories, but it must be heartbreaking when you think about how your country was stolen from you, l am ashamed of the way in which my country played its part.
My brother, who I think won best cadet in the BSAP intake he was in, was later shat on by President DuPont for being slack on guard duty at the gate of the President's official residence. As my brother put it, 'this little midget of a man walked across the inside of the official state vehicle he was in and proceeded to vent a lot of saliva in my direction!' ha ha!
Stew are you related to Hamish Michael ?
Roy Mullins.?
You've been bugged! lol
Ah, the charge office. Ours was called the Watch house. We got posted there for penance
But the most amazing thing was the avo tree lmao, on the farm
The bankers sold Rhode esia down river
You should have let him face down a old dugger boy with a .303 Enfield. I would pay just to watch it happen. On top of something high up and solid so I don't have to run for my life too?
Poms..... weird bunch