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Message Board Archive FIVE  May 2003 - May 2004

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Date: 03 June 2004 Time: 04:39 PM Message hello I' doing a reunion for expats that lived in Muf from 1966-1976. To be held, The Greenacre, Heol Fach. North Cornelly, Pyle,Bridgend,Glam S. Wales[off M4]July 23rd 2004 7pm Buffet 5 pounds. Date: 02 June 2004 Time: 10:46 PM Message Can anyone give me an address or contact No for the annual UK reunion please. Regards Andy Perry. - Perry250@supanet.co.uk OR andy.perry@blueyonder.co.uk. Date: 31 May 2004 Time: 11:35 AM Message trying to contact JIMMY GORDON married ELAINE HOPKINS worked in ENG.W/SOPS A scot from musselburgh.last known worked in VIETNAM.ANY HELP WOULD BE greatful. Date: 27 May 2004 Time: 08:45 PM Message Hi friends I only recently discovered the website for people who previously lived in Mufulira. It was quite exciting to read through the list of names, and see how many I could recognise. I am hoping that some of you will respond and that we can swop news. It would be nice to know how you have all got on with your lives, and what you are currently doing etc. I am sorry I missed the reunion which was held recently, but am looking forward to the next one. Hope you have all aged gracefully. Yours in friendship Allan Bowles Date: 25 May 2004 Time: 09:27 PM Message I am trying to trace David Lunda or if he is deceased(he would be in his 80's). David was a Court Bailff in What was then Broken Hill in the mid sixty's. Many thanks, Nigel Thompson. Nigel547@hotmail.com Date: 22 May 2004 Time: 04:23 PM Message quite a site ... anyone remember marje bickerstaff mufilira 1970 - 197x ...? monty bodkins here montybodkins2001@hotmail.com brown cows ...elephant grass ...surprise ...the waterfalls ...whatever they were called ... winning the one armed bandit machine ...scalextric ...and tuck boxes Date: 21 May 2004 Time: 04:40 PM Message Hi folk's, I'm only a beginner really, worked at Chambishi Open Pit, lived in Chilabula Flats on the Ndola road. Played 'first team' rugby for Mufulira between 1970 and 1973, also a member of Flying and Squash club, and did my first of 22 jumps with Zambian Skydiver's in Mufulira and Excelsior in Rhodesia whilst on holiday down there. My name ?? Robert Raikes My wife's name ?? Delysia (Dil) Raikes Cheers for now Bob Date: 15 May 2004 Time: 08:32 PM Message This is a message from Ann Exon in Ireland from Freda Joseph in London. My Mum and dad [David and Winnie Joseph] have both passed away in the last couple of years. I was so sorry to read about Vince, how are you?. I can't believe so much time has passed! Wasn't Mufulira the best of times? Wonderful memories. Me email address is fredaayres@aol.com Date: 08 May 2004 Time: 11:42 AM Message SHEARER Jane Low . 28.02.21-24.04.04 Tragically Jane died in a car accident on the 24th April this year. She will be sadly missed by many. My appologies for the late notice, Jane was cremated at Guildford Crematorium on 7th May 2004. I was unable to inform the many friends around the world. Lindsay is still in hospital, we hope to have him out soon and back home. Regards Meg and June. Date: 04 May 2004 Time: 05:01 PM Message I noticed the photo' of Phillipa (nee Papworth)Wilkinson and friends. I remember what a gentleman P.J.Papworth the grandfather of Johnny Wilkinson (the English boot)was, no doubt still is. I worked in Mufulira Engineering department as secretary. Every morning Mr. Papworth (asst. superintendent-mechanical) would greet me with 'Morning ma'am and how are your better feelings?' a truly gentle/man. I send him my most sincere wishes. Maureen Lewis Date: 01 May 2004 Time: 02:17 PM Message Hey Ray, I know I have some maps of Muf - round about 74, but at the moment they are packed for my move, they where big maps about a metre square from the mine,if you get nothing else I may be able to help you. Mark Mulder - befree@paradise.net.nz Date: 01 May 2004 Time: 01:08 PM Message Helen and Ken Taylor _We are going to Helen & Ken Taylor's 50th wedding anniversary towards the end of the Month. Helen was Helen Bombas and was born in Mufulira in the 30's, I believe her mother was the first European woman to be buried in Muf. the grave yard was near where the refinery was built. Ken Taylor was a fitter and was in the Mine Workshops for years. He played a lot of cricket. For those who remember them and would like me to pass on their best wishes at their anniversary please let me know via Email to rexdel@norex.com.au. Thanks Rex D'Elboux Date: 30 April 2004 Time: 06:15 PM Message hello, I would like to hear from anyone who lived in mufulira from around 1970 till 79 and might remember me. my name is Raymond george,i remember a few but not many. Stephen and martin scott,Micheal O'hara Kirsty and Fiona calhoun(sorry if i misspell anything) also mark and louise wilkinson there was an owen and a bernard (not related),but idon't recall their surnames. we all lived in and around the eastlea flats,omelo and Nzuzu. The top shops were a favourite haunt.i also remember a mark who lived opposite the flats,his dad worked on the mine,and he had an ant hill in his back yard.His neighbours were andrew or adrian and a brother whse name escapes me. Anyone that can help please get in touch at rayandcatherine@yahoo.co.uk Date: 30 April 2004 Time: 05:57 PM Message hello, i don,t know if anyone can help me. I am looking for a map of mufulira circa 73/74 if anyone can help please let me know at rayandcatherine@yahoo.co.uk also if anyone remembers my family the Georges we lived on Nzuzu for a bit before moving into eastlea flats. i remember the Scotts (Stephen and martin ) sorry not their parents though. The o'haras,the calhouns kirsty and fiona(thei mum was the nurse at the flats surgery)their was also nicholas and i think his sister was rachel?. There were numerous others but i am afraid all names escape me. if anyone knows them they can get in touch at the above adress. My dad might be better remembered, he worked with John Mcnally in the smelting plant on the mine and was also a member of the congo border "buffs" his name is John George. Date: 29 April 2004 Time: 11:54 PM Message Hi, My name is Ian Meyrick and I lived in Muf for a number of years and i still frequent the place regularly. I have now re-located to the UK and have bought a great pub in the lower Wye valley at Chepstow called the Coach and horses. If any of you are in the area please call in and weather permitting we will have a lekker braai. Date: 27 April 2004 Time: 01:15 PM Message Hi Andy, I am not sure if I knew anyone who went to Whitestones but it was a while ago. I do remember Babs Mcloughlin though, she used to come along to a lot of our discos. Hi Duncan, Yes I used to run the disco together with Mark Wallace - He had the sister Mercedes. I do not know if you know this but she was killed in a car accident about 3 years ago. Mark Wallace is still living in Zambia, his other sister Linda also. I am living in New Zealand now, and have a two and a half year old daughter, we named her Mercedes. Drop me a line - it will be good to hear from you - Mark Mulder Date: 26 April 2004 Time: 10:32 PM Message Hello Mark Mulder, my name is Duncan Gilroy(Sharon's older brother) I went to Whitestones and then Peterhouse. Did you run the eMarkll discos, I was at plenty. Do you have a sister caled Mercedes or do I have my Marks mixed up? Drop me a note either here on at my email address, I would love to heear from anyone around Muf at that time. duncan_gilroy@hotmail.com. Cheers Date: 26 April 2004 Time: 02:53 PM Message hi i am looking for John Joseph Kenny. All I know is he was in the Athletics team in 1953. You can contact me on 083 570 2706 or Gavinr@jse.co.za. Date: 26 April 2004 Time: 12:18 AM Message MIKE ATCHESON ARE YOU OUT THERE ?,TRIED TWO POSS E MAIL ADDRESSES SO FAR WITHOUT SUCCESS CONTACT ME ON perry250@supanet.com. Andy Perry. Date: 26 April 2004 Time: 12:02 AM Message Mark Mulder,thanks for taking the time to respond. Your name doesn't ring a bell but so what!. I left Muf, Christmas 69. I am 48 now. Younger brother Jeff is 46. I mated with Nicky and Roderick Crowe, Ken Miller,Pala ave, Michael Atcheson, a lad called Kenneth Hanekon,4 Farday Ave,Barry Slater,8 Hubert Young Ave,. When eveyone (it seemed like it) started being bussed to Rhodesia, friendships were gained and lost as those friends whose parents who did not work for the mine had to make their own arrangements.We went to Whitestones. Is there anyone you know who went there. I have loads of photos of that school and those there at that time.We lived next door to the Mcloughlin's (babs)and I believe their children Graham and Barbara are in the UK. Anyone know who to contact re a UK re union. Mark, nice talking to you Regards Andy Perry. PS Can anyone send me some biltong??pps i notice that Avril Trollip is on the Muf 'looking for old friends site'. Anyone know her e mail. The Trollips- dad was called pinkie-lived next door to us on the other side on Jan Smuts Ave . Date: 25 April 2004 Time: 09:54 PM Message Happy Birthday to my sister Pam Hunt (nee Cowie) for the 26th...many many happy returns, love Paul ;0) Date: 25 April 2004 Time: 12:42 PM Message There never has, and never will be anything to beat the taste of Tommy Tuckers food. I worked underneath it at Jeauness Salon and sworn they built a special pipe to blow those marvellous food smells through to the Salon. Top Shops was great, meeting at Delmonicos after sport practice at school and not forgetting the Samaras's Supermarket.Gina Gordon.(nee Galloti) Date: 24 April 2004 Time: 02:47 PM Message Hi all Mark Mulder here, Andy Perry, I'm sure I remember you, Maybe your brother, but the name rings a bell. Maybe you used to come along to some of the Mark II Dico dances we had? I was also at Bording school, Falcon College, just outside Bulawayo, The Eskimo hut was a favourite stop with trips into town. Do you remember it Sharon Gilroy. Now Madeleine Luckin, are you related to Adaire, Bennie, Bob and Berryl Bekker? - Best friends on My Mum and Dad! With all this talk about remembering shops. I think we all remember Tommy Tuckers, what about Solankis, Did any have a Brown Cow (coke and Icecream) from Jumbos? I think I bought every record out of Kingstons, and had my pictures developed by Norman Kenwoods. My mum always did her grocery shopping at McCraes Cash and Carry, And I remember there always seemed to be a guy outside who did watch repairs, when people could repair watches!! What was the name of the cycle shop diagonally oposite the market, was it Shorties? oh and Bata was there for ever, up by the banks and alongside Joe Jacksons - the Auctioneers. At the top shops mostly I remember the dairy with its soft serves and Belmonts. Any of your memories come to lite with those Miss Hannah? I think my Dad and yours worked together on the mine. Gotta go, Ciao, Mark Date: 22 April 2004 Time: 02:45 PM Message I am looking for Joseph Grill and the Lawences also the Mc'ewans and Gerd Bauer. My name is Lorraine stuart i went to Mufulira with my parents in 1973. My e-mail address is lorrainemaxine@amserve.com Date: 21 April 2004 Time: 08:54 PM Message Hi regarding message 21/4/04 I also went to St Peters in Bulawayo,It is now 7th day adventis church school,The science labs and old house(church/music room) are no longer there,also i remember jumbos it served the best hamburgers that i can remember. I was at St Peters 73/76.my name is sharon gilroy Date: 21 April 2004 Time: 10:25 AM Message Hi ???, Yes I remember several shops in Mufulira. Toms Stores - McClelands and Suzmans which was in the 'Native shopping area". He had everything one could wish for, from lace and material to bicyles. There was also a Dairy Cafe in the main street, which had red and white checked table cloths and curtains, where one bought 1 penny chocolates. Three of them would be nearly the size of the small slab of chocolate today. Chocolate Logs were always in short supply and when they came in, they were bought out very quickly - this was the case also at the mine shop in the Club and Bioscope area. I lived there from 1946 till end of 1960. Madeleine Luckin nee Bekker - mml@tenaka.co.za Date: 21 April 2004 Time: 08:39 AM Message Hi ??, Yes I remember quite a few shops -Toms Store, McClelands Store, The Flamingo Cafe and Suzmanns which was in the 'Native Shopping Area'. Mr Suzmann had everything that one could want, from lace, sewing materials to bicycles. There used to be a Dairy Cafe just about oposite McClelands, with checked table cloths and curtains. I used to buy 1 penny chocolates, which I can tell you, 3 were nearly the size of the small slabs today. I lived in Muf from 1946 to end 1960. Madeleine nee Bekker mml@tenaka.co.za Date: 20 April 2004 Time: 07:57 PM Message I lived in Mufulira from 66ish - 75. My father is Sandy Hannah, and my mother Margaret. We lived in Mulilansolo Ave, round the corner from Carol and Jim Smith, they lived in Samfia Ave. I went to Eastleigh Primary, but I went to Mrs Allen's nursery in Samfia Ave. I remember the disco's at the Buffs Club, and Tommy Tuckers, toasted cheese and a coke special and the dairy maid at the top shops I remember going shopping at Zcbc's in Ndola and going to St Peter's in Bulawayo. I remember coming home from school and they had a new cafe called Jumbo's. Does anyone else have childhood memories of special shops. Date: 19 April 2004 Time: 08:35 PM Message To Mike Atcheson, saw your message of 4.3.04 Sent an e mail but just in case did you live at 88 King George Ave and /or go to Whitestones in Bulawayo 67-70? See my recent meassage on this board Regards Andy Perry. Date: 18 April 2004 Time: 09:41 PM Message Hello Mufulirians, Zambia is 40 years 'independent' this year and some old dutch mining engineers want to arrange a conference/piss-up in Holland. I want to give a talk on 100 years copper production and have annual figures for the entire copperbelt. What I am looking for are annual production figures per mine for the 1930-1970 period. Is there anybody who has a list or old company records ? My name is Bert Manders, geologist in the Kalulushi, Kansanshi and Chingola between '77 to '90. If you have anything useful, please let me know. my e-mail address: xxgamman@hetnet.nl (remove xx) by the way, what a nice site Date: 18 April 2004 Time: 03:05 PM Message To Valerie Oddy from Sue Dennison Hi Valerie. Nice to hear from you. Send to dennison@btinternet.com and I will fill you in. Sue Date: 18 April 2004 Time: 11:30 AM Message My family and I,lived at 22 Jan Smuts Ave 1963 -1970, later chitimukulumusungu ave.(difficult to remember when I was a border at shool in Bulawayo for the last two years.) My dad is 'Dick' PERRY,mum,Pamela. Dad worked at Muf Mine as a fitter.I am Andrew, my younger brother is Jeff. We both went to Ross Avenue? school before problems caused an educational exodus.I was facinated by some of the later (1970's)photos of the top shops . It brought memories flooding back. Can anybody recall my family? Everone alive and well. Could someone photo No 22?. Great site. I am new to the www and it has been great to see it all again.Has anyone got a photo etc of my old road,house? Regards, Andy Perry e mail perry250@supanet.com Date: 17 April 2004 Time: 10:25 PM Message Just want to say hi to all Mufalirans. My Name is Lea Newstead nee Stewart. My father was John and we lived in Jomo Kenyatta Ave., just before we left to come to England in 1973. I dont remember very many names, but i would like to say what a great sight. I just wish my father could have seen this sight b4 he died in 2002. His brother Peter, who now lives in Australia, used to have connections with the Theatre Club and Peter's Wife Mary used to be a nurse at the white hospital. B4 i go, would like to mention a couple of names i do remember, Joe Corb, Barbara Milligan, Malcolm Benton and the Coetzee family, i think the mum was called Marie? once again, thanks for such an amazing sight. Lea. leanews212@aol.com Date: 16 April 2004 Time: 10:46 PM Message Message for Susan Dennison Hello- my name is Valerie Rose (nee Oddy) and went to Eastlea School. Your brother Stephen was in my class, and I've often wondered what became of him. I'd love to hear from you. Date: 11 April 2004 Time: 02:46 PM Message Hi Everyone, Mark Mulder here. Sorry to have to post some bad news. My Mother Flo (Florence) Passed away on Friday 9th April in Krugersdorp South Africa at the age of 85. She had not been well for a while. My Brother Clive who is living in Australia now, is has gone back for the funeral. Best wishes to all Mark Date: 11 April 2004 Time: 10:27 AM Message Referring to my message of the 10th April, regarding Mufulira Swimming Club, I forgot to mention my surname, which is Metzker. Ray Metzker, my husband used to help with the coaching together with Lindsay Pearson, Irwin Schmid, Dave Jacklin, Joe Kotze etc. We used to the swimmers on a Friday night and then have a bit of a barbeque and party afterwards. Love to hear from anyone. Date: 10 April 2004 Time: 11:02 AM Message HI I am Susan Dennison ( nee Monaghan) I lived in Muf form 1957 to 1968 with my Dad, Alan, mum, Lena and two brothers, Stephen and Owen. I recognise myself and my brother on a swimming team photo posted, along with Ingrid Ross, Gillian Hammond, the Johnstone brothers, and others. If anyone wants to contact me at dennison@btinternet.com I would be very happy to reconnect. I live in England now after living in SA, Durban for 20 years. Date: 10 April 2004 Time: 10:20 AM Message We lived in Mufulira from 1961-1972 then emigrated to Australia. I would like to know if the Swimming Club is still operating. I have many happy memories of Friday nights at the Club. My late husband Ray used to help with coaching sessions. My son Max swam there and went on to swim for Australia at the Olympics. I am still in touch with the Pearsons, Jacklins and Schmids who were active in the Club. My daughter Lindy went to school at the Convent and then St. Pius in SA and then Marandellas. Anyone still out there who remembers us? Best wishes, my email address is rhonam@ozemail.com.au Date: 09 April 2004 Time: 12:08 PM Message Hi I lived in Muf between 1955 and 1972 with my parents Ray and Rhona Metzker and brother Max - my name is Lindy. We were very involved with the swimming club (my father being the coach) wanting to catch up with old friends - anyone know the whereabouts of Julie Schmidt, Marilyn Wandry, Peter Engelbrecht, Alan Angus, Tony and Pauline Spencer, Avril Cronin - We went to boarding school at St Pius in Pietersburg and then emigrated to Australia - contact me on lindykennedy@bigpond.com.au Date: 06 April 2004 Time: 07:13 PM Message Hi there to any who remember the Lamb family of H87,H89 and G66. Gil cracks 90 this year and is living in Bangkok <gillamb@mozart.inet.co.th>, David is also in Bangkok and running (owning!)Dunlop's Thailand operation, having been there some 17 years <davidlamb@dunlopillothai.com>. I have been in SA since 1970 <mike.lamb@analytix.co.za>. All of us would be delighted to hear from any friends of old. (NB: not old friends)! Muf days really were the best. What a great place and time to grow up!! Greetings to all - Mike Lamb Date: 06 April 2004 Time: 02:20 PM Message Message for Reg Turner Thank you very much for letting me know about Joe Thwaites. I am very sad to hear the news of his death. I had some childhood wish to see him in Mufulira on my visit in a few weeks time. Many Thanks for your message Helen Murray Date: 05 April 2004 Time: 09:41 PM Message Message for Helen Murray You are looking for Jo Thwaites. Jo moved back to England some time ago and back to where he grew up - in Flimby, Maryport, Cumbria. Unfortunately some 5 years ago he was involved in a road accident just outside his house and died as a result. Sorry to pass on this news Reg Turner - Muf 1970-1995. e-mail:margaret-reg@supanet.com Date: 03 April 2004 Time: 04:14 PM Message Hi, I'm looking for Jill & Cathy Taylor from Hombwe Ave. I'm sure someone will remember their mom & dad, Gordon & June. I think Jill is in New Zealand but if anyone knows how to contact pls let me know. And also Tony, Billy & Marian Allen (I think their Dad's name was also Bill. Golf club family. If anyone can help me (Collette) pls contact me via email (colletteelliott@aol.com) Thanks & best wishes to all! Date: 01 April 2004 Time: 01:09 PM Message Sorry meant to mention Linda and Mark Price would now be McDonald Mum Kathy married Rab McDonald in around 1970 My mums name is Margaret Murray and dads name is Arthur Murray and my Brother is John Murray. I hope someone remembers us. My telephone no is 01656 729457 or mobile 07919261448 Date: 01 April 2004 Time: 12:19 PM Message Looking for Joe Thwaites last known living in MOTH Club Bungalow,Khaunda Road Mufulira. Also Linda Price (mother Kathy Price. Alison McKay, Audrey & Arlene Miller,Carol Urquart, Tom Powell, Craig McLaren and many more. My name is Helen Murray lived in Mufalira from 1967 to 1972 Coming to Mufalira in the next few weeks would love to see old friends if possible. Date: 21 March 2004 Time: 09:31 PM Message Hello all Many will remember Brian McCoy. He was a primary techer in the Trust school sysyem. He died yesterday ( Sat 20/03/2004 ) at his home in Waringstown, Northern Ireland. Regards to all from Paud O'Connor Date: 13 March 2004 Time: 12:51 AM Message hi to all anyone in the uk who remembers Ian Christmas or Dave Christmas? we lived in Mufulira from 1960 to 1974 please contact us at xmas1@supanet.com Date: 08 March 2004 Time: 08:51 AM Message Just found a great site re contacting friends and family overseas from South Africa. Click on to http://www.buzzmore.com You can then set up your phone to charge you only R1.60 per minute to the States for example, instead of R3.30. Worth supporting if you have family in the US or OZ or UK. Cheers Paul Cowie Date: 04 March 2004 Time: 10:56 PM Message Hoping to hear from old friends. Born Muf '55, left '79 after graduating from Rhodes, e-mail mike_atcheson@hotmail.com ignore previous e-mail addres - typo Date: 04 March 2004 Time: 10:43 PM Message Hoping to hear from old friends. Born Muf '55, left '79 after graduating from Rhodes, e-mail mike.atcheson@hotmail.com Date: 04 March 2004 Time: 06:12 AM Message loking for info on my family my name is andrew james grobbelaar, my father is andries coerte grbbelaar, oupa had a farm on makambo rd (el dorado) his nickname was tiger, anyone with any info at all please contact me at grobb@westnet.com.au Date: 04 March 2004 Time: 05:50 AM Message looking for info on my family, my name is andrew james grobbelaar, my father is andries coerte grobbelaar, my oupa had afarm(el dorado) on makambo rd his nickname was tiger anyone knowing anything please contact me at grobb@westnet.com.au Date: 03 March 2004 Time: 08:16 PM Message Message for Doug Hall. I remember Ken very well. My name is Freda, I don't know where that Tegs comes from. I'm so sorry about Ken, please give him my love. But I have sad news too, my mother passed away in 2001, and my dad 2002. I miss them dreadfully. They both came back to Wales and were here for about 8 years before they passed away. Myfather wanted to come home to die!!!!, and my Mom came back kicking and screaming. Do you remember my sister Wynne? She's been living in America for 21 years, she married Andy Bolland from Muf. who I think your father knew too. Christine and Lesley live in Johannesburg and I live in London. My email address is fredaayres@aol.com Wynne and Andy's email address is abolland@elko-nv.com You probabbly know Andy as well. He's a mine manager in Nevada. Love Freda Date: 03 March 2004 Time: 03:43 AM Message Dose anyone know where Tony Glanville is today.and a contact address or email,that he may be contacted on Alex Walker Kiwi tyres@AOL .com Date: 28 February 2004 Time: 07:45 PM Message Greetings. I am Anita Thomas from Brisbane, Australia, only daughter of Don and Ann Thomas, neice of Gwyneth (current login) formerly of Mufulira. I am current visiting SA during March and April and am trying to get in contact with the Panico family, especially Robbie and Sharon Panico. I am also attempting to contact Bruce and Celeste Wright of Harare. I would greatfully appreciate any leads or contact information which can be forwarded to Gwyneth at gwyneth999@hotmail.com Thankyou and kind regards. Anita Thomas. Date: 25 February 2004 Time: 09:06 PM Message Hi this is Ann Rice I was there from 1964 to 1969 and Neil Rice was there from 1964 to 1972 working in the refinery. We were very active in the Little Theatre. Neil doing Plays and Ann singing. Neil has since passed away.I am currently living in Middlesbrough in UK. If anybody recognises us please contact me at mini_rice@hotmail.com. Ann x Date: 22 February 2004 Time: 10:28 PM Message To whoever sent the message dated 19/02/04, you are absolutely correct, no name no reply. At least someone remembers the duet. My name is Duncan Gilroy. Date: 22 February 2004 Time: 08:19 AM Message I to would like photo's of H52 and K93 if its possible I have not seen them since 1955. They would be much appreciated thanks BARRY AT seantwo54@msn Date: 19 February 2004 Time: 06:24 PM Message Message re. Pub night at Muf. Rugby Club - Brian Hawkins and Keith Dudley (sadly deceased)'You don't buy me flowers' The writer hasn't said who he/she is, no wonder he/she hasn't had any replies!! Date: 16 February 2004 Time: 10:14 PM Message Ok, no replies to my first message so I shall try a different approach. Surely someone out there remembers New Year 1978. The pop charts were dominated by Barbara Streusand and Neil Diamond and their smash hit "You don't bring me flowers" Well one of the funniest things I have ever had the privilege to witness was a hilarious rendition performed at the Rugby Club. I can only remeber one of the participants ...Come on down....Brian Hawkins. If any one remebers this the chances are that we know one another. I hope this memory places a smile upon your face and I look forward to hearing from you all. Date: 16 February 2004 Time: 10:08 PM Message On Feb 6th, Ramesh Sharma who currently lives in Mufulira posted a message. I sent a few e-mails to him but didn't hear back. I too would like a few photos of Mufulira and the house that we used to live in. If anyone else in Mufulira reads this board, I would like a photo of 22 Ndola Road. We lived there from 1964 until 1975. The house was on Ndola Road right across from the junction with Wellington Avenue. When we were there, there was bush on the other side of the road. Does anyone know if it is still the same? Thanks, Dave McConnachie dave_mcconnachie@hotmail.com Date: 15 February 2004 Time: 10:21 PM Message Hi, is there anyone out there who remembers me from Ross Avenue school,or knew my parents Joyce and Ted Baugh? We lived at M93 and later moved to H avenue.It would be lovely to hear from you!My sister Olwen was born in Mufulira and we all have very happy memories of our time there.Best Wishes, Glynis Baugh.ghanf@hotmail.com Date: 14 February 2004 Time: 05:04 PM Message This would really be for someone still living in Mufulira. We (The O'Reilly Family) lived at 9 Kambalanga Avenue - up near the Top Shops. At the time Dad built our swimming pool in the back garden (blue and white!) and Mom wrote our names in the cement with a stick near the pump. I have often wondered if our names are still there and we managed to leave a bit of us back in Muf. If anyone knows someone - who knows someone - who lives in Muf- or knows who lives there now - would LOVE to hear something. Would also love to see up to date piccies of Muf - wonderful memories. Any recent shots of the 8 mile ?? With thanks - Mandy Fenton (O'Reilly) - mfenton@totalise.co.uk Date: 14 February 2004 Time: 05:04 PM Message This would really be for someone still living in Mufulira. We (The O'Reilly Family) lived at 9 Kambalanga Avenue - up near the Top Shops. At the time Dad built our swimming pool in the back garden (blue and white!) and Mom wrote our names in the cement with a stick near the pump. I have often wondered if our names are still there and we managed to leave a bit of us back in Muf. If anyone knows someone - who knows someone - who lives in Muf- or knows who lives there now - would LOVE to hear something. Would also love to see up to date piccies of Muf - wonderful memories. Any recent shots of the 8 mile ?? With thanks - Mandy Fenton (O'Reilly) - mfenton@totalise.co.uk Date: 13 February 2004 Time: 08:43 PM Message Hi, thanks who ever you are for letting us know about the sad passing of Pagel (Chris) Van Dyk. We were all in the same class together. Just recently I met Arthur Mills (Mealies) ex Kitwe and he said Pagel was living in Pietersburg. I had good intentions of contacting him, sadly I let it slip. Deepest Sympathy to the Van Dyk family. Gina Gordon and the Mufulira Committee Date: 12 February 2004 Time: 08:15 PM Message Anybody remember the Van Dyk brothers Len and Pagel, well Pagel passed away tragically about 3 months ago. I do recall Pagel telling us memorable stories of happenings at the rugby Club in Muf Date: 10 February 2004 Time: 09:07 PM Message My name is Ursula Nunan and my husband was David Nunan. He was a pharmacist in Holdsworths chemist from 1960 to 1965. W lived in the flat above the shop in the main street. We were very friendly with Bill and Sheila King and Joan and Eamonn Valkenburg. In fact I live now very near the latter in Dublin. We also knew betty and Dave Tucker and Maeve and Joe Hughes. Subsequently we went to live in Chingola and my husband ran Stubbs Chemist there until 1976. Date: 06 February 2004 Time: 08:56 PM Message Hi I am living in Mufulira right now. 14, Lunzuwa Avenue,( 2 block behind ZCBC) My name is Ramesh Sharma Someone in USA saw this site & e-mailed me . My e-mail add is rameshssharma@hotmail.com Its really nice to know about this site. Date: 04 February 2004 Time: 03:37 PM Message Hi to all. I am relocating to Cape Town on the 1st May 2004 and would love to make contact with any Muf folk.Contact no.0833252928 - Claire Marx (nee Barnard) email address: clairem@cgic.co.za. Look forward to hearing from you all. Date: 02 February 2004 Time: 10:36 PM Message Hi this is Ann Rice I was there from 1964 to 1969 and Neil Rice was there from 1964 to 1972 working in the refinery. We were very active in the Little Theatre. Neil doing Plays and Ann singing. Neil has since passed away.I am currently living in Middlesbrough in UK. If anybody recognises us please contact me at mini_rice@hotmail.com. Ann x Date: 02 February 2004 Time: 10:27 PM Message OK, here goes. My name is Duncan Gilroy and I live in Muf thru the 70's. I wonder if anyone has heard from the Lawrences,Stratfords or anyone who live3d in Muf at that time. I do recognise some from the photo gallery, but that, as time goes by, is becomming less reliable. Hello to those I have recognised and to anyone who may know me and still admits it. Cheers for now Date: 01 February 2004 Time: 06:02 PM Message Would Graham and Jacqui Hobson please pass on to Anne our kindest regards and sincere sympathies for the sad loss of Vince. We would love to hear from her-thought she was in Ystrad! We are at home in Swansea. Our e-mail address is on the contact board. Best wishes John and Maureen Lewis (Mufulira 1966-1984) Date: 31 January 2004 Time: 01:08 AM Message I would like to get in touch with Angelique. She was a nurse in Muf. She lived in the Top Shop Flats Around 1973 and was a friend of Malcvolm Swallow. If anyone knows of her address could you please let me know, I would very much appreciate it. You can contact me on Hombwe@btopenworld.com. Date: 31 January 2004 Time: 12:34 AM Message Hi this is Graham & Jacqui Hobson we are constantly in touch with Ann Exon and visit her every 6 months at her home at Athboy, Co. Meath, Ireland. Vince(Taffy) passed away October 2002. Ann wishes to be remembered to all especially Joe and Kate Hodge and all from Theatre Club. Any messages please leave on message board. Best wishes to all the Boys & Families at Muf Rugby Club (1969-1973). Thinking about coming out for the Reunion on May 1st 2004. "Who's going to be there? Little out of practice drinking Boere Petrols!!!!!!! Perhaps we can persuade Ann to come with us. Date: 27 January 2004 Time: 09:08 PM Message Hi to all sharon gilroy here,I am interested to find out what happened to chris stratford.also the lawrence family,the boys where mark,steven,also derek moon,we used to fly back and forth from the UK during our time at school or college.chris used to do some of the discos at the rugby club,as we were all on holiday at the same time we used to have great fun and used to meet up at the golf club.would be good to hear from anyone that also enjoyed those times.please send email c/o sharon_wasserman56@yahoo.co.uk Date: 25 January 2004 Time: 09:20 PM Message Hi there This Is Carolyn Sims - just been given this website address. Would love to here from anyone who was around at the time - especially the old gymkhana club friends in the 60's 70's and 80's. E mail caro@mweb.co.za Date: 21 January 2004 Time: 06:18 PM Message Last saw Eamonn in Ghana, don't know when we saw you Joan. Had Christmas greetings from Fr. Louis Vielfaure p.p. St.Pat's Muf., he is fine and in Canada. Our e-mail address is on the 'contact board' would love to hear from you. Best wishes, John and Maureen Lewis, Swansea, South Wales. Date: 20 January 2004 Time: 10:21 PM Message Gina, a voice from the past, Eamonn and Joan Valkenburg, living in Dublin and delighted with the news of Mufulira.Eamonn would love to hear from Des... and anyone else from the MUF rugby club. Date: 17 January 2004 Time: 06:01 PM Message Quick note to Mark Mulder from Gordon Rossiter. Mark you were a little kid in the days when i would stop in for a refreshing drink as I rode home from the mine along Jameson Avenue(now Jomo Kenyatta?). Youd Dad was the Th General forman and taught me lots of the tricks of the trade as I arrived from the UK as green as can be. I would stop when I saw your Mum and Dad standing or tending the garden. I used stop at the Catholic Church if your parent's were not there. I am sure we met and my memory is of a litttle lad about 7-10 years old in 1967-68. Good luck where you are and if you find the time to write I'd love to hear about your Mum and Dad and your brother. I now live in Florida after much travel and raising a family. Catch me at gordon_rossiter@yahoo.com Cheers gordon Date: 17 January 2004 Time: 05:23 PM Message I saw a meassage from Wilma Henry referring to Les(lie) Main that was archived from 2002. I knew you both in those heady bachelor days i spent in Muf. I am at gordon_rossiter@yahoo.com and would love to hear from you both. Date: 15 January 2004 Time: 01:58 AM Message Whoever was asking about the Mokambo farms, for your information Henry van Vuuren is living in Strand near Somerset West with his wife Sally. Doug Hall Date: 15 January 2004 Time: 01:57 AM Message Tegs, We knew your family as your dad Dai Joseph worked with and was a friend of my dad Ken Hall. You visited us in Murundu a few times. Tell Dai that Ken is very ill with cancer in Hilton, Natal, and if he wants to phone call 00-27-33-3434752, Doug Hall Date: 15 January 2004 Time: 01:10 AM Message Hi Mufulirans, to those of you who knew him in Muf and Luanshya where he grew up, and others who may remember the bands he played in such as 'Muthers Convention', I regret to inform you of the death today of my ex-brother in law Manie Raubenheimer. He died of a heart attack early this morning at home near Roodepoort, Transvaal. He is survived by his wife and my two neices Charmaine and Audrey. I will try to get a couple of photos to Arthur to post here, Doug Douglas Hall [ Profile ] [ Contact ] Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at 23:10:03 (UTC) Date: 13 January 2004 Time: 09:54 PM Message Hi all, Does anyone in the UK or Europe know what happened to the van den Brink girls? (Judy and Susan)Their folks were Biddy and Jan, and Jan waqs invoved in the building of economic housing for the township. They lived in Mirundu. Thanks Paul Cowie Date: 13 January 2004 Time: 02:04 AM Message Hi, My name is Susan, although I was known as Honkey in those early days, does anyone remember my family, My step-dad worked on the mine, his name is Peter Schwegmann and Betty Schwegmann, I had 2 brothers at that time, Colin and Russell..the year I think was 1956 - 1957 Date: 12 January 2004 Time: 04:46 PM Message correct e-mail for carol & john kaye is carol@kaye3612.fsnet.co.uk You missed out . after 3612 Date: 11 January 2004 Time: 12:45 AM Message have sent e-mail to carol@kaye3612fsnet.co.uk but unable to send Date: 07 January 2004 Time: 06:43 AM Message I am very sorry to have to tell you that my sister, Pat O'Carroll nee Lauderdale passed away Jan. 3rd 2004 Joan Date: 05 January 2004 Time: 06:25 PM Message It was great to see the UK Reunion photos of people we recognised. If someone tells us when the next one is, we'll be there.We were in Muf from '70 to '95 and really miss the good old days. John & Sheila Whitty. Date: 05 January 2004 Time: 01:23 PM Message Hi there, My mom, Valerie Munro (Butler), would like to attend the reunion in Durban in April 2004. Will someone very kindly let me know when it is as she needs to book her air ticket as soon as possible. Kind regards - Maureen Nielsen (Munro) (e-mail : maureenn@sael.co.za) Date: 02 January 2004 Time: 05:16 AM Message Hi, My name was Joan Lauderdale, John, Edward, Pamela, and Pat are my kin. Was born in Bulawayo, and grew up in Muf. My Dads name was Ted, and my Mother Erica. Would like to hear from anybody who remembers. My address is mufazi@msn.com Date: 01 January 2004 Time: 11:59 AM Message 010104 2000hrs Happy New year to all from Janet & Peter Ridley Mufulira 1968-76 and have a prosperous 2004 to all Mufulirians Date: 25 December 2003 Time: 05:52 PM Message Please add Ann Rice to the contact list. I was there from 1964 to 1969 and Neil Rice was there from 1964 to 1972 working in the refinery. We were very active in the Little Theatre. Neil doing Plays and Ann singing. Neil has since passed away. If anybody recognises us please contact me at mini_rice@hotmail.com. Ann x Date: 24 December 2003 Time: 06:50 PM Message Heartfelt Greetings to you and yours,warmest wishes to all old friends of the 1950s and60s. Lifes most beautiful things are not seen with the eyes,but felt with the heart wishing you all a special season of the heart.MERRY CHRISTMAS. Quiet pleasures and gentile joys be yours. All Gods blessings to all.....Eddie Deerin. UK Date: 18 December 2003 Time: 04:56 PM Message Anyone know what happened to Rocky Stone? He worked in charge of the mine's agricultural side until about 1975. He was a great friend of mine. I last saw him in 1976 in Jo'berg. I was a dentist in Muf from 1971 to 73. John Stewart. email johnatredcar@yahoo.co.uk My son was born there in 1972 ans wants to return for a look at his birthplace. Is there decent accomodation there now? Date: 17 December 2003 Time: 11:05 PM Message Happy Christmas to you all and lets hope its a peaceful and prosperous New Year. Melanie I have mislaid your em address I received your lovely photo at the pyramids today Love to you all Irene White (Barnard) Date: 12 December 2003 Time: 11:28 AM Message hi to the person that sent in the photo's of the party at joan {marsh} scott new year party 1955/56. could you give me more background on the people they new. I am joe mortons son both my parants have died many years ago. any infomation on there activaties is welcome at the time of that photo my parants had seperated. I think he was there with a lady friend...its a pity that somebody has to post a scam to get money out of people {you send me your fax-email and bank account I'll give give you a million dollars]]and we'll all make money. liar will clean your bank out.. barry Date: 10 December 2003 Time: 08:05 PM Message Hi, does anyone have a contact for the Hodders - Guy or Mandy or Wendy? Also If Maureen or Mike Harbor read this could you email me about your Rein. She and my mom were friends and my mom, Josie, was very sad to hear of her death. She is curious about what she had been doing the last 28 years! Thanks Bridget Billany Date: 06 December 2003 Time: 08:14 PM Message Hi Joan Lauderdale.. Bill Hunt posted a message on our message board with your name I had been enquiring after you some time back.. Do you remember me from the Byo Convent, I also knew Pat, I would love to hear from you.. I was June Walker ex Nkana, now living in USA...junedeniseb@aol.com Date: 05 December 2003 Time: 04:13 PM Message Hi to all my friends from Mufulira. I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.It was great to see so many of you at the two reunions in Durban and Bury.I would love to see you all again.My wife Marion and I hope to go to visit Mufulira in the near future. I have already informed Lighty. All the best and love to everyone. John and Marion Mckenzie. Date: 27 November 2003 Time: 09:46 PM Message Thanks for the info on Hennie Bekker..much appreciated Ann Date: 25 November 2003 Time: 09:53 PM Message Tried to send an e-mail to Hennie Bekker but it was returned to me..the e-mail address in this list is bekkers@henniebekker.com. Can anyone help please. Thanks..Ann [Pelser] Tiran Date: 25 November 2003 Time: 09:51 PM Message Hi Mufulirans..within a day of contacting Jennifer Coulson I had a reply and it brought back many wonderful memories..This site is fabulous..keep it going. I would like to make a correction: Mrs. Meggit was principal at Mary Moffat and Miss Starck my Grade2 teacher..vice principal I think! Love Ann Date: 22 November 2003 Time: 10:04 PM Message Dear Mufulirians, Found this site quite by accident as I have only had internet a short time. My name is ANN[neè PELSER] TIRAN and I grew up in J136, K190 and K170 in the years between 1948 and 1958..went to Mary Moffat and then the primary school. Dad who passed away in 1996 was known as Bert Pelser and was captain of the second Rugby Town team..have a photo of the team. Aunt Dulcie and Uncle Neville Rosewarne were our neighbours with their son Robert in K188..recently his cousin wrote in the YOU magazine that she was trying to trace them. Some of my friends that I remember were Elayne Ochse with who I still have contact, Thelma Beaton, Jennifer Coulson, Marcel and Bernie, Tommy Grobbelaar, Theo Mol who I met up with again in 1966 in Pretoria but lost touch again and I've gone blank...who can fill in the others who were at school with us? Miss Starck who was principal at Mary Moffat when I was in Grade 1/2 in 1952 I met again in Cape Town in 1972-73 but also lost touch again. Her sister Phoebe taught with me at Westcott Primary in Diepriver C.T. The years in Mufulira were the best years of my life and I wish we could have them back. My parents moved to Vanderbijlpark when we left Muf at the end of my std 5 year and never had money to visit Muf again although they always wanted to. Both my sisters Susan and Sylvia were born there. Mom is still alive and would love to hear from Dulcie Rosewarne and Duckworth K172 if they are still alive. I married a fabulous guy David with a french surname and a long history and have two fantastic sons Mornè [aged 24] and Jean [aged almost 23]..very proud of them and love them to bits. I can be contacted at ann.tiran@webmail.co.za or P.O. Box 822 Parow 7499. Regards Ann Date: 21 November 2003 Time: 09:25 AM Message Obituary – Barry Marshall It is with a very sad heart that I must announce the passing of my youngest brother Barry Marshall. Barry or “Bee” as he was affectionately known was a giant of a man with the most incredible ability to make friends. Bee was born in Chingola in 1957 and after a short while in Broken Hill we moved to Mufulira where we stayed until 1967 and our departure to Phalaborwa, SA. The youngest son of Martin and Joan Marshall, Bee attended the Ross Avenue Primary School and although he was still just a kid when we left Zambia Bee was well know. Bee had the ability to make friends, I once asked him if he ever got bored and his reply was “If I have nothing to do I will go out and meet someone new” Bee was living in Cape Town and had decided to travel up to Phalaborwa to visit our folks; he arrived on the evening of the 7th November and spent the evening with them, in the early hours of the 8th Bee passed away peacefully in his sleep of heart failure. While we are devastated by his sudden and unexpected departure the enormous love that he exuded his whole life long will have to sustain us from here on, and he loved much. He now rest safe with the God he loved so much and who in return lent him to us for such a short while. I will miss him for the rest of my life. Les Marshall - Cape Town Date: 20 November 2003 Time: 07:58 PM Message to Mokambo Farm area message person with no name . There were several families out there in the early days George and Mary Graham had a doughter and three sons , Willie and Myra Bernhard and family in fact even Alan Olivato and family had a smallholding out there send me email for more details Don@modelcars.co.za Don Ravenscroft Date: 20 November 2003 Time: 07:02 PM Message I have happy memories of visits as a child to two adjacent farms not far from Mufulira just off the road on the way to Makambo. The farms belonged to the Grobelars and the Van Vuurens. Yhis would have been in the mid 1950s and I have often wondered what has happened to these two families and would be grateful for any information. Any information wou Date: 20 November 2003 Time: 06:54 PM Message I have happy memories of visits as a child to two adjacent farms not far from Mufulira just off the road on the way to Makambo. The farms belonged to the Grobelars and the Van Vuurens. Yhis would have been in the mid 1950s and I have often wondered what has happened to these two families and would be grateful for any information. Any information wou Date: 19 November 2003 Time: 08:55 AM Message MESSAGE FOR IRENE WHITE Please contact me urgently re your sister Diana and her husband Pat. They were friends of my parents in Phalaborwa in 1968. I would like to get in touch with them. Thank you Berdi Payne Tel 012 521 4168 0823344580 payne1@medunsa.ac.za Date: 14 November 2003 Time: 04:24 AM Message Hi to all just to let you know my dear mom IMK (Rein) Harbor passed away 25 September 2003. Date: 12 November 2003 Time: 09:52 PM Message I am trying to contact ROSLYNE PETER KAYE who went out to Africa in 1948 with his parents. His last address was 94 H Avenue, Mufulira. He came from Normanton in Yorkshire, England and was about 12 years of age at that time - now he would be about 67. We were frinds in our early years so any information would be greatfully received.Please contact <pamela_burley@beeb.net> Date: 06 November 2003 Time: 12:27 AM Message Arthur&Helen Gilroy wish all our Bowling and buffs masonic friends well,our e-mail address gilroygilroy6@msn.com or phone 01316601071 hoping to hear from you. Date: 01 November 2003 Time: 09:53 AM Message I am one lucky girl today - at last got into the Muf website, Bernie and Marcel, I was so sad to read of my darling Auntie Marie's passing, like most precious people from those days she will never be forgotten. It was a wonderful photo of the three of us at the Reunion In Durbs, I guess most people did'nt remember my name, they just noted me as a friend of yours!!!! Marcelle please phone me I have a private line at Nedbank 031 3005694 I cannot find your phone number, it was such a small scrap of paper we wrote it on at the Reunion. Butchy - it was so great to see you, remember how we used to jive the night away! All old friends please stay in touch - my email is JennyBe@nedcor.co.za or phone 031 3005694 or at home 031 5649196 - just a blast from the past - love to you all JENNY (COULSON) BECKER - we lived at G11a opposite Mary Moffat - happy days, happy memories. Date: 29 October 2003 Time: 06:00 PM Message Hi,my name is Denis O'Leary and I lived in Mufulira from 1953 to 1960.I was 13 when we left. My younger brother is Michael and our late parents were Bryan and Hazel.Michael and I revisited Mufulira in 2002 [42 years later] and I have photos of many old haunts.I would love to hear from anyone who remembers us and also receive details of reunions in Durban/Pinetown.Contacts are oleary@nu.ac.za and Ph [031]2603372 [w] Date: 21 October 2003 Time: 10:16 AM Message I need the name and email or fax number of the current director of Sar Cheshmeh Copper Mine. Please, send me urgently. Thank you. My email is: spesic@thai.com Date: 21 October 2003 Time: 06:14 AM Message Hello, my name is or was Joan Lauderdale I lived in Mufulira from 1934 - 1955 when I married David Jones and moved to USA. Wonder if anybody remembers. Date: 19 October 2003 Time: 12:28 PM Message Hi Mufulirians. I have been getting too comfortable in Port Elizabeth, and have been offered a position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. After getting some good advice from Margaret Evans, who spent 20 years there!!, it couldnt be that bad.I will be there early in December,and will definitely keep up with the Muf. news. Regards, Ed Anderson. biged105@hotmail.com Date: 18 October 2003 Time: 03:10 PM Message Helen & Arthur Gilroy would like to hear from anyone that knows them Date: 16 October 2003 Time: 12:29 PM Message Hi its Casper Coertze left Mufulira in 1989 if there are any people out there who know me drop a line i stay in Krugersdorp (h) 011 -9521449 (w)011-9521200 would love to hear from any Mufulirians. Date: 15 October 2003 Time: 04:46 PM Message Message for Wilma, re her brother George Henry. Sorry gave you incorrect e-mail address (must me my age.) Correct as follows :- carol@kaye3612.fsnet.co.uk Date: 03 October 2003 Time: 09:53 PM Message Hi to all the ex-Mufulirians,from Julia Harrison (nee Greenhow) now living in the USA, you would probably remember my parents John and Pam Greenhow who are living in South Africa, they are in contact with many ex-Mufulirians not mentioned onsite.Julia julzh1108@hotmail.com Date: 02 October 2003 Time: 10:54 AM Message Dear Carol I tried to send you a message but you email address keeps coming back to me. It says that the address is wrong. My brother George used to work in the Machine Shop. Love Wilma Henry. wwall@hydranautics.nl Date: 02 October 2003 Time: 10:54 AM Message Dear Carol I tried to send you a message but you email address keeps coming back to me. It says that the address is wrong. My brother George used to work in the Machine Shop. Love Wilma Henry. wwall@hydranautics.nl Date: 01 October 2003 Time: 01:56 AM Message Hi, we lived in wonderfull Muf back in the early 70s. My youngest son was born at Macolm Watson Hospital, we went thru all the shortages, but lived to fight another day.... my hubby worked in the Machine Shop at Muf Mine, and apart from Barry Chappell, we have been unable to contact anyone else. Wonderfull days, can anyone remember ladies darts evenings, and also the Braais at the Country Club/Theatre evenings. Carol & John Kaye carol@kaye3612fsnet.co.uk. Date: 26 September 2003 Time: 04:22 PM Message Hello John Costopoulos: Re: Muf Magazine, Vol 1-etc. I would really enjoy having a boo at them. I have been gone from Mufulira/Africa for a long time, and it would be great to "go back". Thnx. Isabel Wright (nee Gibson) wrightp-i@rogers.com I'm in Canada. Date: 26 September 2003 Time: 04:19 PM Message Hello to adrian costopolous who has the Muf Mirror Vol 1 to 7; I would really like to have a boo at them if you could e-mail them to wrightp-i@rogers.com. I lived in Mufulira from 1949-60. Cheers Date: 26 September 2003 Time: 01:45 AM Message My name is Adrian fisher. I lived in Muf between 1968 and 1975. My Fathers name was Steve and my Mothers name is Barbera. My baby brother was born at Maclcom Watson hospital in 1972(nigel). I have not been back to Zambia since 1976, and feel as though part of me is still living there. I wonder how many people complain about the shortages and the terrible tv (Zam arts) etc. I cannot get out of my head just how well i recall how to get from place to place in my mind and how i miss going fishing at the boating club. I wonder if any one else feels the same or if i am remembering everything too romantically? Adriancodman@aol.com Date: 24 September 2003 Time: 01:40 PM Message Hello Muf Sheep shaggers, ...Muf rugby team from around the 1970's I think my Dad once told me........... we lived in Jomokenyata str... (i think) ha ha ha... Cheers, George Date: 24 September 2003 Time: 10:13 AM Message MUFULIRA MAGAZINE I have Vol 1 (1952) to Vol 7 (1958) of the Muf Magazine. The 12 issues of each year are bound in a cover to form a volume. As I am moving and don't want to cart off the volumes again, is there anyone out there who would like them? John Costopoulos E-mail: costop@iafrica.com Cell: + 27 83 598 1560 Date: 18 September 2003 Time: 12:52 PM Message Dave and Trev Eden worked for Roberts Kitwe. Dave worked Mufuliria. treveden@ntlworld.com.trev was in RAOB princess nkana lodge 1970-73.Dave 1965-1980.treveden@ntlworld.com Date: 14 September 2003 Time: 08:33 PM Message Hi to all our message page readers, since mentioning Eddie Wakefield in the latest Muf Mirror I have had a number of requests asking if anyone knows were he is.They would love to be in touch again, If you have any numbers or names for me please send them to kirila@icon.co.za or Nigel  Many thanks Gina Gordon (nee Galloti) Date: 11 September 2003 Time: 05:50 PM Message I am saying hello to all Mufulirians, I hope you had a great stay during the times you lived in Mufulira. I am proud to say that I happen to come from the same place. I am currently in the US, and I happened to visit the place to months ago. Gash!!! Infrastures ranging from roads to those one time beauty recreation places such as rugby club, tennis club, shinde stadium, central sports just to mention but the few are a very sorry sights. I could not help but to drop a tear. I wonder if any of you have been there of recent.Any of you guys have suggestion on how and what should be done about the situation as ex Mufulira residents or we will just keep on being proud for being ex Mufulira resident without doing a thing. If you have a suggetion please send an e-mail to me at chansamat@yahoo.com Date: 05 September 2003 Time: 01:35 AM Message HI I am Raju. I use to live in Muf & left in 1997. I live in Leicester now. Anyone there????? Date: 03 September 2003 Time: 01:45 PM Message Hi Ceri Evans I sent a message on 18 August re. knowing your Mum and Dad. Haven't had a reply from you. Look forward to it. Maureen Lewis (Muf. 1966 - 1984) Date: 28 August 2003 Time: 09:42 PM Message Hi, was wondering if anyone knew my parents, Taffy, (Dai) and Winnie Joseph. We used to live in J 117 (Jameson Ave) and L88 (Livingstone Ave). My father worked for the Muf Copper Mine, and loved to play bowls. Tegs. Date: 27 August 2003 Time: 08:46 PM Message Does anyone have an e-mail address for Betsy Strydom? Valerie Rose(nee Oddy) Date: 27 August 2003 Time: 04:29 PM Message Hello whoever sent Eddie Deerin's address. Thank you. I will try to contact him. Thanks Isabel Wright (Gibson) Date: 24 August 2003 Time: 11:52 PM Message e-mail address for an Eddie Deerin,ned60uk@yahoo.co.uk Date: 18 August 2003 Time: 04:53 PM Message Your message dated 14 August - unsigned Hi Ceri - Yes we knew your Mum and Dad particularly at the Golf Club Mufulira (1966-1984) where of course Mum was lady Captain. We had hoped to meet up at the Bury reunion, no luck. Please pass on our very best wishes from John and Maureen Lewis (sons Paul and Timothy) Date: 17 August 2003 Time: 07:25 PM Message Hi does anyone out there have an e-mail address for an Eddie Deerin. I'm trying to contact him. My e-mail is wrightp-i@rogers.com My name is Isabel Wright (nee Gibson). I am in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Date: 14 August 2003 Time: 06:53 PM Message Hi everyone. I have Just registered on The Great North Road Webb site and am Looking for people who remember my parents Bill and Gil Evans. If you do please leave your messages here and I will pass them on. Date: 14 August 2003 Time: 01:00 AM Message Wednesday, 13 August This is in response to the message left by Susan Harvey (nee Ward). We lived near to you in Mufulira and I wondered if I am the Scottish "Jennifer" you remember. My name is actually Janis Turnbull, but my maiden name was Ferguson, and my parents, Joe and Jenny were friendly with Alice and Harry. I remember you although I can't remember if you went to Mufulira High School in 1964, as I did. I was in Hazel Pedley's year, along with Sandra Nealon, Linda Bliss, Irene Barnard, Audrey Beard, Denise Ramsay, Maureen Keogh to name some of the girls I remember. I went to boarding-school in Pietersburg in 1965, and Hazel and Sandra came to the same school the year after me. There were a number of Muf girls at the school, including Barbara Jackson and Ann Haldane. If you remember me Susan, I'd love to hear from you. My e-mail address is jakerole@hotmail.com Date: 13 August 2003 Time: 02:40 AM Message For the benefit of anyone who knows Shirley Bradshaw, it might help if I gave my e-mail address. It is wrightp-i@rogers.com. My name is Isabel Wright (nee Gibson). Date: 13 August 2003 Time: 02:39 AM Message Hi from Canada - trying to locate Janice Bentham (maiden name), My name is Isabel Wright nee: Gibson. My e-mail address is wrightp-i@rogers.com Date: 13 August 2003 Time: 02:30 AM Message Hi fellow Mufulirians - greetings from Canada's National Capital. I'm looking to contact Shirley Bradshaw (maiden name) any one knowing her please post a message or e-mail to give me her address. Date: 12 August 2003 Time: 05:00 PM Message HOYLE "Shorty" Ernest Edward.67. Beloved husband of Joss(Younghusband) father of Anita, Grant, Tracey, and grandfather of Jason, died Saturday 9th August 2003. The Memorial Service will be held on Thursday 14th Aug. at 2pm Doves and Klopper Springs.Our deepest Sympathy to Joss and family. (SA and Overseas). Mufulira Club and Friends. Date: 10 August 2003 Time: 11:04 PM Message It was great leafing through the photographs of the re-unions, but one thing struck me as really strange. All the blokes I played rugby seem all to have aged greatly and look to be real madalaswith (Crossman and Bob Gous you looked positively decrepit!) - whilst when I look in the mirror I don't look any different than I did in those team photographs, taken 40 years ago - or perhaps it's just that my eyesight is fading. Keep it going Gina, it's great. John Horbury (john.horbury@ntlworld.com) Date: 08 August 2003 Time: 10:44 AM Message Our condolences to the whole Rush family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you ALL. The Cowies Date: 07 August 2003 Time: 10:36 AM Message Thanks for the trip. My Father worked in the mine from 1970 - 1978, and I grew up in Mufulira. Donald Bickerstaff Taxman@microweb.com Date: 06 August 2003 Time: 08:34 AM Message IN LOVING MEMORY OF MICKY RUSH 25.04.1939 - 25.07.2003 OBITUARY It was the will of our Heavenly Father to take frm us, my beloved husband,our father, grandfather, familymember and friend at the age of 64 years. In the days to come we will miss him, but we have the blessed assurance that God never makes a mistake. We are thankful for the magnitude of loving memories we have of him. "The Lord giveth, the Lord taketh praise the Name of the Lord!" Date: 02 August 2003 Time: 08:53 AM Message Hello Ron Turner Are you the Ron Turner who was Cat shop foreman at Chambeshi? If so, please drop me a line. Owen Thomas owenhenley@lantic.net Date: 27 July 2003 Time: 05:54 PM Message To the 21 year old who lived in Mufulira until 1999 (you didn't leave your name). I went back to Muf last year. What would you like to know? Valerie Rose (was Oddy). Date: 27 July 2003 Time: 01:21 PM Message have just spent an interesting half hour reading this web site. I lived in Mufulira from 1969 to 1976 ( no , I was not a VC 10'er ) and recognize many of the names . Keep up the good work Ron Turner Date: 26 July 2003 Time: 10:04 PM Message NORA MARY RUSH 89,wife of the late Mickey Rush,father of Michael, Gratton Kerry,Barbara, Denise, Ronnie,grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully on the 25th July, at Nazareth House Durban. Nora known affectionally by everyone who knew her as Nana, will be sorely missed by the many hearts she touched.Her funeral will be held on Tuesday 29th July at 10.30am Nazareth House South Ridge Rd. Durban. Deepest Sympathy to her family from the Mufulira Club and many friends. Date: 26 July 2003 Time: 09:46 PM Message MICHAEL RUSH 63 Eldest son of the Late Nora and Mickey Rush. Husband of Barbara,father of Paul,Wayne,Sean,Gary,Brother of Gratton, Kerry, Denise, Ronnie, Maureen and Errol,and Families.Died suddenly on the 25th July,in Randfontein. The funeral service, will be held at 2pm at the Catholic Church Randfontein. Friday 1st August.Michael died minutes before being told of the death of his mother Nora. Deepest Sympathy to Barbara and Family. Mufulira Friends Club. Date: 24 July 2003 Time: 02:35 AM Message Hi all.....I just wondered if anyonehas been to Mufulira lately or still lives there......I'm only 21 so I missed all that happened back in the 60's and thereabout.....just thought I'd find anybody living in my time!!!!!!!! I lived in Mufulira till 1999 when I moved to Germany but most of my family are still there so I occasionally go back......still a nice lovely place! Cheers. bmmwale81@yahoo.co.uk Date: 18 July 2003 Time: 11:20 PM Message Hello, I lived in Mufulira between 1956 and 1964 in Lincoln Crescent. My Mum and Dad's name was Alice and Harry Ward I have a sister Christine and two brothers who were born in Mufulira and they were young when we came back to England. Does anyone remember us? I remember Moira Concha (Bonnie) Hazel Pedley and I think Jennifer (Scottish?) and Bernadette ? I am now Susan Harvey Date: 17 July 2003 Time: 11:05 PM Message To contact the Ward family steveturner52@hotmail.com Date: 17 July 2003 Time: 08:41 PM Message Does anyone remember Alice and Harry Susan and Christine Ward we lived in Mufulira from 1957 to 1964. Harry worked on the copper mines as an electrician and Alice worked in the cocktail bar in the club but i dont know the name of it.We lived at 7 lincoln cresent. Date: 11 July 2003 Time: 12:35 PM Message Hi John, As you did not leave your email address I am posting here. There is another site that deals with the whole of Northern Rhodesia/Zambia, where you may have better luck. Go to.......... http://www.greatnorthroad.org Best of luck. Madeleine...mml@tenaka.co.za Date: 10 July 2003 Time: 12:58 PM Message Hi, I am looking for an old pal of mine named Gerry Smith who used to bea clerk of works in Nchanga Mine, Chingola. Yes - I know it's a Mufulira message board, but it's the nearest I can come to what may assist. Kind regards, John McGann Date: 02 July 2003 Time: 07:49 AM Message NANCY PLEASE FORWARD MY EMAIL ADDRESS TO JOHN ROSS,OR EMAIL ME HIS thanks ALEX WALKER Date: 25 June 2003 Time: 12:01 AM Message Hi,I am John Ross's cousin and if you wish me to forward your details to him my e-mail address is: nancy,mcgarva@ntlworld.com Date: 23 June 2003 Time: 02:18 PM Message Hi Townsville,(As you did not leave your name) I lived in Mufulira from 1946 to 1960. If you need more infor go to the site www.greatnorthroad.org where a whole cross section of Northern Rhodesians open their hearts and if you read both this site and that one you will have a small idea of the wonderful people who lived there and some who still do. There is a Muf map and I am sure you will received a great deal of help from all the Mufulirians. All you need to do is just ask the questions. Best of Luck Madeleine mml@tenaka.co.za Date: 23 June 2003 Time: 03:02 AM Message Hi I'm a student from Thuringowa High in Townsville Australia and i need some information for an assignment that i am doing on your town.For example population, life expectency and a genralisation of how life is in mufilira. Thanks Date: 19 June 2003 Time: 06:47 AM Message IS ANYONE ABLE TO GIVE ME JOHN ROSS ADDRESS IN NEWZEALAND ? Date: 11 June 2003 Time: 04:50 PM Message Hi, This is Lindsay Redman. I lived in Muf from 1956 and went to Mary Moffat, Ross Avenue Primary and Muf High till form 2 (1964), when I went to boarding school in Jo'burg. My folks left Muf in 1967 (my dad was an engineer on the mine). I live in Cape Town now and am wondering if anyone knows what happened to Clark Thomas and Brian Hill (his father was headmaster of Muf High)? I'm also looking for Jenny Hearn who emigrated to Australia in 1964. The last letter I had from her just after she left Muf was addressed 'Subiaco, Perth'. If you do know the whereabouts of any of these folk, please contact me on email: redperson@mweb.co.za or phone +27 (21)448-3517. Cell: 082-679-3548. Lovely to see the Mufulira site - I was only six when I went up from South Africa (Jo'burg)and 17 when I left but memories of the wonderful time I had there are vivid. I feel so privileged to have grown up there. Regards, Ms Lindsay Redman Date: 24 May 2003 Time: 07:03 PM Message Hi Nigel, Just love the new Mufulira pages, as I am sure everyone else does. Plus the easy www.muf. also easier to remember. When you are shopping and someone pops up and asks off the top of your head what it is. Pics superb, msg, easier, money well spent. Interesting everyone to see how quickly we have reached well over 6000 hits. Regards to all of you gina.g Date: 23 May 2003 Time: 03:25 PM Message The e-mail address given for Jean and Edwin Evans seems to be incorrect as twice my e-mail has been returned. Would someone verify please. Thank you Maureen Lewis Date: 22 May 2003 Time: 03:49 PM Message Great photos of the get together - but havent a clue who they all are - have we really aged that much. Hope the next get together is in Johannesburg again and this time I will definetly make it. Cilla Minshall (Flanagan). Date: 22 May 2003 Time: 03:47 PM Message Hi all Does anyone know the whereabouts of Roy Muna and his brother Gizz (Edgar) Muna. Gizz married Judy Crankshaw. Please Contact Cilla Minshall (Flanagan) on 084-3539843. Date: 22 May 2003 Time: 02:18 PM Message Barry Morton...Would like to know if any one remembers Joe and Masie Morton. Lived in mufulira. 1947-1955 Date: 20 May 2003 Time: 12:30 PM Message new web page format is great but tell me who are all the old farts in these photos? what happened to all the good looking guys and dolls we used to hang out with back in the 'good old days'? oh well sorry I did not make it to pinetown maybe next year regards to all Don Rvenscroft Date: 19 May 2003 Time: 02:31 PM Message PARKINS.MRS. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO BERNIE,MARCELLE,MARCELE,CHARLIE AND FAMILIES,ON THE SUDDEN LOSS OF THEIR MOTHER, WHO DIED 14/05/03. FROM THE MUFULIRA COMMITTEE AND FRIENDS.IT IS STILL, CLEAR IN OUR MINDS FOR THOSE OF US WHO WERE AT THE FIRST REUNION. BERNIE FETCHED HIS MOM HALFWAY THROUGH THE DAY A GRAND OLD LADY WHO TOUCHED ALL OUR HEARTS. Message To all our visitors - welcome to the new home of the Mufulira Community website -we look forward to hearing from you :)

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