SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER
September 2013 edition
The past few months have witnessed a host of high-profile global sporting competitions, many of them with strong South African connections – and not without a fair amount of controversies!
At the World Swimming Championships held in Barcelona the South African Chad le Clos won both the Mens 100 metres and 200 metres Butterfly gold medals. Alas, like so many top White South African sportsmen, Durban-born le Clos has chosen to represent the terrorist regime which currently rules that unhappy country and to bear its colours and symbols, rather than relocating to a land of their ethnic roots. In le Clos’s case the situation is slightly different however, for he is inevitably accompanied by his Eugene Terre’Blanche-lookalike father Bert, who is equally inevitably interviewed by the overseas media who seem fascinated by his clownish performances. During the recent World Championships le Clos senior turned up wearing a shirt made of the ANC regime’s flag. Didn’t this buffoon realize just how offensive such an appearance was to all true South African patriots?
Compare le Clos’s decision to give aid and comfort to the terrorist regime currently ruling his country to the decisions of an increasing number of South African sportsmen who have chosen to relocate to the lands of their ethnic origins. Kevin Pieterson is of course just one of this growing band, and it was intriguing to see during the recent Test series against Australia that he had what looked remarkably like the old Conservative Party of South Africa’s “KP” logo on the back of his bat. Was this just a coincidence we wonder, or was he trying to send a subliminal message? Regardless of the answer it is those like Pieterson who we most admire, whereas the likes of the le Clos’s we hold in contempt.
The reason why Pieterson and his fellow South Africans are so welcomed by British sporting fans is because they have ancestral roots in the country. This however does not apply to those overseas sportsmen who have been allowed to wear British colours without any such ethnic qualifications, who are commonly referred to contemptuously as “plastic Brits”. The most famous of these of course is the long-distance runner “Mo” Farah. Farah is undoubtedly a great athlete – as his victories in both the 5000 metres and 10000 metres at the recent World Athletics Championship in Moscow confirmed – and judging from his appearances on television he is also a most pleasant and jolly person. He is liked by British athletics fans, but they cannot fully identify with him, for Farah is a Somali who has cruelly rejected his war-torn country which is so badly in need of morale-boosting sporting glory.
Again a comparison is necessary. At the World Swimming Championships Ruta Meilutyte of Lithuania won gold in the Womens 100 metre Breatstroke. Although Lithuanian by birth Meilutyte now lives, trains and is coached in Plymouth – yet she still competes internationally for Lithuania. Meilutyte is probably as much liked by British swimming fans as Farah is liked by British athletic fans – but by remaining true to her nationality of birth she manages to achieve something which Farah competing in colours of convenience never can. She is admired.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB NEWS
During August the Springbok Club staged a trip to the beautiful 5-acre garden in Surrey owned by David and Virginia Lardner-Burke, the son and daughter-in-law son of the highly-respected former Rhodesian Cabinet Minister the Rt.Hon. Desmond Lardner-Burke. This trip proved a revelation, for although it was staged as part of the garden’s bi-annual open days (and indeed most of those present seemed to be horticulturalists who were primarily interested in the botanical aspects of the garden), many aspects of the Rhodesian Ideal still shone through. It was not only the expertly-maintained plant-life, well-manicured lawns and inland lake which impressed, but also the presence of an open-air swimming pool and Lawn Tennis court. It was just as if a little part of Rhodesia from the halcyon days had been transplanted to the present day Home Counties. Several good new contacts were established as a result of this visit, and it is hoped that a further visit will be made next year.
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As regular readers will know, it was planned that the Springbok Club would make an official visit to the annual “Hoisting of the Flag Ceremony” in Norfolk earlier during September. Unfortunately we learnt shortly before this event that we had been misinformed about the precise nature of this ceremony, as it was actually organized on an invitation-only basis. Although a last minute invitation was extended to the organization it was felt that in order not to “rock the boat” it would be best not to attend as an organization in 2013, but rather to establish closer contacts with those involved so that specific invitations could be extended to all Springbok Club members and supporters who wished to attend for the 2014 ceremony. Several individual supporters of the Springbok Club did attend the 2013 event however, and reported that in spite of the unseasonably bad weather it still proved a most successful and inspiring ceremony.
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In October the Springbok Club will be making a trip to Oxford in order to attend a special musical concert involving some of the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the highlight of which will be the world premier of the work “O Calpe” (in praise of Gibraltar), which was begun by Mozart but only completed in recent years by Springbok Club member Robin Willow – who will be performing the work himself. Details of this concert are as follows :-
Venue : The Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AZ
Date : Saturday 5th October 2013
Time : 19.30 hrs
Tickets : Priced £37, £26, £18 and £10 - although tickets will be available on the day and it is unlikely that this event will be a complete sell-out, tickets can still be purchased in advance at :-
http://www.oxfordplayhouse.com/ticketsoxford/#event=17531
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In November the Springbok Club will be staging its annual UDI Day Dinner/Buffet at which it is hoped that a prominent ex-Rhodesian will be guest of honour, and in December the Springbok Club will hold its annual Day of the Vow commemoration which will be addressed by a leading campaigner for Afrikaner rights in Europe. Full details about both these events will be given in future editions of the SCN
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SWINTON CIRCLE NEWS
Although the Swinton Circle didn’t stage any specific event of its own during September, it did even so give its full support to New Britain’s big Gibraltar Day celebration at the beginning of the month, at which two leading officials of the Swinton Circle made prominent contributions. Further details about this event appear in the New Britain News section below.
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The 2013 AGM of the Swinton Circle will take place in central London on Thursday 17th October, and all current and valid members of the organization will be informed of the precise details in due course. Following the business side of this meeting a leading expert on the Islamic threat to the West will be giving a talk about his knowledge of the subject, which will be followed by an extensive questions-and answers session. All supporters, be they members or not, will be welcomed to attend this latter part of the evening’s activities.
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Membership fees and donations to the Swinton Circle can be paid via PayPal on the organisation’s web-site home page at:-
www.swintoncircle.co.uk
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NEW BRITAIN NEWS
New Britain staged its annual Gibraltar Day celebrations with a big meeting at St.Sepulchre's Church in the City of London earlier this month. Swinton Circle Committee member Robin Willow gave an emotional pre-premiere rendition of his new musical work "O Calpe" (in celebration of Gibraltar) at this event, and Alan Harvey (the current Chairman of the Swinton Circle) gave a very well-received and warmly-applauded talk about his own experiences of the Rock, its history and how the current problems caused by Spain would be resisted and defeated by the Gibraltarian people. A letter of support and solidarity with Gibraltar and its people addressed to the Government of Gibraltar was circulated and signed with enthusiasm by all those present.
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New Britain will be organising the following events during the next few months :-
Monday 21st October : Trafalgar Day commemorations. St.Paul’s Cathedral.
Saturday 2nd November : Keep the United Kingdom United Rally. Central London.
Saturday 30th November : St.Andrew’s Day celebrations. Edinburgh.
Saturday 7th December : Falkland Islands Battle Day ceremony. The Cenotaph.
More precise details about all these events will of course be given in future editions of the SCN.
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RHINOS AT RISK
We have recently received the following eye-opening report about the plight of rhinos in South Africa from Frontline Fellowship, a Christian organization based in Cape Town. Although written from a Christian perspective we believe that the information which this reports contains is of interest to all, and urge everyone to make these facts known as widely as possible. Frontline Fellowship can be contacted at : www.frontline.org.za :-
In 1900, there were over 500,000 rhino in Africa. Today, only 5% are left.
"How long will the land lie parched and the grass in every field be withered? Because those who live in it are wicked, the animals and birds have perished." Jeremiah 12:4
Last Stand in South Africa
As South Africa is home to most of the world's surviving rhino population, this war against organised crime is mostly being fought in our game reserves. Of the 20,405 white rhino in the world, over 18,780 are in South Africa. 12,000 of those are in the Kruger National Park.
Kruger in the Frontline
In 2012, Kruger National Park lost 425 of its rhino to poachers. As Kruger National Park has a 300km open border with Mozambique, it is particularly vulnerable to poachers. When the fence was taken down, many conservationists warned that this would not increase the grazing area of the animals in the Kruger National Park, as much as enlarge the killing fields of the poachers who were, and are, endemic to Mozambique.
Disastrous Developments
In 2012, 668 rhino were killed for their horn in South Africa. Already, almost 400 have been killed in 2013, so far. Rhino poaching has increased over 400% in the last 10 years.
I Will Be Your Voice
On Saturday, 8 June, Cape Town based singer, songwriter, author, and motivational speaker, Rozanne Visagie, gathered concerned citizens under the: I Will Be Your Voice campaign.
Danger of Desensitisation
Dr. Will Fowlds, Wildlife Vetenarian, Animal Planet personality and Trustee of the Chipembere Rhino Foundation, warned of the danger of de-sensitisation to the disastrous destruction of this iconic creature, who is in danger of extinction. "We need to tell the world what these animals are going through!"
A Challenge to Compassion
Dr. Fowlds challenged all to have compassion for God's creatures. We need to mobilise the corporate world, rotary clubs, celebrities, journalists, pastors and politicians to stand up and speak out against the destruction of God's creatures. He warned that the battle will not be won on the frontline, where game rangers are involved in a life and death struggle against extremely well-equipped, sophisticated, organised crime syndicates, using helicopters, night sights, automatic weapons, ruthlessly targeting rhinos and those who seek to protect them. "This battle will be won on the social media and in schools..." He spoke of the need to change attitudes about conservation. This is as much about education as legislation.
The Asian Market
One of the key battlefields in this war to protect the rhinos from extinction is Asia. The drastic surge in rhino poaching is being driven by an insane demand in Asia for rhino horn. In Vietnam and China, people are willing to pay thousands of dollars for just a sliver of rhino horn. It is considered a miracle drug and an aphrodisiac. Although there is no scientific evidence to support this bizarre belief, rhino horn can fetch tens-of-thousands of dollars per kilo on the black market.
Organised Crime
Rhino poaching is an over R150 Billion industry annually. Rhino poaching is now listed as the third most lucrative criminal trade in the world - behind drugs and human trafficking.
Individuals Making a Difference
Dr. Fowlds shared some encouraging testimonies of small, but significant, victories in this battle. A rhino called Thandi survived being shot by poachers and having her horn hacked off. Thandi is fully rehabilitated and back in the wild again. Julia, a young 12-year-old girl in Hong Kong, has raised over R90,000 for the Chipembere Rhino Foundation.
The China Connection
He showed video clips of key celebrities in Asia, including a Chinese Olympic athlete, who carried the national flag at the Olympics, who has become a prominent voice against rhino poaching in China. "When the buying stops. The killing will stop." Dr. Fowlds concluded: "We need to tell the world what these animals are going through! We all have the opportunity to make a difference!"
"A good man is kind to his animals, but the wicked are cruel to theirs." Proverbs 12:10
The Failure of the Criminal Justice System
During the evening, specialists that I spoke to expressed their frustration with the failure of the criminal justice system to effectively prosecute the violent and ruthless criminals involved in this industry of poaching rhino horn. On numerous occasions, the prosecutors have failed to do their duty. On other occasions, judges have let culprits off lightly.
A Brutal War
Several of those involved in the protection of rhinos mentioned how it is a brutal and ruthless war. The poachers are extremely well armed and tend to shoot game rangers on sight. Everyone agreed that it is essential that a multi-faceted, comprehensive approach be developed to deal with this threat. This includes legislation, education, law enforcement, the prosecutors and the judges, journalists, filmmakers, teachers, people from all walks of life.
"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves. Protect the rights of all who are helpless." Proverbs 31:8
Creation Mandate
In the light of the Creation Mandate, we must recognise that the welfare and protection of animals is an essential part of our Christian responsibility. Let us be thankful to God for His magnificent creation, for His creatures, including the rhinos. Let us pray for the game rangers and law enforcement personnel, the conservationists and activists who are speaking up and mobilising public opinion against rhino poaching. Let us pray for more sponsors and partners, journalists and politicians who will stand up and speak out, protect and preserve our wildlife heritage.
"For all of us must appear before Christ, to be judged by Him. Each one will receive what he deserves, according to everything he has done, good, or bad, in his bodily life." 2 Corinthians 5:10
We Will Give an Account
All animals belong to God (Psalm 24:1). We are answerable to God for how we treat His Creation.
You Can Make a Difference
Invite conservation speakers to your school, congregation, or college. Visit www.thebibleandanimals.org website: view the Rhinos, Poaching and Conservation PowerPoint, Marvels of Creation and Science and Will Animals be in Heaven? PowerPoints on Slideshare. These presentations are also available as audio CDs.
Support the Chipembere Rhino Foundation at : www.chipembere.org and other initiatives caring for God's Creation.
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AN INSULT TO THE PEOPLE OF BEDFORD
In the centre of Bedford there stands a statuette-bust to “Bishop” Trevor Huddleston. Furthermore there is a quotation on the plinth of this memorial from the terrorist leader Mandela to the effect that Huddleston was regarded as the best White friend of the terrorist ANC, and even sickeningly there is the revelation that the unspeakable Mandela once visited Bedford in order to “pay his respects” at this statuette-bust of Huddleston.
For readers who are unaware, Huddleston not only worked tirelessly whilst based in South Africa to destroy civilized rule in the country (which of course benefitted all races) and to replace it with the crypto-Communist (i.e. anti-Christian) ANC regime, but he was also an exposed and acknowledged paedophile – as can be confirmed at: http://historymatters.co.za/it-was-different-then/ and on other respected web-sites. Huddleston was protected by the Wilson/Callaghan governments in much the same way as they protected the paedophile Liberal MP Cyril Smith, but the Church of England hierarchy removed Huddleston from his position as Bishop of Stepney and posted him to the remote and powerless position of Bishop of Mauritius because of the scandal.
Both Huddleston and the convicted terrorist Mandela were of course pure evil, and the presence of this memorial in Bedford – the town of such great Christian thinkers as John Bunyan and Mabel “Octovia” Barltrop – is an insult to the people of he town and an affront to all innocent victims of paedophilia and terrorism. We call upon all readers to contact Bedford Borough Council and the local Bedford newspapers to demand the removal of this statuette-bust therefore.
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"BLUE WATCH" by Gwyn Fford-Osborne
Rhodesia, in 1975 and a bloody vicious civil war is at its height. A war between the White minority supported by the Black majority and the ZAPU and ZANU terrorist groups, supported by Zambia and Mozambique. Kensington, a small town in the farming belt has been the subject of several terrorist attacks but with only a small police force for defence, the local T.A. unit having been called up for service on the Zambia border the situation appears grim. Until Iffor Meredith turns up on a pilgrimage to meet up with his wife and son of his old army buddy, recently murdered by terrorists. A deadly ambush on the "Dix" family and his escape from a land mine attack makes Iffor determined to offer resistance of some form or other to the terrorists. His application to join the Rhodesian Army has been accepted and he sets about forming a small militia. With all the fit men already on call up, who can he recruit from. Then he's invited to a darts match at the Moth Club and meets up with the remnants of the town's Fire Brigade, the men considered too old for call up. Blue Watch.
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"THE SEVEN WATCHMEN" by David Ruppert
A new fascinating novel titled "The Seven Watchmen" by David Ruppert should appeal to South Africans and ex-Rhodesians. It can be ordered from Crest Publishing in South Africa at www.crestpublishing.co.za - or those abroad can buy it directly from David at rupedf72@comcast.net. It's also available on www.Amazon.com
Glenn MacAskill and Michael Bowery of Crest Publishing have also written three books each. Glenn MacAskill is ex-BSAP Special Branch and still working (as Mugabe has denied him any pension) and Michael Bowery is ex-South African Special Forces. Due to the difficulties confronting White writers in the "new" South Africa they launched Crest Publishing to self-publish their own books, and have been doing this since October 2006. Michael Bowery is author of: "Canham's Run", "The Sligo Piper" and "Kill the President", whilst Glenn MacAskill is author of: "King's Gold", "Crime Lords" and "Of Royal Blood". Special discounts to ex-servicemen, Rhodies and Springboks!
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.178: Mr. Glenn de Witt of Natal
Glenn de Witt played Rugby for Natal during the late 1970s, and after his retirement from the game established his own highly successful accountancy company near to Amanzimtoti. A very friendly and well-organised person, his wife was sadly taken seriously ill during the mid-1980s, though happily she survived. It is believed that he became involved in Rugby administration in later years, but it is uncertain whether he continued running his accountancy business. It would be very interesting to learn more about what became of him, and how his wife has fared.
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
We have recently been informed about a most interesting and fascinating blogspot called “Our Rhodesian Heritage”. We don’t know who is behind this venture, but it is certainly well worth a visit by all who take an interest in Rhodesian history and the preservation of the Rhodesian ideal. It can be accessed at :-
http://rhodesianheritage.blogspot.co.uk/
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
NICKED
Sir,
Yes, Nick Maine died earlier this year [see June 2013 SCN]. You are right that no-one really trusted him as he couldn’t make up his mind which party he supported and got associated with a lot of wacko ideas. As a result he obtained the nickname of “Nick the Prick”!
Yours etc.,
B.V.F.B., Sydney, N.S.W., Australia.
[ The epithet “Nick the Prick” was evidently also the nickname given to Nick Man (the former Swinton Circle member who caused trouble at the organisation’s December 2010 meeting) when he worked in the recruitment business. We know how Nick Maine obtained this epithet, but have no idea why Nick Man did! – Ed.]
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AND THE BLIND WILL SEE
Sir,
Clem Suntner was one of those “speakers” whom we had to listen to all those years talking about how the new South Africa would be a success IF this and IF that. He was no different from all the others.
All of them to a man are now complaining about our demise. Yet we who told South Africa 25 to 30 years ago what would happen are simply ignored. It seems as if you were dead wrong, and now see the error of your ways, people will listen to you instead of heeding the warnings of those WHO WERE RIGHT AT THE OUTSET!
South Africa is wall to wall with these commentators these days! I’ve got plenty of Clem Suntner’s old articles, and he was dead wrong. Hindsight is always 20/20 vision. So what?
We warned them years ago, and we were called right wing nuts, fascists, racists, Nazis – you name it.
They make me sick!
Yours etc.,
G.O.K.E., Transvaal, South Africa.
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ROGUES GALLERY
The Swinton Circle was recently asked to provide a speaker to address an academic institution. The Swinton Circle Committee discussed who would be the best member to send in this regard, but one Committee member stated that someone named Tony Malski had evidently expressed an interest in speaking on behalf of the organization. This surprised other Committee members greatly, as not only was there nobody by the name of Tony Malski on the Swinton Circle’s membership list, but nobody else had ever heard of him!
The Committee member who had mentioned the name was then asked for more information about this mysterious figure, only to produce an ancient cutting from an anti-fascist publication which revealed that during the 1980s this Malski character had been involved in building what he termed a “revolutionary army” as part of his sinisterly named “National Socialist Action Party” (“National Socialist” was actually the full name of the Nazi Party!).
The Swinton Circle would therefore like to place on record that it has no connection whatsoever with anyone named Tony Malski, and that nobody by that name has ever been asked to speak on behalf of the organization. Furthermore, if this person ever applies to join the Swinton Circle then he will have to provide some concrete evidence that he has totally repudiated all the disturbing allegations which were made against him during the 1980s.
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OBITUARIES
SIR DAVID FROST
It was of course with great shock and sadness that we recently learnt of the sudden death of Sir David Frost at the age of only 74.
This present writer had close family connections to Sir David, and followed his career closely right from its beginnings in the early 1960s. Sir David Frost was undoubtedly one of the greatest men of his age, and someone who brought great pride and glory to Britain. Born with boundless energy (something which he inherited from both his parents!) it is no exaggeration to say that no one person in the entire world made television the medium which it is today more than he did.
His talents were phenomenal and eclectic, stretching from news reporting and hosting light entertainments programmes such as Let’s Twist on the Riviera for Anglia Television, through the satire boom of That Was The Week That Was and Not so much a Programme more a Way of Life and the lighter comedy of The Frost Report with the BBC, to the establishment of his own television companies, firstly LWT with its host of programmes which he presented (an unexpected mixture of serious political interviews and light-hearted comedy sketches), and subsequently TVAM, which pioneered morning television. His fame and popularity was not restricted to the UK however, for he also became a leading and much sought-after TV host in both the United States and Australia, with his famous twice-weekly flights across the Atlantic in order to present regular programmes on two continents being the stuff which legends are based upon.
It was of course his seminal interviews with Richard Nixon in 1977 which established him as undoubtedly the greatest media interviewer of all time however. A universally acknowledged triumph, these interviews achieved success by a mixture of painstaking research (something which was actually Sir David’s hallmark), a friendly demeanour and a quick-thinking ability to listen and to seize every opportunity to respond. After this landmark of broadcasting history Sir David concentrated more and more on serious political interviews, returning to the BBC for his iconic Sunday morning programmes whereon he seemed to interview everyone who was anyone in the world today.
Sir David wasn’t without his critics of course – though most of them were undoubtedly motivated by jealousy. Undoubtedly his over-aggressive interviewing of Enoch Powell in 1969 lost him many friends, as also did his unacceptable interview with Margaret Thatcher following the Falklands War when he seemed obsessed by the minutiae of the movements of the threatening Argentine ship the General Belgrano. Against this however should be set his groundbreaking interview of the Sri Lankan fraudster Emil Savundra (something which broke all the “politically-correct” taboos of the time) and his triumphant determination to interview Ian Douglas Smith and to give him the opportunity to present his case in the face of intimidating opposition from the Wilson Government. It should also not be forgotten that after his unfortunate interview with Margaret Thatcher he subsequent became firm personal friends with both Margaret and Sir Dennis Thatcher.
Sir David Frost brought joy and pleasure to billions of people around the world, and it is no exaggeration to say that the world is now a far better place than it would have been without him. He never stopped working, and indeed had fully mastered all the latest technological developments and innovations of the electronic media at the time of his untimely death. Although 74 years old he still had a tremendous amount to offer, and that is the tragedy of his death.
Our sincere condolences are extended to his widow Lady Carina and to his sons Wilfred, Miles and George.
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CLIFF MORGAN OBE
It was also with much sadness that we learnt of the recent death of Cliff Morgan.
Cliff Morgan was born in the Rhonda Valley in 1930 and played fly-half for Cardiff RFC, Wales and the British Lions. He was selected for the British Lions squad who toured South Africa in 1955, and refused to be intimidated by the anti-South African trouble-makers who even in those days tried to persuade players to withdraw from the tour. Morgan proved a most important member of the side which became the first to avoid a series defeat. He scored a try in the First Test at Ellis Park, and captained the side which won the Third Test at Loftus Versfeld. Like so many Welshmen Cliff Morgan was also an accomplished choral singer, and he won many friends by joining an impromptu choir which sang in Afrikaans when leaving from Jan Smuts Airport.
After his playing career was over Cliff Morgan obtained probably even more fame by becoming a BBC Rugby commentator and then Head of BBC Outside Broadcasting. His voice was probably the most recognizable and captivating on television, and his commentary of the 1973 Barbarians v. All Blacks match at Cardiff Arms Park probably produced the most memorable description of the greatest try ever scored.
Cliff Morgan was always a proud Welshman, but more significantly he was also a proud Briton – as his eager appearances for the British Lions and work for the BBC confirms, and indeed he died on the Isle of Wight where he is now buried.
Cliff Morgan will always be remembered fondly by all those who love Rugby and broadcasting excellence. Our sincere condolences are offered to his widow Pat and his two children.
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SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER
August 2013 edition
As we’ve observed several times in the past, Gibraltar today occupies a very similar position in the affections of the British people around the globe as Rhodesia did during the 1960s and 70s. The renewed aggression being displayed by the Spanish Government against Gibraltar and its people is therefore a matter of great concern to all of us.
Gibraltar has been British sovereign territory for far longer than it was ever Spanish, and the Gibraltarian people have confirmed in referendum after referendum that they wish to remain British by overwhelming numbers. The Spanish Government’s present tantrums are allegedly based upon opposition to a new environmentally-friendly artificial reef being laid under Gibraltarian territorial waters in order to protect fish stocks, but few can doubt that Madrid’s latest sabre-rattling antics are in reality just another pathetic attempt to claim sovereignty. So much for the EU being a vehicle for brotherhood and co-operation between fellow European states!
Spain’s illegal and unjustifiable claims on Gibraltar are of course based upon only one argument – geographic proximity. If geography was the only criteria for international boundaries then of course Alaska would be handed over to Canada, Corsica to Italy, Bornholm to Sweden and about a dozen or so other unwarranted and trouble-stirring territorial transfers around the world. More specifically, however, what about the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla in north Africa, both of which are claimed by Morocco? The Spanish Government’s utter hypocrisy in claiming Gibraltar whilst refusing to handover Ceuta and Melilla is breath-taking! Our position is consistent however. We believe that on the grounds of history and the will of the people Gibraltar should remain British for all time, and that on the grounds of history and the will of the host population Ceuta and Melilla should remain Spanish for all time.
Be this as it may, the continuing defiance of the Gibraltarian people in their determination to remain British – just like the similar defiance of the people of the Falkland Islands – is an inspiration to all British people around the globe, and is something which therefore only increases British patriotism and greatness. We therefore salute the people of Gibraltar, and pledge that we will continue to stand four-square behind them during their present difficulties.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB NEWS
The Springbok Club held a most captivating and inspiring meeting last month which was addressed by Mr. Andrew Hope-Hall LlB (Hons). Mr. Hope-Hall is the son of Richard Hope-Hall who served as a Rhodesian Front MP from 1965 until 1976 before crossing the floor to join the Rhodesian Action Party, for whom he served as an MP from 1976 until 1977. On his mother's side of the family Andrew Hope-Hall’s great-great-uncle was E.C.“Teddy” Tyndale-Biscoe, who was the Lieutenant who raised the BSAC flag at Fort Salisbury in Rhodesia on 13th September 1890.
In his masterful and mesmerizing address Mr. Hope-Hall not only told something about his ancestral history on both sides of his family and his father’s political objectives and achievements, but also told something about his own personal career, including his service with the BSAP Support Unit (the “Black Boots”) in Rhodesia and his subsequent move to South Africa where he was an active supporter of the Conservative Party of SA, for whom he worked tirelessly in order to try to achieve a “No” vote in the vital 1992 Constitutional Referendum. He finished, however, by telling something about his life and career in the UK since relocating to the country, where he is still actively involved with the patriotic cause – activities which we expect the Springbok Club to work increasingly closely with in the days ahead.
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This month’s Springbok Club event will entail a visit to a beautiful 5-acre garden in Surrey with strong Rhodesian connections, the details of which are as follows :-
Date : Saturday 10th August 2013
Rendezvous arrangements : Meet-up prior to the visit at "The Royal Oak" pub, Chart Lane South, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4DJ, between 12.30 hrs and 13.45 hrs. The nearest railway stations are Dorking Deepdene and Dorking Main, which are approximately three-quarters of a mile and a mile respectively from "The Royal Oak", on a direct route (from the stations turn into Deepdene Avenue going south, the A24, then turn slightly to the left into Chart Lane South).
The gardens themselves, which are part of the National Gardens Scheme, are situated at "The Old Croft", Mill Bottom, South Holmwood, Dorking, RH5 4NT, and will be open on Saturday between 14.00 hrs and 18.00 hrs. There will be an admission charge of £5.00 per head, though children are admitted free. If anyone wishes to journey straight there then the nearest railway station is Holmwood, which is only about a mile and a half away. "The Old Croft" is owned by David and Virginia Lardner-Burke. David ran the Anglo-Rhodesian Society during the 1970s, and is the son of the former Rhodesian Cabinet Minister the Rt.Hon. Desmond Lardner-Burke.
It would help if those intending to attend could inform us beforehand either by e-mail on: springbk@netcomuk.co.uk or preferably by 'phone on: 07711188430.
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On Sunday 15th September the Springbok Club will be participating in the annual Rhodesian “Hoisting of the Flag Ceremony” in Norfolk. More precise details will be given in next moth’s SCN.
On Saturday 5th October the Springbok Club will be making a trip to Oxford in order to attend a special musical concert involving some of the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The highlight of this concert will be the world premier of the work “O Calpe” in praise of Gibraltar, which was begun by Mozart but only completed in recent years by Mr. Robin Willow – who will be performing the work himself.
In November the Springbok Club will be staging its annual UDI Day Dinner, at which a prominent ex-Rhodesian will be guest of honour, and in December the Springbok Club will hold its annual Day of the Vow commemoration which will be addressed by a leading campaigner for Afrikaner rights in Europe. Full details about both these events will be given in future editions of the SCN
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SWINTON CIRCLE NEWS
July’s Swinton Circle meeting, which was addressed by Mr. Rory Broomfield MA, MSc, BA, the Deputy Director of The Freedom Association and the Director of the Better Off Out campaign, proved to be a great success. There was a good turnout and a really enthusiastic atmosphere at this event, and Mr. Broomfield certainly didn’t disappoint. In his riveting and well-argued address Mr. Broomfield demonstrated not only the many problems which continuing membership of the EU were causing Britain, but also showed the many advantages which would result if the UK was to withdraw from the EU structure, particularly if similar trading arrangements could be agreed to those of Norway and Switzerland, and if closer economic links could be established with Commonwealth countries.
As well as establishing closer links between the Swinton Circle and the Freedom Association and the Better Off Out campaign as a result of this meeting, it was also good to welcome officials from the Get Britain Out campaign to this event, one of whom will be addressing a Swinton Circle meeting early in 2014.
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Unfortunately New Britain’s planned trip to pay homage at the graves of Sir Winston Churchill and John Enoch Powell, which the Swinton Circle had pledged its full support to, had to be postponed until later during the year. The Swinton Circle will however be joining New Britain in their annual Gibraltar Day celebrations on Monday 9th September. Later during September the Swinton Circle will be staging a meeting to be addressed by a sitting MEP, and also has some very interesting meetings planned for October, November and December. Full details will of course be given in future editions of the SCN.
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Membership fees and donations to the Swinton Circle can be paid via PayPal on the organisation’s web-site home page at:-
www.swintoncircle.co.uk
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NEW BRITAIN NEWS
As stated above, New Britain’s planned trip to pay homage at the graves of Sir Winston Churchill and John Enoch Powell unfortunately had to be postponed until later during the year. New Britain is however planning the following events during the next few months :-
Monday 7th September : Gibraltar Day reception. Central London.
Monday 21st October : Trafalgar Day commemorations. St.Paul’s Cathedral.
Saturday 2nd November : Keep the United Kingdom United Rally. Central London.
Saturday 30th November : St.Andrew’s Day celebrations. Edinburgh.
Saturday 7th December : Falkland Islands Battle Day ceremony. The Cenotaph.
More precise details about all these events will of course be given in future editions of the SCN.
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RECENT REPORT FROM THE ZIMBABWE CONSERVATION TASK FORCE
Last month, 3 people were killed by lions in Kariba. The problem in Kariba is that the smaller plains game is almost non existent due to poaching. This means it is very difficult for the predators to find food. A lioness recently attacked and killed 2 Africans in a township near Kariba town. She and her 2 eighteen-month-old cubs fed on one of the victims. A few days later, a young African man and his girlfriend went off into the bush to partake in some afternoon delights and were attacked by the lioness whilst doing so. The girlfriend was killed and the man ran-off in terror wearing nothing but a condom. The police and National Parks, fearing the consequences of the lions having tasted human blood, killed the 3 lions.
There were apparently another 4 fully grown male lions in the pride who are still roaming the area. We are now very concerned that these remaining 4 lions will also be killed by National Parks and we would like to try and move them to a less populated area like Matusadona or Mana Pools. In order to do this we need to raise in the region of US$7,000.
In order to assist with this fundraising project, we are doing a silent auction of a painting entitled "Young Warrior", an original oil on canvas painting by Cheryl Rodrigues which measures 77cm x 90cm. There is a reserve price of US$2,000. If anyone can offer more than this, please contact the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force at any of the addresses quoted below with your offer. [Any shipping charges will be for the account of the buyer.]
Landline: +263 4 339065
Mobile: +263 712 603 213
Email: galorand@mweb.co.zw
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/ZCTF-Zimbabwe-Conservation-Task-Force/246013052094585
Website : www.zctfofficialsite.org.
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ANOTHER BARMY IDEA FROM THE E.U.
We have recently been informed about a highly controversial idea proposed by the Dutch MEP Toine Manders that all national soccer sides within the EU should be abolished and that only one single “European” team should play in international competitions in future. Happily this lunatic idea seems to have had few takers thanks to its exposure by the Scottish edition of The Sun, and by strong opposition from the SFA.
We ourselves have staunchly advocated the establishment of a “British Lions”-style united soccer team of course, as well as similar united British sides for other sports run in the same manner as the British Lions Rugby teams. Such a development would not involve the abolition of the existing Scottish, Northern Irish, Welsh and English soccer teams however – quite the reverse in fact, as we would see such a development as being complimentary to the existing structure, and indeed enhancing it, as it would give all players an ever higher honour to aim for.
The structure which we would advocate would be for the existing four home nations to continue competing individually in the World and European Nations Cups, as well as in regular friendly matches. The united British team would however compete in the Olympic Games and also in “British Lions”-style tours every alternative year (when no World Cup or Olympics are taking place) to such places as South America, Central America and eastern Asia. After all, united British teams, both men’s and women’s, competed successfully in the 2012 London Olympics and this never infringed upon the existing four independent home FAs in any way.
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FALKLAND ISLANDS CRICKET TOUR OF ENGLAND
During September this year a Falkland Islands Representative Cricket XI will play two 40-over matches in England.
The first of these will be against Locks Heath at Warsash Road, Titchfield Common, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 4JX on Saturday 7th September, starting at 13.00 hrs., and the second will be against Falkland (West Berkshire) Cricket Club at Enborne Street, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 6TW starting at 14.00 hrs. on Sunday 8th September.
Team members representing the Falkland Islands include: David Pickup, Jamie Punter, Paul Barsby, Stephen Fowmes, Craig Clark, Martin Collins (Captain), Kalon Jaffray, Roger Diggle, Barry Punter, Billy Allan, Henry David, Ric Nye and Ciaran Nye.
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MORE NEWS OF COLLAPSING HEALTH SERVICE IN SOUTH AFRICA
Following the most revealing SAPA article illustrating yet more evidence of the collapsing health service in the “new” South Africa which we included in last month’s SCN, we have subsequently received the following further highly revealing SAPA report via Mr. Boris Grig of Russia :-
“Police sprayed water cannons at a group of protesters who had started a fire at a side entrance of the Helen Joseph Hospital in Hurst Hill, Johannesburg on Friday.
“A group of about 50 protesters broke away from a larger group protesting at the hospital's main entrance and blockaded a side entrance with rubbish, then set it alight.
“Police tried to remove them and clear the rubbish, but they threw garbage bins at the entrance and
tried to set the trash alight again.
“Police responded by soaking them with jets of water which also doused the flames.
“Hospital staff entering and leaving through the side entrance were taunted by the strikers, dressed
mainly in red t-shirts bearing the Congress of SA Trade Unions' logo.
“The front gate of the busy public hospital was closed with police officials on foot and in an armoured car keeping watch.
“At Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital, where police fired rubber bullets at protesters on Thursday, all was calm on Friday morning.
“The public service strike entered its third day on Friday.”
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GRAHAM DOWNES OBITUARY – A CORRECTION
In the obituary to Graham Downes which we carried in the May 2013 Edition of the SCN we stated that he was educated at Glenwood Boys High School. We have subsequently been informed that this was not true, and that Graham was actually educated at Durban High School. We apologise to all concerned for this inadvertent error.
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"BLUE WATCH" by Gwyn Fford-Osborne
Rhodesia, in 1975 and a bloody vicious civil war is at its height. A war between the White minority supported by the Black majority and the ZAPU and ZANU terrorist groups, supported by Zambia and Mozambique. Kensington, a small town in the farming belt has been the subject of several terrorist attacks but with only a small police force for defence, the local T.A. unit having been called up for service on the Zambia border the situation appears grim. Until Iffor Meredith turns up on a pilgrimage to meet up with his wife and son of his old army buddy, recently murdered by terrorists. A deadly ambush on the "Dix" family and his escape from a land mine attack makes Iffor determined to offer resistance of some form or other to the terrorists. His application to join the Rhodesian Army has been accepted and he sets about forming a small militia. With all the fit men already on call up, who can he recruit from. Then he's invited to a darts match at the Moth Club and meets up with the remnants of the town's Fire Brigade, the men considered too old for call up. Blue Watch.
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"THE SEVEN WATCHMEN" by David Ruppert
A new fascinating novel titled "The Seven Watchmen" by David Ruppert should appeal to South Africans and ex-Rhodesians. It can be ordered from Crest Publishing in South Africa at www.crestpublishing.co.za - or those abroad can buy it directly from David at rupedf72@comcast.net. It's also available on www.Amazon.com
Glenn MacAskill and Michael Bowery of Crest Publishing have also written three books each. Glenn MacAskill is ex-BSAP Special Branch and still working (as Mugabe has denied him any pension) and Michael Bowery is ex-South African Special Forces. Due to the difficulties confronting White writers in the "new" South Africa they launched Crest Publishing to self-publish their own books, and have been doing this since October 2006. Michael Bowery is author of: "Canham's Run", "The Sligo Piper" and "Kill the President", whilst Glenn MacAskill is author of: "King's Gold", "Crime Lords" and "Of Royal Blood". Special discounts to ex-servicemen, Rhodies and Springboks!
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.177: Mr. ROBERT CAMPBELL McALLISTER of Glasgow.
Robert McAllister contacted us a few years ago expressing great support for our movement. Alas recent editions of the SCN sent to him have been returned as evidently his e-mail address is no longer recognized. Unfortunately we know very little about him apart from the fact that he came from Glasgow and that his “handle” was “Big Rab”. If anyone can inform us of his current e-mail address then we would of course be most grateful.
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
Jan Lamprecht has recently re-vamped his excellent web-sites which provide a constant flow of hard news from both “Zimbabwe” and South Africa. They can be accessed at :-
http://www.zimbabwenews.info
and
http://www.southafricatoday.info
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
THREE CHEERS FOR THE ORANGE, WHITE AND BLUE
Sir,
There is only one flag for South Africa. I have one at home a friend managed to get me. I still remember my school lesson on the flag " blue sea, white land, orange sky. That dagga-rookers rag doesn't mean anything to me. I am not that old, but my flag will be on my coffin when I go.
Yours etc.,
John H., Erith, U.K..
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WONDER
Sir,
Awesome obituary on Baroness Thatcher (SCN, April 2013 – Ed.), I loved it and sent it on to a few correspondents. Well done!
Sickening how the leftist media lovingly wallowed in the anti-Thatcher protests and celebrations, giving those vermin far more publicity than they deserved. One does understand their need for “balance” but in this case it was a 5% minority gleefully enjoying this great lady’s passing, which was so well covered by the scum at the BBC, Sky etc. that an uninformed viewer would have gained the impression it was the majority of people who hated her.
I was stunned by the viciousness and bloody-minded hatred coming from these so-called “anti-hate” groups, alas not surprised but amazed that their hypocrisy can reach such dizzying heights.
Yours etc.,
Bert Oosthuizen, Lancashire, U.K.
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WRITE ON
Sir,
Britain has been changed beyond recognition by mass immigration. We just aren't Britain any more - and we were never asked if we wanted it that way by politicians and the rest of the establishment who spent their time talking among themselves, too terrified of the scream "racist" to do anything.
We should restrict immigration to people able to read, write and speak fluent English and offer us something. We should also quit the EU and repudiate all pro-immigrant and pro-refugee conventions. Multiculturalism should be ended, the whole anti-discrimination and race relations industry abolished. Illegal immigrants should be detected and deported whatever it takes, as should all immigrant scroungers, criminals and anti-British terrorist supporters. We should make it clear that these pests have no right to a family life in Britain and that all future labour shortages will be solved by contract workers, not permanent immigrants.
All screams from the pro-immigrant lobby should be ignored, giving them the treatment they've dealt out to the rest of us. Immigration is bad for wildlife, the environment and the quality of life.
Yours etc.,
M. Taylor, London, U.K..
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VEXING VEXILLOLOGY
Sir,
Flags originated as symbols of recognition, as they still are throughout the world today. "Rally around the flag" meant identifying with and protecting the symbol, usually on the battlefield. Capturing the enemy's flag (or Colours, in military terminology) usually meant the surrender or defeat of a force or nation. Regimental Colours are the sacred symbol of a military unit to this day, and are given special place of honour on parade or in a unit's quarters. When units were disbanded in days gone by, their Colours were traditionally draped in a cathedral. Today they are more likely to be lodged in a museum..
National flags must - or should - reflect a country's history. The British "Union Jack" is a good example of a national flag that has evolved over the centuries and incorporates most of the nation states within Great Britain today. It is wonderful to see the old national flags at international tournaments in the UK, when the "nations" within the Union do battle on the rugby field.
Let's face it. The "real South African flag" (SCN April 2013 – Ed.) - which incidentally was despised for a long time by much of the White community in South Africa - is no longer the national flag of South Africa. It was very symbolic to most white South Africans as representing their nation, but it did not have the same symbolism for the majority of black South Africans. It was inevitable that the flag would change with the radical political change that took place in South Africa in 1994. The present official national flag of South Africa was designed by the (White) State Herald as a compromise. Unlike the flag of Zimbabwe, which is the ZANU flag with a white triangle in the hoist, the South African flag is not a reproduction of the ANC flag, although it includes the ANC's colours in the hoist. The other colours found in the official flag of South Africa reflect the county's heritage as they are the colours which make up the flags of both the Netherlands and Britain. (It is not generally known that the red horizontal stripe is as close to orange as one can get.)
To me, the "real" South African flag, containing in the centre the flags of the three nations that were to form the Union of South Africa, is the symbol of a bygone era. Like the Colours of a disbanded regiment, the old national flag should be revered as part of our heritage but not carried into battle as a national symbol of present-day South Africa.
Yours etc.,
Jan Geelvink, Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa
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ELEPHANTINE ALTERNATIVE
Sir,
The true South African flag (SCN April 2013 – Ed.) is also one of the most beautiful flags in the world.
Re: elephants exported to China. Why doesn't China rather import a few thousand of Blacks from Africa?
Yours etc.,
H.W.Koch, Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa.
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OBITUARIES
GROUP CAPTAIN PETER PETTER-BOWYER
It was with great sadness that we recently learnt of the death of Group Captain Peter Petter-Bowyer.
“PB”, as he was invariably known, was born at Lady Chancellor Hospital, Salisbury, Rhodesia, in 1936, a first generation Rhodesian. He was educated at David Livingstone School, and then at Eagle and Umtali High Schools. His original ambition was to go into medicine and to specialize in orthopaedics, but unfortunately due to the interference of his step-mother (his parents had sadly separated during his childhood) he was unable to do this. Instead he took up an apprenticeship with Keystone Construction, which entailed cabinet-making, machinery, joinery and site-construction. It was at this time that he decided that he wanted to join the Royal Rhodesian Air Force (RRAF) but again due to family complications his entry into the RRAF did not prove simple. Eventually, however, his desire to join the RRAF became reality on 3rd January 1957.
PB married Beryl Roe (for what was to prove a long and happy marriage) at Bulawayo in 1958, they having eloped whilst he was still a cadet officer, and thereby was officially barred from marrying during this time! Fortunately one of his instructors realized his great abilities and potential, so waived the usual regulations! PB and Beryl had two children, a daughter Deborah (Debbie) and a son Paul, born during January and December 1960 respectively.
PB enjoyed a distinguished career with the RRAF (latterly the RhAF) during the Bush War, being renowned for his technical innovations which contributed immeasurably to the effectiveness of the RhAF’s weapons systems. He retired from the Air Force whilst holding the rank of Group Captain almost immediately after the handover to the ZANU-PF terrorist regime, and subsequently wrote an acclaimed autobiography entitled “Wings of Destruction”..
After a brief but difficult period in South Africa PB and his family moved to the UK, the land of his ancestral roots, settling in Norfolk. It was at this time, however, that he embarked upon probably his greatest achievement, the formation and running of the Rhodesian Air Force Association (RhAFA). For many years he communicated with former members of the RRAF/RhAF from all over the world, and dedicated a significant amount of his time to helping and answering queries from these members. He was furthermore instrumental in ensuring that Rhodesian history, particularly the story of the RRAF/RhAF, was preserved and safely stored in the UK.
In spite of his many great achievements PB was actually a rather humble man, and did a great amount of good which people were not aware of. He often helped people in their hours of need, visiting ill friends both in and out of hospital, supporting their partners, arranging for necessary hospital aids for their homes, and transporting partners to and from hospitals.
PB was also a good friend of the Springbok Club, speaking for the organization on two separate occasions when he told of his many exploits in the RRAF/RhAF and gave his opinions about Rhodesian history and his predictions – invariably optimistic – for the future. The response from the audience was the same on both occasions – prolonged applause followed by positive and glowing comments afterwards.
PB was not only a great Rhodesian. He was also a great human being. All the time that our people are able to produce heroes like him then we have nothing to worry about for the future.
Our sincerest condolences are extended to his widow Beryl and to his children Debbie and Paul.
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EDWARD ERNEST “TED” DAVEY
Edward Ernest “Ted” Davey, who sadly died last month, was a long-standing supporter and subsequent member of the Springbok Club.
Ted Davey was born in London on 19 April 1927, but later moved to Bournemouth where he worked as a bus driver for many years. Following his divorce he moved to Southampton and became a Security Officer on the newly constructed Container Terminal, where he gained an extremely high reputation for diligence, loyalty, cheerfulness and communication skills. Unfortunately when the company restructured in 1986, replacing their in-house security with contract security, he was forced to take early retirement, and thereafter set about travelling around the world, an experience which he enjoyed greatly.
Ted first made contact with the Springbok Club shortly after the organization was established in the 1990s. It is not certain how he initially made heard about the organization as his connections to southern Africa were very scant, apparently based only upon a couple of visits to the country. Even more strangely he seemed to have very little interest in sport! Alas his knowledge of South Africa and its current situation proved very superficial – and in some cases downright wrong. In spite of this, however, he was a good and enthusiastic attendee of Springbok Club meetings in London during the 1990s before his deteriorating health made it difficult for him to travel, but even after this he still attended Hampshire Branch gatherings during the 2000s. Even more praiseworthy however were his constant letters of support and encouragement, which were inevitably both friendly and chatty.
He will be sorely missed.
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August 2013 edition
As we’ve observed several times in the past, Gibraltar today occupies a very similar position in the affections of the British people around the globe as Rhodesia did during the 1960s and 70s. The renewed aggression being displayed by the Spanish Government against Gibraltar and its people is therefore a matter of great concern to all of us.
Gibraltar has been British sovereign territory for far longer than it was ever Spanish, and the Gibraltarian people have confirmed in referendum after referendum that they wish to remain British by overwhelming numbers. The Spanish Government’s present tantrums are allegedly based upon opposition to a new environmentally-friendly artificial reef being laid under Gibraltarian territorial waters in order to protect fish stocks, but few can doubt that Madrid’s latest sabre-rattling antics are in reality just another pathetic attempt to claim sovereignty. So much for the EU being a vehicle for brotherhood and co-operation between fellow European states!
Spain’s illegal and unjustifiable claims on Gibraltar are of course based upon only one argument – geographic proximity. If geography was the only criteria for international boundaries then of course Alaska would be handed over to Canada, Corsica to Italy, Bornholm to Sweden and about a dozen or so other unwarranted and trouble-stirring territorial transfers around the world. More specifically, however, what about the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla in north Africa, both of which are claimed by Morocco? The Spanish Government’s utter hypocrisy in claiming Gibraltar whilst refusing to handover Ceuta and Melilla is breath-taking! Our position is consistent however. We believe that on the grounds of history and the will of the people Gibraltar should remain British for all time, and that on the grounds of history and the will of the host population Ceuta and Melilla should remain Spanish for all time.
Be this as it may, the continuing defiance of the Gibraltarian people in their determination to remain British – just like the similar defiance of the people of the Falkland Islands – is an inspiration to all British people around the globe, and is something which therefore only increases British patriotism and greatness. We therefore salute the people of Gibraltar, and pledge that we will continue to stand four-square behind them during their present difficulties.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB NEWS
The Springbok Club held a most captivating and inspiring meeting last month which was addressed by Mr. Andrew Hope-Hall LlB (Hons). Mr. Hope-Hall is the son of Richard Hope-Hall who served as a Rhodesian Front MP from 1965 until 1976 before crossing the floor to join the Rhodesian Action Party, for whom he served as an MP from 1976 until 1977. On his mother's side of the family Andrew Hope-Hall’s great-great-uncle was E.C.“Teddy” Tyndale-Biscoe, who was the Lieutenant who raised the BSAC flag at Fort Salisbury in Rhodesia on 13th September 1890.
In his masterful and mesmerizing address Mr. Hope-Hall not only told something about his ancestral history on both sides of his family and his father’s political objectives and achievements, but also told something about his own personal career, including his service with the BSAP Support Unit (the “Black Boots”) in Rhodesia and his subsequent move to South Africa where he was an active supporter of the Conservative Party of SA, for whom he worked tirelessly in order to try to achieve a “No” vote in the vital 1992 Constitutional Referendum. He finished, however, by telling something about his life and career in the UK since relocating to the country, where he is still actively involved with the patriotic cause – activities which we expect the Springbok Club to work increasingly closely with in the days ahead.
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This month’s Springbok Club event will entail a visit to a beautiful 5-acre garden in Surrey with strong Rhodesian connections, the details of which are as follows :-
Date : Saturday 10th August 2013
Rendezvous arrangements : Meet-up prior to the visit at "The Royal Oak" pub, Chart Lane South, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4DJ, between 12.30 hrs and 13.45 hrs. The nearest railway stations are Dorking Deepdene and Dorking Main, which are approximately three-quarters of a mile and a mile respectively from "The Royal Oak", on a direct route (from the stations turn into Deepdene Avenue going south, the A24, then turn slightly to the left into Chart Lane South).
The gardens themselves, which are part of the National Gardens Scheme, are situated at "The Old Croft", Mill Bottom, South Holmwood, Dorking, RH5 4NT, and will be open on Saturday between 14.00 hrs and 18.00 hrs. There will be an admission charge of £5.00 per head, though children are admitted free. If anyone wishes to journey straight there then the nearest railway station is Holmwood, which is only about a mile and a half away. "The Old Croft" is owned by David and Virginia Lardner-Burke. David ran the Anglo-Rhodesian Society during the 1970s, and is the son of the former Rhodesian Cabinet Minister the Rt.Hon. Desmond Lardner-Burke.
It would help if those intending to attend could inform us beforehand either by e-mail on: springbk@netcomuk.co.uk or preferably by 'phone on: 07711188430.
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On Sunday 15th September the Springbok Club will be participating in the annual Rhodesian “Hoisting of the Flag Ceremony” in Norfolk. More precise details will be given in next moth’s SCN.
On Saturday 5th October the Springbok Club will be making a trip to Oxford in order to attend a special musical concert involving some of the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The highlight of this concert will be the world premier of the work “O Calpe” in praise of Gibraltar, which was begun by Mozart but only completed in recent years by Mr. Robin Willow – who will be performing the work himself.
In November the Springbok Club will be staging its annual UDI Day Dinner, at which a prominent ex-Rhodesian will be guest of honour, and in December the Springbok Club will hold its annual Day of the Vow commemoration which will be addressed by a leading campaigner for Afrikaner rights in Europe. Full details about both these events will be given in future editions of the SCN
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SWINTON CIRCLE NEWS
July’s Swinton Circle meeting, which was addressed by Mr. Rory Broomfield MA, MSc, BA, the Deputy Director of The Freedom Association and the Director of the Better Off Out campaign, proved to be a great success. There was a good turnout and a really enthusiastic atmosphere at this event, and Mr. Broomfield certainly didn’t disappoint. In his riveting and well-argued address Mr. Broomfield demonstrated not only the many problems which continuing membership of the EU were causing Britain, but also showed the many advantages which would result if the UK was to withdraw from the EU structure, particularly if similar trading arrangements could be agreed to those of Norway and Switzerland, and if closer economic links could be established with Commonwealth countries.
As well as establishing closer links between the Swinton Circle and the Freedom Association and the Better Off Out campaign as a result of this meeting, it was also good to welcome officials from the Get Britain Out campaign to this event, one of whom will be addressing a Swinton Circle meeting early in 2014.
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Unfortunately New Britain’s planned trip to pay homage at the graves of Sir Winston Churchill and John Enoch Powell, which the Swinton Circle had pledged its full support to, had to be postponed until later during the year. The Swinton Circle will however be joining New Britain in their annual Gibraltar Day celebrations on Monday 9th September. Later during September the Swinton Circle will be staging a meeting to be addressed by a sitting MEP, and also has some very interesting meetings planned for October, November and December. Full details will of course be given in future editions of the SCN.
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Membership fees and donations to the Swinton Circle can be paid via PayPal on the organisation’s web-site home page at:-
www.swintoncircle.co.uk
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NEW BRITAIN NEWS
As stated above, New Britain’s planned trip to pay homage at the graves of Sir Winston Churchill and John Enoch Powell unfortunately had to be postponed until later during the year. New Britain is however planning the following events during the next few months :-
Monday 7th September : Gibraltar Day reception. Central London.
Monday 21st October : Trafalgar Day commemorations. St.Paul’s Cathedral.
Saturday 2nd November : Keep the United Kingdom United Rally. Central London.
Saturday 30th November : St.Andrew’s Day celebrations. Edinburgh.
Saturday 7th December : Falkland Islands Battle Day ceremony. The Cenotaph.
More precise details about all these events will of course be given in future editions of the SCN.
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RECENT REPORT FROM THE ZIMBABWE CONSERVATION TASK FORCE
Last month, 3 people were killed by lions in Kariba. The problem in Kariba is that the smaller plains game is almost non existent due to poaching. This means it is very difficult for the predators to find food. A lioness recently attacked and killed 2 Africans in a township near Kariba town. She and her 2 eighteen-month-old cubs fed on one of the victims. A few days later, a young African man and his girlfriend went off into the bush to partake in some afternoon delights and were attacked by the lioness whilst doing so. The girlfriend was killed and the man ran-off in terror wearing nothing but a condom. The police and National Parks, fearing the consequences of the lions having tasted human blood, killed the 3 lions.
There were apparently another 4 fully grown male lions in the pride who are still roaming the area. We are now very concerned that these remaining 4 lions will also be killed by National Parks and we would like to try and move them to a less populated area like Matusadona or Mana Pools. In order to do this we need to raise in the region of US$7,000.
In order to assist with this fundraising project, we are doing a silent auction of a painting entitled "Young Warrior", an original oil on canvas painting by Cheryl Rodrigues which measures 77cm x 90cm. There is a reserve price of US$2,000. If anyone can offer more than this, please contact the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force at any of the addresses quoted below with your offer. [Any shipping charges will be for the account of the buyer.]
Landline: +263 4 339065
Mobile: +263 712 603 213
Email: galorand@mweb.co.zw
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/ZCTF-Zimbabwe-Conservation-Task-Force/246013052094585
Website : www.zctfofficialsite.org.
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ANOTHER BARMY IDEA FROM THE E.U.
We have recently been informed about a highly controversial idea proposed by the Dutch MEP Toine Manders that all national soccer sides within the EU should be abolished and that only one single “European” team should play in international competitions in future. Happily this lunatic idea seems to have had few takers thanks to its exposure by the Scottish edition of The Sun, and by strong opposition from the SFA.
We ourselves have staunchly advocated the establishment of a “British Lions”-style united soccer team of course, as well as similar united British sides for other sports run in the same manner as the British Lions Rugby teams. Such a development would not involve the abolition of the existing Scottish, Northern Irish, Welsh and English soccer teams however – quite the reverse in fact, as we would see such a development as being complimentary to the existing structure, and indeed enhancing it, as it would give all players an ever higher honour to aim for.
The structure which we would advocate would be for the existing four home nations to continue competing individually in the World and European Nations Cups, as well as in regular friendly matches. The united British team would however compete in the Olympic Games and also in “British Lions”-style tours every alternative year (when no World Cup or Olympics are taking place) to such places as South America, Central America and eastern Asia. After all, united British teams, both men’s and women’s, competed successfully in the 2012 London Olympics and this never infringed upon the existing four independent home FAs in any way.
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FALKLAND ISLANDS CRICKET TOUR OF ENGLAND
During September this year a Falkland Islands Representative Cricket XI will play two 40-over matches in England.
The first of these will be against Locks Heath at Warsash Road, Titchfield Common, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 4JX on Saturday 7th September, starting at 13.00 hrs., and the second will be against Falkland (West Berkshire) Cricket Club at Enborne Street, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 6TW starting at 14.00 hrs. on Sunday 8th September.
Team members representing the Falkland Islands include: David Pickup, Jamie Punter, Paul Barsby, Stephen Fowmes, Craig Clark, Martin Collins (Captain), Kalon Jaffray, Roger Diggle, Barry Punter, Billy Allan, Henry David, Ric Nye and Ciaran Nye.
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MORE NEWS OF COLLAPSING HEALTH SERVICE IN SOUTH AFRICA
Following the most revealing SAPA article illustrating yet more evidence of the collapsing health service in the “new” South Africa which we included in last month’s SCN, we have subsequently received the following further highly revealing SAPA report via Mr. Boris Grig of Russia :-
“Police sprayed water cannons at a group of protesters who had started a fire at a side entrance of the Helen Joseph Hospital in Hurst Hill, Johannesburg on Friday.
“A group of about 50 protesters broke away from a larger group protesting at the hospital's main entrance and blockaded a side entrance with rubbish, then set it alight.
“Police tried to remove them and clear the rubbish, but they threw garbage bins at the entrance and
tried to set the trash alight again.
“Police responded by soaking them with jets of water which also doused the flames.
“Hospital staff entering and leaving through the side entrance were taunted by the strikers, dressed
mainly in red t-shirts bearing the Congress of SA Trade Unions' logo.
“The front gate of the busy public hospital was closed with police officials on foot and in an armoured car keeping watch.
“At Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital, where police fired rubber bullets at protesters on Thursday, all was calm on Friday morning.
“The public service strike entered its third day on Friday.”
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GRAHAM DOWNES OBITUARY – A CORRECTION
In the obituary to Graham Downes which we carried in the May 2013 Edition of the SCN we stated that he was educated at Glenwood Boys High School. We have subsequently been informed that this was not true, and that Graham was actually educated at Durban High School. We apologise to all concerned for this inadvertent error.
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The narrative gives the reader an overview of the history of the White man in southern Africa with detailed emphasis on the Rhodesian story through the life and times of PK van der Byl, one of the major players in a political drama that ended in the accession to power of Robert Mugabe under the auspices of the British government. By his very nature PK was controversial and confrontational. This account is likely to give offence to some because it portrays him as bluntly as he was in real life. Much can be contested about PK van der Byl but few will dispute he was an extremely colourful character with a devilish sense of humour. This memoir covers his life with a full flourish while doing nothing to detract from the seriousness of the international political and military conflict in which he was engaged. The reader will glean new information on a highly controversial subject and emerge with a more sympathetic understanding of what PK van der Byl and his colleagues did and strove for. The human tragedy that has followed the removal from power of Ian Smith and his Rhodesian Front party will almost certainly force the reader to deal with some uncomfortable conclusions, of value to anyone sincere about grappling with the volatile and deeply troubling challenges that confront all Africans today.
This book and others of interest can be purchased from 30 Degrees South via their web-site: www.30degreessouth.co.za
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"BLUE WATCH" by Gwyn Fford-Osborne
Rhodesia, in 1975 and a bloody vicious civil war is at its height. A war between the White minority supported by the Black majority and the ZAPU and ZANU terrorist groups, supported by Zambia and Mozambique. Kensington, a small town in the farming belt has been the subject of several terrorist attacks but with only a small police force for defence, the local T.A. unit having been called up for service on the Zambia border the situation appears grim. Until Iffor Meredith turns up on a pilgrimage to meet up with his wife and son of his old army buddy, recently murdered by terrorists. A deadly ambush on the "Dix" family and his escape from a land mine attack makes Iffor determined to offer resistance of some form or other to the terrorists. His application to join the Rhodesian Army has been accepted and he sets about forming a small militia. With all the fit men already on call up, who can he recruit from. Then he's invited to a darts match at the Moth Club and meets up with the remnants of the town's Fire Brigade, the men considered too old for call up. Blue Watch.
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"THE SEVEN WATCHMEN" by David Ruppert
A new fascinating novel titled "The Seven Watchmen" by David Ruppert should appeal to South Africans and ex-Rhodesians. It can be ordered from Crest Publishing in South Africa at www.crestpublishing.co.za - or those abroad can buy it directly from David at rupedf72@comcast.net. It's also available on www.Amazon.com
Glenn MacAskill and Michael Bowery of Crest Publishing have also written three books each. Glenn MacAskill is ex-BSAP Special Branch and still working (as Mugabe has denied him any pension) and Michael Bowery is ex-South African Special Forces. Due to the difficulties confronting White writers in the "new" South Africa they launched Crest Publishing to self-publish their own books, and have been doing this since October 2006. Michael Bowery is author of: "Canham's Run", "The Sligo Piper" and "Kill the President", whilst Glenn MacAskill is author of: "King's Gold", "Crime Lords" and "Of Royal Blood". Special discounts to ex-servicemen, Rhodies and Springboks!
For more information, or to make an order, please contact Crest Publishing at: P.O.Box, 97910, Petervale, Transvaal, 2151, South Africa, e-mail: crestbooks@mweb.co.za, or visit the Crest Publishing web-site at: www.crestpublishing.co.za
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.177: Mr. ROBERT CAMPBELL McALLISTER of Glasgow.
Robert McAllister contacted us a few years ago expressing great support for our movement. Alas recent editions of the SCN sent to him have been returned as evidently his e-mail address is no longer recognized. Unfortunately we know very little about him apart from the fact that he came from Glasgow and that his “handle” was “Big Rab”. If anyone can inform us of his current e-mail address then we would of course be most grateful.
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
Jan Lamprecht has recently re-vamped his excellent web-sites which provide a constant flow of hard news from both “Zimbabwe” and South Africa. They can be accessed at :-
http://www.zimbabwenews.info
and
http://www.southafricatoday.info
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
THREE CHEERS FOR THE ORANGE, WHITE AND BLUE
Sir,
There is only one flag for South Africa. I have one at home a friend managed to get me. I still remember my school lesson on the flag " blue sea, white land, orange sky. That dagga-rookers rag doesn't mean anything to me. I am not that old, but my flag will be on my coffin when I go.
Yours etc.,
John H., Erith, U.K..
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WONDER
Sir,
Awesome obituary on Baroness Thatcher (SCN, April 2013 – Ed.), I loved it and sent it on to a few correspondents. Well done!
Sickening how the leftist media lovingly wallowed in the anti-Thatcher protests and celebrations, giving those vermin far more publicity than they deserved. One does understand their need for “balance” but in this case it was a 5% minority gleefully enjoying this great lady’s passing, which was so well covered by the scum at the BBC, Sky etc. that an uninformed viewer would have gained the impression it was the majority of people who hated her.
I was stunned by the viciousness and bloody-minded hatred coming from these so-called “anti-hate” groups, alas not surprised but amazed that their hypocrisy can reach such dizzying heights.
Yours etc.,
Bert Oosthuizen, Lancashire, U.K.
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WRITE ON
Sir,
Britain has been changed beyond recognition by mass immigration. We just aren't Britain any more - and we were never asked if we wanted it that way by politicians and the rest of the establishment who spent their time talking among themselves, too terrified of the scream "racist" to do anything.
We should restrict immigration to people able to read, write and speak fluent English and offer us something. We should also quit the EU and repudiate all pro-immigrant and pro-refugee conventions. Multiculturalism should be ended, the whole anti-discrimination and race relations industry abolished. Illegal immigrants should be detected and deported whatever it takes, as should all immigrant scroungers, criminals and anti-British terrorist supporters. We should make it clear that these pests have no right to a family life in Britain and that all future labour shortages will be solved by contract workers, not permanent immigrants.
All screams from the pro-immigrant lobby should be ignored, giving them the treatment they've dealt out to the rest of us. Immigration is bad for wildlife, the environment and the quality of life.
Yours etc.,
M. Taylor, London, U.K..
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VEXING VEXILLOLOGY
Sir,
Flags originated as symbols of recognition, as they still are throughout the world today. "Rally around the flag" meant identifying with and protecting the symbol, usually on the battlefield. Capturing the enemy's flag (or Colours, in military terminology) usually meant the surrender or defeat of a force or nation. Regimental Colours are the sacred symbol of a military unit to this day, and are given special place of honour on parade or in a unit's quarters. When units were disbanded in days gone by, their Colours were traditionally draped in a cathedral. Today they are more likely to be lodged in a museum..
National flags must - or should - reflect a country's history. The British "Union Jack" is a good example of a national flag that has evolved over the centuries and incorporates most of the nation states within Great Britain today. It is wonderful to see the old national flags at international tournaments in the UK, when the "nations" within the Union do battle on the rugby field.
Let's face it. The "real South African flag" (SCN April 2013 – Ed.) - which incidentally was despised for a long time by much of the White community in South Africa - is no longer the national flag of South Africa. It was very symbolic to most white South Africans as representing their nation, but it did not have the same symbolism for the majority of black South Africans. It was inevitable that the flag would change with the radical political change that took place in South Africa in 1994. The present official national flag of South Africa was designed by the (White) State Herald as a compromise. Unlike the flag of Zimbabwe, which is the ZANU flag with a white triangle in the hoist, the South African flag is not a reproduction of the ANC flag, although it includes the ANC's colours in the hoist. The other colours found in the official flag of South Africa reflect the county's heritage as they are the colours which make up the flags of both the Netherlands and Britain. (It is not generally known that the red horizontal stripe is as close to orange as one can get.)
To me, the "real" South African flag, containing in the centre the flags of the three nations that were to form the Union of South Africa, is the symbol of a bygone era. Like the Colours of a disbanded regiment, the old national flag should be revered as part of our heritage but not carried into battle as a national symbol of present-day South Africa.
Yours etc.,
Jan Geelvink, Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa
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ELEPHANTINE ALTERNATIVE
Sir,
The true South African flag (SCN April 2013 – Ed.) is also one of the most beautiful flags in the world.
Re: elephants exported to China. Why doesn't China rather import a few thousand of Blacks from Africa?
Yours etc.,
H.W.Koch, Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa.
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OBITUARIES
GROUP CAPTAIN PETER PETTER-BOWYER
It was with great sadness that we recently learnt of the death of Group Captain Peter Petter-Bowyer.
“PB”, as he was invariably known, was born at Lady Chancellor Hospital, Salisbury, Rhodesia, in 1936, a first generation Rhodesian. He was educated at David Livingstone School, and then at Eagle and Umtali High Schools. His original ambition was to go into medicine and to specialize in orthopaedics, but unfortunately due to the interference of his step-mother (his parents had sadly separated during his childhood) he was unable to do this. Instead he took up an apprenticeship with Keystone Construction, which entailed cabinet-making, machinery, joinery and site-construction. It was at this time that he decided that he wanted to join the Royal Rhodesian Air Force (RRAF) but again due to family complications his entry into the RRAF did not prove simple. Eventually, however, his desire to join the RRAF became reality on 3rd January 1957.
PB married Beryl Roe (for what was to prove a long and happy marriage) at Bulawayo in 1958, they having eloped whilst he was still a cadet officer, and thereby was officially barred from marrying during this time! Fortunately one of his instructors realized his great abilities and potential, so waived the usual regulations! PB and Beryl had two children, a daughter Deborah (Debbie) and a son Paul, born during January and December 1960 respectively.
PB enjoyed a distinguished career with the RRAF (latterly the RhAF) during the Bush War, being renowned for his technical innovations which contributed immeasurably to the effectiveness of the RhAF’s weapons systems. He retired from the Air Force whilst holding the rank of Group Captain almost immediately after the handover to the ZANU-PF terrorist regime, and subsequently wrote an acclaimed autobiography entitled “Wings of Destruction”..
After a brief but difficult period in South Africa PB and his family moved to the UK, the land of his ancestral roots, settling in Norfolk. It was at this time, however, that he embarked upon probably his greatest achievement, the formation and running of the Rhodesian Air Force Association (RhAFA). For many years he communicated with former members of the RRAF/RhAF from all over the world, and dedicated a significant amount of his time to helping and answering queries from these members. He was furthermore instrumental in ensuring that Rhodesian history, particularly the story of the RRAF/RhAF, was preserved and safely stored in the UK.
In spite of his many great achievements PB was actually a rather humble man, and did a great amount of good which people were not aware of. He often helped people in their hours of need, visiting ill friends both in and out of hospital, supporting their partners, arranging for necessary hospital aids for their homes, and transporting partners to and from hospitals.
PB was also a good friend of the Springbok Club, speaking for the organization on two separate occasions when he told of his many exploits in the RRAF/RhAF and gave his opinions about Rhodesian history and his predictions – invariably optimistic – for the future. The response from the audience was the same on both occasions – prolonged applause followed by positive and glowing comments afterwards.
PB was not only a great Rhodesian. He was also a great human being. All the time that our people are able to produce heroes like him then we have nothing to worry about for the future.
Our sincerest condolences are extended to his widow Beryl and to his children Debbie and Paul.
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EDWARD ERNEST “TED” DAVEY
Edward Ernest “Ted” Davey, who sadly died last month, was a long-standing supporter and subsequent member of the Springbok Club.
Ted Davey was born in London on 19 April 1927, but later moved to Bournemouth where he worked as a bus driver for many years. Following his divorce he moved to Southampton and became a Security Officer on the newly constructed Container Terminal, where he gained an extremely high reputation for diligence, loyalty, cheerfulness and communication skills. Unfortunately when the company restructured in 1986, replacing their in-house security with contract security, he was forced to take early retirement, and thereafter set about travelling around the world, an experience which he enjoyed greatly.
Ted first made contact with the Springbok Club shortly after the organization was established in the 1990s. It is not certain how he initially made heard about the organization as his connections to southern Africa were very scant, apparently based only upon a couple of visits to the country. Even more strangely he seemed to have very little interest in sport! Alas his knowledge of South Africa and its current situation proved very superficial – and in some cases downright wrong. In spite of this, however, he was a good and enthusiastic attendee of Springbok Club meetings in London during the 1990s before his deteriorating health made it difficult for him to travel, but even after this he still attended Hampshire Branch gatherings during the 2000s. Even more praiseworthy however were his constant letters of support and encouragement, which were inevitably both friendly and chatty.
He will be sorely missed.
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Monday, 8 July 2013
July 2013 Edition.
SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER
July 2013 edition
This year’s British Lions rugby tour to Australia Australia British Isles – united behind one national team in one shirt – endeared themselves to their Australian hosts, and despite the competitive nature on the pitch there was evidently nothing but friendly banter and bonhomie in the clubs and bars once the matches were over. This spirit of brotherhood can only enhance Commonwealth strength and solidarity.
Alas there were a few quite worrying aspects about the tour however. As we observed in the May 2013 edition of the SCN, the frequent use of the politically-correct term “The British and Irish Lions” was not only objectionable, it was also plain silly. Just look at any map and you will see that the island of Ireland British Isles as any other island in the group. Political differences just don’t enter into it!
In addition, prior to the Test matches, although the Australian national flag was displayed on the pitch and Advance Australia Fair was sung, the Union Flag was not displayed and God Save the Queen was not sung. Why was this, as the Union Flag is the national flag of three and a quarter of the four teams comprising the British Lions side, and God Save the Queen is the national anthem of three and a quarter of the teams! The answer can only be that some neanderthal Irish nationalists objected. The British Lions management should have stood firm on these matters of course. Whilst still staying true to the traditional policy of selecting players from all parts of the island of Ireland they should have made it plain to those from Leinster, Munster and Connaught that if they were not prepared to play under the Union Flag and to stand for God Save the Queen then they should decline the invitation to play. We believe that the number so doing would be very, very small, if indeed any – after all the Queen herself recently made a very successful trip to the Republic of Irelend, and Brian O’Driscoll was more than willing to accept an invitation to attend the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge!
In spite of these unfortunate aspects, this year’s British Lions tour of Australia Australia British Isles themselves. It was an explosion of patriotism which capitalized upon the euphoria of the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics, when again the whole nation was united in supporting a victorious united British team.
It would be marvelous, furthermore, if the concept of the British Lions could be extended to other team sports. With Eoin Morgan and Boyd Rankin now fully ensconced in the England Cricket squad, is it not time for “England” to be rebranded “Britain” for Test Matches – if not for limited overs internationals? This whole exciting idea was actually explored in greater depth by this current writer in an article entitled “Let the Lions Roar”. Although originally written several years ago now, it is still just as valid today. It can be accessed at :-
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SPRINGBOK CLUB NEWS
Unfortunately the planned Kent Branch Springbok Club event for last month had to be cancelled at the last moment because of the non-appearance of the anticipated guest of honour, Mr. Lars Karnestam from Sweden UK Canterbury Kent
Now it could well have been the case that Mr. Karnestam had a valid reason for his last minute alteration of plans, but it would have been nice if he had ‘phoned – either before or afterwards – to give his apologies.
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The Springbok Club will be holding a most important meeting towards the end of July which will be addressed by the son of a very influential Rhodesian Front MP. This meeting will probably be staged on Saturday 27th July at a venue in central London
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On 10th August the Springbok Club is planning a visit to a scenic garden in Surrey which has strong Rhodesian connections, and in September will be participating in the annual Rhodesian “Hoisting of the Flag Ceremony” in Norfolk
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The planned Springbok Club meeting to be addressed by a leading campaigner for Afrikaner rights in Europe has alas had to be postponed yet again. It is now hoped that this meeting will be staged in October, and of course full details will be given in future editions of the SCN
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The details of July's Swinton Circle meeting, to which all readers are warmly invited, are as follows:-
Date : Wednesday 10th July 2013
Time : Assemble from 18.30 hrs, meeting to commence at 19.00 hrs.
Venue : The TWO CHAIRMEN, (the upstairs Sedan Room), 39 Dartmouth Street , Westminster London
(The Two Chairman is positioned where Dartmouth Street Old Queen Street
Guest Speaker : Mr. RORY BROOMFIELD M.A., M.Sc., B.A.
Rory Broomfield was born in London Rugby School University of York Warwick Business School London
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APPEAL FROM THE SANWILD LION RESCUE PROJECT
We have recently received the following appeal from the SanWild Wildlife Trust, and hope that some of our readers may find themselves in a position to help :-
“Lions need our help as they themselves cannot change the situation of imposition and it is essential once again to put the spotlight on the continued abuse.
“We need once again to ask for your urgent financial support for the SanWild Lions. We have depleted all our funds to continue to care for these beautiful creatures and will appreciate your donations.
“As many of you will know, we have in our care a number of magnificent lions that were confiscated by the authorities way-back in 2003 from the commercial lion breeding and hunting industries. Feeding the lions over the last 10 years has cost between five hundred and six hundred thousand Rand per year.
“The SanWild Lions have lived a life of safety and protection with the generous support of many animal loving people around the world. The SanWild Lion Rescue Project is the only one of its kind that has specialized in giving new hope to the victims of South Africa’s captive lion breeding and illegal hunting industry; no other animal welfare charities have chosen to take on this daunting and very expensive challenge.
“As life’s living expenses increase so has the costs for continuing to care for our lions, and we need urgent financial support to continue to ensure that they may live out the rest of their lives in large natural habitat enclosures where they have learnt to trust and not fear mankind.
“Online donations can be made via PayPal or PayFast. You will find full details and the relevant links on our website at . http://www.sanwild.org/page12.html
”Donations can also be made by means of direct internet or banking transfers into the SanWild Wildlife Trust account with ABSA,Danie Joubert Street , Tzaneen , South Africa
”Donations can also be made by means of direct internet or banking transfers into the SanWild Wildlife Trust account with ABSA,
“You can also choose to adopt a lion for a year by donating $500 per month x 12 months. More details can be found at: http://lionexploitation.wordpress.com/category/adoptions/
“All private or company donations are fully tax deductable in South Africa
“For more information please e-mail Louise Joubert on louise@sanwild.org”
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Channel 5 are currently showing a most praiseworthy series entitled “Gibraltar : Britain Gibraltar and the unique British culture of the people of the Rock. This series is well worth making a special effort to view, and is currently being screened at 20.00 hrs each Tuesday.
It was also most pleasing to see that the Gibraltar National Cricket Team were featured as the guest team of the week on Sky Sports’ Cricket A.M. programme on 6th July. Both Channel 5 and Sky Sports are therefore to be congratulated upon giving such good publicity to the loyal people of Gibraltar .
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RHODESIAN SINGER ON YOUTUBE
Bulawayo-born singer Rochelle Beattie is trying to get into Australian recordings. Please help her by leaving a comment on her demo recording which can be accessed on YouTube at :-
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MORE NEWS OF COLLAPSING HEALTH SERVICE IN SOUTH AFRICA
The following most revealing article illustrating yet more evidence of the collapsing health service in the “new” South Africa was recently sent to us by Mr. Boris Grig from Russia :-
“The Chris Hani Baragwanath, Charlotte Maxeke and Helen Joseph hospitals have banned evening visits to patients as hospital staff fear for their safety, the Sunday Times reports.
“According to the paper, visitors had been turned away. Some camped outside the hospitals, waiting
for the gates to open for day visits. The move came after a series of attacks on doctors and nurses, despite the health department paying millions for security for each hospital.
“Dr Richard Nethononda of the Baragwanath Doctors' Forum told the Sunday Times doing away with the night visits was not the solution. ’People work, so getting time off [to visit patients during the day] is not always possible. We need to be flexible,’ he said.
“The Democratic Alliance criticised the hospitals for spending large sums of money on unproductive security systems. ‘The health department spends about R140m a year on hospital security, but gets poor value from security companies who don't do a proper job,’ DA spokesperson Jack Bloom said in a statement. He said despite security shortfalls, the hospitals continued to renew contracts of security companies who failed to deliver. ‘Corruption is suspected in the award of the contracts, which are being investigated by the special investigating unit,’ he added.
“The health department could not be reached for comment.”
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SEARCH SERVICES FOR THOSE SEEKING LOST RELATIVES
Find any South African, even those who have emigrated. We also search Botswana Namibia
Please use the search request form at :-
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BOOK OFFERS
"REDNECK P.I." a romantic suspense novel by Trish Jackson.
"Twila's a redneck and proud of it. Harland's a P.I. with a target on his back and a twin brother. An explosive situation!"
Available at www.uncialpress.com in electronic format, and from Amazon.com in print and electronic format.
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"LIEUTENANT COLONEL ALFRED JAMES TOMLINSON: MEMOIRS OF AN AFRICAN PIONEER AND BSAP OFFICER" is now available at Amazon.com, and can be shipped to anywhere in the world. This book contains excerpts from Lieut. Tomlinson's writings detailing his experiences as a member of the B.S.A. Police in Southern Rhodesia , where he rose from the rank of an ordinary trooper to retire as the commanding officer. It also includes the personal story of Majaqaba Ncube, a man who was enslaved by Lobengula when his entire village was massacred by the chief's soldiers. After he escaped, Lieut. Tomlinson saved him from certain death and gave him a job. They lost contact and were reunited after 45 years, when Majaqaba presented Lieut. Tomlinson with an earthenware jar.
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"P.K. VAN DER BYL - AFRICAN STATESMAN" by Hannes Wessels
ISBN: 978-1-920143-49-7 / paperback / illustrated
Retail price: R250.00, Web-site price: R200.00 + postage
The narrative gives the reader an overview of the history of the White man in southern Africa with detailed emphasis on the Rhodesian story through the life and times of PK van der Byl, one of the major players in a political drama that ended in the accession to power of Robert Mugabe under the auspices of the British government. By his very nature PK was controversial and confrontational. This account is likely to give offence to some because it portrays him as bluntly as he was in real life. Much can be contested about PK van der Byl but few will dispute he was an extremely colourful character with a devilish sense of humour. This memoir covers his life with a full flourish while doing nothing to detract from the seriousness of the international political and military conflict in which he was engaged. The reader will glean new information on a highly controversial subject and emerge with a more sympathetic understanding of what PK van der Byl and his colleagues did and strove for. The human tragedy that has followed the removal from power of Ian Smith and his Rhodesian Front party will almost certainly force the reader to deal with some uncomfortable conclusions, of value to anyone sincere about grappling with the volatile and deeply troubling challenges that confront all Africans today.
This book and others of interest can be purchased from 30 Degrees South via their web-site: www.30degreessouth.co.za
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"BLUE WATCH" by Gwyn Fford-Osborne
Available from: www.diadembooks.com
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"THE SEVEN WATCHMEN" by David Ruppert
A new fascinating novel titled "The Seven Watchmen" by David Ruppert should appeal to South Africans and ex-Rhodesians. It can be ordered from Crest Publishing in South Africa
Glenn MacAskill and Michael Bowery of Crest Publishing have also written three books each. Glenn MacAskill is ex-BSAP Special Branch and still working (as Mugabe has denied him any pension) and Michael Bowery is ex-South African Special Forces. Due to the difficulties confronting White writers in the "new" South Africa
For more information, or to make an order, please contact Crest Publishing at: P.O.Box, 97910, Petervale, Transvaal , 2151, South Africa
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"THE SAINTS" - DVD versions of the book about the history of the RLI
Now available from Msasa Enterprises. Contact: msasasa@iafrica.com or UK
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.176: Mrs. ELEANOR LITTLEJOHN of Durban
Eleanor Littlejohn was a vivacious beauty who was a much loved member of the Durban
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
A supporter has recently recommended the web-site of the International Capitalist Party to us. We don’t know too much about this organization, but it certainly looks very interesting. It’s web-site can be accessed at :-
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
ONE TERM WALLER
Sir,
I think you were far too kind to Tony Waller (Obituary, SCN March 2013 – Ed.). Far from gaining “a very high reputation for his diligence” on Sevenoaks District Council, he was actually renowned for his “couldn’t care less” attitude towards council business, and a laid-back approach which bordered on laziness. Having been elected to the council as an official Conservative candidate in 2007 he was not re-adopted by the party in 2011 because of his lack-lustre performance. He then decided to stand as an independent candidate, but the vote which he obtained was derisory. Evidently the electors in the Swanley Ward were not too impressed by their “do nothing” councilor.
Yours etc.,
BPN, Kent, U.K.
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PAINTING OF PARIS
Sir,
Can’t you just hear the metropolitan chattering classes, “well, we did not mean this much rich diversity, blocking the streets, welfare benefits for multiple wives, Shari law, riots in the streets, we just meant it was OK as long it did not affect us.” Friends be very afraid. For those with courage and their descendents welfare at heart please send this to your MP and every one you know. Your silence will not buy freedom from the rapidly growing Islamic dominance and the shameful political cowards who by their silence are as guilty as those that wish to inflict these indignities upon us.
The choice is yours
Yours etc.,
Roy Painter, Hertfordshire , U.K.
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TAILORED AID
Sir,
Charity begins at home. We should look after our own people before handing out overseas aid. It should be cut to 0.2% of GDP and divided between wildlife preservation and birth control. The Third World countries' problems are due to incompetent governments and people having too many children. If Archbishop Tutu would care to examine the history of his own country in recent years, he'll see what I mean.
Yours etc.,
M. Taylor London , U.K.
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NICKED
Sir,
I am just scared to be arrested. The Black police look for every reason to arrest us here. On Saturday two Black policemen came to my workshop to arrest me for threatening the owner of “Wheel and Steel”. A White policeman friend of mine intervened for me.
Yours etc.,
N. Lamprecht, Durban Natal , South Africa
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ROGUES GALLERY
As readers will know, we have absolutely no time for “off the edge” parties such as the so-called British National Party (BNP) – and neither do we have any time for their mirror-image outfits from the extreme Left. We have recently been informed about a potentially disturbing development involving both the BNP and their anti-fascist opponents from the Searchlight magazine which does concern us however.
Evidently this Searchlight magazine recently divulged that they had placed an infiltrator inside the BNP by the name of Duncan Robertson, whose true affiliations they have now exposed following his recent death. As our contact who drew our attention to this news pointed out, not only does this deceased Duncan Robertson character possess the same surname as Mr. Allan Robertson, but he also evidently hailed from the same part of western Scotland – and also bore the same overweight physical appearance.
Allan Robertson of course caused considerable disruption within the Swinton Circle
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