tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136959581834392797.post7968664395587269470..comments2024-03-28T10:10:39.406+02:00Comments on Our Rhodesian Heritage: Melsetter and the story of the Moodie PioneersRhodesia Rememberedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644511584084003690noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136959581834392797.post-6175257019408784662021-08-04T22:39:22.880+02:002021-08-04T22:39:22.880+02:00I wonder if Dirk Cornelius Uys & Wife Judith M...I wonder if Dirk Cornelius Uys & Wife Judith Magdalena Uys (nee Meyer) were part of the Moodie pioneers or part of those who came later ? What I do know their Son Pieter Johannes Uys was born 1891 at Paradise Farm Orange Free State Vrede & next child Anna (Annie) Christina Elizabeth Uys was born in Melsetter in 1899.<br />Monty Uyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02447501940993424683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136959581834392797.post-12561532430637834212018-12-03T03:18:08.841+02:002018-12-03T03:18:08.841+02:00Thank you for a well written memorial to the Moodi...Thank you for a well written memorial to the Moodie Trek and Manicaland. I was with the Ministry of Agriculture in Umtali from the mid 70's to the mid 80's. This is a history that has many poignant memories of my travels to Melsetter, Chipinga, etc. Thank you for recording this history. Tom SchaafAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11724214624066034354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136959581834392797.post-66375586957166429962013-03-09T21:12:44.369+02:002013-03-09T21:12:44.369+02:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rhodesia Rememberedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644511584084003690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136959581834392797.post-16137470550515483882013-03-06T09:20:29.172+02:002013-03-06T09:20:29.172+02:00Nick Baalbergen (Intaf) Writes:-
An area with an ...Nick Baalbergen (Intaf) Writes:-<br /><br />An area with an interesting early history. Like the Umtali/Penhalonga areas, the Gazaland area was claimed by the Portuguese as part of their colonial territory, over which they claimed a sphere of influence. With the settlement of Mashonaland by the BSA Company, this eastern area became a source of contention. Both the BSA Company and the Portuguese colonial authorities laid claim to the entire eastern area on behalf of their respective countries.<br /> <br />Rhodes recruited potential settlers from within the predominantly Afrikaans community of the Orange Free State, led by Thomas Moodie, who although of Scottish ancestry, had intergrated into the farming community. This set the tone for subsequent treks to the area which would be known as 'Gazaland'.<br /> <br />I was based at Chipinga (later corrected to 'Chipinge') in the late 1970's. Sadly the prevailing security situation did not lend itself to carefree exploration of this beautiful area, although I knew it pretty well from earlier in the 1970's.<br /> <br />The area was important for coffee growing. My father sourced raw coffee beans from the area which he processed into roast coffee products. The Cashel Valley was of course synonymous with vegetable cultivation and a range of canned vegetable products. A group of local farmers formed the independent Gazaland cheese factory, which produced the best cheddar cheese I had tasted. Sadly it was amagamated into the Dairy Marketing Board, resulting in the loss of its unique range of cheeses.<br /> <br />When the first road linking Fort Victoria to Umtali was being planned, much of the route surveyed for the proposed road, followed Thomas Moodie's original route. Prior to the construction of Birchenough Bridge over the Sabi River, the crossing point was 'Moodie's Drift', the original crossing used by Thomas Moodie.<br />Rhodesia Rememberedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644511584084003690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136959581834392797.post-48595979145020418132013-03-05T21:54:25.598+02:002013-03-05T21:54:25.598+02:00Edelweiss Krige (nee Smith – Freestone) Writes:-
...Edelweiss Krige (nee Smith – Freestone) Writes:-<br /><br />Just to let you know that my grandfather was with the Moodie trek and married one of the Moodie girls. I believe that he originated from Scotland and when the Prince of Wales came out to Rhodesia in the early 20s specially asked to see him. He was given a farm in Salisbury which can be seen from the airport. Thanks for all the info.Rhodesia Rememberedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644511584084003690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136959581834392797.post-35222459607081932912013-03-05T13:37:27.154+02:002013-03-05T13:37:27.154+02:00Andrew Sternslow (Umtali) Writes:-
Thanks for yo...Andrew Sternslow (Umtali) Writes:-<br /><br />Thanks for your blog and all that is shown on it.<br /><br />Memories……so many for such a short space of time.<br /><br />I went to Chancellor Junior School…1963/4<br />and Umtali Boys High….1965/9.<br /><br />Would really like to touch bases with any of my old class mates of the period who may subscribe to your blog.<br /><br />Yours sincerelyRhodesia Rememberedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644511584084003690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136959581834392797.post-21088424951280899932013-03-05T13:34:53.626+02:002013-03-05T13:34:53.626+02:00Kevin Schlachter (Witbank, RSA) Writes:-
Franscoi...Kevin Schlachter (Witbank, RSA) Writes:-<br /><br />Franscois has been kind enough to keep me in the loop with our Manica history <br /><br />My Grand Father, John Schlachter, arrived with the Pioneer Corp, holding the rank of assistant conductor with the units transport section .<br /><br />I am told that he is buried in Umtali and that the Schlachter family, have had a close relationship with the Steyns, Ekhards and Crugers .<br /><br />My father, Eddie Schlachter started his working career on the Railways in Umtali and was involved with Raylton Sports club and Inyazura during the Salty Du Rand /Ryk Van Schoor era.<br /><br />Although my schooling was in Redcliff and at Gifford Tech ,Bulawayo , I spent most of my National service (intake147) , at Carmel College/Addams Barracks .<br /><br />My father in-law was Col Robin Brown of the Rhodesian Artillery, whose unit also had a close relationship with the town of Umtali .<br /><br />Thank you for the fond memories and for us being be able to show our friends, of the life and times of our Rhodesia . Rhodesia Rememberedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644511584084003690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136959581834392797.post-29651981275000704542013-03-05T10:50:48.523+02:002013-03-05T10:50:48.523+02:00Rob Picton (Intaf) Writes:-
Thanks for today'...Rob Picton (Intaf) Writes:-<br /><br />Thanks for today's Melsetter post Eddy - great early morning nostalgia!Rhodesia Rememberedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644511584084003690noreply@blogger.com