Introduction

The Matabeleland Branch, alongside other branches based in Zimbabwe, used to fall under the wing of the Central Branch until the latter was disbanded and formed into a Central Advisory Committee. The Matabeleland Branch now stands as an autonomous body with its own constitution and serves the interests of former members of the force in the Matabeleland region.

Office Bearers

• Chairman: Ken Macdonald (5247) - Tel: 0772 252525(m)
• Vice Chairman & Treasurer: Karl Hurry (C837/9499/110890) - Tel: 0712 213607(m)
• Hon. Secretary: Denise Hurry - Tel: 0712 213607(m)
• Almoner: Gill Parry
• Committee Members:
• Tony Turner (C1231) - Tel: 0712 405455(m)
• Editor Outpost magazine: Karl Hurry (C837/9499/110890) - Tel: 0712 213607(m)

Functions

Informal Functions: The Matabeleland Branch monthly sundowner is generally well attended by former members and their wives. Karl and Denise Hurry host a lunch time braai mid year, at their poolside pub, the Green and White. Plans are afoot to hold functions at the Hillside Dam.

Matabeleland Function May 2011: Left to right - Roy Stephens, PR6177 Tom Richie, 8303 Rob Bristow,
Eryl Roselt, Rod Tourle, 9499 Karl Hurry and 5962 Paul Kruger

Matabeleland Annual Dinner June 2010: The Branch recently held its Annual Dinner Function (June 2010).
In the photograph above: Standing - NSPO 901227 John Glossop, 7435 'Taffy' Jones, 110711 Gus Oosthuizen,
6247 Tim Cherry, 6068 Gordon Geddes, C 1231 Tony Turner, Guest Rod Tourle, 6540 Hugh Squair,
Guest Dave Johnstone-Butcher, NRP John Minshull & 8766 Gordon Kent
Seated - 9499 Karl Hurry, 4728 GWF 'Bill' Ellway, 5247 Ken MacDonald, 27346 P/R Father Francis Day,
Associate Member Peter Rollason.

Magazines

Introduction

The Matabeleland Branch has only recently commenced the production of a regular Magazine edited by Karl Hurry. Karl joined the force as a cadet in June 1974 and after depot training, as a regular, spend time in Matabeleland. He did two tours of duty in the force the second being mostly in Mashonaland at Sipililo, before joining the Criminal Investigation Department and enjoying a posting to Fort Victoria. He left the successor force in September 1982 and is currently the Managing Director of a Bulawayo based security company.

• Current Edition:
• The Matabele Outpost Issue No 3 [November 2010]
  (PDF Document - 3.7Mb) Updated: 16 June 2010
• Previous Editions:
• The Matabele Outpost Issue No 2 [April 2010]
  (PDF Document - 3.7Mb) Updated: 16 June 2010
• The Matabele Outpost Issue No 1.1 [May 2009]
  (PDF Document - 1.3Mb) Updated: September 2009

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