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Water Projects - Lesotho. Maqalika Reservoir. Construction of a water discharge into an existing reservoir with the intake from the Caledon River. The connecting pipeline has mostly been laid. The reservoir will store water in the low season and be used to dilute sediment in the rainy season. Photo: John Hogg / World Bank
Photo ID: Lesotho - Maseru Maqalika Water Intake System - John Hogg - 090624 (32)
The Welsh Government and Government of Lesotho have set out to increase gender equality in Lesotho.
Pictured. Malealea Weather Station.
Website:- fidalesotho.wordpress.com/
In 2014, a link was made between Chwarae Teg and FIDA ( Federation of Women Lawyers ) and we’re now working together to help women achieve and prosper in Lesotho.
Research. Tackling the barriers to gender equality. Looking back at my recent journey to Lesotho.
Chwarae Teg News & Research:- www.cteg.org.uk/a-womans-place-in-lesotho/
Related:- Lesotho lawyers speak out:- www.cteg.org.uk/lesotho-lawyers-speak/
Photography by Christine O'Byrne. twitter.com/cobyrne703
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Water Projects, Lesotho.
Advance Infrastructure of the Metolong Dam and Water Supply Programme included bridges (two) and a tarred access road of 32km road to the site from Maseru. Also power supply, water and sanitation, telecommunications, construction camp and permanent operational facilities. The Ntloana-Tsoana cave at Ha-Masakale which will be submerged once the dam is completed. Photo: John Hogg / World Bank
Photo ID: Lesotho - Metolong Dam Ntloana Tsoana Cave - John Hogg - 090625 (4)
Water Projects, Lesotho.
Advance Infrastructure of the Metolong Dam and Water Supply Programme included bridges (two) and a tarred access road of 32km road to the site from Maseru. Also power supply, water and sanitation, telecommunications, construction camp and permanent operational facilities.
The area and site where the dam is to built. A roller compacted concret (RCC) dam, 73m high, 210 crest length and a reservoir of 53m m3 capacity with a raw water pump station. Locals contracted to make bricks and flooring for the toilets that are being built free for each household in the area. Photo: John Hogg / World Bank
Photo ID: Lesotho - Metolong Dam Toilets&Brick Making - John Hogg - 090625 (12)
Water Projects, Lesotho.
Advance Infrastructure of the Metolong Dam and Water Supply Programme included bridges (two) and a tarred access road of 32km road to the site from Maseru. Also power supply, water and sanitation, telecommunications, construction camp and permanent operational facilities.
The area and site where the dam is to built. A roller compacted concret (RCC) dam, 73m high, 210 crest length and a reservoir of 53m m3 capacity with a raw water pump station. Herd boy Lehlohonolo 'Luckyboy' Libaba. Photo: John Hogg / World Bank
Photo ID: Lesotho - Metolong Dam Site Area - John Hogg - 090625 (32)
The Welsh Government and Government of Lesotho have set out to increase gender equality in Lesotho.
Pictured. Lesotho countryside.
In 2014, a link was made between Chwarae Teg and FIDA ( Federation of Women Lawyers ) and we’re now working together to help women achieve and prosper in Lesotho.
Research. Tackling the barriers to gender equality. Looking back at my recent journey to Lesotho.
Chwarae Teg News & Research:- www.cteg.org.uk/a-womans-place-in-lesotho/
Related:- Lesotho lawyers speak out:- www.cteg.org.uk/lesotho-lawyers-speak/
Photography by Christine O'Byrne. twitter.com/cobyrne703
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SADC facilitator, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses a media briefing at Lesotho Sun in Maseru, Lesotho. (Photo: DoC)
SADC facilitator, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa meets the Head of Lesotho IEC's Lehohla at Lesotho Sun in Maseru, Lesotho. (Photo: DoC)
Maseru, Lesotho is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 24 crew member on the International Space Station. Maseru is the capital city of the Kingdom of Lesotho and is located along the northwestern border of the country with the Republic of South Africa. The footprint of the urban area, recognizable by street grids and distinctive blue-roofed industrial buildings at center, is only just visible against the surrounding landscape. The city has expanded eightfold (to 230,000 today) since independence from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 1966, and is now home to one in five inhabitants in the country. The Caledon (or Mohokare) River flows adjacent to Maseru and forms a part of the border between Lesotho and South Africa. Locally, the border extends from approximately top center left to bottom center right, with the cities of Ladybrand and Manyatseng located in South Africa. Moshoeshoe I International Airport (left) provides access to the capital. Major industries in the city include flour mills, and footwear and textile companies. Tourism is also a growing part of the local economy. The Kingdom of Lesotho is completely landlocked by the surrounding Republic of South Africa. Major landforms visible in the image near Maseru include the Qeme and Berea Plateaus to the south and east respectively; these are erosional remnants of widespread horizontally layered sedimentary rocks that formed in the Karoo Basin during the Upper Triassic Period (approximately 200--229 million years ago), according to scientists.
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SADC facilitator, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses a media briefing at Lesotho Sun in Maseru, Lesotho. (Photo: DoC)
SADC facilitator, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the media briefing at Lesotho Sun in Maseru, Lesotho. (Photo: DoC)
SADC facilitator, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the media briefing at Lesotho Sun in Maseru, Lesotho. (Photo: DoC)
WAYFARER HALT, AND LOOK UPON A GATE OF PARADISE
Erected circa 1930 by trader J.B.M. Smith
Restored by Frasers 1950 (?)
(Frasers was a network of trading stations across Lesotho. The Gate of Paradise is a pass on the road up from Mafeteng, giving a magnificent view up the valley towards Malealea).
The following is taken from the Malealea Lodge website:
Merwyn Bosworth Smith, founder of Malealea Trading Store, was born at Harrow School, England in 1878. His father was Assistant Master there for 37 years. Merwyn had five brothers and three sisters. All his brothers were educated at Harrow, but Merwyn went to Rugby, where he excelled at rugby and athletics. He was also a brilliant scholar, writing Latin prose at 14 years old. On leaving school he went to Oxford University.
In about 1898 he came to South Africa and taught/coached rugby at Bishops. This was too tame for him, so he went to try his hand on the Diamond Diggings at Lichtenberg, where he did not have much luck. He decided to join the B.S.A.P. in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), where he said he did not do much police work, as he played rugby most of the time.
At the outbreak of the Boer War, he returned and joined the Dorset Regiment and served throughout the war. At the end of the war, he went to Maseru to visit his brother, Reginald, who had joined the Colonial Service and had been sent to Basutoland as Government Secretary.
Merwyn was fascinated by the country and spent months riding around the country, shooting for the pot, as he went along. One of the places he camped at, was Malealea. He fell in love with the place and decided to open a Trading Station there. He had to return to England to get permission, and was assisted by some of his school companions, who were by now in high places. On returning to Malealea he started in a tent, first building the store and sheds and then starting on the house, which was built of cut stone and under thatch. A swimming pool, covered by thatch, was also built, and a tennis court. As Merwyn was a fanatic for bridge and billiards he had a billiard table brought to Malealea by ox-wagon, as were all the building materials. The big verandah had all his shooting trophies on the walls. Many also hung in the Bloemfontein and Rand Clubs. The lounge and billiard rooms were wood panelled. The lounge was a replica of the lounge at Binghams Melcon Dorset, which was the family house, when his father retired from Harrow.
He was well established, when the 1914 - 1918 war broke out. He returned to England and again joined the Dorset Regiment, who he served with throughout the war. He developed "Trench Leg", which was a problem for the rest of his life. After the war he returned to Malealea and in 1919 got married. These were golden years. Trade flourished and they used to go on shooting safaris in Rhodesia, Caprivi Strip and the Zambezi Valley, - on one occasion, taking Basotho Ponies with them. They also had frequent trips to England to visit his family. They entertained a lot at Malealea and used to ride to Qaba to play tennis with his great friend, Jarvis. Merwyn's wife had a cheetah as a pet, but it had a depressing effect on trade, so was given to the Johannesburg Zoo!!!
The depression years nearly put Malealea out of business, but a Johannesburg friend gave Merwyn a £12,000 bond to tide him over. Many of the local Basotho had credit to buy food during this period and they never forgot "MOFANA" for this. He was called "MOFANA", because when he first arrived he spoke "Fanagalo". Later he spoke Sesotho fluently.
The war years brought prosperity, which continued to his death in 1951. During the war R.A.F. pupil pilots were entertained at Malealea. Pay for serving Basotho in the army was paid out to local families at Malealea. Merwyn arranged that on this day the R.A.F. sent a plane over Malealea to do a few acrobatics and Victory Rolls. At the end of the war, he had name plates made with the name and rank number of all the Basotho, who had fallen in the war. Oak trees from Malealea were planted at the police camp in Maseru and the idea was that each oak tree would have one of the name plates nailed to it.
During and after the war he had two partners, first Scholl, then Crooks. He also had The Falls Store at Maletsunyane, but sold this to Frasers at the end of the war. All supplies went up by pack horse and the mohair, wool and wheat used to come to Malealea in big pack pony trains, and then he classed, graded and sent it off by transport to Rail Head Wepener.
During the last years of Mervyn's life, he used to spend the winter months on the Zambezi at a Shooting Lodge he built. He had rondavels and a motor boat called "Queen Elizabeth". At this stage his one car was called "George" and the other "Elizabeth". He used to go up to Johannesburg for a week just to play Bridge.
All his life he had a passion for road-making and had to make the road from the "Gates of Paradise" to Malealea, to get building supplies to Malealea. In his latter years he used to set off with labourers, spades, picks and wheelbarrows to repair the road. One corner was known as "Tickey Draai" and another as "Sixpenny Draai". The original wording at the "neck" as he called it, was: "Wayfarer Pause Behold The Gates of Paradise". He always did this when he came home to Malealea.
His other passion was letter writing. He used to write to "The Friend" newspaper in Bloemfontein entitled "Basutoland from within", which covered every subject from Incorporation in the Union to strip roads for Basutoland on the Rhodesian Model.
During the Royal Visit the King and Queen were to have visited Malealea, but only the rest of the Royal Party came for a luncheon. The well known BBC announcer Wynfred Vaughn Thomas gave a report of the visit in one of his BBC reports. Mervyn attended all the functions in Maseru and he proudly wore his war medals at the Ex Service Mens Parade. The King stopped to speak to him and said, "I see you served in the SA War, as well as 1914-1918". To which Mervyn replied, "No Your Majesty, not the SA War, I served in the Boer War". A cousin of Mervyn's was one of the Ladies in Waiting to the Queen, so he got a few `behind the scenes' stories of the tour.
Mervyn died suddenly in January 1950 and was buried in the garden, by the Bishop of Basutoland. He had no headstone as Malealea is his memorial. Malealea was left in trust to his son, Anthony, but his partner, Crooks, had an option to purchase under the partnership agreement. After a long and expensive court action in the Supreme Court, it was ruled that the Trust Deed was not valid, because it had not been initialled on one page and Crooks exercised his option to purchase.
Soon after Crooks moved into the big house from the Cottage, the big house burnt down. There is only a bird bath, built out of stone, with ANNO VIC, chiselled around the top, that remains from the original house. Mervyn had this bird bath built at the end of the war "Year of Victory".
Mervyn always maintained that the first thing a person saw, when visiting a Trading Station in Basutoland, was the "Long Drop or Kleinhuisie". He built his, hidden away inside the bank below the house and had a beautiful view of the Thaba Putsoa range of mountains to gaze upon, in complete privacy. It has now been restored.
Many tales were told by Government Officials, Police, Tourists, who used to stay over at Malealea, before trekking into the mountains. They all enjoyed great hospitality at Malealea and if they played Bridge and Billiards, even more so. Snooker was only tolerated for Ladies. The leather bound billiard score books also stand as a diary for important happenings, such as bomb raids over Germany, The Invasion, Visits by Important People etc.
Stories about Mervyn begin with how he used to ride to Maseru of Mafeteng on a pony to play rugby, with an alarm clock tied around his neck, which he would set for half hours ahead, in case he dozed off and could wake up to check if the pony was still on course. He is reputed to have galloped down the gorge into the Ribaneng River, and that path was always known as "Mervyn's Ladder".
Country: LESOTHO (formerly Basutoland)
Operator: SAR or South African Railways
Item: STEAM & STATION
Class or Maker: SAR/19D
Wheel Arrangement or Type: 4-8-2
Number: 2693
Place details: MASERU capital of Lesotho
Additional notes: Gauge 3ft6
Marseilles (South Africa) Dep.11:53 Mixed Train
Maseru (Lesotho) Arr.12:32
Maseru Dep. 14:06 Mixed Train
Marseilles Arr. 14:47 branch line 16 miles
Original source material: 35mm colour slide
Photographer: Robert W Bridger
Copyright: Photographer
Library locator reference: RWBR_0342
30937 Transport Photograph Database
1975OCT26RWBR020cs
Description: Basuto in rain hat
Description: Outdoor wash day
Description: Road and rail bridge Maseru
Description: Native administration - Mafeteing
Our Catalogue Reference: Part of CO 1069/202
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Onroute from Mokhotlong to Maseru in Lesotho. The bus journey was 8 hours long, but was made bareable by the fantastic views as we passed by.
Country: LESOTHO (formerly Basutoland)
Operator: SAR or South African Railways
Item: STEAM
Class or Maker: SAR/19D
Wheel Arrangement or Type: 4-8-2
Number: 2693
Place details: MASERU capital of Lesotho
Additional notes: Gauge 3ft6
Marseilles (South Africa) Dep.11:53 Mixed Train
Maseru (Lesotho) Arr.12:32
Maseru Dep. 14:06 Mixed Train
Marseilles Arr. 14:47 branch line 16 miles
Original source material: 35mm colour slide
Photographer: Robert W Bridger
Copyright: Photographer
Library locator reference: RWBR_0342
30937 Transport Photograph Database
1975OCT26RWBR021cs
Description: Lowland Scene, Matsieng. Les Ramsden.
Location: Matsieng, Basutoland
Description: A Maluti Pass. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: On Trek in the Drakensberg. Peter Millin.
Location: Drakensberg, Basutoland
Description: The Mountain 'Sponge' - The Rivers' Source. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Thabana Ntlenyana - South Africa's Highest Mountain. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland, South Africa
Description: Carn on Thabana Ntlenyana - 11,425 feet. Alwyn Bisschoff
Location: Basutoland
Description: Snow on the Drakensberg, Qacha's Nek. Peter Millin.
Location: Qacha's Nek, Basutoland
Description: Excavating Dinosaur Remains, Maphutseng. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Maphutseng, Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Scientific Association at Leribe Fort. Mons Baker.
Location: Leribe Fort, Basutoland
Description: Traditional Basotho Life and Customs.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Around the Fire. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Gossip at the Khotla. James Walton.
Location: Khotla, Basutoland
Description: A Ba'Mutla Hut. Mjanyane Valley. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Basotho Homestead. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Bafokeng Rock-Shelter Dwellings, Masoeling. James Walton.
Location: Masoeling, Basutoland
Description: A Typical Basotho Homestead. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: On the way to the Store. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Stamping Maize. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basotho Head-dress. Photo by Vivian Gilett.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basotho Head-dress. Photo by Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Herdboy. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Basotho Family Group. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Threshing Sorghum. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Matebete Dancers. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Horseman. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Winnowing Maize. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Returning from the Spring. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Making Leather Thongs (Riempies). James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Boys at an Initiation School. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Herdboys returning home with their cattle. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Today.
Location: Basutoland, Basutoland
Description: The Paramount Chief and Her Advisers. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Matsieng - Headquarters of the Paramount Chief. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Matsieng, Basutoland
Description: Soil Erosion - A Donga. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Koro Koro Dam. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Contour Ridges. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Mounted Police. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The Resident Commissioner, Mr. A.G.T Chaplin, C.M.G., Inspecting Mounted Escort. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Off Duty. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A B.M.P. Drummer. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: At the Bank. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: An Outdoor Cookery Lesson. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Dancing at a Wedding. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Priest. Perigny.
Location: Basutoland
Description: School Sports. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Events of 1956.
Location: Basutoland
Date: 1956
Description: The Resident Commissioner, Mr.E.P.Arrowsmith, C.M.G. presenting the award to the Senior Police Recruit. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Arrival of the new Resident Commissioner, Mr.A.G.T.Chaplin, C.M.G. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The Paramount Chief addressing a Pitso. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The High Commisioner Sir Percivale Leisching, G.M.M.G., K.B.E., K.C.B., at a Pitso. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Arrival of the Under Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations. Sir Gilbert Laithwaite, G.C.M.G., K.C.I.E.,C.S.I. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Tornado Damage at Thaba Bosiu. Mons Baker.
Location: Thaba Bosiu, Basutoland
Description: Viewing the Wreckage, Thaba Bosiu. Mons Baker.
Location: Thaba Bosiu, Basutoland
Description: Foundations of the new Senqunyane Bridge. Gordon Blampied.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The new Senqunyane Bridge. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Official Opening of the new Senqunyane Bridge. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The new Hospital, Maseru. Cyril Browne.
Location: Maseru, Basutoland
Description: Official Opening of the new High Court. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Our Catalogue Reference: Part of CO 1069/209
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Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives at King Moshoshoe AIrport in Maseru.
Deputy President is in Lesotho in his capacity as SADC Facilitator to the Kingdom of Lesotho, pay a working visit to Lesotho to attend the landmark Post-Elections National Dialogue in Maseru, Lesotho. [Photo: GCIS]
The Welsh Government and Government of Lesotho have set out to increase gender equality in Lesotho.
Pictured. Reportage. Scenic Landscape, rooftops.
Website:- fidalesotho.wordpress.com/
In 2014, a link was made between Chwarae Teg and FIDA ( Federation of Women Lawyers ) and we’re now working together to help women achieve and prosper in Lesotho.
Research. Tackling the barriers to gender equality. Looking back at my recent journey to Lesotho.
Chwarae Teg News & Research:- www.cteg.org.uk/a-womans-place-in-lesotho/
Related:- Lesotho lawyers speak out:- www.cteg.org.uk/lesotho-lawyers-speak/
Photography by Christine O'Byrne. twitter.com/cobyrne703
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Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and Prime Minister of Lesotho Thomas Thabane at the State House in Maseru, Lesotho. (Photo: DOC)
Description: A Maluti Pass. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: On Trek in the Drakensberg. Peter Millin.
Location: Drakensberg, Basutoland
Description: The Mountain 'Sponge' - The Rivers' Source. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Thabana Ntlenyana - South Africa's Highest Mountain. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland, South Africa
Description: Carn on Thabana Ntlenyana - 11,425 feet. Alwyn Bisschoff
Location: Basutoland
Description: Snow on the Drakensberg, Qacha's Nek. Peter Millin.
Location: Qacha's Nek, Basutoland
Description: Excavating Dinosaur Remains, Maphutseng. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Maphutseng, Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Scientific Association at Leribe Fort. Mons Baker.
Location: Leribe Fort, Basutoland
Description: Traditional Basotho Life and Customs.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Around the Fire. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Gossip at the Khotla. James Walton.
Location: Khotla, Basutoland
Description: A Ba'Mutla Hut. Mjanyane Valley. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Basotho Homestead. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Bafokeng Rock-Shelter Dwellings, Masoeling. James Walton.
Location: Masoeling, Basutoland
Description: A Typical Basotho Homestead. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: On the way to the Store. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Stamping Maize. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basotho Head-dress. Photo by Vivian Gilett.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basotho Head-dress. Photo by Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Herdboy. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Basotho Family Group. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Threshing Sorghum. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Matebete Dancers. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Horseman. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Winnowing Maize. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Returning from the Spring. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Making Leather Thongs (Riempies). James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Boys at an Initiation School. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Herdboys returning home with their cattle. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Today.
Location: Basutoland, Basutoland
Description: The Paramount Chief and Her Advisers. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Matsieng - Headquarters of the Paramount Chief. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Matsieng, Basutoland
Description: Soil Erosion - A Donga. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Koro Koro Dam. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Contour Ridges. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Mounted Police. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The Resident Commissioner, Mr. A.G.T Chaplin, C.M.G., Inspecting Mounted Escort. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Off Duty. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A B.M.P. Drummer. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: At the Bank. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: An Outdoor Cookery Lesson. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Dancing at a Wedding. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Priest. Perigny.
Location: Basutoland
Description: School Sports. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Events of 1956.
Location: Basutoland
Date: 1956
Description: The Resident Commissioner, Mr.E.P.Arrowsmith, C.M.G. presenting the award to the Senior Police Recruit. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Arrival of the new Resident Commissioner, Mr.A.G.T.Chaplin, C.M.G. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The Paramount Chief addressing a Pitso. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The High Commisioner Sir Percivale Leisching, G.M.M.G., K.B.E., K.C.B., at a Pitso. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Arrival of the Under Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations. Sir Gilbert Laithwaite, G.C.M.G., K.C.I.E.,C.S.I. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Tornado Damage at Thaba Bosiu. Mons Baker.
Location: Thaba Bosiu, Basutoland
Description: Viewing the Wreckage, Thaba Bosiu. Mons Baker.
Location: Thaba Bosiu, Basutoland
Description: Foundations of the new Senqunyane Bridge. Gordon Blampied.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The new Senqunyane Bridge. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Official Opening of the new Senqunyane Bridge. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The new Hospital, Maseru. Cyril Browne.
Location: Maseru, Basutoland
Description: Official Opening of the new High Court. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Our Catalogue Reference: Part of CO 1069/209
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Description: Carn on Thabana Ntlenyana - 11,425 feet. Alwyn Bisschoff
Location: Basutoland
Description: Snow on the Drakensberg, Qacha's Nek. Peter Millin.
Location: Qacha's Nek, Basutoland
Description: Excavating Dinosaur Remains, Maphutseng. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Maphutseng, Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Scientific Association at Leribe Fort. Mons Baker.
Location: Leribe Fort, Basutoland
Description: Traditional Basotho Life and Customs.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Around the Fire. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Gossip at the Khotla. James Walton.
Location: Khotla, Basutoland
Description: A Ba'Mutla Hut. Mjanyane Valley. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Basotho Homestead. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Bafokeng Rock-Shelter Dwellings, Masoeling. James Walton.
Location: Masoeling, Basutoland
Description: A Typical Basotho Homestead. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: On the way to the Store. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Stamping Maize. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basotho Head-dress. Photo by Vivian Gilett.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basotho Head-dress. Photo by Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Herdboy. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Basotho Family Group. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Threshing Sorghum. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Matebete Dancers. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Horseman. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Winnowing Maize. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Returning from the Spring. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Making Leather Thongs (Riempies). James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Boys at an Initiation School. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Herdboys returning home with their cattle. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Today.
Location: Basutoland, Basutoland
Description: The Paramount Chief and Her Advisers. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Matsieng - Headquarters of the Paramount Chief. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Matsieng, Basutoland
Description: Soil Erosion - A Donga. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Koro Koro Dam. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Contour Ridges. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Mounted Police. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The Resident Commissioner, Mr. A.G.T Chaplin, C.M.G., Inspecting Mounted Escort. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Off Duty. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A B.M.P. Drummer. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: At the Bank. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: An Outdoor Cookery Lesson. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Dancing at a Wedding. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Priest. Perigny.
Location: Basutoland
Description: School Sports. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Events of 1956.
Location: Basutoland
Date: 1956
Description: The Resident Commissioner, Mr.E.P.Arrowsmith, C.M.G. presenting the award to the Senior Police Recruit. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Arrival of the new Resident Commissioner, Mr.A.G.T.Chaplin, C.M.G. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The Paramount Chief addressing a Pitso. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The High Commisioner Sir Percivale Leisching, G.M.M.G., K.B.E., K.C.B., at a Pitso. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Arrival of the Under Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations. Sir Gilbert Laithwaite, G.C.M.G., K.C.I.E.,C.S.I. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Tornado Damage at Thaba Bosiu. Mons Baker.
Location: Thaba Bosiu, Basutoland
Description: Viewing the Wreckage, Thaba Bosiu. Mons Baker.
Location: Thaba Bosiu, Basutoland
Description: Foundations of the new Senqunyane Bridge. Gordon Blampied.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The new Senqunyane Bridge. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Official Opening of the new Senqunyane Bridge. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The new Hospital, Maseru. Cyril Browne.
Location: Maseru, Basutoland
Description: Official Opening of the new High Court. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Our Catalogue Reference: Part of CO 1069/209
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Description: On Trek in the Drakensberg. Peter Millin.
Location: Drakensberg, Basutoland
Description: The Mountain 'Sponge' - The Rivers' Source. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Thabana Ntlenyana - South Africa's Highest Mountain. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland, South Africa
Description: Carn on Thabana Ntlenyana - 11,425 feet. Alwyn Bisschoff
Location: Basutoland
Description: Snow on the Drakensberg, Qacha's Nek. Peter Millin.
Location: Qacha's Nek, Basutoland
Description: Excavating Dinosaur Remains, Maphutseng. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Maphutseng, Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Scientific Association at Leribe Fort. Mons Baker.
Location: Leribe Fort, Basutoland
Description: Traditional Basotho Life and Customs.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Around the Fire. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Gossip at the Khotla. James Walton.
Location: Khotla, Basutoland
Description: A Ba'Mutla Hut. Mjanyane Valley. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Basotho Homestead. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Bafokeng Rock-Shelter Dwellings, Masoeling. James Walton.
Location: Masoeling, Basutoland
Description: A Typical Basotho Homestead. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: On the way to the Store. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Stamping Maize. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basotho Head-dress. Photo by Vivian Gilett.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basotho Head-dress. Photo by Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Herdboy. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Basotho Family Group. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Threshing Sorghum. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Matebete Dancers. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Horseman. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Winnowing Maize. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Returning from the Spring. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Making Leather Thongs (Riempies). James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Boys at an Initiation School. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Herdboys returning home with their cattle. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Today.
Location: Basutoland, Basutoland
Description: The Paramount Chief and Her Advisers. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Matsieng - Headquarters of the Paramount Chief. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Matsieng, Basutoland
Description: Soil Erosion - A Donga. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Koro Koro Dam. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Contour Ridges. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Mounted Police. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The Resident Commissioner, Mr. A.G.T Chaplin, C.M.G., Inspecting Mounted Escort. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Off Duty. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A B.M.P. Drummer. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: At the Bank. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: An Outdoor Cookery Lesson. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Dancing at a Wedding. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Priest. Perigny.
Location: Basutoland
Description: School Sports. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Events of 1956.
Location: Basutoland
Date: 1956
Description: The Resident Commissioner, Mr.E.P.Arrowsmith, C.M.G. presenting the award to the Senior Police Recruit. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Arrival of the new Resident Commissioner, Mr.A.G.T.Chaplin, C.M.G. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The Paramount Chief addressing a Pitso. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The High Commisioner Sir Percivale Leisching, G.M.M.G., K.B.E., K.C.B., at a Pitso. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Arrival of the Under Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations. Sir Gilbert Laithwaite, G.C.M.G., K.C.I.E.,C.S.I. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Tornado Damage at Thaba Bosiu. Mons Baker.
Location: Thaba Bosiu, Basutoland
Description: Viewing the Wreckage, Thaba Bosiu. Mons Baker.
Location: Thaba Bosiu, Basutoland
Description: Foundations of the new Senqunyane Bridge. Gordon Blampied.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The new Senqunyane Bridge. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Official Opening of the new Senqunyane Bridge. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The new Hospital, Maseru. Cyril Browne.
Location: Maseru, Basutoland
Description: Official Opening of the new High Court. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Our Catalogue Reference: Part of CO 1069/209
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Officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country and enclave—entirely surrounded by the Republic of South Africa. It is just over 30,000 km2 (11,583 sq mi) in size with an estimated population of almost 1,800,000. Its capital and largest city is Maseru. Lesotho is the southernmost landlocked country in the world. It is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The name "Lesotho" translates roughly into "the land of the people who speak Sesotho".
History
Please go to
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Lesotho
Geography
Lesotho is a mountainous, landlocked country located in Southern Africa. It is an enclave, completely surrounded by South Africa. The total length of the country's borders is 909 kilometres (565 mi). Lesotho covers an area of around 30,355 square kilometres (11,720 sq mi), of which a negligible percentage is covered with water.
The most notable geographic fact about Lesotho, apart from its status as an enclave, is that it is the only independent state in the world that lies entirely above 1,000 metres (3,281 ft) in elevation. Its lowest point is at 1,400 metres (4,593 ft), the highest lowest point of any country. Because of its elevation, the country's climate is cooler than in most other regions at the same latitude. Its climate zone can be classified as continental.
Lesotho is a country in Southern Africa, located at around 29°30' south latitude and 28°30' east longitude. It is the 141st largest country in the world, with a total land area of 30,355 square kilometres (11,720 sq mi), of which a negligible percentage is covered with water. Lesotho is completely surrounded by South Africa, making it one of only three countries in the world that are enclaves within another country; the other two are San Marino and Vatican City, both located within Italy. The total length of the South African border is 909 kilometres (565 mi). Lesotho's status as an enclave also means that it is landlocked and largely dependent on South Africa. The nearest major shipping port is Durban.
Lesotho can be roughly divided into three geographic regions: the lowlands, following the southern banks of the Caledon River, and in the Senqu river valley; the highlands formed by the Drakensberg and Maloti mountain ranges in the east and central parts of the country; and the foothills that form a divide between the lowlands and the highlands. The lowest elevation in the country is at the junction of the Makhaleng and Orange (Senqu) rivers (at the South African border), which at 1,400 metres (4,593 ft) is the highest lowest point of any country. Lesotho is the only independent state in the world that lies entirely above 1,000 metres (3,281 ft) in elevation. The highest point is the peak of the Thabana Ntlenyana mountain, which reaches an elevation of 3,482 metres (11,424 ft). Over 80% of Lesotho lies above 1,800 metres (5,906 ft).
Even though very little of Lesotho is covered in water, the rivers that run across the country are an important part of Lesotho's economy. Much of the country's export income comes from water, and much of its power comes from hydroelectricity. The Orange River rises in the Drakensberg mountains in northeastern Lesotho and flows across the entire length of the country before exiting to South Africa at the Mohale's Hoek District in the southwest. The Caledon River marks the northwestern part of the border with South Africa. Other rivers include the Malibamatso, Matsoku and Senqunyane.
The bedrock of Lesotho belongs to the Karoo Supergroup, consisting mostly of shale and sandstone. Peatlands can be found in the highlands of Lesotho, most extensively in the mountainous escarpment near the country's eastern border. The summit of Thabana Ntlenyana is partially encircled by bogs.
Other Info
Oficial Name:
Muso oa Lesotho
Kingdom of Lesotho
Independence:
October 4, 1966
Area:
30.355km2
Inhabitants:
2.340.000
Languages:
English [eng] Classification: Indo-European, Germanic, West, English
More information.
Phuthi [ssw] 43,000 in Lesotho (2002). Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, S, Nguni (S.40)
More information.
Sotho, Southern [sot] 1,770,000 in Lesotho (2001 Johnstone and Mandryk). Population total all countries: 4,874,197. Also spoken in Botswana, South Africa. Alternate names: Suto, Suthu, Souto, Sesotho, Sisutho. Dialects: Sotho, Pedi, and Tswana are largely inherently intelligible but have generally been considered separate languages. Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, S, Sotho-Tswana (S.30), Sotho, Southern
More information.
Xhosa [xho] 18,000 in Lesotho (1993 Johnstone). Sebapala Valley, villages near Tosing; Tele Valley, Sinxondo. Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, S, Nguni (S.40)
More information.
Zulu [zul] 248,000 in Lesotho (1993). Butha-Buthe District, Caledonspoort Border Post. Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, S, Nguni (S.40)
Capital city:
Maseru
Meaning country name:
After the indigenous Sotho people, whose own name means "black" or "dark-skinned".
Description Flag:
The current national flag of Lesotho, adopted on October 4, 2006, features a horizontal blue, white, and green tricolour with a black mokorotlo (a Basotho hat) in the centre. The design, introduced to honour the 40th anniversary of independence, is reportedly intended to reflect a peaceful orientation for the country.
Coat of arms:
The coat of arms of Lesotho was adopted on 4 October 1966 following independence. Pictured is a crocodile on a Basotho shield. This is the symbol of the dynasty of Lesotho's largest ethnicity, the Sotho. Behind the shield there are two crossed weapons from the 19th century. To the left and right of the shield are supporters of the shield, two Basutho horses. In the foreground there is a golden ribbon with the national motto of Lesotho: Khotso, Pula, Nala (Sotho, to English: Peace, Rain, Prosperity).
Motto:
"Khotso, Pula, Nala"
National Anthem: Lesotho Fatse La Bontata Rona
LESŌTHŌ FATŠE LA BO NTAT'A RŌNA
Lesōthō fatše la bo ntat'a rōna;
Ha ra mafatše le letle ke lona;
Ke moo re hlahileng,
ke moo re hōlileng,
Rea lerata,
Mōlimō ak'u bōlōke Lesōthō;
U felise lintoa le matšoenyeho;
Oho fatše lena;
La bo ntata rōna;
Le be le khotso.
English translation:
Lesotho, land of our Fathers,
Among countries you are the most beautiful.
You gave birth to us,
Within you we were reared--
You are dear to us.
God, please protect Lesotho.
Spare it conflict, spare it tribulation--
Oh you, land of mine,
Land of our Fathers,
May you know peace.
Internet Page: www.lesotho.gov.ls
Lesotho in diferent languages
eng | afr | bre | cat | ces | cor | cym | dan | dsb | est | eus | fin | fra | hsb | hun | ina | ita | jav | lld | nld | nor | nso | oci | pol | roh | ron | rup | slk | sme | sot | srd | swa | swe | szl | vor | zza: Lesotho
arg | ast | epo | fao | fry | fur | glg | glv | hrv | ibo | kin | lav | lin | mlg | mlt | por | run | slv | smo | spa | sqi | tur | wol: Lesoto
aze | bos | crh | kaa | slo | tuk | uzb: Lesoto / Лесото
deu | ltz | nds: Lesotho / Leſotho
ind | msa: Lesotho / ليسوثو
bam: Lesɔto
frp: Lesothô
gla: Leasoto
gle: Leosóta / Leosóta
hat: Lezoto
isl: Lesótó
jnf: Lésotho
kmr: Lêsoto / Лесото / لێسۆتۆ
kur: Lesoto / لەسۆتۆ
lat: Lesothum
lit: Lesotas
mol: Lesotho / Лесото
nrm: Lézotho
que: Lisutu
rmy: Lesoťo / लेसोथो
scn: Lesotu; Lesothu
smg: Lesuots
som: Losooto
tet: Lezotu
vie: Lê-xô-thô
vol: Sutuvän
wln: Lessoto
alt | bul | che | chm | chv | kbd | kir | kjh | kom | krc | kum | mkd | mon | oss | rus | tyv | udm | ukr: Лесото (Lesoto)
bak | srp | tat: Лесото / Lesoto
abq: Лесото (Łesoto)
bel: Лесота / Lesota
kaz: Лесото / Lesoto / لەسوتو
tgk: Лесото / لساتا / Lesoto
ara: ليسوثو (Līsūṯū); ليسوتو (Līsūtū)
fas: لسوتو / Lesoto
prs: لیسوتو (Lēsōtō)
pus: لېسوتو (Lesoto)
uig: لېسوتو / Lésoto / Лесото
urd: لیسوتھو (Lesotʰo); لسوتھو (Lasotʰo)
div: ލެސޯތޯ (Lesōtō)
heb: לסוטו (Lesôṭô); לסותו (Lesôtô)
lad: ליסוטו / Lesoto
yid: לעסאָטאָ (Lesoto)
amh: ሌሶቶ (Lesoto)
ell: Λεσότο (Lesóto); Λεσόθο (Lesóṯo)
hye: Լեսոտո (Lesoto); Լեսոթո (Lesoṭo)
kat: ლესოტო (Lesoto); ლესოთო (Lesoṭo)
hin: लेसोथो (Lesotʰo)
ben: লেসোথো (Lesotʰo); লেসাথো (Lesātʰo)
pan: ਲੀਸੋਥੋ (Līsotʰo)
kan: ಲೆಸೊಥೊ (Lesotʰo)
mal: ലെസോത്തോ (Lesōttō)
tam: லெசோத்தோ (Lečōttō)
tel: లెసోతో (Lesōtō)
zho: 萊索托/莱索托 (Láisuǒtuō)
jpn: レソト (Resoto)
kor: 레소토 (Laesoto)
mya: လီဆုိသုိ (Lisʰoṯo)
tha: เลโซโท (Lēsōtʰō); เลโซโธ (Lēsōtʰō)
khm: ឡេសូតូ (Ḷesūtū); លេសូតូ (Lesūtū)
The Welsh Government and Government of Lesotho have set out to increase gender equality in Lesotho.
Pictured. Reportage. Lesotho scenic landscape.
In 2014, a link was made between Chwarae Teg and FIDA ( Federation of Women Lawyers ) and we’re now working together to help women achieve and prosper in Lesotho.
Research. Tackling the barriers to gender equality. Looking back at my recent journey to Lesotho.
Chwarae Teg News & Research:- www.cteg.org.uk/a-womans-place-in-lesotho/
Related:- Lesotho lawyers speak out:- www.cteg.org.uk/lesotho-lawyers-speak/
Photography by Christine O'Byrne. twitter.com/cobyrne703
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If using for the web, please also link to this original photo.
Queries, email:- post [at@] chwaraeteg.com.
The Welsh Government and Government of Lesotho have set out to increase gender equality in Lesotho.
Pictured. Reportage. Lesotho landscape.
In 2014, a link was made between Chwarae Teg and FIDA ( Federation of Women Lawyers ) and we’re now working together to help women achieve and prosper in Lesotho.
Research. Tackling the barriers to gender equality. Looking back at my recent journey to Lesotho.
Chwarae Teg News & Research:- www.cteg.org.uk/a-womans-place-in-lesotho/
Related:- Lesotho lawyers speak out:- www.cteg.org.uk/lesotho-lawyers-speak/
Photography by Christine O'Byrne. twitter.com/cobyrne703
Using the photo...
Note: photographs made available under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0).
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/
If using for the web, please also link to this original photo.
Queries, email:- post [at@] chwaraeteg.com.
ReNOKA – we are a river. Its aim is to rehabilitate degraded watersheds across the country and to put in place prevention measures that will halt the further degradation of Lesotho’s catchment areas.
Description: Snow on the Drakensberg, Qacha's Nek. Peter Millin.
Location: Qacha's Nek, Basutoland
Description: Excavating Dinosaur Remains, Maphutseng. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Maphutseng, Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Scientific Association at Leribe Fort. Mons Baker.
Location: Leribe Fort, Basutoland
Description: Traditional Basotho Life and Customs.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Around the Fire. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Gossip at the Khotla. James Walton.
Location: Khotla, Basutoland
Description: A Ba'Mutla Hut. Mjanyane Valley. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Basotho Homestead. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Bafokeng Rock-Shelter Dwellings, Masoeling. James Walton.
Location: Masoeling, Basutoland
Description: A Typical Basotho Homestead. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: On the way to the Store. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Stamping Maize. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basotho Head-dress. Photo by Vivian Gilett.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basotho Head-dress. Photo by Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Herdboy. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Basotho Family Group. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Threshing Sorghum. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Matebete Dancers. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Horseman. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Winnowing Maize. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Returning from the Spring. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Making Leather Thongs (Riempies). James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Boys at an Initiation School. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Herdboys returning home with their cattle. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Today.
Location: Basutoland, Basutoland
Description: The Paramount Chief and Her Advisers. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Matsieng - Headquarters of the Paramount Chief. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Matsieng, Basutoland
Description: Soil Erosion - A Donga. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Koro Koro Dam. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Contour Ridges. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Mounted Police. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The Resident Commissioner, Mr. A.G.T Chaplin, C.M.G., Inspecting Mounted Escort. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Off Duty. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A B.M.P. Drummer. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: At the Bank. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: An Outdoor Cookery Lesson. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Dancing at a Wedding. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Priest. Perigny.
Location: Basutoland
Description: School Sports. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Events of 1956.
Location: Basutoland
Date: 1956
Description: The Resident Commissioner, Mr.E.P.Arrowsmith, C.M.G. presenting the award to the Senior Police Recruit. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Arrival of the new Resident Commissioner, Mr.A.G.T.Chaplin, C.M.G. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The Paramount Chief addressing a Pitso. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The High Commisioner Sir Percivale Leisching, G.M.M.G., K.B.E., K.C.B., at a Pitso. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Arrival of the Under Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations. Sir Gilbert Laithwaite, G.C.M.G., K.C.I.E.,C.S.I. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Tornado Damage at Thaba Bosiu. Mons Baker.
Location: Thaba Bosiu, Basutoland
Description: Viewing the Wreckage, Thaba Bosiu. Mons Baker.
Location: Thaba Bosiu, Basutoland
Description: Foundations of the new Senqunyane Bridge. Gordon Blampied.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The new Senqunyane Bridge. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Official Opening of the new Senqunyane Bridge. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The new Hospital, Maseru. Cyril Browne.
Location: Maseru, Basutoland
Description: Official Opening of the new High Court. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Our Catalogue Reference: Part of CO 1069/209
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Description: Bafokeng Rock-Shelter Dwellings, Masoeling. James Walton.
Location: Masoeling, Basutoland
Description: A Typical Basotho Homestead. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: On the way to the Store. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Stamping Maize. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basotho Head-dress. Photo by Vivian Gilett.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basotho Head-dress. Photo by Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Herdboy. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Basotho Family Group. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Threshing Sorghum. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Matebete Dancers. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Horseman. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Winnowing Maize. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Returning from the Spring. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Making Leather Thongs (Riempies). James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Boys at an Initiation School. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Herdboys returning home with their cattle. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Today.
Location: Basutoland, Basutoland
Description: The Paramount Chief and Her Advisers. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Matsieng - Headquarters of the Paramount Chief. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Matsieng, Basutoland
Description: Soil Erosion - A Donga. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Koro Koro Dam. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Contour Ridges. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Mounted Police. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The Resident Commissioner, Mr. A.G.T Chaplin, C.M.G., Inspecting Mounted Escort. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Off Duty. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A B.M.P. Drummer. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: At the Bank. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: An Outdoor Cookery Lesson. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Dancing at a Wedding. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Priest. Perigny.
Location: Basutoland
Description: School Sports. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Events of 1956.
Location: Basutoland
Date: 1956
Description: The Resident Commissioner, Mr.E.P.Arrowsmith, C.M.G. presenting the award to the Senior Police Recruit. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Arrival of the new Resident Commissioner, Mr.A.G.T.Chaplin, C.M.G. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The Paramount Chief addressing a Pitso. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The High Commisioner Sir Percivale Leisching, G.M.M.G., K.B.E., K.C.B., at a Pitso. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Arrival of the Under Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations. Sir Gilbert Laithwaite, G.C.M.G., K.C.I.E.,C.S.I. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Tornado Damage at Thaba Bosiu. Mons Baker.
Location: Thaba Bosiu, Basutoland
Description: Viewing the Wreckage, Thaba Bosiu. Mons Baker.
Location: Thaba Bosiu, Basutoland
Description: Foundations of the new Senqunyane Bridge. Gordon Blampied.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The new Senqunyane Bridge. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Official Opening of the new Senqunyane Bridge. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The new Hospital, Maseru. Cyril Browne.
Location: Maseru, Basutoland
Description: Official Opening of the new High Court. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Our Catalogue Reference: Part of CO 1069/209
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Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and Prime Minister of Lesotho Thomas Thabane at the State House in Maseru, Lesotho. (Photo: DOC)
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives at King Moshoshoe AIrport in Maseru.
Deputy President is in Lesotho in his capacity as SADC Facilitator to the Kingdom of Lesotho, pay a working visit to Lesotho to attend the landmark Post-Elections National Dialogue in Maseru, Lesotho. [Photo: GCIS]
Description: Basotho Head-dress. Photo by Vivian Gilett.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basotho Head-dress. Photo by Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Herdboy. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Basotho Family Group. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Threshing Sorghum. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Matebete Dancers. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Horseman. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Winnowing Maize. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Returning from the Spring. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Making Leather Thongs (Riempies). James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Boys at an Initiation School. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Herdboys returning home with their cattle. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Today.
Location: Basutoland, Basutoland
Description: The Paramount Chief and Her Advisers. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Matsieng - Headquarters of the Paramount Chief. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Matsieng, Basutoland
Description: Soil Erosion - A Donga. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Koro Koro Dam. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Contour Ridges. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Mounted Police. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The Resident Commissioner, Mr. A.G.T Chaplin, C.M.G., Inspecting Mounted Escort. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Off Duty. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A B.M.P. Drummer. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: At the Bank. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: An Outdoor Cookery Lesson. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Dancing at a Wedding. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Priest. Perigny.
Location: Basutoland
Description: School Sports. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Events of 1956.
Location: Basutoland
Date: 1956
Description: The Resident Commissioner, Mr.E.P.Arrowsmith, C.M.G. presenting the award to the Senior Police Recruit. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Arrival of the new Resident Commissioner, Mr.A.G.T.Chaplin, C.M.G. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The Paramount Chief addressing a Pitso. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The High Commisioner Sir Percivale Leisching, G.M.M.G., K.B.E., K.C.B., at a Pitso. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Arrival of the Under Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations. Sir Gilbert Laithwaite, G.C.M.G., K.C.I.E.,C.S.I. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Tornado Damage at Thaba Bosiu. Mons Baker.
Location: Thaba Bosiu, Basutoland
Description: Viewing the Wreckage, Thaba Bosiu. Mons Baker.
Location: Thaba Bosiu, Basutoland
Description: Foundations of the new Senqunyane Bridge. Gordon Blampied.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The new Senqunyane Bridge. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Official Opening of the new Senqunyane Bridge. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The new Hospital, Maseru. Cyril Browne.
Location: Maseru, Basutoland
Description: Official Opening of the new High Court. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Our Catalogue Reference: Part of CO 1069/209
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Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa paid a courtesy call to His Majesty King Moshoshoe II at the Royal Place in Maseru. [Photo: GCIS]
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers a message of encouragement to delegates in his capacity as SADC Facilitator to the Kingdom of Lesotho during his working visit to Lesotho. [Photo: GCIS]
Description: A Ba'Mutla Hut. Mjanyane Valley. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Basotho Homestead. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Bafokeng Rock-Shelter Dwellings, Masoeling. James Walton.
Location: Masoeling, Basutoland
Description: A Typical Basotho Homestead. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: On the way to the Store. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Stamping Maize. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basotho Head-dress. Photo by Vivian Gilett.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basotho Head-dress. Photo by Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Herdboy. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Basotho Family Group. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Threshing Sorghum. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Matebete Dancers. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Horseman. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Winnowing Maize. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Returning from the Spring. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Making Leather Thongs (Riempies). James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Boys at an Initiation School. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Herdboys returning home with their cattle. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Today.
Location: Basutoland, Basutoland
Description: The Paramount Chief and Her Advisers. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Matsieng - Headquarters of the Paramount Chief. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Matsieng, Basutoland
Description: Soil Erosion - A Donga. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Koro Koro Dam. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Contour Ridges. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Mounted Police. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The Resident Commissioner, Mr. A.G.T Chaplin, C.M.G., Inspecting Mounted Escort. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Off Duty. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A B.M.P. Drummer. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: At the Bank. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: An Outdoor Cookery Lesson. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Dancing at a Wedding. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Priest. Perigny.
Location: Basutoland
Description: School Sports. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Events of 1956.
Location: Basutoland
Date: 1956
Description: The Resident Commissioner, Mr.E.P.Arrowsmith, C.M.G. presenting the award to the Senior Police Recruit. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Arrival of the new Resident Commissioner, Mr.A.G.T.Chaplin, C.M.G. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The Paramount Chief addressing a Pitso. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The High Commisioner Sir Percivale Leisching, G.M.M.G., K.B.E., K.C.B., at a Pitso. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Arrival of the Under Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations. Sir Gilbert Laithwaite, G.C.M.G., K.C.I.E.,C.S.I. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Tornado Damage at Thaba Bosiu. Mons Baker.
Location: Thaba Bosiu, Basutoland
Description: Viewing the Wreckage, Thaba Bosiu. Mons Baker.
Location: Thaba Bosiu, Basutoland
Description: Foundations of the new Senqunyane Bridge. Gordon Blampied.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The new Senqunyane Bridge. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Official Opening of the new Senqunyane Bridge. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The new Hospital, Maseru. Cyril Browne.
Location: Maseru, Basutoland
Description: Official Opening of the new High Court. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Our Catalogue Reference: Part of CO 1069/209
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Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers a message of encouragement to delegates in his capacity as SADC Facilitator to the Kingdom of Lesotho during his working visit to Lesotho. [Photo: GCIS]
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives at King Moshoshoe AIrport in Maseru.
Deputy President is in Lesotho in his capacity as SADC Facilitator to the Kingdom of Lesotho, pay a working visit to Lesotho to attend the landmark Post-Elections National Dialogue in Maseru, Lesotho. [Photo: GCIS]
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers a message of encouragement to delegates in his capacity as SADC Facilitator to the Kingdom of Lesotho during his working visit to Lesotho. [Photo: GCIS]
Many flights to African oil producing countries are always full of foreign workers going to work on African oil rigs. We’ve seen Americans, Europeans who are mainly employers and control the industry.
An increasing number of other nationalities do also join the band wagon as employees. Among these, there are again American and Europeans (French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Norwegian, Germen, Polish Nationals, etc.) but also Brazilians, Turks, Russians, Chinese, Koreans, Vietnamese, Malaysians, Singaporeans, Indians, etc.
We’ve seen them in flights to Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Gabon, Congo-Brazzaville, Namibia, etc. With Ghana, Uganda emerging as oil producers, and given newly oil and gas finds in such countries as Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania, the Gambia, Eritrea, Mali, Senegal, etc., we can bet that the move is going to increase further.
In many occasions, African youngsters, feeling betrayed by their authorities, just watch helplessly how so many foreigners come from afar to take their jobs, go and come back. Some complain, saying “something is not right!”, “something must be done about this”, “this is unacceptable; this is not fair!” etc.
All of them agree that it’s almost impossibly difficult to find jobs in the African oil and gas sector. Or when jobs exist, it’s depends on who you know. Cursing often their authorities whom they accuse - rightly or wrongly - of not doing enough or failing to create jobs for the unemployed, school leavers and graduates, they have no one to turn to.
Readers of Emerging Africa Magazine probably know that in such a specialized economic sector as oil and gas, jobs are very technical, and recruiting is mainly on merit. As often happens in other industries, experience is the key.
Whoever is qualified and knows where to look for a job will undoubtedly increase their chances of landing a good position in the lucrative African oil and gas sector.
Moreover, recruiters are mostly Westerners - Americans and Europeans to be precise. Their interest is merely to get jobs done. As they are not politically motivated and have no interest in what tribe or which part of the country you come from, risks of favouritism are therefore minimized.
Many graduates are to be found among today’s unemployed people; so you must know how to promote yourselves effectively and efficiently to shine and be headhunted. Good luck! © eam
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Description: On the way to the Store. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Stamping Maize. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basotho Head-dress. Photo by Vivian Gilett.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basotho Head-dress. Photo by Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Herdboy. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Basotho Family Group. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Threshing Sorghum. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Matebete Dancers. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Horseman. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Winnowing Maize. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Returning from the Spring. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Making Leather Thongs (Riempies). James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Boys at an Initiation School. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Herdboys returning home with their cattle. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Today.
Location: Basutoland, Basutoland
Description: The Paramount Chief and Her Advisers. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Matsieng - Headquarters of the Paramount Chief. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Matsieng, Basutoland
Description: Soil Erosion - A Donga. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Koro Koro Dam. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Contour Ridges. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Mounted Police. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The Resident Commissioner, Mr. A.G.T Chaplin, C.M.G., Inspecting Mounted Escort. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Off Duty. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A B.M.P. Drummer. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: At the Bank. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: An Outdoor Cookery Lesson. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Dancing at a Wedding. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Priest. Perigny.
Location: Basutoland
Description: School Sports. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Events of 1956.
Location: Basutoland
Date: 1956
Description: The Resident Commissioner, Mr.E.P.Arrowsmith, C.M.G. presenting the award to the Senior Police Recruit. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Arrival of the new Resident Commissioner, Mr.A.G.T.Chaplin, C.M.G. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The Paramount Chief addressing a Pitso. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The High Commisioner Sir Percivale Leisching, G.M.M.G., K.B.E., K.C.B., at a Pitso. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Arrival of the Under Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations. Sir Gilbert Laithwaite, G.C.M.G., K.C.I.E.,C.S.I. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Tornado Damage at Thaba Bosiu. Mons Baker.
Location: Thaba Bosiu, Basutoland
Description: Viewing the Wreckage, Thaba Bosiu. Mons Baker.
Location: Thaba Bosiu, Basutoland
Description: Foundations of the new Senqunyane Bridge. Gordon Blampied.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The new Senqunyane Bridge. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Official Opening of the new Senqunyane Bridge. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The new Hospital, Maseru. Cyril Browne.
Location: Maseru, Basutoland
Description: Official Opening of the new High Court. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Our Catalogue Reference: Part of CO 1069/209
This image is part of the Colonial Office photographic collection held at The National Archives, uploaded as part of the Africa Through a Lens project. Feel free to share it within the spirit of the Commons.
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Description: Winnowing Maize. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Returning from the Spring. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Making Leather Thongs (Riempies). James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Boys at an Initiation School. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Herdboys returning home with their cattle. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Today.
Location: Basutoland, Basutoland
Description: The Paramount Chief and Her Advisers. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Matsieng - Headquarters of the Paramount Chief. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Matsieng, Basutoland
Description: Soil Erosion - A Donga. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Koro Koro Dam. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Contour Ridges. Alwyn Bisschoff.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Basutoland Mounted Police. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The Resident Commissioner, Mr. A.G.T Chaplin, C.M.G., Inspecting Mounted Escort. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Off Duty. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A B.M.P. Drummer. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: At the Bank. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: An Outdoor Cookery Lesson. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Dancing at a Wedding. James Walton.
Location: Basutoland
Description: A Mosotho Priest. Perigny.
Location: Basutoland
Description: School Sports. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Events of 1956.
Location: Basutoland
Date: 1956
Description: The Resident Commissioner, Mr.E.P.Arrowsmith, C.M.G. presenting the award to the Senior Police Recruit. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Arrival of the new Resident Commissioner, Mr.A.G.T.Chaplin, C.M.G. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The Paramount Chief addressing a Pitso. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The High Commisioner Sir Percivale Leisching, G.M.M.G., K.B.E., K.C.B., at a Pitso. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Arrival of the Under Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations. Sir Gilbert Laithwaite, G.C.M.G., K.C.I.E.,C.S.I. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Tornado Damage at Thaba Bosiu. Mons Baker.
Location: Thaba Bosiu, Basutoland
Description: Viewing the Wreckage, Thaba Bosiu. Mons Baker.
Location: Thaba Bosiu, Basutoland
Description: Foundations of the new Senqunyane Bridge. Gordon Blampied.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The new Senqunyane Bridge. Mons Baker.
Location: Basutoland
Description: Official Opening of the new Senqunyane Bridge. Cyril Browne.
Location: Basutoland
Description: The new Hospital, Maseru. Cyril Browne.
Location: Maseru, Basutoland
Description: Official Opening of the new High Court. Les Ramsden.
Location: Basutoland
Our Catalogue Reference: Part of CO 1069/209
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