Due to open next week at the Tatham Art Gallery in
Pietermaritzburg is the Maritzburg Philatelic Society Exhibit.
This award-winning display, which comprises stamps, postcards,
commemorative envelopes and other memorabilia, celebrates the changing
philately of Pietermaritzburg. This city has been the capital of the Republic
of Natalia (1836 - 1844), the Colony of Natal (1844 -1910), the Province of
Natal (1910 - 1994), and is now that of the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.
It spans the period from the arrival of the Voortrekkers to
the present, and includes street and place names, early transport, and
educational institutions. Also featured are regular events such as the Comrades
Marathon, Duzi Canoe Race, Royal Agricultural Show, and aspects such as
Victorian architecture, places of worship, Maritzburg United Football Club, the
Natal Carbineers and provincial Nature Conservation, the Zulu War of 1879, and
the two World Wars.
Dr Mike O’Connor, a well-known genealogist with expert
knowledge about the City of Pietermaritzburg, will present a series of talks.
The Maritzburg Philatelic Society Exhibit runs from February
14 to 25. Enquiries and bookings: Kobie at 033 3922 819 or Kobie.venter@msunduzi.gov.za
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