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The following lists events that happened during 1946 in Southern Rhodesia.
The following lists events that happened during 1947 in Southern Rhodesia.
The following lists events that happened during 1935 in Southern Rhodesia.
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References
- ↑ "Godfrey Huggins, 1st Viscount Malvern | prime minister of Southern Rhodesia". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ↑ Corsane, Gerard (2005). Heritage, Museums and Galleries: An Introductory Reader. Psychology Press. p. 149. ISBN 9780415289467.
- ↑ Meldrum, Andrew (12 November 2003). "Obituary: The Rev Canaan Banana". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
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