Ancient stamps on exhibition display
The map was compiled from about 200 surveyor maps which include the old railway lines. It also shows the original farms on which Benoni was established.
The much anticipated 2019 National Exhibition, the East Rand 100 Stamp Show officially opened on September 4 and ended on September 7, at the Lakes Hotel in Lakefield.
The purpose of the exhibition was to celebrate the centenary of the East Rand Philately Society, which was this year’s host.
There were about 300 competitive frames with a non-competitive section where collectors could show off their treasures.
Alan Rose from the East Rand Philatelic Society showed off his collection which he titled “Cocoa, Chocolate and all that Jazz…”
In his exhibition, he explains how chocolate is one of the most popular flavours in the culinary spectrum.
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He said: “Chocolate drinks were known some 4 000 years ago, but eating chocolate is only 300 years old.”
In his collection, he shows how the cacao bean arrived in Europe, and how drinking chocolate moved from a Royal prerogative to the public domain.
Alan added that its production is described with its ability to combine amicably with other flavours, and the fact that its early production led to improvements in social welfare and working conditions.
The exhibition also offered an added attraction which was an auction, and Clinton Goslin bought postal stamps that were over 100 years old and were still in good condition.
The East Rand Philatelic Society was established in 1919, making it one of the oldest societies in South Africa.
Under the invited Exhibits, the East Rand Philatelic Society named their exhibit History of Benoni Post offices.
The history of the Benoni Post Office, since the late 1800s when the head office was located in Heidelburg, is displayed.
The exhibit shows the sub-office cancellers and positions of the sub-post offices on an especially drawn map.
