Timeline: The history of Bulawayo

Nov 4, 1893

Occupation of Bulawayo

Colonial forces occupy Lobengula’s home, eMahlabathini.

Period: Jan 9, 1894 to Dec 28, 1897

Bulawayo run by Sanitary Board

Bulawayo run by Sanitary Board with 50 % elected representation under the Cape of Good Hope Municipal Act of 1882.

Jun 1, 1894

Bulawayo becomes a city

Bulawayo declared a town outside Maxim Hotel, Fife Street.

Sep 18, 1894

By- law prohibits all people of color from using pavements.

1894, September – Local by law prohibits all people of color from using pavements.

Mar 10, 1896

Ndebele uprising

1896 , march – August – Ndebele uprising or Umvukela 1. Settlers take to laager and many battles around the town

Oct 27, 1897

Bulawayo declared a town

Bulawayo declared a town Municipality.

Nov 23, 1897

First council election

First election of nine Councillors for Bulawayo, town Council.

Nov 24, 1897

First Bulawayo Town Council

First Bulawayo Town Council appointed under Mayor, I H Hirschler.

May 26, 1913

First brewery of opaque beer was built

First brewery of opaque beer was built in the Old Location, revenue from which was used to build a community hall. Later closed, the building is now part of the MaKhumalo Beerhall in Makokoba.

Nov 4, 1943

Bulawayo becomes a City

Bulawayo becomes a City.

Apr 3, 1948

The Bulawayo General Strike

http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/720631?uid=2129&uid=2&uid=70&uid=4&sid=21104072698177The Bulawayo General Strike

Jun 28, 1968

African representation allowed

Township Advisory Board appointed allowing for African representation and involvement in City Affairs.

Apr 1, 1970

Bulawayo expands

Town Boards of Bellevue, Waterford, Northvale, Richmond, Burnside, Woodville and Municipal farms of Hyde Park and Valley Farm absorbed into “Greater Bulawayo”.

May 27, 1979