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Disbandment and Land Grants

When
1 October 1890
Where
Fort Salisbury settlement
Part of
Founding of Salisbury, Rhodesia (Harare)

The Pioneer Corps was disbanded on 1 October 1890, with members granted land for farming.

The Pioneer Corps was officially disbanded on 1 October 1890. Each member was granted land on which to farm, marking the transition from military service to agricultural settlement in the newly founded area.

Sources

  1. Pioneer Column Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-13

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