Episode 3 of 4

Authorisation of the BSAC Police

When
29 October 1889
Where
London
Part of
British South Africa Company receives its Royal Charter

A Royal Charter authorised the formation of the British South Africa Company's Police on 29 October 1889.

On 29 October 1889, a Royal Charter authorised the formation of the British South Africa Company's Police. This event occurred during the period when the company was seeking British government backing and finalizing the terms of its charter.

Sources

  1. British South Africa Company Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-09

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