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Malaya achieved independence as Malaysia in 1957.
Films depicting Straits Settlements territories (with the exception of Singapore) are included under Malaya.
A general recruiting film for the services which "will all be regulars by the end of 1962".
Opening scenes ...
Amateur. People on beach. Locals fishing.
Show Places:- N. Rhodesia builds new cinemas.
Back from Malaya:- Beira, troopship brings back 1st batt.
Rhodesian African Rifles.
Fish out of Water:- ...
Independence Day celebrations in Malaya, 31 August 1957.
Over shots of government buildings, the British voiceover introduces the film; ...
Film of the signing of the Anglo-Malayan Mutual Defence Treaty on October 12, 1957.
The various participants arrive and ...
Malayan Government propaganda.
The film covers the first Malayan general elections, emphasising popular support for Tunku Abdul Rahman and ...
Women of the Auxiliary Territorial Service, on duty in Malaya: girls operating switchboard, office workers, girls playing tennis, relaxing in ...
Film about the Dunlop Rubber Co's worldwide activities, particularly in its 13 rubber estates in Malacca. The film looks at ...
Various aspects of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaya.
Notes
Remarks: cataloguing incomplete.
Film showing the past and present life of Malacca.
The film tells how Malacca has been conquered several times ...
Reel One. New students arrive. Ceremony of enrolment and Vice-Chancellor's introductory speech. Undergraduates grow accustomed to the new routines; "The ...
Documents the co-operative work of the Christian Church in the Federation of Malaya.
Dramatised episode showing an old couple preparing for the pilgrimage to Mecca.
Film shows the couple withdrawing savings, obtaining ...
Film made for Harrisons and Crosfield, publicising the company's contribution to Malayan national prosperity.
Malayan wealth is based on ...
The rubber industry in Malaya.
The rubber plantation with tappers doing their job. From June 1948 onwards, when Malaya's ...
START 10:00:00 Opening titles
10:00:18 Scenes on the quayside at Tilbury Docks as soldiers from various regiments and corps in the ...
Film showing the importance of Yong Peng, with particular emphasis on the contrast between past, present and future.
The ...
Mute unedited film apparently relating to the relief of the West Kents by the Hampshires in Western Pahang ...
Film explaining the merits of the Malayan Federation's Employee's Provident Fund.
Many happy families, such as the Wongs, can ...
The process of planning, constructing and operating a jungle fort (Fort Dixon) in the jungles of Pahang.
Over aerial ...
Visit by Lady Limerick to BRC, , Penang, Malaya 1953.
Shot of Union flag; outside gathering: chairs lined up/women in RC ...
The people of Malaya celebrate the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 2 June 1953.
The film opens ...
Life in Malaya during the Emergency.
Jungle scenes during the Communist uprising. A rubber planter and his lifestyle in the Emergency. ...