The situation at this time of unrest in the Central African Federation. This pro gramme was first transmitted in 1960
The situation at this time of unrest in the Central African Federation. This pro gramme was first transmitted in 1960
David Attenborough visits the outer Fiji islands and investigates tribal rituals.
The Ministerial procession at Lagos with the appointment of Nigeria's first Prime Minister, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, on the eve of the independence of the country, 2nd April 1960. Followed by dinner given by the House of Council hosted by the ...
Scenes in the Caribbean islands including footage of harvesting and industry. Interior shots of a bottling factory and loading products for export at the docks.
A promotional film on the Nigeria Exhibition and Nigeria's commercial possibilities and achievements.
Exhibition on Victoria Island to coincide with Independence (1/10/1960). Inspection of the guard of honour by the Prime Minister ( ...
Amateur footage of William Butlin on holiday in Africa on a riverboat safari.
Shot of William Butlin with an 8mm (?) camera filming bush vegetation/flowers (37 ft). A European car being loaded onto a river ferry/raft. WB chatting to ...
PROPAGANDA. A Party Political Broadcast for the Labour Party introducing various speakers from different parts of Africa, introduced by Woodrow Wyatt. Featuring Dr. J.G. Kiano of Kenya, Guy Clutton-Brock of ...
In the Days of Good Queen Bess - Elizabethan Fair.
The Long Way Back to Broken Hill - hon. citizenship for Welensky.
Back From the World Youth Forum - Geraldine Bray.
See How They Live - ...
Amateur film of William Butlin on safari in Uganda, Africa, c.1960.
William Butlin chatting to a middle-aged man with glasses in a safari suit in the savannah. William Butlin next to a large cactus. A sign above reads "Queen ...
The Visit of H.M. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother To the Federation of Rhodesia & Nyasaland - arrival in Salisbury, visit to university, Bulawayo, Gwello, opens Kariba Dam, greeted by the Hones at Livingstone ...
Ferry Boat for Lake Chilwa - first steel boat on the lake, natives in dugout canoes.
The Big Foot Slog - newspapers sponsor 110 mile walk 2/89 finish.
British Premiere Tours Federation - MacMillan ...
The Monckton Report - Welensky broadcasts against the findings.
The First City of the North - Lusaka.
A Step Forward - film processing comes to the Federation.
First Stop Paris - new jet ...
Our Junior Ambassador - Jeremy Hodgson attends world youth forum, New York.
Passing Out Parade - officer cadets of Federal army.
Survey Starts on Kariba.
Arcadia's Community Effort - ...
S. Rhodesia Constitutional Talks.
Congo Famine Relief - UN planes takes Rhodesian relief.
Nyasaland's Water Shortage - Blantyre.
Soviet Trade Delegation - visit copper mines.
Guiders ...
Operation Relax - Welensky is presented with cabin cruiser for Lake kariba.
Copperbelt Agricultural Show.
Pilgrims Pay Homage - shrine of Bernard Maziki (?).
Soil Conservation Lessons.
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Last of 13 parts in the documentary series which depicts the history of the Royal Navy during the Second World War. Defeat in the Far East turns into victory in three years.
The opening of the Kariba Dam.
1) Shot of a village by a lake taken from a moving train (?) in Africa; 2) shot of a river and river bank with palm trees, etc. possibly taken from a moving platform, or a boat on a river; 3) shots of native boats travelling on river, in the day and at ...
The river Iju, Lagos. The source of the water and how the water is purified before it reaches Lagos, via waterworks - interior and exterior shots, also filtering beds and the reservoir.
At the Wankie National Park (later called the Hwange Game Reserve),in Rhodesia, Tourists' observation platforms. Water hole drilling. Eland, water buffalo and smaller game are captured for transfer to the new National park at Bulawayo.
Amateur footage of William Butlin on holiday in Africa. Shots of WB at his hotel, on safari, on a riverboat, using an 8mm camera during his holiday.
Amateur film about tradition and change in Africa including footage of a male circumcision ceremony performed by the Bugisu tribe, Uganda.
Footage includes: Long introductory intertitle on dark traditions of Africa and how it is ...
An interview with Dr. Thomas Adierian Lambo>, the head of the Aro Hospital for nervous diseases in western Nigeria.
The Troops Move in - sent into townships to "restore confidence".
Rail Recruits 1960 - fire training.
Round the Federation - including Mountbatten visit, present for Princess Margaret on marraige ...
News in Brief - beauty contest, donation by Mr Lewis for memorial to Rhodesian athlete.
Spreading the Gospel of Road Safety - Dalhousie congratulates.
On the Spot Investigations - Monckton on trip ...
Outlines the measures farmers should adopt to prevent soil erosion.
Winston Field discusses his government's decision to introduce the death penalty for a variety of offences, including petrol bombing. Also answers criticisms from Harold Wilson and the British government.
The construction of the Kariba Dam; opening by Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother 17/5/60; removal of wildlife from the affected area - Operation Noah.
The work of medical missions in Southern Nigeria, Sarawak, Nepal and South India.
Amateur film of William Butlin on holiday in Africa.
William Butlin is greeted by a European man as he arrives in his car. Nearby African dancers are doing a display in the street. Shot of WB filming them. Shots of another group of ...
Coverage of the third Test at Sabina Park, during the 1959/60 MCC tour of the We st Indies.
A pageant in Kano, Nigeria.
New House of Worship - Catholic church at Roan.
Well Done the Reps! - Dalhousie opens new theatre.
The Lunzuwa Hydro Electric Scheme.
The New High Court House at Ndola - opened by Sir Evelyn ...
Three men doing different kinds of work done by Christian missionaries in Kenya. First man is a missionary doctor on safari in coastal region. Second man, Peter Kittell, running a model farm in Kenyan highlands. The third man, Charles Tett ...
Amateur. Hindu religious festival in Singapore.
Women in saris. Crowds gathering. Children with balloons. Some women with flowers in their hair. Holy man bearing a metal frame covered in feathers. Women going to Hindu shrine to pray. ...
Film made by the COI for the National Council for the Supply of Teachers Overseas. Shows how African children live, the schools they go to, and the type of education they can receive with the help of teachers from England. Also ...
Film about Christmas in Rhodesia.
Production / Donor Details: The Rhodesia Collection was donated by the journal Rhodesians Worldwide and contains a number of films purchased from the collection of Henry Berriff, a cameraman in ...
Advancement in Rhodesia'. Contents include: reasons for independence; increases in numbers of Africans in authority; improvements in condition of tribal land (irrigation, etc.)
Production / Donor Details: The Rhodesia ...
Film about the development of Salisbury.
Production / Donor Details: The Rhodesia Collection was donated by the journal Rhodesians Worldwide and contains a number of films purchased from the collection of Henry Berriff, a ...
Singapore to Trincomalee. Naval expedition. Singapore harbour with anchored naval ships. Royal Navy frigate F107. Naval dockyard with floating dock. Royal Naval Aircraft Carrier at sea. Helicopters and Sciameters aircraft on deck. ...
Wild life in Lake Manyara National Park. Forest Fire. Village street. Local boys cutting grass with machetes. Mother elephant with calf. Elephant herd behaviour. Wildebeest herd. Ploughing openland by oxen team with European helping. ...
Brunei city. Settlement of wooden dwellings constructed on stilts over the water dominated in the background by a large newly constructed mosque glimmering white Life in the settlement with speed boats as the means of transport.. ...
Various scenes in The Gambia
Production / Donor Details: Mr Dudley joined the Colonial Office after WW2 and was sent to Nigeria, initially to carry out a land survey assessing the damage done to agricultural land by tin mining ...
Various scenes in The Gambia
Production / Donor Details: Mr Dudley joined the Colonial Office after WW2 and was sent to Nigeria, initially to carry out a land survey assessing the damage done to agricultural land by tin mining ...
An exercise involving the transport of army units to a brief 'action' in the Middle East briefly portrayed to exemplify the British Army's rle.
Troops of the Army's Strategic Reserve ...
An information film on Nigeria, illustrating the advantages of a deliberate and orderly progress to independence.
The film provides a brief survey of national educational and health programmes, Nigerian produce such ...
'Adventure' film and indirect recruiting appeal for the British Army.
Two soldiers, Jeff Woodley and Kip Dormer, relax with their girlfriends on Silver Sands beach, Mombasa. To refute the girls' belief that the Army ...
Film of SEATO conference in Singapore.
Outside barracks/official building in Singapore, soldiers take salute. Various dignitaries arrive in limousines, one after the other, get out of car and take salute (similar ...