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    Great Britain

    Material from films nos 1-4 and 9-13 is included in films nos. 5-7.

     
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    Nigeria

    Procession involving the Etsu of Nupe; shots of life in the town of Bida, Nigeria

     
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    FEDERAL SPOTLIGHTCentral African Federation

    News from Nyasaland - new archbishop, Lord and Lady Armitage return from London.

    Employment for Young Africans - Bulawayo African youth employment centre.

    Passing out Parade - Dalhousie inspects ...

     
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    Great Britain

    Documentary featuring the Kariba Dam, Victoria Falls and Wankie game reserve.

     
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    Great Britain

    Material from films nos 1-4 and 9-13 is included in films nos. 5-7.

     
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    Great Britain

    Material from films nos. 1-4 and 9-13 is included in films nos. 5-7.

     
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    ZANZIBAR 1959

    Great Britain

    Zanzibar: city scenes, clove growing, coconut growing, etc.

    Coast. City streets, passers-by, merchants. Metalworkers, basket-makers, food sellers, drinking tea and coffee. (?)Government buildings. Doorways with ornate Islamic ...

     
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    Nigeria

    The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Prince Henry and Princess Alice, on a tour of Eastern Nigeria, the Southern Cameroons and Lagos as the Federation of Nigeria approaches full independence and entry into the Commonwealth, starting 12 May 1959. ...

     
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    Nigeria

    The Emir's palace and town street scenes in Zaria, Nigeria

     
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    FEDERAL SPOTLIGHTCentral African Federation

    Golf Date in Limbe. Paramount Chief Tours S. Rhodesia - chief of Barotseland visits Kariba, Salisbury, Wankie hospital.

    Forestry Experts Swap Ideas - meeting in Ndola.

    Progress on the Kyle Dam ...

     
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    KARIBA 1959

    Rhodesia

    The building of the Kariba dam.

     
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    GOD SPEAKS TODAYGreat Britain

    The story of J.L. Wilson, Bishop of Singapore arrested by the Japanese Security Police for spying in 1943. His enduring faith throughout his emprisonment led some of his captors to conversion to the Christian religion.

     
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    COFFEE 1959

    EAST AFRICA'S EXPANDING INDUSTRIESGreat Britain

    The history of coffee-growing and a detailed description of the coffee industry in East Africa.

    First shown in Nairobi in March 1959, the film was made on location throughout East Africa, including ...

     
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    COTTON 1959

    EAST AFRICA'S EXPANDING INDUSTRIESGreat Britain

    The growing processing and weaving of cotton from East Africa.

     
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    Great Britain

    Dealing with illicit diamond smuggling on the Sierra Leone. Commentary by Franklin Engelman.

     
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    A travelogue of the island of Bermuda in a car.

     
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    RHODESIAN SPOTLIGHTCentral African Federation

    N. Rhodesian Elections - at polls in Lusaka.

    Swearing in of Mr. Savavhu - first African minister.

    Legislative Council opens in Lusaka - by Sir Arthur Benson.

    Lord Dalhousie Opens Fedeeral ...

     
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    Central African Federation

    A family arrives home from holiday and recount their holiday to grandparents - all about Luangwa game park.

     
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    Great Britain

    Tribal life in Kenya; local religions; educational, medical and other activities of the Methodist Church.

     
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    ADEN 1959

    THIS WEEK [ITV/Rediffusion, 1956-68]Great Britain

    TV Coverage of Aden. Prefer to be British? Shots of Ports and Ships.

     
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    Great Britain

    Young fishermen, some wearing diving goggles, set up poles in the sea and drape chicken wire round them to act as fish fences. Ceremonial scenes with the exchange of food, speeches and goods at the election of a middle aged Samoan to a ...

     
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    RHODESIAN SPOTLIGHTCentral African Federation

    New Fangs for the Air Force - Canberrra bombers.

    Take the Whole Family - drive in cinema at Mabelreign.

    This is How it is Done - copper ore digger.

    Wonder Hole at Sinoia Caves.

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    RHODESIAN SPOTLIGHTCentral African Federation

    Art in Nyasaland.

    Fragrant Sideline - Mr. Balisra makes citronella oil.

    Cookie Has a Look - beauty spot Mpatomange Gorge.

    Surprises in International Athletics - Gordon Pirie beaten by black ...

     
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    FEDERAL SPOTLIGHTCentral African Federation

    Just the Man for the Job - Welensky visits a cement factory in Nyasaland.

    Prize Day at St. Andrews - Blantyre.

    Pax Park is Opened for Girl Guides.

    Spotlight on Mufulira - scenes in the mine, ...

     
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    Great Britain

    The tour of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh to India, Pakistan, Sarawak, Singapore, North Borneo, Hong Kong, the Solomon, Gilbert and Ellice Islands, Christmas Island, the Bahamas, Bermuda and the Northern Line Islands.

     
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    Nigeria

    A study of Northern Nigeria as it prepares for self-government.

    The commentator introduces Africa as the 'continent of the future' before he outlines, through a map, the different regions of Nigeria. First, the film highlights the ...

     
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    Great Britain

    Set in the North West Frontier province of British India around the turn of the century against a background of tension between the Moslems and Hindus. A rebel Moslem faction is seeking to kill the six year old son of the ruling Hindu ...

     
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    Great Britain

    India 1820. An officer of the British East India Company, against all opposition, tracks down a gang of religious thieves and murderers.

    The following statement regarding the story prior to the opening credits: 'For hundreds of years ...

     
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    ARMCHAIR THEATREGreat Britain

    When the daughter of a trade union organiser announces her relationship with a black man, the revelation exposes deep prejudice and hidden conflicts in her family.

    This television play, part of the 'Armchair Theatre' ...

     
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    RHODESIAN SPOTLIGHTCentral African Federation

    Token of Gratitude - presentation of ambulance to Bulawayo hospital.

    Straight from the Dog's Mouth - dog show.

    Roughing it in Comfort - tent/caravan trailer.

    Latest in Bush Clearing - balls ...

     
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    RHODESIAN SPOTLIGHTCentral African Federation

    The Final Copper Process - copper refinery at Ndola.

    Survey into Sight - St. John mobile eyesight survey in bush.

    Lifting Trees Roots and All - the Carey Stumper new invention.

    Do it ...

     
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    FEDERAL SPOTLIGHTCentral African Federation

    Richsha Stops Traffic.

    Children's Home for Broken Hill - Welensky opens.

    Model Husbands - annual display of Mashoualand model club.

    Durban's Mayor Pays a Visit.

    Currie Cup Triumph For ...

     
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    Rhodesia

    Standard tourist film about the Federation of Rhodesia & Nyasaland.

     
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    Rhodesia

    Progress report on the Kariba Dam scheme.

     
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    Great Britain

    Material from films nos. 1-4 and 9-13 is included in films nos. 5-7.




     
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    Rhodesia Collection

    Tour of Nyasaland, Europe, U.K. and arrival back in Cape Town.

    'Holiday Highlights. Nyasaland - Rome - Switzerland - Austria - France - Entebbe - Germany - UK: Buckingham Palace Guard. Duke of Yorks School, Dover; ...

     
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    GB

    A general recruiting film for the services which "will all be regulars by the end of 1962".

    Opening scenes from Cyprus, Jordan, Aden and Malaya suggest the Forces' work ("wherever armed force threatens the peace of ...

     
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    1959 1959

    Malaya

    Government film reviewing the year, 1959.

    Catalogue coverage. Royal tour of Brunei. Tunku Abdul Rahman, one of Asia's "most enlightened leaders", visits the Philippines.Tun Abdul Razak becomes PM. Emergency ...

     
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    FOOTBALL 1959

    GB

    Short documentary about the game of football.

    Opening with Cup Final (Wolves 3, Leicester 1), film shows football being played in backstreets, at school and by amateur teams, including Chinese and Nigerian visitors. ...

     
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    Lowe Collection

    Historic and folk sequences from Northern Nigeria.

    Production / Donor Details: Donor worked as a Forestry Officer in Nigeria.

     
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    King Collection

    European families enjoying cricket and swimming. European family in bush and by a water hole catching fish. A farewell parade for a local European dignitary.

    Production / Donor Details: Mr King served with the Bechuanaland ...

     
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    King Collection

    A visit to the Molepolole Lion Sanctuary, with shots of cubs and a tame monkey. Also a visit by the High Commissioner to a local village: his arrival in a small Air force plane, his tour of the village with local dignitaries, and his ...

     
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    Lewis-Barned Collection

    Scenery at Kalambo Falls. Installation of a Chief in his own village. Supervised Local Council Elections in a village. Manoeuvres and military drill by King's African Rifles out in the Savannah.

    Production / Donor Details: ...

     
  • Prentice Collection: The Survey & Control of River Blindness (Onchocerciasis) in Uganda 1959
    Prentice Collection

    European team tackle eradication of the fly which causes Onchoceriasis ('River Blindness'). Habitat of the fly and larvae. Exploration of the Victoria Nile for infestation sites. Construction of cross-river pipeline to carry ...

     
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    Baekeland Collection

    A film of a safari from Isiolo in the Northern Frontier District of Kenya across Chalbi desert to North Horr(?). 2 Landrovers with police radio equipment to keep in touch with outside world.

     
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    Langridge Collection

    Good footage of work to help eliminate the tsetse fly problem in Kenya. Var aerial shots of area, ground shots of bush clearance, rivers and wetlands.

    Good shots of wildlife.

    Production / Donor Details: ...

     
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    Leonard Collection

    Rhodesia: Vumba. Mountain Lodge Hotel - family scenes.

     
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    Cleave Collection

    Scenes - mostly in Moroto - of living in Karamoja, Uganda.

    Includes: building Morotochurch; a 'barazza' (meeting with tribesmen) in Rupa, a settlement at the foot of mount Moroto; the bi-weekly Moroto bus (the only public ...