Results
26 results found for '"Colonial governors"' in Keywords.
Rhodesian elections - bomb at Moto offices (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report back on a bomb explosion at the offices of the Moto newspaper in Gwelo, Rhodesia (24/02/80) during the country’s election campaign. And on the general situation in the country. Both male reporters...
Lord Soames farewell broadcast to Rhodesia (1980)
- Genre
- Speech; Special
Farewell broadcast by Governor Lord Christopher Soames following multi-ethnic elections and prior to Independence Day celebrations in Rhodesia-Zimbabwe. Looking back at the events of the last few months...
After Rhodesian elections - end of governorship (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference
Report on the timescale for the end of the period of governorship in Rhodesia of Lord Soames (Christopher Soames) and independence for the country after the victory of Robert Mugabe and ZANU-PF in the...
Rhodesian elections - Tory influence (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview; Press conference
Report on the effect of the election of the UK Conservative Government in 1979 on the political changes in Rhodesia leading to free elections in the country. Speaking are: UK Prime Minister Margaret...
Rhodesian elections - ZANU homes attacked (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Speech
Report on attacks in Rhodesia on the homes of ZANU-PF leader Robert Mugabe and senior party official Kumbirai Kangayi prior to elections in the country (06/02/80). Includes press statement by Police...
Rhodesian elections - military manoeuvring (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the possible military manoeuvring of white politicians in Rhodesia prior to elections, as detailed in an observor’s report. Male reporter not identified (poss. Paul Davies?).
Rhodesian elections - Robert Mugabe campaign speech (1980)
- Genre
- Speech; Election coverage
Speech by ZANU-PF leader Robert Mugabe to supporters after a ceasefire between government forces and his ZANLA guerillas and prior to elections in Rhodesia. Makes accusations against Governor Lord...
Rhodesian elections - Lord Soames appointment (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report profiling the career of Lord Christopher Soames, following his appointment as the last British Governor of Southern Rhodesia prior to forthcoming elections in the country. Male reporter not identified.
British stance after Rhodesian elections (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on British aid to the country likely to be agreed following the result of the Rhodesian election with the victory of ZANU-PF and Robert Mugabe elected as Prime Minister. Male reporter not identified.
Rhodesian elections - handover of power (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the Rhodesian election victory of Robert Mugabe and ZANU-PF, and the official handover of power from the last British Governor of Rhodesia Lord Christopher Soames who will be appealing for aid for...