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Colonel Rabuka revokes Fijian Constitution (1987)
- Genre
- Speech
In 2 parts. Colonel Sitiveni Rabuka pronounces the revocation of Fiji’s 1970 constitution, and says he is supported by the indigenous people of Fiji.
Colonel Rabuka on Fijian sovereignty and Commonwealth membership (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Colonel Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka on Fiji’s second coup in nineteen weeks. He claims to want to ensure the birthright of the Fijian people, denies being racist with regard to the native Indians and...
Colonel Rabuka declares Fiji a republic (1987)
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- Speech
Colonel Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka declares Fiji a republic.
Colonel Rabuka on Fijian republic (1987)
- Genre
- Speech
Colonel Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka states that he wants Fiji to remain a part of the Commonwealth. He refutes claims that he is a racist and expresses his desire for the native Indians to remain in Fiji.
Hayward drugs trial in Sweden (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a Swedish court case in which Captain Simon Hayward is charged with drug smuggling. Includes a statement from his mother, Hazel Hayward, and a recorded telephone statement from his brother,...
Sir Geoffrey Howe on mines in the Persian Gulf (1987)
- Genre
- Speech
In 2 parts. British Foreign Secretary, Sir Geoffrey Howe, speaks to the UN assembly about Iran, with reference to the recent laying of mines by Iranian troops in the Persian Gulf, the closure of the Iranian...
Comment on UN efforts in the Iran-Iraq War (1987)
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- News report; Speech
A critical look at the UN’s progress in the Iran-Iraq War, with reference to the proposed arms embargo and the speech made by British Foreign Secretary Geoffrey Howe. Male commentator not identified (poss....
Royals London visits (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech; Vox pop
Report by Dickie Arbiter on the Princess of Wales visiting The Royal Ballet School; includes interviews with pupils: Annabel(?) Barnes; Roddy Patrizio; Jessica Clarke; interview with director Dame Merle...
SDP conference- David Owen speech (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a speech by David Owen, at the SDP Conference in 09/87, following his decision to resign as leader due to the proposed merger with the Liberal Party. Reporter not identified.
SDP conference-Shirley Williams speech (1987)
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- Speech
Speech by Shirley Williams, party president, at the SDP Conference in 09/87, on decision of David Owen to resign as party leader following the proposed merger with the Liberal Party.