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16 results found for '"Lord Soames"' in Keywords.
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.
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 - 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 - 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 - 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...
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...