News on Screen

Series

Series Name

Rhodesian Spotlight

Issue

Issue No.

60

Date Released

1957

Length of issue (in feet)

924

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. The PM Explains
• 2. New Bridge to Inyanga
• 3. The Visit of Earl Home
• 4. Really Good Neighbours
• 5. A Fine Community Effort
• 6. H.E. the Governor General Arrives

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 6

Summary

Rhodesian Spotlight synopsis: The new Estcourt Palmer Bridge is opened between Umtali and Inyanga.
Rhodesian Spotlight Commentary - Mr G. Ellman Brown, Minister of Roads accepts a new bridge over the Oiyani River from the contractors. It is named after Mr Estcourt Palmer, son of a pioneer in the Eastern Districts, and is opened by his wife. The new Estcourt Palmer Bridge is on the road from Umtali to Inyanga and makes for easier year-round access to a popular holiday resort.

Keywords

Buildings and structures; Entertainment and leisure; Transport

Written sources

bund   BUND No.107933 - used for synopsis

Credits:

Production Co.

Central African Film Unit

Length of story (in feet)

42

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Film Archive

Name

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