News on Screen

Series

Series Name

Rhodesian Spotlight

Issue

Issue No.

42

Length of issue (in feet)

1011

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. President of Portugal pays state visit
• 2. In the height of fashion
• 3. for african market only
• 4. Fish to provide sport and food
• 5. Strange Home For Orphans
• 6. More News from mighty kariba

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 6

Summary

Rhodesian Spotlight synopsis: The President of Portugal pays a visit to the Federation.
Rhodesian Spotlight Commentary - A state visit with the arrival in Salisbury of Portugals’ President General de Craveiro Lopes. He was met on his arrival by the Acting Governor General Sir Robert Tredgold, who introduced him to other dignitaries. Gubernatorial greetings were extended from all three counties in the Federation, Admiral Sir Peveril William Powlett representing Southern Rhodesia. With the cordial welcome completed, General de Craveiro Lopes was accorded a state drive through the streets of the Capital.
At the house of the Consul General for Portugal a reception was held to honour the President’s visit. Accompanied by Senhora de Craveiro Lopes, the President was in excellent spirits. His goodwill visit to the Federation, a good neighbour to the Portuguese Province of Mozambique, was an unqualified success. Long may that friendship last.

Keywords

Politics and government; Scenery and travel

Written sources

Movietone boxfile no.1   Used for synopsis

Credits:

Production Co.

Central African Film Unit

Length of story (in feet)

121

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Name

British Film Institute (BFI)

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