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  • Singapore Broadcasting Corporation Fonds

    Fonds/Collection

  • Radio Malaya, Singapore Series

    Series

  • 00:40:15

    Recorded Duration

  • English

    Recording Language

  • 1998003937

    Accession No.

  • Sound

    Type

  • 10 inch Open Reel Audiotape

    Format

  • Access permitted

    Conditions Governing Access

  • Use and reproduction require written permission from depositing agency/donor. Processing of reproduction request may require 7 working days.

    Conditions Governing Reproduction


  • Synopsis :

    1. Japanese Surrender Ceremony at Kluang - speech by Admiral MacKerron (date 19/12/1945).
    2. Empire Day Message to Schools by Governor of Singapore Sir Franklin Gimson (date 24/05/1946) - first time since May 1941.  
    3. Official Ceremony of Unveiling of Statue of Sir Stamford Raffles at Empress Place (date 18/06/1946) -speech by Mr. Braddel - eyes fixed on spot where tradition has said Raffles first landed on Singapore; and Governor of Singapore Sir Franklin Gimson.  
    4. Return of Malayan Victory Parade Contingent from London - interviews with 3 members; Message of Welcome by Governor of Malayan Union Sir Edward Gent read by Governor of Singapore (date 17/07/1946).  
    5. Speech of Viceroy of India, Lord Louis Mountbatten broadcast over All-India Radio about new interim government for India (date 24/08/1946).

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