Arrival Of H.R.H. Duke Of Edinburgh

22/02/1959
Record Date
00:24:30
Recorded Duration
Mandarin
Recording Language
1998003986
Accession No.
Sound
Type
10 inch Open Reel Audiotape
Format
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Synopsis :

The Duke of Edinburgh visits Singapore for three days as part of his world tour. This tape describes his arrival at Clifford Pier, which is specially decorated and heavily guarded by the military and police. Huge crowds of spectators and media gather while Governor Sir William Goode and Chief Minister Lim Yew Hock and wife wait to receive him. Upon his arrival, the Duke inspects the forces and is introduced to the dignitaries. Thereafter, he proceeds to the governor's residence.