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Arrival Of H.R.H. Duke Of Edinburgh
- Singapore Broadcasting Corporation Fonds
Fonds/Collection
- Radio Singapore Series
Series
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Radio Singapura
Creator
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Television Corporation of Singapore
Source
- 22/02/1959
Record Date
- 00:24:30
Recorded Duration
- Mandarin
Recording Language
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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.