Lusaka, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe).
GV. Modern street in Lusaka with two European cars driving past camera. Ground to air shot of helicopter checking security position. GV. Police procession driving from airport while Africans walk towards airport to greet Mr Reginald Maudling, Conservative Minister of Supply. CU. Union Jack, camera pans down to show African supporters of ANC & UNIP. People are seen singing and chanting, displaying placards etc. GV. Lusaka airport, pan to show Africans chanting. MS. Strict security precautions on gate of airport checking for hidden weapons. Various shots of the African cheer leaders. MS. Mr Maudling arriving by plane and being greeted by Governor General Sir Evelyn Home and introduced to LEGCO members. Panning shot of Mr Maudling's car driving from airport. Various shots of the demonstrations at airport and later at Government House. People displaying placards, including shots of African police on foot, horses and in jeep. CU. African woman demonstrator holding placard and breast feeding her baby at same time.
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Date found in the old record - 12/02/1961.
FILM ID:2639.02
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