The Troops Move in

Series

Series Name

Federal Spotlight

Issue

Issue No.

114

Date Released

1960

Length of issue (in feet)

356

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The Troops Move in
2. 2Rail Recruits 1960
3. 3Round the Federation
4. 4Charm on Parade

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 4

Summary

BFI synopsis: Sir Adrian Whitehead, South Rhodesian Prime Minister, sends troops into townships to "restore confidence".

Keywords

Social conditions; Military

Written sources

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Credits:

Production Co.

Central African Film Unit

Camera

John Roulet

Camera

M. Hay

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