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1. EAP1256/1/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/1/1
Title:
The Nyasaland Times Vol.41 July-December 1938
Scope & Content:
Some of the stories covered by the newspaper bear the following titles: The Millitary Secrets - Leakage of information, this was arisng out of the question put to the Secretary of State of War, Mr Hore Belisha by Mr Duncan Sandays a conservative member of the parliament of Norwood. Other stories...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa and English
Date Range:
1 Jul 1938-31 Dec 1938
Extent:
431

2. EAP1256/1/1/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/1/11
Title:
The Nyasaland Times Vol.44 July-December 1941
Scope & Content:
This ia a bound collection of newspapers published between July and December 1941. Contains various news from around the world including innovations like creation of artificial fog, news about appointment of Lord Beaverbrook who was minister of Supply for artilery, news on war like bombing of Ge...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa and English
Date Range:
3 Jul 1941-30 Dec 1941
Extent:
414

3. EAP1256/1/1/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/1/12
Title:
The Nyasaland Times Vol.57 Jan-Jun 1954
Scope & Content:
The visit og Governor-General Lord Llewellin on his six day assignment to Nyasland to fulfill 33 enagements including visiting the Batallion of the Kings African Riffles (KAR), meeting with provincial Commisioners and see interesting places like Zomba plateau, New year celebrations at Blantyre s...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa and English
Date Range:
5 Jan 1954-13 Apr 1954
Extent:
434

4. EAP1256/1/3/11

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/3/11
Title:
MSIMBI Vol.8 Jul-Dec 1956
Scope & Content:
Notice of naming a bridge built to connect Blantyre town and Soche high density area to Brnes Bridge, Sir Robert Armitage visit to the Northern Region of Nyasaland, Speech of the Governor at the opening of Parliament, 4th August St Mary's day celebrations where various farming methods were shwoc...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa, English, and Tumbuka
Date Range:
5 Jul 1956-20 Dec 1956
Extent:
284

5. EAP1256/1/4/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/4/8
Title:
Nkhani Za Nyasaland Vol. 7 January - December 1946
Scope & Content:
This is a collection of Newspapers in Nyanja language carrying a diverse of stories. Some of the stories include notice of Government Standard VII Examination 1945. The issue of examination included a list of passes in order of merit . Other issues in the papers were pictures of 3 native authori...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa, English, and Tumbuka
Date Range:
2 Jan 1946-18 Dec 1946
Extent:
100

6. EAP1256/1/6/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/6/1
Title:
EAP1256_Nkhani_Za_Dowa_Vol.1_Jan-Dec_1951
Scope & Content:
This particular newspaper is in the Nyanja language. It carries stories that happened in the district in the year 1951. some of the stories that made headlines is about the 3 Native Authorities namely N.A Maganga, N.A Ciwere, N.A zoole. In summary the chiefs were reporting on the engagements the...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa
Date Range:
1 Jul 1951-30 Oct 1951
Extent:
25

7. EAP1256/1/6/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/6/4
Title:
EAP1256_Nkhani_Za_Dowa_Vol.4_Jan-Dec_1954
Scope & Content:
The paper carried stories with titles such as "The Chrismas message from the Governor General Lord Llewellin, the governor of Nyasaland . It has advertisements of Cigarattes called " Nkubema gold leaf", and advertisements on bycicles. The paper also carried a sad story of the death of Native Aut...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa and English
Date Range:
1 Jan 1954-31 Dec 1954
Extent:
45

8. EAP1256/1/6/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/6/5
Title:
EAP1256_Nkhani_Za_Dowa_Vol.5_Jan-Dec_1955
Scope & Content:
The papers carries an interesting story of probably the first African lady who was a teacher and later was trained to be a Librarian under the Gold Coast Training Board training scheme. Her name was Miss Ofari Atta. In addition the the above story, the paper also had local stories ranging from r...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa and English
Date Range:
1 Aug 1955-31 Dec 1955
Extent:
97

9. EAP1256/1/6/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/6/6
Title:
EAP1256_Nkhani_Za_Dowa_Vol.6_Jan-Dec_1956
Scope & Content:
The Newspaper is in the local language and carries main headline which Christmas Message and Newyear from sir Geoffrey Colby. Another new year message is from the Dowa District Commissioner Mr. P. Dale. The paper also has a story on the new members of the legislative council, death of the Native...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa and English
Date Range:
1 Jan 1956-31 Dec 1956
Extent:
87

10. EAP1256/1/6/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/6/8
Title:
EAP1256_Nkhani_Za_Dowa_Vol.8_Jan-Dec_1958
Scope & Content:
Nkhani Za Dowa of 1958 was sold at 2 pence, the stories were English, Cinyanja and Ciyao. Right on the front page the paper had advertsement of M.M Chinura and I.J Miya selling various items such as gramaphone, gramaphone spare parts, guitars, watches, films, Cameras, Shirts, Jackets and Trouser...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa and English
Date Range:
1 Jan 1958-31 Dec 1958
Extent:
96