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1. EAP1256/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1
Title:
Collection of Colonial Period Newspapers
Scope & Content:
This is a collection of newspapers published during the colonial period in Malawi formelry Nyasaland. The collection comprises of publications from 1895 to 1965. The newspaper titles are Nyasaland Times, Msimbi and Nkhani Za Nyasaland. Extent: Acollection of newspapers containing 12,894images. ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa, English, Tumbuka, and Yao
Date Range:
1939-1962
Extent:
15098

2. EAP1256/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/1
Title:
The Nyasaland Times
Scope & Content:
This is a collection of the oldest Newspapers ever published in the country. The Newspaper was founded in 1895 with the name Central African Planter and later on in 1900 the name was changed to Nyasaland Times. In 1964 after Malawi gained its independence, the name was again changed to The Times...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa and English
Date Range:
1945-1961
Extent:
9879

3. EAP1256/1/1/13

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/1/13
Title:
The Nyasaland Times Vol.57 Jul-Dec 1954
Scope & Content:
Budget for Nyasaland presentation by Secretary for Finance Mr. K.W. Simmonds to the Legisltative Council at the 69th session, Indian chamber of commerce complaint against removal of passenger train between Limbe and Blantyre, advertisemnet by models wearing designs of new sets of suits designed ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa and English
Date Range:
6 Jul 1954-24 Dec 1954
Extent:
425

4. EAP1256/1/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/3
Title:
MSIMBI
Scope & Content:
This is a newspaper whose publication started in 1949 and was mainly focusing on local Nyasaland news. This publication mostly was published in two local languages (Nyanja and Tumbuka) and a little bit of english. Extent: 12 volumes of newspapers containing 1688 pages. Condition of original ma...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa, English, and Tumbuka
Date Range:
1949-1957
Extent:
1688

5. EAP1256/1/3/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/3/6
Title:
MSIMBI Vol.4 Jan-Jun 1952
Scope & Content:
Dr. Mossadeq persian prime minister blaming Britain on the oil dispute, travel ban on Mr Scott, Dr T.E. Donges leader of S.A delegation to U.N.O as illegal immigrants to any country, corruption trial acquittal of Mr William James lockhart-Smith and Abdul Sattar Suleman Sacranie in the High Court...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa, English, and Tumbuka
Date Range:
9 Jan 1952-25 Jun 1952
Extent:
101

6. EAP1256/1/3/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/3/7
Title:
MSIMBI Vol.4 Jul-Dec 1952
Scope & Content:
Jubilee celebrations of white Catholic fathers at likuni in Lilongwe, Legislative council announcement on change of labour laws, Excerpts on traditional dances in Nyasaland such as Malipenga, Dethroning of King Farouk by General Neigub, Courtesy call of British High Commissioner to India Mr. Bar...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa, English, and Tumbuka
Date Range:
2 Jul 1952-24 Dec 1952
Extent:
141

7. EAP1256/1/3/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/3/9
Title:
MSIMBI Vol.5 Jul-Dec 1953
Scope & Content:
Election results of Revrends selected from various denominations to be religious representattives in Federal Parliament where Rev. Andrew Beveridge Doig of Zomba mission was appointed representative of Africans, Announcement of Queen Elizabeth II Christmas broadcast on Lusaka radio, A picture of...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa, English, and Tumbuka
Date Range:
1 Jul 1953-23 Dec 1953
Extent:
104

8. EAP1256/1/3/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/3/10
Title:
MSIMBI Vol.8 Jan-Jun 1956
Scope & Content:
News of heavy rainfall in Nyasaland, Governor Sir Geoffrey Colby's christmas messages to the nation, Speech by his Excellency the Governor at the meeting of the Advisory committee on African Education held on wednseday 7th December 1955, Mr e. Parry from colonial office in London visit to Malawi...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa, English, and Tumbuka
Date Range:
5 Jan 1956-28 Jun 1956
Extent:
201

9. 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

10. EAP1256/1/3/12

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1256/1/3/12
Title:
MSIMBI Vol.9 Jan-Jun 1957
Scope & Content:
A picture for Secretary of State for the Colonies Mr. Allan Lennox Boyd on his visit to Nyasaland on 10th January 1957, Sir Artmitage Roberts' radio speech broadcasted on 25th December, 1956, Opening ceremony of a new church of Scotalnd at Lirangwe in Namadzi, Results of Congress Party seats vot...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chichewa, English, and Tumbuka
Date Range:
3 Jan 1957-27 Jun 1957
Extent:
307