MSIMBI Vol.8 Jan-Jun 1956

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 for various duties and assignments, Opening of Chileka airport ceremony with a picture of Sir Geoffrey Colby cutting the ribbon, Farming in Nyasaland as the main economic activity, Nyasaland girl guides meeting with Miss Llewellin a Sister to Mr Llewellin the Governor Rhodesia and Nyasalnd federation, Picture of 2nd Lieftenant John Smithyman of the 1st Batallion for N.R.R fighting was in Malaya, News on coming of new scout leader in Nyasaland Sir Robert Armitage, Listing of cultivation gardens and area in villages to gether with what crops are grown on, Scarcity of fuel in Malawi, Receipt of pension funds by soldiers wounded in battle, Cassava cultivation methods in Nyasaland, Sir Robert Armitage inspevting guard of honor of the K.A.R. on opening of the Legislative Coumcil meeting. Extent: 1 volume of unbound newspapers containing 201 pages. Condition of original material: The documents are generally in good condition, however some ink is fadind and slightly torn. Custodial history: The Material was published at Blantyre Newspapers Limited in Blantyre district in Malawi. The news papers were then collected, and stored stored at the National Archives of Malawi repositories. Arrangement: The material is arranged according to dates of creation but in reverse order. Volume number: 8.