File:Plebiscite Day, Western Samoa.webm
Plebiscite_Day,_Western_Samoa.webm (WebM audio/video file, VP8/Vorbis, length 8 min 51 s, 622 × 478 pixels, 1.06 Mbps overall, file size: 67.08 MB)
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English: On May 9 1961 the people of Western Samoa voted for Independence from New Zealand. From the end of World War I until 1962, New Zealand controlled Samoa as a Class C Mandate under trusteeship through the League of Nations. Samoa is a country encompassing the western part of the Samoan Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. It became independent from New Zealand in 1962. The two main islands of Samoa are Upolu and Savai'i, one of the biggest islands in Polynesia. The capital city, Apia, and Faleolo International Airport are situated on the island of Upolu. After the plebiscite had taken place, independence was granted on January 1 1962. Samoa's first prime minister following independence was paramount chief Fiame Mata'afa Faumuina Mulinu'u II.
This film was produced by the National Film Unit. The National Film Unit was established to publicise New Zealand's participation and achievements during the Second World War. After 1945 the Film Unit expanded from producing weekly newsreels to making documentaries and films to the order of Government Departments. During its existence the Film Unit produced films for national organisations as well as many films on its own initiative. The private film industry in New Zealand relied heavily on the National Film Unit's extensive film processing facilities. For updates on our On This Day series and news from Archives New Zealand, follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/ArchivesNZ Material from Archives New Zealand. |
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| Author | Archives New Zealand |
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