In 1958, a new runway was built at Kai Tak Airport. This recording includes a description of the opening ceremony of the new runway and a speech by Governor Sir Robert Black congratulating all those involved in its construction.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong was formally inaugurated in 1963. Its principal language of instruction was to be Chinese, providing opportunities for students who were refugees from China. This recording provides a history of the University.
Founded in 1933, Hang Seng Bank is now one of the leading commercial banks in Hong Kong. However, in 1965, the the bank suffered a run on its deposits. In this interview, J.H. Saunders, gave his views on the banking crisis at the time.
This extract records the arrival in Hong Kong of HRH Princess Alexandra, the youngest granddaughter of King George V and Mary of Teck. During her visit in 1961, the Princess and Governor Sir Robert Black also visited the University of Hong Kong.
The Mass Transit Railway (MTR) is Hong Kong's rapid transit railway system. On 12 February 1980, the first trains crossed the harbour when the extended Kwun Tong line opened. This recording is of the opening ceremony.
On the occasion of the opening of the new Broadcasting House, this recording gives a brief history of Radio Hong Kong (former name of RTHK) and describes some of the difficulties encountered in moving to the brand new headquarters.
The former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher passed away on 8 April 2013. In 1984, she signed the Sino-British Joint Declaration which stated that Britain would restore Hong Kong to China in 1997. This recording captures the historic moment.
Following the official opening of Broadcasting House in 1969 in Broadcast Drive, T.A. Birch, who was acting director of broadcasting, gave a speech on the subject "Broadcasting and the Public Interest". He explained the role of RTHK and its aims as a public service broadcaster.
On 6 August 1945, the first atomic bomb exploded in the Japanese city of Hiroshima. 10 days later, Japan surrendered to the Allies. This later led to the restoration of British control over Hong Kong. This programme features several tragic and touching stories about life in Hong Kong during the period of Japanese occupation
