1958 Press Photo Prime Minister Soloman West Eidgeway Dias Bandaranaike, Ceylon

Nationalisation of the Port of Colombo - Ceylon. Prime Minister makes his speech: The ceremony was conducted by the Prime Minister at the Delft Quay. Port of Colombo for the Port nationalisation ceremony recently. Port workers and officials gathered while the Premier made his speech. The nationalisation follows the last year's record number of 340 strikes. The Port has been placed in the care of the Port Cargo Corporation. Photo shows the Prime Minister Mr. Soloman West Ridgeway Bandaranaike makes his speech at the ceremony in Ceylon.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 08-08-1958.



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