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FINAL TRIBUTE TO RM CADETS
In Rochester Cathedral, where the funeral service was held, two hundred relatives were among the three thousand congregation which included senior Naval Officers and other Service Chiefs. From the Cathedral, the coffins were taken...
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THE CHANCELLOR ON HIS BUDGET
Sir Stafford Cripps speaks about the Budget he has just announced. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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DISASTROUS ECUADOR EARTHQUAKE
Amid the ruins of four large towns caused by an earthquake, we see the terrible plight of the refugees who have lost almost everything. 7,000 it is estimated lost their lives. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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PREMIER ADDRESSES UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION
At a meeting of the United Nations Association at Arundel Castle the Prime Minister addresses the gathering. He is supported by the Duke of Norfolk, Lord Simon and the Marquess of Reading. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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PERSIA - THE END?
Among early arrivals at London Airport from Abadan were members of the British hospital staff. A personal view of the situation was given by the Matron, Miss Dorothy Ridge and one of the Sisters. Also home in Britain were members of the...
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ROME FIRE FIGHTERS
Men training in Rome to be firemen have to jump from six floors up every day for four months, and that's certainly a good way of learning, provided, of course, that their comrades remember to turn up with something to catch them in....
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POVERTY MARCHERS
At ""Resurrection City"" - Washington camp-site of the Poor Marchers - a reversal of the Non-violent Campaign for equal opportunities. Soon after the peaceful demonstration at the Capitol - riots threaten to undo much of the work of the...
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AMERICA BOUND
Two unusual exports to the United States. A Liberty Bell, made by the London Foundry that cast the original one leaves for Philadelphia. London Bridge - sold to Arizona for a million pounds begins its transatlantic journey. Disclaimer:...
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STUDENT VOICE
Inevitable sequel to the protests in Europe - student unrest in Britain. Among the Universities and Colleges to express dissatisfaction with authority - Hornsey College of Art, where students have taken over the administration....
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HUMOUR BEHIND THE LINES -
Tommy Trinder recently arrived at the ""Garrison Theatre"" in Foggia, Italy to entertain the men of the Eighth Army. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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RAF'S DAYLIGHT ATTACKS -
The daylight raids by ""Bostons"", ""Mosquitos"" and others, are on targets in the Low Countries and France. They concentrate on factories, airfields, rail junctions and the like. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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HEART MAN DIES
The death of Louis Washkansky cast a shadow over this dramatic Medical advance in Heart Transplanting. But Surgeons are hopeful that it indicates no major setback for future operations. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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RUSSIAN TRIUMPH - AND THE PRICE -
Captured German film shows the retreat to the Crimea. They evacuate the Taman peninsular blowing up the railway line as they go. Russian film shows the ""ravine of death"" on the outskirts of Taganrog, where thousands of civilians were...
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REVERSING THE TREND
A new folding bicycle has been designed, with adjustable saddle and handlebars, to make it suitable for men, women or children. It is light in weight and under five feet long when ready for the road. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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DEATH IN THE FIELDS
The worst outbreak of Foot and Mouth for nearly half a century, continues to spread throughout England and Wales. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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STAMP OF APPROVAL
Pictures show the testing of domestic electrical appliances, by the Electricity Council's Approval Board, at their laboratories in Surrey. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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PUT A PUNCH IN YOUR SHOPPING
A new supermarket in Wallasey is the first in Britain to introduce a revolutionary shopping system. Beneath every article for sale is a pile of punched cards. Instead of goods, a card is taken. The cards are then handed in, sorted and...
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FOR JACKS OF ALL TRADES
Pictures show the 1965 ""Do-It-Yourself Exhibition"" at Olympia in London. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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ROYAL ROMANCE
Princess Margaretha of Sweden and her husband, London businessman, Mr John Ambler, arriving at St. Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, for the christening of their baby daughter Sybilla Louise. At the christening also was Princess Beatrix of...
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HER FAVOURITE GUY
Off-beat angle on Bonfire Night - A descendant of Guy Fawkes celebrates the event quietly near London. He should do, he's married to a descendant of the man who arrested Guy! Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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THE ""COMET"" IN PRODUCTION
At Hatfield, in Hertfordshire, the ""Comet"", although it has not yet gone into service, has passed many tests with such great distinction that quantity construction has been going ahead. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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MR CHURCHILL ON KOREA
At the Conservative Rally, held at Saltram Park, Plymouth, many thousands of supporters wanted to hear Winston Churchill comment on the gravity of the world situation today. Korea, of course, was a feature of the speech. Disclaimer:...
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BUILT FOR ADVENTURE
In the Forest of Dean near Coleford, youngsters have built a log cabin as a centre for adventure training. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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A LOT OF BULL
An annual event in Southern France. Young men without swords or capes pit their speed against bulls in an arena. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...