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RICHES FROM THE DESERT
Early last Spring, France was hard at work, laying a 400-mile pipe-line from the central Sahara to the Mediterranean. Enormous reserves of oil had been discovered in the Sahara, and the 24-inch pipe-line would carry these riches from the...
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THE SEAWAY OPENED
Her Majesty, with Prince Philip, was at St. Hubert Air Station Montreal to welcome President Eisenhower. The very friendly greetings were followed by airport ceremonial, before the Queen and the President drove off together. The occasion...
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ROYAL VISIT TO PERTH
Perth gave Her Majesty a splendid welcome on her first public engagement since her holiday. The 6th/7th Battalion the Black Watch (TA) provided the Guard of Honour. A particular object of the royal visit was to open the new bridge, which...
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NIGERIAN INDEPENDENCE
Lagos racecourse was the scene, and it was the afternoon of Nigeria's great day with thousands awaiting the climax. Princess Alexandra, with Sir James Robertson (the retiring Governor General), must have enjoyed the whole jubilant...
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""SUNSALVE"" AGAIN
The Horse of the Year Show at Wembley, and riding in the Fred Foster Memorial Stakes was Captain Raimondo D'Inzeo, Olympic and World champion, on ""Posillipo"". But this time, the great Italian horseman was defeated by Britain's young...
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""PER MARE - PER TERRAM""
The motto of the Royal Marines, which so appropriately expresses the different roles of the Sea Soldiers, afloat and ashore. This Review at Buckingham Palace was the climax of celebrations marking the three hundredth anniversary of their...
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OAK APPLE DAY
Old-timers who followed the drum many a year ago, prepared to celebrate Oak Apple Day. Putting on sprigs of oak leaves, in honour of King Charles II, founder of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea. Why oak leaves? Any of the old boys could tell...
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THE AUSTRALIAN SCENE
Viscount Dunrossil, Australia's new Governor-General, was paying his first visit to Queensland, when he came to Brisbane to open the annual exhibition. Herefords made a fine showing among the pedigree champs competing, so did the...
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FIREMEN ON PARADE
The London Fire Brigade, on parade at their Headquarters, was reviewed and inspected by Prince Philip. A Hook Ladder demonstration was smartly carried out by a crew from A4 (Euston) Fire Station. Crews from ""C"" (South-East London)...
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THE STATE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT
The new session has been opened by Her Majesty the Queen with the ""Gracious Speech from the Throne"". ® ® This is only the second time that we have been privileged to film the State Opening of Parliament and the first time it has been...
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CONGO CELEBRATES
Down came the Belgian flag in Leopoldville, capital of the Belgian Congo. A few days, in fact, in advance of independence! Mr Patrice Lumumba, elected as Prime Minister of the new Congo Republic, received congratulations from members of...
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HMS DREADNOUGHT
At Barrow in Furness, the Royal Navy's first nuclear powered submarine was launched by Her Majesty, who was accompanied by Sir Charles Dunphie (of Vickers Armstrong) and Prince Philip. The submarine's first Captain, Commander Samborne,...
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STATE VISIT HIGHLIGHTS
Gurkhas were on parade at Buckingham Palace, the Royal Review by the Queen and her honoured guest, the King of Nepal. In attendance was Field Marshal Viscount Slim, who himself served with the Gurkhas. Also on parade were members of the...
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THE QUEEN IN EDINBURGH
The city of Edinburgh was the focal point of celebration for the Fourth Centenary of the Scottish Reformation. after the service in the Cathedral, Her Majesty addressed the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. ® The opening of...
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UNDER THE TYNE
The Queen opens the new thirteen million pound tunnel at Newcastle-upon-Tyne. 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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THE POPE INAUGURATES HOLY YEAR
In Rome on Christmas Eve the 25th Holy Year of the Catholic Church was inaugurated with impressive ritual and splendour. Witnesses of the scene at St. Peter's included the Italian Premier, diplomatic representatives from 43 nations and...
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REMEMBRANCE
Once again, we pay tribute to the fallen, at the hour of remembrance at the London Cenotaph. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
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SAIL AWAY
The Queen Mary leaves Southampton for retirement, but the Queen Elizabeth welcomes visitors aboard to inaugurate Ocean Travel Fortnight, to promote holidays afloat. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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ROYAL GRADUATE
Duchess of Kent confers degree upon Scholar-Monarch, King Gustav of Sweden. 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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SOVIET HONOURS SERVICE CHIEFS -
In London, the Soviet Ambassador recently presented medals to Sir John Tovey, Sir Arthur Harris and Sir Alan Brooke. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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FOUR YEARS OLD -
His Majesty The King reviews The Home Guard in Hyde Park, to mark the fourth anniversary of their formation. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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GALLANTRY REWARDED -
The Red Fort near Delhi is the scene for the presentation of two more VC's. The widow of Company Havildar-Major Chhelu Ram received his medal from the Viceroy. The other recipient was Jamadar Gajer Ghale of the 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles....
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THE BOUTIQUE BOYS
National Hunt Jockey, David Mould opens a Boutique at Epsom. In Baker Street, the Beatles hold an Apple-juice party for the ""In Crowd"" to celebrate the opening of their latest venture - a Boutique called ""Apple"". Disclaimer: British...
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DRIVE THROUGH
The Mole burrows beneath the Mersey - A giant Excavator, tunnelling the second underwater link between Liverpool and Wallasey. ® In Switzerland, excavations are over and the new San Bernardino Tunnel is opened in the Alps. Disclaimer:...