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THE QUEEN SEES
The Snowy Mountains in New South Wales and Victoria are the highest land-mass on the Australian Continent. And the highest town in Australia is Cabamurra on the main range. During their visit, the Queen and Prince Philip stayed in...
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THE SUEZ CANAL SEIZED BY NASSER
That 100 mile international short cut to the Far East, the Suez Canal, was run by a Company with Britain as its biggest shareholders. Britain guarded it in two World Wars, and its used by a vast tonnage of British shipping, now Egypt's...
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VISIT OF HM THE QUEEN MOTHER- COLOUR
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Channel Islands, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother visits the Holiday Isles. ® ® The Islands were the only part of Britain to be occupied by the Germans during the...
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LORD MAYOR'S SHOW
Thousands line the streets in the City of London for the Lord Mayor's Show. The annual spectacle which combines pageantry and progress. The Office of Lord Mayor of London dates back nearly 800 years. The new Lord Mayor - Sir Peter Studd...
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THE DUKE IN SOUTH AMERICA
Prince Philip's arrival in British Guiana was the beginning of the tour. His reception by the people of Georgetown was the prelude to a series of ovations, for his itinerary was to include 10 countries in South America. A bauxite mine...
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HAITI'S WORLD'S FAIR
When President Estime officially opened the ""Harry S Truman Boulevard"" at Port-au-Prince, he was also inaugurating the bi-centennial exhibition staged by the people of Haiti. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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CYPRUS - BONE OF CONTENTION
Cyprus - an island in the sun. But the climate that inspires relaxation breeds riot and race hatred. 1955 - A state of emergency is declared. Sir John, now Lord Harding, is appointed Governor and Commander in Chief. 1958 - Mr Macmillan...
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RED CROSS DEDICATION
At St. Paul's Cathedral, Lord Woolton attended the Annual Service of Dedication of the British Red Cross Society. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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THANK YOU, STIRLING
As Stirling Moss leaves his motor racing career Movietone shows some of the highlights of his past racing experiences. Shown also the crash at Goodwood - Easter Monday 1962 which, due to his severe injuries was to end Stirling's day as a...
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CANAL ZONE
Except for a few technicians, the majority of the British Armed Forces have now left the Canal Zone. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THE SHAH HOLDS RECEPTION
The Shah of Iran and Queen Soraya, who were accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, were the guests of honour at a dinner given by the Iranian Ambassador at a London Hotel. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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RUGBY LEAGUE CUP FINAL
Wembley Stadium, scene yet again of another Cup Final, not soccer this time but Rugby. St. Helens (Lancashire) against Leeds. Most points came from penalties, a bad indication of the standard of play. Kelvin Coslett for St. Helens did...
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SILENT PROTEST
In Belfast more than 20,000 workers joined in a silent protest against the visit of Mr Jim Callaghan, Shadow Home Secretary. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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HMS TRUCULENT LOST IN THAMES ESTUARY
The British Submarine ""Truculent"" which was rammed by the Swedish ship ""Divina"", sank within a minute. This is one of the most tragic naval disasters in peace time since the sinking of the ""Thetis"" in 1939. Disclaimer: British...
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TERRORISTS BOMB KING DAVID HOTEL
The problems of Palestine continue and the recent bombing of the King David Hotel resulted in 65 deaths, 58 missing and 50 others injured. The hotel housed the British Army headquarters and the Palestine Government Offices. Disclaimer:...
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CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM NORWAY
It was decided to place the large fir tree, a gift from Norway, in Trafalgar Square. 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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BERLIN TO-DAY
The devastating effect of the Allied bombing can be seen in the ruins of Berlin. Life in the city carries on and Berliners have tried to bring back some of the pre-war gaiety. British and American troops mingle with the locals at such...
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ITALY'S NEW RULER
King Umberto has succeeded to the Italian throne on the abdication of his father. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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MONEY IS THE SUBJECT
The Chancellor of the Exchequer leaves for the House to present his budget. A few days earlier the National Savings Movement had celebrated its thirtieth anniversary with a Grand Rally at the Royal Albert Hall. Disclaimer: British...
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NAZI JUNK FETCHES HIGH PRICES
Earls Court was the venue for an auction to sell off furniture and relics from the German Embassy. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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DRINKA PINTA MILKA
One thousand, five hundred miles of rugged riding through England and Wales - that is the Milk Race sponsored by the Milk Marketing Board. We show the foreign entrants, the start at Blackpool, scenes along the route and the finish at New...
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WATCH ON THE RHINE ARMY
Prime Minister Harold Wilson stops off to see the Berlin Wall while on his way to Bonn for talks with West Germany's leaders. He also inspected the 3rd Battalion East Anglian Regiment outside the British headquarters. ® Disclaimer:...
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BIRTHPLACE OF THE SPITFIRES
A memorial marking the association between Birmingham and the Royal Air Force is unveiled by Alex Henshaw, formerly chief test pilot at Castle Bromwich RAF Station. The memorial is a replica of the RAF bridge which used to stand above...