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THEIR MAJESTIES VISIT ""OUR DEAR ISLANDS""
Their Majesties landed at Albert Pier, St. Helier, Jersey to begin their tour of the Channel Islands. After touring Jersey they flew to the neighbouring island of Guernsey where they received an equally enthusiastic welcome. Disclaimer:...
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WORLD TRADE UNIONS CONFER -
The World Trade Union Conference was recently held at County Hall, London. Sir Walter Citrine, General Secretary of the TUC, made the opening address. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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Spring:
Fen flower harvest marks arrival of vernal season. Description by Beryl de Querton 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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Racing - At Crystal Palace, bicycles, cars and motor cycles.
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DECORATIONS -
At a recent Palace Investiture Jim Wright became the first newsreel man to be honoured. His son, Flying Officer James Wright received the DFC. Major Sarbjit Singh Kalha of the First Punjab Regiment received the DSO. Disclaimer: British...
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TRAILER: ""TYRE ECONOMY""
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AIR FURY BLASTS THE HUNS -
Lancaster bombers have recently struck a U-boat pens in Brest, this was when the Americans were occupying all of Brittany except Brest. Allied air power continues to blast the Hun as he retreats across France. Disclaimer: British...
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BATTLE OF WEMBLEY -
England takes on Wales at Wembley in the presence of Mr Attlee. The result was a resounding victory for England by eight goals to three. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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THE PRINCESS -
Princess Margaret recently carried out a small public engagement of her own, the presentation of purses at the Princess Margaret Rose School, Windsor. At a joint Sea Ranger and Girl Guides camp Princess Elizabeth joins her sister around...
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KNOCKING DOWN DOODLEBUGS -
Southern England has been badly hit in the past six weeks by the ""Doodlebugs"". Many people, including air crew, are helping to repair the damage inflicted by these flying bombs. The American 8th Air Force filmed a pilots eye view of a...
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CATHEDRAL STEPS -
Londoners enjoy a lunchtime performance by ENSA on the steps of St. Paul's Cathedral. 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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PROOF POSITIVE -
Precision bombing by the RAF is crippling the Nazi industrial effort not only in their own land but also in the occupied countries. Photographic evidence is the best proof of the accurate aim of our bomber crews and more than encouraging...
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AUGSBURG HERO WEDS -
At Lincoln Squadron Leader Nettleton weds Betty Havelock. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy...
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TRAILER: DIPHTHERIA -
Have your child immunised. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not represent the...
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AAA Championships At White City
Movietone presents the story of finals day, with comments on the races, by HM Abrahams. 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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Fifth and Final Test at the Oval
First Day:- ® Australia win toss ... Brown bowled for 10 ... Bradman makes 244 ... Ponsford 205 not out ... close of play 275 for 2. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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Mount Everest Flyers Set Out For India
Marquess of Clydesdale and fellow pilots leave Heston on first stage of attempt on highest peak. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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Sick Keeper Is Taken Off the Wolf Rock
SV ""Mermaid"" pays visit to lonely lighthouse off Cornwall in response to urgent SOS. 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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Young London Spins a Skilful Yo-Yo
Cockney children rally to foundling hospital site for trial of dexterity in latest pastime. 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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Police Dogs Undergo Intelligence Trials
Various breeds take part in tests at Crystal Palace to demonstrate skill as public guardians. 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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British Delegation Leaves For Ottawa
Mr Baldwin sends back message from liner at sea en route to Canada for Imperial Conference. 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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Attempt Is Planned On Baby Car Record
G Eyston hopes to beat own 118.38 mph mark in ""Magic Midget"" which he tests at Abingdon. 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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Royal Engineers Throw A Bridge
Sappers at Wyke Regis span 100-yard inlet with pontoons in the grand manner of Julius Caesar. 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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Prudential Building Becomes Fire Claim
Ironic spectacle attracts crowd to Holborn, when flames break out in insurance office. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...