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CAIRO DIVERSIONS -
Members of the Eighth Army, without suitcases to label, have taken to cover themselves with the names of places they have seen. A Cycling Club for servicemen has been formed by Staff-Sergeant Walker and is proving very popular with men...
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NEW GUINEA PROGRESS
Since the air attacks of the Japanese in 1942, Port Moresby has undergone considerable reconstruction and rebuilding. There has been political progress, too, under the successful trusteeship of Australia, the inauguration of a...
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LIBYA - ALL SERVICES CO-OPERATE IN CONSOLIDATION -
The Navy operates along the coast of Libya helping the men of the other services to consolidate gains. At the Eighth Army continues to push forward, the RAF too is busily engaged. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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ADVANCE US BOMBER STATION IN CHINA -
The 14th Air Force carry out an attack on Haiphong in what used to be French Indo-China. The planes then return to their base somewhere in China, where Chinese personnel form part of the ground crews. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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SINGAPORE BLITZED - NO SOUND
The first blitz on Singapore came within a few hours of the opening of hostilities. Planes from a Japanese aircraft carrier dropped bombs on Singapore's well known landmarks. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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GERMAN JEWS ADD TO REFUGEE PROBLEM -
Jewish refugees swell the numbers in Shanghai's International settlement. 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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FISHERMEN MAKE SURE -
The Chinese employ novel fishing methods. 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...
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IN TROPICAL SEAS
Prince Philip was the visitor to a far-away island in mid-Pacific, near the Equator. His Royal Highness was greeted with a war-dance and was presented with a necklace as a peace-offering. Another highlight was the triumphal procession...
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OIL CRISIS SCENES
Persian mobs tear down Anglo-Iranian Oil Company signs as Families of British technicians are flown out of Abadan. While demonstrations are going on in Tehran, a British employee shows Persians how to shut off the flow of oil in the...
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THE SEYCHELLE ISLANDS - a tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean - where the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester arrive to attend the INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS.
For the past ten years these beautiful and exotic islands have sought independence and now, with good wishes from the retiring Governor, Mr Colin Allan, the leader of the Seychelles' People's United Party, Mr James Mancham solemnly take...
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BATTLE OF EGYPT - NO SOUND
The new defence position at El Alamein is being reinforced and General Auchinleck went up to the front to see for himself. The Royal Army Ordnance Corps works on disabled tanks to bring them back into service as seen as possible. Land...
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MEDITERRANEAN MISCELLANY -
Wounded from Tunisia leave Tripoli on their way to Alexandria to recover. During their passage by lighter to the hospital ship they were entertained by bandsmen of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. The men on the Mediterranean front...
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MEDITERRANEAN MISCELLANY -
Wounded from Tunisia leave Tripoli on their way to Alexandria to recover. During their passage by lighter to the hospital ship they were entertained by bandsmen of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. The men on the Mediterranean front...
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MEDITERRANEAN MISCELLANY -
Wounded from Tunisia leave Tripoli on their way to Alexandria to recover. During their passage by lighter to the hospital ship they were entertained by bandsmen of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. The men on the Mediterranean front...
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Addis Ababa Celebrates The Coronation
Emperor Haile Selassie, with crown and sceptre, makes tour of Capital. ® Sub.1. Abyssinians awaiting turn to swarm into hall for great feast. ® Sub.2. Interpreters forward. Emperor makes special speech for Movietone. Disclaimer:...
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The Indian Takli
""The machine gun of civil disobedience"". A Spinner explains how the Talki will keep British cloth out of India. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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Japanese Bombing Kiangwan Village
Strategic point in attach on Shanghai is shelled heavily by batteries of advancing troops. 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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Chapei Bombed By Japanese Planes
Air raiders rain havoc on populous native quarters of Shanghai prior to the Chinese retirement. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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Turbulent Scenes of Bombay Riots
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LONDON BRIDGE IS GOING UP
The Lord Mayor of London, Sir Gilbert Inglefield, officiates as VIP guest at stone laying ceremony in Arizona where London Bridge will be re-erected as major tourist attraction. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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IDEAL HOMES EXHIBITION
Princess Margaret opens the 48th Ideal Homes Exhibition at Olympia. It's the world's biggest domestic shop window. An international flavour this year - products and arts from many nations. The ideal place to find an ideal home (or the...
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NORTH AFRICA - ALLIES CALL THE TUNE - NO SOUND
Cameramen at all points have gathered from front-line positions. These Movietone pictures of the most momentous ""Combined Operation"", which gives us control of the Western Mediterranean. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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NORTH AFRICA - ALLIES CALL THE TUNE - NO SOUND
Cameramen at all points have gathered from front-line positions. These Movietone pictures of the most momentous ""Combined Operation"", which gives us control of the Western Mediterranean. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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MANDALAY FALLS -
Both Indian troops and men from the United Kingdom fought their way into the centre of Mandalay. The enemy's last stand was made at Fort Dufferin which was bombed by Hurricanes. The pagoda at one of the gates of the Fort was an important...