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CALCUTTA CUP FOR ENGLAND
England v Scotland at Twickenham. The match that decided the International Championship, the Calcutta Cup - and the reputation of international rugby as an exciting sport for spectators. Scotland scored first. But it wasn't long before...
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HENLEY REGATTA
Competitors from all over the world took part in the famous rowing events. 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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POZNAN SERVICE
Some five thousand Polish exiles attended a service at Brompton Oratory for their countrymen who died during the riots in Poznan. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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PORTUGUESE STATE VISITS
The last day of their visit they went to the Royal Covent Garden Opera House to a gala performance of ""The Bartered Bride"". Also attending the performance were the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh with other members of the Royal Family...
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THE SECOND TEST
The second test drew thousands to Lord's. The Mayor with Lord Alexander watched from the Pavilion. Ian Johnson won the toss and decided to bat. The crowd were treated to slow scoring cricket. McDonald and Burke were determined to lay a...
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RUSSIANS HAIL TITO
A crowd estimated at some hundred thousand, paid an impressive tribute to Marshal Tito, when he visited Stalingrad, during his Russian tour. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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STATE VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT OF PORTUGAL
President Craveiro Lopes of Portugal was given a very warm welcome by the Queen and other members of the Royal Family, when he and his wife arrived at the Embankment today, on a three day State Visit. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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MISS UNIVERSE
Miss Universe was chosen this year at Long Beach, California and the winner was Miriam Stevenson. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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RUGBY LEAGUE - BRITAIN'S GREAT WIN
Great Britain met the Australian Tourists at Swinton in Lancashire for the third Rugby League Test. Victory went to Great Britain with a triumphant total of 19 points to Australia's 0. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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GHANA'S GREAT DAY
The last pictures to be taken in the capital of the Gold Coast. For when the day was over, Accra became the Capital of Ghana, an independent nation within the Commonwealth. It was a time of rejoicing, the regatta for instance, where...
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GAZA STRIP CRISIS
Men of the UN Emergency Force awaited orders to enter the Gaza Strip, as soon as General Burns had completed arrangements for the temporary take-over. Israeli forces began their withdrawal from the area, which continued through the...
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GHANA CELEBRATIONS
Excitement in Accra, Capital of the Gold Coast reached its first climax with the preparations for welcoming the Duchess of Kent, who was received at the Airport by the Governor, Sir Charles Arden Clarke and Dr Nkrumah, the Premier. A few...
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EDINBURGH - FESTIVAL CITY
Well established on an International scale, this annual assembly in Edinburgh, for the Festival of the Arts has indeed set itself high standards. Sheila Falconer appears in the review ""Fringe Faces"". And in the Gateway Theatre a...
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HIGHLIGHTS OF NATAL'S ROYAL WELCOME
The welcome in Durban was as rousing as elsewhere in South Africa. The Royal Family also visited Zululand where thousands of Zulu warriors took part in the ceremonies. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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HIGHLIGHTS OF NATAL'S ROYAL WELCOME
The welcome in Durban was as rousing as elsewhere in South Africa. The Royal Family also visited Zululand where thousands of Zulu warriors took part in the ceremonies. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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SCOTLAND ROUT FRANCE
Murrayfield - and Scotland kicked off and the season's first international was on. The result was 12 - nil for the Masters of Murrayfield. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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STARS FOOL AT CIRCUS CHARITY
Both Hollywood and Broadway recently lent a hand at a New York Charity Circus. Stars of Screen and Stage took part in the show which raised a hundred and ninety thousand dollars for the New York Heart Association. Disclaimer: British...
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US WAR PLANT UNDER WAY - Atomic Shelter
A sign of the times at Forth Worth, Texas: B36 bombers now being produced in large numbers. Believed to be the world's largest military aircraft, the B36 will have an important role to play - should war come. Meanwhile, in Vancouver...
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SIDELIGHTS ON RE-ARMAMENT
A factory in Washington is now going at full blast, forging big guns for the American Navy. Further evidence of the defensive preparations of the Western World comes from a French arsenal. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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RUGBY - ENGLAND v WALES
England V Wales, Wales prove superior in almost all respects and achieve a win of 25 - 9. 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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AMERICAN FOOTBALL
In France, 8,000 spectators watch American style football. 'Too slow and too much padding' say the Frenchmen. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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SEA ANGLING CONTEST
A wide variety of big fish caught in a sea angling contest competition at Hastings. 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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PEARCE COMMISSION
The Commission approach the Africans themselves to see if they will accept the proposal settlement. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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MEXICAN STATE VISIT
State Visit of the President of Mexico and Senora de Echeverria. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...