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THE WORLD OF SPORT - AUSTRALIA AFTER OLYMPIC POSSIBLES
Olympic hopefuls compete in the New South Wales Athletic Championships. 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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BLACK WATCH LEAVE PAKISTAN
The Black Watch parade for the last time in Karachi and then march to the docks. 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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BERLIN INCIDENT
Anti-Communist demonstrators in Berlin were fired on by the East German police and trouble flared around the Brandenburg Gate. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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AUSTRALIA'S VICTORY PARADE
Large parades in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney marked Victory Day in Australia. At night in Sydney thousands watch a huge firework display. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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THE BERLIN SCENE
A communist demonstration in the Potsdammer Platz lead to some street fighting. The demonstration was followed by a mass meeting near the Reichstag, where people listened to anti-Communist speakers. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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ITALY VOTES FOR REPUBLIC
The Christian Democrats having won the election in Italy meant the end of the monarchy. King Umberto quickly left the country leaving Signor de Gasperi as temporary head of state. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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HOLLANDS NEW QUEEN
Queen Wilhelmina has abdicated and passes the throne to her daughter Juliana. Wilhelmina speaks to her people from the Palace balcony and then the new Queen addresses them. Queen Juliana and her family then made a State drive through the...
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NAVAL - US NAVY AT BOMBAY
An American squadron recently made a goodwill visit to Bombay. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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NAVAL - PAKISTAN NAVY AT PORTSMOUTH
The flagship of Pakistan's Navy, HMPS Jhelum calls at Portsmouth. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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CARNIVALS ASHORE AND AFLOAT - LEMON CARNIVAL AT MENTONE
The lemon festival at Mentone in France. 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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CARNIVALS ASHORE AND AFLOAT - NAVAL AT VILLEFRANCHE
At Villefranche the Battle of Flowers. 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...
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CARNIVALS ASHORE AND AFLOAT - MARDI GRAS AT NEW ORLEANS
""Mardi Gras"" is celebrated in New Orleans with a nighttime procession through the streets. 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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AMERICA TRIES OUT HER AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
A combined exercise by the American Army, Navy and Air Force, makes amphibious landing. 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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LOMAKIN LEAVES USA
Following Mrs Kosenkina's leap from the Soviet Consulate, America has ordered its closure. The Soviet Consul General, Mr Lomakin, has been called back to Moscow. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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RUSSIAN GRAIN SHIP ARRIVES
The Soviet grain ship Baku arrives on the London river loaded with maize. 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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FRENCH STRIKES CAUSE BLOODSHED
The menacing situation over the French miners strike continues, and clashes between the communists and the authorities have occurred in many places. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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A BEARD OF BEES
At Christchurch, New Zealand, Mr Busch allows his bees to swarm all over his face. 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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BATONS FLY DURING ROME STRIKE
Tension was high during the communist inspired General Strike in Rome. 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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ROYALTY AT HIGHLAND SHOW AND AT EDINBURGH
Their Majesties and Princess Margaret visit the Highland Agricultural Show at Inverness and took a keen interest in many of the exhibits. ® The party travelled on to Edinburgh where they took up residence at Holyrood House. On the...
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PALESTINE - UN CONVOY & GUN RUNNER ON FIRE
A food convoy sponsored by the United Nations passed safely through to Jerusalem, thanks to Arab and Jewish co-operation. ® At Tel Aviv the ""Altalena"", which was reportedly carrying munitions for Irgun Zvai Leumi, was set on fire...
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THE DEUTSCHEMARK FOR WESTERN GERMANY
The Deutschemark replaces the Reichmarks in the Western part of Germany. 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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LORD'S TEST
Australia got off to a bad start in the second Test at Lord's but managed an innings of 350. England faired less better and narrowly avoided the follow on. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
Thomas Dewey gains the Republican nomination as Presidential candidate. 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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SWEDEN'S KING IS 90 YEARS OLD
There were festivities in Stockholm to mark the 90th birthday of King Gustav. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...