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NEW YORK'S GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY PARADE
A parade through the streets marked the 50th anniversary of the consolidation of various boroughs into Greater New York. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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PALESTINE - IN JERUSALEM BEFORE THE TRUCE
This report shows troops of the Arab Legion consolidating gains in the Jewish district of Jerusalem. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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PALESTINE - WITH THE JEWISH FORCES (EXCLUSIVE PICTURES)
The latest pictures from war torn Palestine. In districts occupied by Haganah, troops are continuously on the alert for counter-attack by the Arabs. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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OVERSEAS NEWS - US SCOUT RALLY
One of the biggest Scout Rallies on record was recently held in New York. 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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PALESTINE STRUGGLE - SCENES IN HAIFA
Jews ands Arabs clash over possession of the port of Haifa. 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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PACIFIC ATOLL FOR ATOMIC RESEARCH
Also in Chicago the fifth atomic birthday is marked, for it was here on an underground squash court that scientists performed the key atomic experiment. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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SPORT: TENNIS - NSW CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Doubles Final in the New South Wales Tennis Championships was a hard fought battle. 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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FRANCE - STILL IN THROES OF PARALYSING STRIKE
Bread queues have formed in Paris and public transport is chaotic as the strikes continue. Factories and power plants are being guarded against communist rioters and sabotage has been reported from many areas. Disclaimer: British...
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SPORT: BOXING - MILLS NARROW VICTORY
A narrow win for Freddie Mills over Stefan Olek in the Heavyweight class. 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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BOXING
AUSTRALIAN CHAMP MEETS DEFEAT - In Sydney, Vic Patrick is defeated by American Freddie Dawson. ® FRENCH CHAMP RETAINS TITLE - In Paris, Villemain retains his European Welterweight Title by defeating Peyre of Italy. Disclaimer: British...
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WALLABIES BEAT SCOTLAND AT MURRAYFIELD
The Australian touring team defeat Scotland 16 points to 7. 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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BRADMAN'S 100 100'S
Don Bradman set up a record when he made his hundredth century at Sydney, NSW, Australia. 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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LOUIS GETS ""SPLIT"" DECISION
Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott in training before the fight which Louis won on a split decision. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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FRENCH STRIKE WAVE GROWS
France, particularly Paris, is in the grip of widespread strikes. In Northern France the miners came out and rumours of a General Strike have been circulating. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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FOOD GIFTS FROM AMERICAN FRIENDS
A train is travelling across America from California collecting food gifts for the people of Europe. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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SPORT: ""JAI ALAI""
In Mexico they play Jai Alai which is very much like pelota. 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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VAST FLYING BOAT HAS TRIAL RUN
Howard Hughes has a test run in his huge flying boat and lifts her off the water for about a mile. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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SYRIAN MANOEUVRES ON PALESTINE FRONTIER
Syria's troops carry out manoeuvres close to the border with Palestine, as a token gesture of Arab resolve to resist partition. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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MIKOLAJCZYK IS SAFE
Mr Mikolajczyk's escape from Poland was headline news and now safe in Kenton he talks to Movietone. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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LADIES IN A ROLLER-SKATING DERBY
Tempers boil over in the Ladies Roller Skating Derby at Chicago. 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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FRANCE - PUBLISHING HOUSE SACKED
Parisians ransack the offices of ""Union Realiste"". Contents were thrown out of the windows and burnt in the street. The police did not intervene. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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SPORT - US ARMY BOXING - ALL SIZES
Adults and children join in the fray in trying to win a title, and at the same time giving amusement to the audience. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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MISS FRANCE 1949
This election is an important Christmas event in Paris. The winner was Mademoiselle Juliette Figueras the Paris representative. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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""ROYAL SOVEREIGN"" HANDED BACK
Russian naval men visit Holyrood House, also see some sights and visit Edinburgh City Chamber. Vice-Admiral Sir Ernest Archer, accepts the return of the battleship. The chief feature of the ceremony was hauling down of the Russian flag...