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THE ""ROYAL SOVEREIGN"" RETURNS
Destroyer ""Nepal"" escorts the battleship under the Forth Bridge. The ""Royal Sovereign"" is being handed back to the Royal Navy after service with the Russians. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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WIND TUNNEL TEST FOR US NAVAL PILOTS
At Philadelphia, Naval pilots are put through a test, similar to that which they would experience if baling out of plane travelling at 350 mph. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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BRADMAN'S FAREWELL
In Melbourne, Bradman's last cricket match before a crowd of 60,000. He received a huge ovation, also scores a century. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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AUSTRALIAN NEWS - SWIM WEEK
At Melbourne, exhibition and comic diving is performed from a bridge. 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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POLITICAL EXTREMES DEMONSTRATE IN MILAN
A communist demonstration in Milan ended in violence and the death of a policeman. 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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DARE-DEVIL STUNTS AFLOAT AND ASHORE
At Eugene, Oregon the ""White Water Parade"" is a dangerous 20 mile trip down river. 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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INDIA TO-DAY - CALCUTTA STRIKE
A recent strike in Calcutta held up docks for several days. Police fearing Communist led disturbances kept people on the move. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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ITALY GOES TO THE POLLS
Vast crowds turned out in Milan to hear the eve of poll speeches. In Rome, as elsewhere, the Government took full precautions against disturbances or interference with the free vote. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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THE WORLD OF SPORT - LOUIS AND WALCOTT SIGN
In New York Joe Louis signs to defend his heavyweight title against Jersey Joe Walcott. 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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PALESTINE FOOD CONVOY BATTLEGROUND
Jews at present occupy the Arab hill village of Mount Castel which is a strategic position overlooking the road along which Jewish food convoys travel. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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THE AUSTRALIANS ARE HERE
Exclusive pictures of the Australian Test Team onboard the liner ""Strathaird"" during their journey to England. A large crowd turned out at Southampton to welcome them and Don Bradman made a short speech to the waiting press....
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ROME SEE PRE-ELECTION ARMY PARADE
The Italian Government staged a large parade two weeks before the General Election. 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 - FRONTIER SCENES
Russia having interfered with her Allies' access to Berlin, British trains were stopping at Helmstedt and passengers transferred to buses to continue their journey. Aircraft were also being used to fly in people and supplies. Disclaimer:...
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LORD MOUNTBATTEN BACK IN BURMA
Lord and Lady Mountbatten were in Burma to present, on behalf of the King and the Government of India, the silver carpet and royal table of King Theebaw. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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GOOD FRIDAY IN JERUSALEM
The procession along the Via Dolorosa was protected by Arabs of the National Guard. 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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LONDON INDIANS PAY HOMAGE TO GANDHI
A memorial gathering was held at India House in London. 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...
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ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN NEW YORK AND DUBLIN
The celebrations in New York included the traditional parade. In Dublin, President O'Kelly, reviewed a military parade. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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AUSTRALIAN NEWS
DEMONSTRATORS DEFY POLICE - In Sydney the New Housewives Association staged a demonstration against rising prices. There was also a demonstration in Brisbane this time led by Communist agitators. ® TEST TEAM DEPARTS - FAMOUS ACTORS...
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STUNTS - ON SKIS AND ROOF TOPS
Spills at the International Ski-jumping Tournament at Fox River Grove, Illinois. 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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BURMA INDEPENDENCE
The Union Jack comes down in Rangoon to be replaced by the Burmese National flag. As power is transferred Burma's last governor, Sir Hubert Rance departs. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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PAKISTAN TROOPS WITHDRAW FROM FRONTIER
The Pakistan Garrison is being withdrawn from the remote fort of Waziristan. 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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SUMMER UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS
The people of Sydney, Australia enjoy the sea, surf and sunshine. 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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BURMA INDEPENDENCE
Independence Day was marked at the Burmese Embassy in London. 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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EASTERN FRANCE UNDER WATER
There has been widespread flooding in Eastern France, the worst hit areas being in Alsace Lorraine and the Saar. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...