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BRITISH BOXING AMATEURS OUT-PUNCH AMERICANS
The International Match between Britain and America took place at Wembley and the final result was an England victory by five bouts to three. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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EIRE CHANGES ITS GOVERNMENT
The leader of Fine Gael the chief opposition party, John Costello, is elected in the Dáil as Eire's new Prime Minister. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THE GERMAN REFUGEE PROBLEM
In Berlin, as in other parts of Europe, they are tackling the refugee problem. With winter coming people need at least a roof over their heads and something to eat. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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HEROES OF ENGLAND
England win the Third Test in Australia after a dramatic opening by Barber. 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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TEACHING A TRADE FOR TOMORROW
Surrounded by nine acres of parkland near Toronto, a secondary school, with a completely new approach to education has been built. It is designed to teach such subjects as electronic testing, the facts of central heating, or dry cleaning...
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FESTIVAL CITY
The Scottish capital, now staging its fifteenth International Festival, has countless attractions. Visitors can look at the Epstein Memorial Exhibition and enjoy John Osborne's ""Luther"" at the Empire Theatre or ""Doctor Faustus""...
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FLASHPOINT - BERLIN
West Berlin - an outpost of democracy in East Germany. Our status and our rights of access here have been clearly and legally defined. Now, those rights are threatened, and with them, the security of Berlin itself. Mr K's ambitions have...
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HAITI'S WORLD'S FAIR
When President Estime officially opened the ""Harry S Truman Boulevard"" at Port-au-Prince, he was also inaugurating the bi-centennial exhibition staged by the people of Haiti. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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CYPRUS - BONE OF CONTENTION
Cyprus - an island in the sun. But the climate that inspires relaxation breeds riot and race hatred. 1955 - A state of emergency is declared. Sir John, now Lord Harding, is appointed Governor and Commander in Chief. 1958 - Mr Macmillan...
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HERO WORSHIP
An enthusiastic reception greeted the Austrian Olympic Ski team when they took part in a slalom race near Vienna. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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CANAL ZONE
Except for a few technicians, the majority of the British Armed Forces have now left the Canal Zone. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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MOTOR CYCLE RALLY
The quietness of Woburn Abbey, shattered by hundreds on motor bikes. From all over Britain came enthusiasts in their annual get together. Old and the latest in motor bikes were on show. The rally included, a Miss Motor Cycle Federation...
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HOLLAND ON TOUR
This mobile exhibition showing Holland to us, cost the Dutch government £50,000. On show were cheeses, national costumes, dairy products. The exhibition is to boost trade between our two countries, and will be on show at eleven British...
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IDEAL HOMES
The Daily Mail presents yet again, another eye catching array of gadgets for the home and garden. The whole exhibition - the biggest of its kind in the world, is 12 acres, part of which is a 'village' area with six complete homes....
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SPORTS REVIEW OF 1971
The sporting highlights of 1971 in this special report. ® The Grand National..... ® Princess Anne - Sportswoman of the Year. ® Golfing..... ® Canoeing..... ® Speedway, Cricket, Tennis, all the Classic Races, The Boat Race. ®...
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EAST AND WEST BERLIN ON MAY DAY
In the Russian sector of Berlin, there was a sort of ""peoples"" parade. Effigies of all the well-known Communist benefactors (Chinese included) were prominent. In West Berlin Mayor Ernst Reuter addressed a crowd of half a million...
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SHOPPING IN SINGAPORE
Singapore looks much as it did in pre-war days and the shops are full of luxury goods. There are no shortages but the draw back is that prices are so high practically nobody can afford to buy. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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Jap Kids Bow to Buddha
Kiddies of the Far East are brought to worship at huge bronze idol. 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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PING PONG
A team of 10 table tennis players arrive in Britain - the first sportsmen from China to come to Britain since the cultural revolution. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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VIETNAM REFUGEES ARRIVE
Three hundred and forty-six refugees from Vietnam arrived at London Stansted Airport on a Charter flight from Taiwan. They had been rescued from the South China Seas by the crew of the British Bulk Carrier ""Wellpark"". Disclaimer:...
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RADAR
Movietone explains how RADAR, secret until now, works. The use of radio waves reflected back from an object allows it's speed and course to be measured. Of great use in wartime RADAR now has many peace time roles. Disclaimer: British...
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THE BABY REFUGEE
At Southampton on board the ""Queen Mary"" was 2 year old Tatiana, with her Russian father, Alexander Chwastov. Her American mother asked New York officials to prevent Tatiana going to Russia. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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RADAR
Movietone explains how RADAR, secret until now, works. The use of radio waves reflected back from an object allows it's speed and course to be measured. Of great use in wartime RADAR now has many peace time roles. Disclaimer: British...
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DANCING - INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
In New York a Folk Dancing Display was one of the events which marked United Nations Week. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...