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FRANCE TRAINS MORE CROUPIERS
From Monte Carlo we see croupiers being trained in the latest introduced game. ""Craps"", which is very similar to the American dice game. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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TOURNAMENT OF THE SARACENS
The first time ever that the Tournament of the Saracens has been shown on film, as it was last held 800 years ago Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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GOLD MINE FIRE
Near Johannesburg in South Africa, the Robinson Deep Gold Mine catches fire, because of the intense heat it cannot be put out, but efforts are being made to prevent it from spreading. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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DANCING EVZONES GREET US SAILORS
Personnel of the US navy saw a dancing display by the Evzones of the Greek army. 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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FLYING MARINES
At Quantico, Virginia, the American Marines use helicopters for invasion purposes. Mock battle scenes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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YUGOSLAV SOCCER LESSON FOR AUSSIES
Yugoslavia, who played against the Australians, taught them a lesson or two in the art of ball control. The Yugoslavs eventually won by 3 goals to one. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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NEWS FROM USA - KENTUCKY DERBY
A rank outsider wins the classic of the year at Churchill Downs, ""Ponder"" comes up the straight like an express train, leaving the other horses standing. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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SHANGHAI PREPARES
Troops dig in and prepare for the imminent attack by Chinese Reds, while the civilians evacuate in their thousands. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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MRS PANDIT ARRIVES
Nehru's envoy speaks a few words on arrival 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 historical accuracy...
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WALES WELCOME ROYAL VISITORS
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh visit Harlech. Also at the University of Wales in Bangor the Duke is installed as Chancellor and bestows an honorary degree of music on the Princess. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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CZECH TENNIS STARS DEFY GOVERNMENT
In defiance of their Communist government, Drobny and Cernik compete against German opponents in the tennis finals in Switzerland. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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AUSTRALIAN STRIKE LEADERS GET GAOL
Documents were seized by the Australian CID to try and detect where the strikers received their funds. Mr Chifley and Dr Evatt arrive in Sydney from Canberra to consider the position. Meanwhile demonstrations in the streets continue....
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YANGTZE OUTRAGE
The recent incident on the Yangtze River which the shelling of the British Naval vessels, is pictorially described by material extracted from our library. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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ACADEMY FOR INDIA'S ARMED FORCES
At Dehra Dun, North of Delhi, the Indian Army hold a passing out parade, similar to Sandhurst. The salute was taken by Sardar Patel, the Deputy Prime Minister. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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SNOW, ICE AND FLOODS
GERMANY - At Garmisch, a battle developed from the ice-hockey match between Germany and Italy. 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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EIRE BECOME A REPUBLIC
President O'Kelly and his wife, Prime Minister Costello, Mr de Valera and many other officials attended High Mass at the Pro-Cathedral. Later the President took the salute at a marchpast by representatives of all the services....
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SCHOOLGIRL CHANNEL SWIMMER
In New York Harbour, Shirley May France gets in a little practice for her attempt to swim the English Channel. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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SPORT - NZ CRICKETERS SEE LONDON
New Zealanders here for the Test Matches, see a few sights of London before getting down to practice. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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MOROCCAN SCENE
The official opening of the great barrage at Bin El Ouidane was a most important event for Morocco, in view of the power to be supplied for the hydro-electric scheme. Meanwhile, a party of women from Morocco were on an escorted visit to...
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THE CYPRUS PROBLEM
Representatives of Turkey, Greece and Britain gathered in London recently for the conference to discuss Mediterranean Defence and the future of Cyprus. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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THE MOSCOW SCENE
Here are some scenes from Moscow that show you what life in Moscow is really like before a big football match. Between Germany and the Dynamos. Germany lost by three goals to two. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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British Troops in Jerusalem
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EIGHT HOURS TO BALI HAI
It takes less than eight hours to Tahiti from Australia now that an air service has been inaugurated. Our pictures show the nearby island of Moorea which was used as Bali Hai in the Rodgers and Hammerstein spectacular, South Pacific....
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SWISS GUARDS SWORN IN
At the Vatican City, newly appointed Swiss Guards are sworn to the service of the Pope. This unique ceremony has changed very little in 400 years. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...