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THE STOLEN STONE
A Christmas Day sensation at Westminster Abbey - the Stone of Destiny (which had been there for some 600 years) was stolen from the Coronation Chair. Opinion among a representative group of people in Glasgow varies widely. Also in...
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WATER FOR DURBAN
Natal's great seaport, Durban, has grown so fast that the question of water-supply has been a really big problem. The solution is a new dam, on which work began as long ago as 1939; it's on a horseshe bend of the River Umgeni about...
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FIVE POWER MEETING
Delegates from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia join Mr Heath in London for the Five Power Conference on Far East Defence. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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EMPIRE LEADERS ON THE WAR PATH - MR MACKENZIE KING
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ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDIAN AIR FORCE
Lady Mountbatten, with Mr Nehru, and Red China's Ambassador witnessed an air display which celebrated the 18th birthday of the IAF at New Delhi. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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AMERICA PRACTISES CIVIL DEFENCE
Radar gives the warning, and air raid precautions, now being extensively practised in America, go into action. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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ROYAL SHOW
Britain's premiere farm event - The World Show at Stoneleigh and this year the accent is very much on the Common Market. France spearheaded the invasion with a twenty thousand pound display of farm wares - easily the largest contribution...
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HATS AND EGGS FOR EASTER
An Easter bonnet is even more vital that a new hair-do. Hats, modelled by German girls, were all thought up by American women in Munich. But eggs take pride of place at Easter time and there are plenty at the State Poultry Farm at Erding...
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AIRLIFT BY RCAF
At Tacoma, Washington, a Royal Canadian Air Force Squadron is on air-lift duty for the United Nations. Taking the Northern route to Japan, the aircraft head for Canada and arrive in Japan, with their supplies, by way of Alaska and the...
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FLU' HITS HOLLAND
When the Zuider Zee froze over, the little island of Marken was joined to the mainland near Amsterdam, but when the thaw came and broke up the ice, Marken was in danger of complete isolation. Because the 'flu' epidemic had already...
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""PUFFING BILLY"" FOR FESTIVAL
From the Gare St. Lazare, Paris, a sturdy 108-year-old engine (known as ""Buddicom"", after its British designer) leaves for London and the Festival of Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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JO SIFFERT
Death of British racing driver Jo Siffert during the Brands Hatch World Champion Victory Race. 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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LONDON HONOURS MEMORY OF AMERICAN DEAD
British and American servicemen and women marched to St. Paul's on Independence Day. General Eisenhower made the presentation of the Roll of Honour of those who gave their lives ""in the cause of freedom, justice and truth"". Disclaimer:...
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ARTISTIC FLOWER ROADWAYS
Carpets made from flower petals adorn the roadway at Genzano, near 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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TRAGIC CANADIAN FIRE
When fire raged through an Orphanage and Home for the Aged in Montreal, 34 lives were lost. 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 GOES TO THE POLL
The French Elections failed to produce any real surprise although there has been a swing to the right. The votes were roughly divided between General de Gaulle's extreme right wing, the Communists and the so called ""Third Force"" a...
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GOLD COAST ELECTIONS
Big news from the Gold Coast, where the people recently went to the polls under the new constitution to elect members of the Legislative Assembly. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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INDIAN SOCIALIST MARCH
A very big procession was recently formed in Delhi by the Socialist party of India. Their protest was against living conditions. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
Sixteen top class speedway riders battle it out in this exciting international event. It was another triumph for three times World Champion - Ivan Mauger. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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HEATH AND POMPIDOU
Vital talks on what must be regarded as a final 'make or break' attempt to get Britain into the European Union. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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FRENCH CALL-UP
At the little town of Villefranche sur Saone the French call-up is celebrated; it's not a case of Z-men, for this is just part of their annual conscription - a sort of last fling in civvy street before joining up. Disclaimer: British...
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QUEEN AT THE TEST MATCH
The Queen attending the opening day of the first Test between England and India at Lord's Cricket Ground. After a disastrous opening, England finished the day with 252 for 8. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW
Wembley - setting for the Royal International Horse Show - and this year is one of the richest ever with ten thousand pounds prize money. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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MINTOFF VISIT
The Maltese PM, Mr Dom Mintoff here for yet another round of talks concerning the Anglo-Maltese defence agreements. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...