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BRAZILIAN FRIGATE LAUNCH
At Vosper Thornycroft's Yard in Southampton the frigate 'Liberal' is launched by Senhora Yedola Salgado Henning, wife of Brazil's Minister for the Navy. The frigate is the fourth to be completed at the yard for the Brazilian Navy....
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SANCTUARY IN BRITAIN FOR POLISH REFUGEES
The children are Polish Jews from the German border region. 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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RUGBY - SCOTLAND V FRANCE
Scotland 20 - France 9. Scotland beat France in all aspects of the game. 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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SURRENDERS - MANILA AND RANGOON
Lieutenant-General Kawabe met the Japanese surrender delegates who landed at Manila. Lieutenant-General Sutherland represented General MacArthur in explaining that arrangements were being made for the signing of the unconditional...
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NORWAY'S GIFT
The Mayor of Oslo in the company of the Mayor of Westminster light up the Trafalgar Square tree and Carol Singers entertain the crowd that attended. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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MILITARY ATHLETICS
The International Military Sports in Berlin. In the hundred and ten metres hurdles, Pratt of the United States Army, finished in record time for the meeting. The outstanding achievement was Willie Williams new 100 metres world record -...
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BOLSHOI BALLET HERE
Covent Garden and British fans of the ballet were happy at last, for the Bolshoi Company arrived in spite of all controversy. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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AUSTRALIAN ELECTIONS
Australia House, London and part of an election, where Australians were able to cast their votes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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THE OCCUPATION OF PORT SAID
The chaotic state of affairs in Port Said harbour, when allied forces entered on the scene. On Nasser's orders a number of ships had been sunk near the Canal entrance. Tanks had been ashore for some hours and were engaged in dealing with...
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RUSSIANS INSPECT ""VISCOUNTS""
A delegation representing the Soviet Aircraft Industry made a point of paying a visit to Hurn where Vickers ""Viscount"" are in impressive production. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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THE FRENCH IN CYPRUS
At the port of Famagusta, the arrival of French troops, stores and equipment continued. 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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THE SWISS GUARD
Fully maintaining their long standing reputation for smartness and precision, the Vatican Swiss Guards parade for the swearing in of new recruits. The occasion marked the four hundred and fiftieth anniversary of its formation....
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SOVIET ATHLETES CALL IT OFF
The Russians over here for the athlete contest, have suddenly called it off, owing to a charge of shop-lifting being brought against one of their members. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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IN SINAI
A pilot's eye-view of Southern Sinai, the region featured strongly in the Israeli campaign, that ended so swiftly in victory. The aim was to clear the approaches to Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba. Success was achieved by Israel's well...
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AUSSIES AT THE NETS
The Australians soon began net practise at Lord's, watched by MCC President, Lord Alexander and Ronny Aird, Secretary. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THE AUSSIES ARRIVE
Arriving at Tilbury, the ""Himalaya"" brought over the Australia Test cricketers, seventeen of the best and all in fighting form. Len Hutton was there to meet skipper Ian Johnson and his men. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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CYPRUS - OFFER TO TERRORISTS
The news from Cyprus has been fluctuating from almost day to day. For the moment, terrorism has been called off. The Government response to the situation was prompt. An offer was made to the terrorists, but the terrorist leader at once...
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SOVIET TOUR CONTINUED
In London there was a protest march to the Cenotaph, in Whitehall, by some twenty thousand East European exiles. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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SOVIET LEADERS ARRIVE
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THE AMERICAN HAC
At HAC Headquarters in London, members of the Ancient and Honourable Artillery Company of Boston, Massachusetts, were on parade. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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DANCING TIME
The Annual Festival of Ballroom Dancing, held at Morecambe and Heysham, produced some of the keenest competition, since it was inaugurated in 1946. Also a performance of folk songs and dances by Ukrainians. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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""NINA"" OFF
At Marlborough Street Police Court, the case of ""Nina"" and the five hats, was on at last. Nina was discharged on the payment of costs. She was later driven down to the Greenland Dock, where she boarded the Russian ship ""Molotov"",...
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FLIGHT ACROSS THE BORDER
Across a broken bridge over a frontier canal, was a route that many Hungarians took on their flight to Austria. The refugees had to dodge Russian troops who patrolled the canal. Over 80,000 refugees have already reached Austria....
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MR HUAN ARRIVES
The Chinese Charge D'Affairs, Mr Huan Hsiang, arrived at London Airport to take up his post in this country Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...