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RODEO IN BRITAIN'S BIGGEST TENT
Canadian servicemen and women still stationed over here staged a show called ""Rhythm Rodeo"". The show was held inside the biggest tent in Britain and put on for Canadian troops awaiting repatriation. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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NEW AUSTRALIAN TENNIS FIND
Spectators at the New South Wales Tennis Championships saw brilliant newcomer, Dinny Pails, partner Jack Crawford in a Doubles match. In the Singles Final Pails caused a sensation by beating Bromwich. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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FREE AND HOME AGAIN
Hainan - Pictures taken in the prison on the island of Hainan show the distressing state of Allied prisoners of war. Many are too ill to come home yet and are being nursed back to health in hospitals. ® Singapore - Lord and Lady Louis...
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FREE AND HOME AGAIN
Hainan - Pictures taken in the prison on the island of Hainan show the distressing state of Allied prisoners of war. Many are too ill to come home yet and are being nursed back to health in hospitals. ® Singapore - Lord and Lady Louis...
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MIHAILOVICH ON TRIAL
In Belgrade, Drazha Mihailovich, former leader of the Chetniks, is tried for treason and condemned to death for co-operation with the Nazis during the war. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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STERN MEASURES IN PALESTINE
A strict curfew was enforced in Haifa when a number of people believed to have taken part in the attack on the Railway Yards were brought to trial. Meanwhile in Haifa harbour a small sailing vessel arrived with 535 men, women and...
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RHODES ARMISTICE TALKS
Egyptian and Israeli delegates arrive to talks about a settlement in the fighting between the two countries. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO GANDHI'S MEMORY
At Rajghat, millions attend prayers, paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, their saint and liberator, on the first anniversary of his assassination. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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PALESTINE - ISRAEL ELECTIONS
Posters are printed for Israel's first election campaign and candidates address various meetings. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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ITALY'S VITAL ELECTION DRAWS NEAR
With three weeks to go to the Italian General Elections, the big question is will Italy remain democratic or go communist. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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PICTURESQUE FESTIVAL ON BANKS OF GANGES
The Festival of Ardh Kumbh is held on the banks of the river Ganges near Allahabad. 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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FIGHTING AUSTRALIAN BREAKERS
It was pretty rough for this years Maroubra Surf Carnival. 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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LORD MOUNTBATTEN HOME
Lord and Lady Mountbatten leave Government House of Delhi for the last time and make a triumphal procession to the airport. They arrive back at Northolt to a welcome by family and officials. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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SPORT - AMERICA'S OLYMPIC DIVING STARS
At the Olympic Pool, Los Angeles, stars of the American Diving Team given an impressive display. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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YOUTH AND RECREATION
Field Marshal Lord Montgomery re-opens the Paddington Recreation Ground, it had been used as allotments during the war. ® A hundred British children from LCC schools won a holiday in Holland. ® In Sydney, four mouth old Jimmy, is a...
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HYDERABAD - FUTURE IN DOUBT
Will Hyderabad become part of the new Dominion of India, the ruler is a Mohammedan but the large population includes many Hindus. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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US ARMY WINS ANNUAL FOOTBALL CLASSIC
Vast crowds attended the match between America's Army and Navy. The Army won the tough game by 21 points to 0. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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RUGGER - WALLABIES BEAT LONDON
The Australian Rugby team defeat the London Counties by twelve points. 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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AMERICAN FOOTBALL - ARMY & NAVY BATTLE FOR HONOURS
The Army met the Navy in a great match, the result being a draw. Many VIPs were present including President Truman. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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AFRICAN CONFERENCE IN LONDON
The First African Colonies Conference is taking place at Lancaster House. 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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CHILEAN PRESIDENT ""CAPTURES"" ANTARCTIC
Signor Gonzales Videla visits part of the British owned South Shetland Islands and rechristens it ""O'Higgins Land"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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PHOTO FINISH DECIDES MELBOURNE CUP
One of the biggest turf events in Australia was decided by a photo finish. The final verdict went to 66-1 chance Rimfire. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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RAF STEPS UP BERLIN AIR-LIFT
The pace of the air-lift taking supplies into Berlin has been stepped up, with an operational movement every minute and a half throughout the whole twenty four hours. Rubble from Berlin's damaged buildings is being used to construct a...
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HOLLAND CELEBRATES
Holland celebrates the birthday of Queen Wilhelmina and also the 50th anniversary of her coronation. The Queen received a great ovation when she drove through the streets of Amsterdam. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...