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LARGEST IMMIGRANT SHIP SEIZED
The illegal immigrant ship ""Exodus 1947"" was escorted into the harbour at Haifa after being boarded at sea by the Royal Navy. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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BRISBANE SHOW
At Brisbane's Royal National Show was proof that we can rely on the Dominions for further help with food supplies. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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DUTCH PRINCESS CHRISTENED
Princess Marijke of the Netherlands is christened in Utrecht Cathedral. 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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ATOMIC ENERGY RESEARCH (AMERICA) MAKING PROGRESS
At Yaphank, Long Island, the site of the first peacetime atomic power plant is being established. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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COMMONWEALTH COMMENTARY: INDIA - CONGRESS AND LEAGUE ACCEPT
The All India Congress has accepted the British proposals for partition. 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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UNITED NATION VETO QUESTION
When the Greek question was debated in the Security Council a Russian veto prevented it being taken to the General Assembly. The next Secretary of State Marshall called for action on the Greek situation and the veto. Disclaimer: British...
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SPORT: SWIMMING - FRENCH CHAMPIONSHIPS
The French Championships at the Tourelles Pool in Paris. 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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PRESIDENT OF FRANCE
At Versailles the new President of France has been elected, he is Monsieur Vincent Auriol. 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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""YES"" TO NEW FRENCH CONSTITUTION
By a majority of about a million the people of France said yes to their new constitution. 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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CANADA GETS IT WORSE
Canada has been suffering severe winter weather, with gales and fifteen foot snow drifts. It has been a tough job to clear the rail lines. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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THE AMERICAN SCENE - RODEO ROUGH-STUFF
There was a World Champion Buck-jumping Contest at the Pendleton Round-up. 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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King Fuad Opens Egyptian Parliament
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MRS SARA'S QUADS
At Bellingen, Northern New South Wales, Australia, an English girl named Mrs Betty Sara has presented her husband with quadruplets. This is not only a big event in the Sara family, but makes medical history as it is not on record that...
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ROWING - ST. MICHAEL'S WIN QUINN CHALLENGE CUP
At the Limerick Regatta the St. Michael rowing eight win the Quinn Challenge Cup. 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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WARFARE PRACTICE IN MUD
There was a good deal of realism about the US Army's exercise at Little Creek, Virginia, but nothing was quite so realistic as the mud. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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THE TESTS BEGIN
Cowdrey, who won the toss from Benaud, chose to bat, and the Edgbaston spectators settled down for the opening of the Test series. To face the Australian attack, out came Pullar and Subba Row. It turned out that Subba Row (with 59) was...
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NEW RECORDS AT WHITE CITY
Great Britain v the United States - and a meeting which certainly lived up to expectations. America's Frank Budd was a certainty for the 100 yards. David Jones took second place. John Thomas, until recently world record holder, won the...
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HEADLINE BOYS
The scene is a London hotel, and the resident enjoying a late and luxurious awakening is one of over 70 American newsboys. Chosen for salesmanship, enterprise and character, their prize is a visit to Britain. Naturally, they were soon in...
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NEW GUINEA - STEP BY STEP
This valley in the Highlands of New Guinea was the scene of an historic occasion. Everyone was dressed up to kill, for they were about to elect their own members to the Legislative Council, for the first time. Anyone could stand for...
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LISBON RIOTS
The trouble in Lisbon began quietly enough. A protest against the way America voted at UNO on the subject of Angola (Portuguese West Africa). But there seemed to be protests about many other things as well, and presently, the crowd...
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CALCUTTA CUP - ENGLAND SAVE THE DAY
Scotland's encounter with England at Twickenham for the Calcutta Cup which Scotland won last year. The final score three all, a draw but Scotland keep the cup. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW (EASTMAN COLOUR)
......... the greatest Exhibition of blooms presented by the Royal Horticultural Society - an annual display of dazzling beauty and a great favourite with the Royal Family. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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A MATTER OF MUSCLES
A Russian Gymnast's grace and power is captured in slow motion as he wins a contest in Germany. From Poland a look at Polish Wrestlers in training for European and World Championships. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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CALCUTTA CUP RETAINED BY SCOTS
England kick off against Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium. Scotland win six-three and keep the Calcutta Cup. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...