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Travelling Post Office Centenary.
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Sir C Deverill.
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Palestine:
Stern measures are taken to suppress Arab terrorism. 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 and do...
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The Duke of Marlborough becomes Mayor of Woodstock.
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Final demolition of Crystal Palace
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Age of Stunts.
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War memorial at Quebec.
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Tornado Smith.
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Amelia Earhart's flight venture.
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Amelia Earhart.
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Memoir:
A great Statesman's passing is mourned by his countrymen - Sir Austen Chamberlain. Tribute by Eric Dunstan Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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FOUR POWER CONFERENCE
The Allied Control Building in the American sector of Berlin was the eventual choice for the four-power conference. The four Foreign Ministers arrived with their delegations to start the all-important talks. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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RUGBY LEAGUE CUP - ST. HELENS WIN
95,000 at Wembley were yelling for ""The Saints"" (that's St. Helens) or Wigan, in the Rugby League Cup Final. The teams were presented to Lord Derby, President of the League, and then, Wigan kicked off. Before half time, St. Helens made...
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ROAD TO SAFETY
The question is - why does one car pull up quicker than the other in this experiment? The answer is in the tyres. Both cars apply their brakes at the same instant, but the second car (using the special tread rubber) beats the one with...
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NEPAL WELCOMES QUEEN
The welcome at Katmandu was led by the King and Queen of Nepal. Attended by generals and other Nepalese leaders, they awaited their royal guests. For the drive through the capital, there was a magnificent carriage and escort. One feature...
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FACING JUDGEMENT
In Jerusalem, the former SS Colonel Adolf Eichmann faces judgement, after 15 years. Here, he is seen with his guards in a bullet proof glass dock. For the defence, Dr Servatius opened by challenging the competence of the court. Israeli...
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PAKISTAN DISPATCH
A concentration of 36 warships from UK, Pakistan, Iran and USA at a Pakistan port was the prelude to a large-scale allied naval exercise, called ""Midlink III"". One of the main objects of this exercise was to practise and perfect full...
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TEST PILOT HONOURED
The Segrave Trophy has been won by test pilot Tom Brooke-Smith, seen with previous winners George Eyston and Geoff Duke. Mr Brooke-Smith has been the pilot of that remarkable aircraft, the Short SC One. Pioneer aviator Lord Brabazon read...
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ROUND AUSTRALIA CAR RACE -
In spite of very rough going in the back blocks, seventy cars out of a hundred and eighty-six starters completed the round-Australia reliability trial - a distance of 6,500 miles. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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MRS MACLEAN -
Mrs MacLean, wife of the missing diplomat has herself disappeared with her children. In Lausanne, police checked a telegram, saying that she would be away longer than expected, but decided that is had not been sent by her. Disclaimer:...
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NEGUIB'S PILGRIMAGE -
General Neguib, on a pilgrimage to Mecca, was welcomed at Djedda [sic] by Saudi Arabian Princes on behalf of their father. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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NEW UN SESSION -
In New York, the new building for the United Nations General Assembly was used for the first time at the 7th Plenary Session. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THE QUEEN AND DUKE AT FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL -
Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh went to the Rialto Cinema to attend the French Film Festival. Her Majesty was received inside the Cinema by Madame Massigli, wife of the French Ambassador. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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WASHINGTON GREETS EISENHOWER
After a brief holiday, the President-Elect of the United States flew to Washington with his wife. He received a great reception as he drove to the White House for talks with President Truman. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...