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THE PRINCE IN GHANA
Dr Nkrumah, Ghana's Prime Minister, and the Governor General, Lord Listowel, offered the official welcome to Prince Philip when he arrived at Accra Airport. Night fell soon after the arrival, and a great gathering of Chiefs were present...
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NEW HIGHWAY
A section of the Ross Motorway was inspected by Mr Marples. With it's 41 bridges, the motorway is described as the ""new faster and safer route between Wales and the Midlands"". Mr Marples himself drove along the 21 miles from Tewkesbury...
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CYPRUS AGREEMENT
Dr Kutchuk, the Turkish Cypriot leader is seen entering Government House to be received by Sir Hugh Foot. And Archbishop Makarios, following on his heels. How familiar a scene during the long negotiations of the past 6 months. Now,...
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THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS
Midnight in Nicosia, and Sir Hugh Foot entered the assembly chamber of the new Parliament, followed by Archbishop Makarios, who is to take over as first President of Cyprus. Dr Kutchuk, the Turkish Cypriot leader, is to be...
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A CELEBRATION
It was the 8th anniversary of the revolution which made Egypt a Republic, and President Nasser, in office since 1956, looked on proudly as the celebration parade passed the saluting base. This cavalcade was as much a show of the...
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SOME IMPORTANT PEOPLE RETURNING
Arriving at Southampton in the ""Queen Mary"" were Randolph Turpin, Mr Shinwell, Mr Walter Gifford, American Ambassador, and Mr Morrison and they all had something to say to the Press. Later, at No 10 Downing Street, Mr Morrison attended...
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THE MAGIC BOX
There was a very big gathering at the Odeon, Leicester Square, for the premiere of ""The Magic Box"" - the story of William Friese-Greene, the Englishman, whose inventive genius led to the founding of the film industry. Disclaimer:...
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OIL FROM IRAQ
The Iraqi town of Basra, North of the Persian Gulf, dates from the 7th century, though it seems that little progress has been made there since ancient times; progress needs money but that should soon be forthcoming from the expansion of...
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SARAH CHURCHILL INTERVIEWS LORD WOOLTON
Sarah Churchill, interviewing Lord Woolton for American audiences, is recorded by Movietone. 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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MR CHURCHILL LAYS A FOUNDATION STONE
The University of Bristol recently received a special visit from its Chancellor, the Prime Minister. Mr Churchill was there to confer a number of honorary degrees on men distinguished in various walks of life, and to lay the foundation...
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CHURCHILL RETURNS TO DOWNING STREET
Cabinet-making has absorbed Mr Churchill's attention since the General Election returned him to power again as Prime Minister. At his home in Hyde Park Gate there has been a great deal of coming and going. In due course, Mr Churchill...
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HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY DISPLAY IN PARIS
Twenty-four men of the Life Guards and Royal Horse Guards have been visiting Paris. Their chief engagements, while over there as guests of the Garde Republicaine, was to perform before President Auriol their famous musical ride....
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AFRICA'S LARGEST AIRPORT
Entebbe in Uganda has extended it's airport, and the new field was opened by the Acting Governor, Mr Potter, in the presence of the Kabaka of Buganda and his wife. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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CZECH SITUATION
Parliament is recalled in August for the first time since 1939, to discuss the Czechoslovakian situation. There have been demonstrations in France, Belgium & Israel, but the most courageous support came from Romania, herself well within...
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TELLY TRAFFIC CONTROL
Over a half a million pounds has been invested in Britain's latest traffic experiment to cut journey time. In West London, it combines Computer controlled traffic signals with Closed-Circuit Television - and could increase rush-hour...
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SOVIETS ON SHOW
This exhibition steals the thunder from all the others. Russia's largest overseas Trade Promotion this year, it shows that the Soviets are determined to use their technological achievements - their ""Space Spectaculars"" - to win markets...
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BASTILLE DAY PARADE
President de Gaulle celebrates his recent Election Victory at this year's Bastille Day Parade in Paris with a show of Establishment Power. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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HAROLD HOLT
""Missing, presumed drowned"", that was the cryptic newsflash announcing the tragic death of Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt. ® We recall his short term in office as Premier, which lasted less than two years. Disclaimer: British...
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""SAVE OUR CHURCHES""
Starting from Downing Street, where they had received a £500 cheque each from Sir Winston Churchill, Roger Bannister, Chris Brasher, Chris Chataway and Gordon Pirie ran to St. Martin-in-the-Fields to hand over the cheque to...
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GARDEN PARTY
The first garden party of the year has been given by Her Majesty the Queen in the Palace grounds. Princess Alexandra and other members of the Royal Family were present. Seen here is Prince Philip, talking with some of the many guests....
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NEW ZEALAND AIR SHOW
Wellington, New Zealand, has a fine new airport, and its official opening was performed by the Governor General, Lord Cobham. The ceremony was followed by a flying display by jet aircraft, a ""Comet"" being one of the highlights. Royal...
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CHURCHILL IN BRONZE
Sir Winston Churchill arrived at Woodford to receive a rare honour. And, inspecting the Guard of Honour, Field Marshal Lord Montgomery was there to officiate. Few men see a statue of themselves unveiled, but Sir Winston is different....
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PORTUGUESE PRESIDENT VISITS COLONIES -
President Carmona in Mozambique. 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 not represent the...
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BRITAIN JOINS IN GREAT JULY 14TH REVIEW -
The Festival of the Entente is marked by British and French forces, as part of the Bastille Day Celebrations. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...