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PARTNERSHIP IN CENTRAL AFRICA
Northern Rhodesia is one of the territories concerned in Federation - that plan for the development of an area which, in the opinion of its sponsors, is linked with the prospect of a true partnership of races in Central Africa. An...
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ACCORDING TO PLAN - NO SOUND
First pictures of the new advance in the Middle East. The Battle of El Alamein, under the leadership of General Montgomery, men from all parts of Britain and the Dominions fought their way forward. Rommel is now on the retreat in North...
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EQUAL PAY PETITION -
A campaign for Equal Pay was opened when four women MP's set off from Smith Square, Westminster. A petition was to be presented to the House of Commons. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL
The impressive Consecration of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King. 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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KARIBA DAM OPENED
The great dam which is higher than St. Paul's Cathedral, and nearly two thousand feet long, has triumphed over all difficulties. Several thousand people had assembled for the very big event: the official opening. This was performed by...
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OFFICERS OF THE FUTURE
For the first time since the Sovereign's parade has been held at Sandhurst, a Prime Minister represented the Queen. Mr Macmillan who was received with a General salute, made the inspection, and the Sword of Honour was presented to Senior...
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BIG BEN'S BIRTHDAY
There's a special reason for these pictures of the Houses of Parliament. This year of grace marks the hundredth birthday of the world's most famous clock. Everyone calls it ""Big Ben"" (though that's not really quite correct), and we all...
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Russia:
Famous communists face charge of plot to murder Stalin. 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...
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Russia: ® Description by Eric Dunstan
Red Square Parade of Soviet Armed might marks May Day. 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...
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Lloyd George at Eisteddfod.
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Memoir: ® A tribute by G Ward Price.
Lawrence of Arabia. 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 opinions or...
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Camera Makes Rapid Sketches In Britain
First snapshot is Isle of Man at inauguration of Sir Montagu Butler as Lieutenant-Governor. ® London: Catholic police parade. ® Lympne: Ten new planes for Egypt. ® Lincoln: Battalion's long overdue return. ® Dover: Royal visitors...
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Stalin Reviews Red Troops In Moscow
Impressive march past of Soviet soldiers and tanks marks climax of recent Bolshevik Congress. 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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ARP EFFICIENCY AT NEW SOUTHGATE -
The Standard Telephone Factory take part in an ARP rehearsal. The five thousand workers take refuge in the specially built tunnels. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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Lloyd George Plays Role of Patriarch
War Premier emphasizes Welsh Unity from walls of Caernarfôn Castle on St. David's Day. 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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CITY WELCOMES PRINCESS AND DUKE
The Princess and the Duke, driving from Buckingham Palace in an open carriage (in spite of persistent rain) received an ovation from Londoners all the way. As guests of honour of the City of London at a luncheon at Guildhall, they were...
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THE LORD MAYOR'S SHOW
A march-past at Guildhall, with the new Lord Mayor (Sir Leslie Boyce) taking the salute gave spectators a foretaste of this year's show. Sir Leslie, a former MP for Gloucester, is a native of New South Wales, and the first Australian to...
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GENERAL ELECTION - CANDIDATES IN THEIR CONSTITUENCIES
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PERSIA - THE END?
Among early arrivals at London Airport from Abadan were members of the British hospital staff. A personal view of the situation was given by the Matron, Miss Dorothy Ridge and one of the Sisters. Also home in Britain were members of the...
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ANXIETY IN HIGH PLACES
The collapse of the two-hundred foot Tower Block in Canning Town - with the miraculous escape of almost all its residents - raises widespread doubts about the pre-fabricated type of construction. All of us eagerly await the findings of...
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POVERTY MARCHERS
At ""Resurrection City"" - Washington camp-site of the Poor Marchers - a reversal of the Non-violent Campaign for equal opportunities. Soon after the peaceful demonstration at the Capitol - riots threaten to undo much of the work of the...
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DESIGN FOR EXPORT
Mr Wilson opens the ""Design for Export"" Exhibition in London - and makes a tour of the latest kitchen equipment to learn the recipe for overseas sales. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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HER FAVOURITE GUY
Off-beat angle on Bonfire Night - A descendant of Guy Fawkes celebrates the event quietly near London. He should do, he's married to a descendant of the man who arrested Guy! Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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LABOUR'S VITAL CONFERENCE
Scarborough was the meeting place, and Labour delegates at this vital conference included Mr Gaitskell, elder Statesman James Griffiths, Anthony Greenwood, Tom Driberg, Mrs Braddock, Barbara Castle, George Brown, the Labour defence...