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CUBA - THE WORLD WAITS
President Kennedy's urgency in launching his blockade underlined a determination to prevent - at almost any cost - Cuba's missile build-up. British experts now agree that these pictures show an extensive consolidation, and the President...
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RAILWAY REBORN
What do names like ""The Countess"", Ken Nelson, Bob Harris and Laurie Brooks signify. Well they're all involved in a railway at Welshpool. A railway which is actually re-opening. Thanks to the local Light-Railway-Preservation Company, a...
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CARDIFF - ENGLAND'S GOOD START
It's best to start off as you mean to go on, and if goals are anything to go by, the International at Ninian Park certainly confirmed England's prestige for the rest of the season. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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HOP ON A HOVERBUS
If you're going to the North Wales coast for your holidays, then hop on a Hoverbus for a new seaside venture. This model, the VA3, carries 24 passengers and two crew members in luxury air-cushion comfort. Mr Leslie Colquhoun, the maker's...
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Wreck of the SS Molesey
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ENGLAND WINS INTERNATIONAL CROSS-COUNTRY
There were eight teams competing in the 38th cross-country International, run this year at Caerleon, Monmouthshire. It was won by England for the first time since before the war. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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RUGBY - WALES SWAMP ENGLAND
There were over fifty thousand at Swansea for the Rugger International. England were up against a Welsh team that was certainly expected to win, and win they did - by 23 points to five. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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FRENCHMEN CAPTURES WELTER TITLE
At Porthcawl, ten thousand people saw Charles Humez of France beat Eddie Thomas on points over fifteen rounds. Beside; losing his European crown, Thomas also lost the chance of going for the World title, for the time being at any rate....
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SCOTLAND'S FOURTH GOAL?
In the International between Wales and Scotland at Ninian Park, Cardiff, the official score was a win for Scotland by 3 goals to one, Movietone's Camera, however, saw a fourth Scottish goal. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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MR STRAUSS STARTS NEW ALUMINIUM PLANT
To inaugurate the Northern Aluminium Company's new plant at Rogerstone, near Newport, came the Minister of Supply with words of congratulation for the Company. Mr Strauss started operations by putting the big scalping machine in motion....
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OIL TANKER BLOWS UP
Tragedy in Queen's Dock, Swansea, followed the explosions in the oil tanker, ""Atlantic Duchess"". Seven men lost their lives and others, including six firemen, were injured. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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WHAT WEATHER
Dublin suffered severe damage during the recent heavy flooding and people were evacuated from the Northern suburbs. In London a tornado ripped through the West suburbs, while in North Wales conditions looked just right for an old...
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FILM EXHIBITORS CONFER
Llandudno is a favourite place for conferences, and it was there that the Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association recently discussed the problems concerning the cinema trade. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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ENGLAND DEFEATS WALES AT WATER POLO
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GORSEDD CEREMONY AT RHYL
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GLAMORGAN V. AUSTRALIA
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ROYAL WELSH SHOW.
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THE ""TAFF"" SWIM
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CYCLE TOUR OF BRITAIN
79 competitors recently set out on the second annual tour of Britain. The first stage, from Hastings, was won by Johnny Brackstone of Middlesex, but the first man to cross the line at Aberystwyth was Gregormi, a Frenchman. Disclaimer:...
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EAST GLAMORGAN v JAPAN - RUGBY
East Glamorgan versus the Japanese Rugby Touring Team - East Glamorgan win. 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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LLANDUDNO - CONSERVATIVES CONFER
With Realism, Responsibility and Progress as the watch words, the 4 days of the conference promised lively exchanges, but showed an encouraging measure of agreement on major issues. Among those present were Mr Maudling, Chancellor of the...
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BANGOR - BANG ON!
What an evening for Bangor, when the local part-time soccer idols took on Napoli, stars of the Italian First Division! All set for the first leg of the European Cup Winners' Cup. Bangor won the toss, and the visitors kicked off. Straight...
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SOUTH WALES - ATLANTIC COLLEGE
For the first of the Atlantic Colleges, they've chosen an exciting location, the 13th century St. Donat's Castle in Glamorgan. Open-air activities form an important part of the 2-year, pre-university course for boys between 16 and 19....
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CARDIFF WELCOMES CHRISTMAS
A parade and carol singing started the Christmas season in Cardiff. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...