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SPORT
They recently held a great Irish Rally on the Sports Ground at Sydney, New South Wales - and an inter-State Hurling match was one of the festivities. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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CHRISTMAS-TIME IS KIDDIES-TIME
Yes, Christmas is coming - you can tell by the tableaux in Parisian shop windows, by the Pied Piper, brought to life in a Munich store and by the traditional manner with which Hollywood heralds the festive season. In austerity Britain...
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MODERNISING UGANDA
The harnessing of the waters of the Nile by the means of the Owen Falls Scheme is one item of recent film news from Uganda. A more picturesque story from Uganda, that throws light on native custom and tradition, is the celebration of the...
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MR DANCY HONOURED
Home again with his father and mother in the Kentish village of Hook Green, Kenneth Dancy was still very much in the news, and Tunbridge Wells later honoured him with a Civic Reception. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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400th ANNIVERSARY -
Bedford School, an Edward VI foundation, now celebrating its 400th birthday, was honoured by a visit from Princess Margaret. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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The End of the Flying Enterprise
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MR ATTLEE'S BIRTHDAY
On the occasion of Mr Attlee's 69th birthday (following eleven years of continuous office), Movietone called on the ex-Premier at his home, Cherry Tree Cottage. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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CIRCUS WEDDING
When circus rider Yolande Prin got married near Chartres in France, there were three ceremonies; first at the Town Hall, then in the Church and finally in the Lion's cage - for the bridegroom, Alfred Beautour, is a lion-tamer....
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PRINCE CHARLES THREE YEARS OLD
Early pictures of Prince Charles compared with those taken when he was a year old and with those taken recently, serve to remind us how quickly he is growing up. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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ROYAL BRAEMAR
The Gathering the Braemar Royal Highland Society was attended by Their Majesties, who were given a great welcome at the Princess Royal Park, they were received by the Marquess of Aberdeen and Captain Farquharson of Invercauld....
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UP GO THE LIGHTS
Preparations for the famous Blackpool Illuminations mean a lot of work and seventy-five miles of cable and wiring and three hundred thousand lamps go into the show, which was given its kick-off, so to speak, by Stan Matthews. Disclaimer:...
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LIBYA INDEPENDENCE
Christmas Eve was a joyful day in Libya, for that was the day when the people heard the proclamation of their independence. King Idris the First, spoke to his subjects in Benghazi. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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Royal Wedding in Rome
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Camera Makes Rapid Sketches In America
First snapshot is latest in baby tanks, which shows speedy capabilities at New Jersey trial. ® Sub.1. California - Million pound Forest Fire. ® Sub.2. New York - Cycle-racers get tangled. ® Sub.3. New York - Broadway's Christmas...
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Christmas Toys Get Military Minded
Annual 14th July Review is emulated by parade of tiny troops in window of Parisian store. 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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Society Beauty Has Brilliant Wedding
Miss Margaret Whigham marries Mr C Sweeney of US golf fame, at Brompton Oratory. 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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600TH BIRTHDAY -
The roasting of an Ox was included in the celebrations marking the 600th birthday of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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WARWICKSHIRE SHOW SPOILT BY RAIN
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PEANUT PUSHERS
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400 Year Old Fete Amuses Valencia
Town in Spain maintains ancient custom of burning effigies in streets of San Jose's night. 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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BEER PARTY
These pictures show scenes of the October Festival in Munich, an annual event with plenty of beer and plenty of fun. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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WEDDING BELLS
The wedding of Field Marshal Sir Gerald Templer's daughter, which took place at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, was attended by many guests. There was the High Commissioner of Malaya, and eight Generals, including General Sir Hugh...
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Royalty Graces Big Guildhall Function
Brilliant reception given by Travel Association is attended by Duke and Duchess of York. 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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First, romantic marriage of Prince Sigvard with Fraulein Patzek is big draw in London.
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