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SPORT - INDIAN'S FIRST MATCH
The Indian cricket team play their first tour match at Worcester. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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FREED FROM THE JAPS
The latest film from Singapore shows the welcome our forces received from the Chinese Community. Civilian internees had been waiting to be freed and are now receiving the food and medical attention they so badly need. Disclaimer: British...
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NAVAL - US NAVY AT BOMBAY
An American squadron recently made a goodwill visit to Bombay. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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BRADMAN'S 100 100'S
Don Bradman set up a record when he made his hundredth century at Sydney, NSW, Australia. 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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INDIA TO-DAY - CALCUTTA STRIKE
A recent strike in Calcutta held up docks for several days. Police fearing Communist led disturbances kept people on the move. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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LORD MOUNTBATTEN BACK IN BURMA
Lord and Lady Mountbatten were in Burma to present, on behalf of the King and the Government of India, the silver carpet and royal table of King Theebaw. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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LONDON INDIANS PAY HOMAGE TO GANDHI
A memorial gathering was held at India House in London. 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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INDIA'S INTERIM GOVERNMENT TAKES OVER
In New Delhi Pandit Nehru presided over the first meeting of the All-Indian Cabinet. 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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FRONTIER REFERENDUM IN INDIA
The question of India or Pakistan was put to the vote in the Frontier Province. 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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THE NEW DOMINIONS:
INAUGURATING PAKISTAN - Lord and Lady Mountbatten went to Karachi for the beginning of the Dominion of Pakistan. They watched as Mr Jinnah was sworn in as the new Governor General. ENTHUSIASM AT NEW DELHI - Excitement was running high on...
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THE FASTING SIKH
Near the Sikhs' golden temple in the holy city of Amritsar, crowds wait all day and pray for the man, Master Tara Singh, who has undertaken a ""fast unto death"". At the age of seventy-six, the Sikh leader has undertaken this fast for...
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SAVING THE SUN
A remarkable religious ceremony in India during the eclipse of the sun by the moon. Hindus believe a spirit ceases the sun and they pray for its deliverance. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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FIELD MARSHAL SLIM IN NEW DELHI
En route to Hong Kong, Field Marshal Slim paid a visit to New Delhi, where he inspected units of the Indian Army. Riding along in a jeep he must have been very impressed by what he saw. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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BURMA RICE REACHES INDIA
Burmese rice is unloaded from the SS ""Urbino"" at Calcutta, the first shipment to reach India for four years. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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MRS PANDIT ARRIVES
Nehru's envoy speaks a few words on arrival in New York. 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...
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ACADEMY FOR INDIA'S ARMED FORCES
At Dehra Dun, North of Delhi, the Indian Army hold a passing out parade, similar to Sandhurst. The salute was taken by Sardar Patel, the Deputy Prime Minister. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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INFLATION IS THE ANSWER
Britain's at war against insects, or to be more exact, the Government department, which is helping developing countries to overcome their food problems. This inflatable plastic grain warehouse has been developed by a Scottish firm for...
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ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDIAN AIR FORCE
Lady Mountbatten, with Mr Nehru, and Red China's Ambassador witnessed an air display which celebrated the 18th birthday of the IAF at New Delhi. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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INDIAN SOCIALIST MARCH
A very big procession was recently formed in Delhi by the Socialist party of India. Their protest was against living conditions. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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QUEEN AT THE TEST MATCH
The Queen attending the opening day of the first Test between England and India at Lord's Cricket Ground. After a disastrous opening, England finished the day with 252 for 8. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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GURKHAS ON GUARD
For the first time the Duke of Edinburgh's own Gurkha Rifles mount guard at Buckingham Palace. 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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TONGA VISIT TO INDIA
King Taufa Hou Tupou IV of Tonga starts an eleven day state visit to India. 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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BRIGHTON FESTIVAL '73
Brighton Festival of 1973 turns the seaside resort into India of the 1800's. 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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RAMADAN
Ramadan at the Mosque of Jama Masjid in Delhi, India. 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...