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THE ""ROYAL SOVEREIGN"" RETURNS
Destroyer ""Nepal"" escorts the battleship under the Forth Bridge. The ""Royal Sovereign"" is being handed back to the Royal Navy after service with the Russians. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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HMS ""TERRIBLE"" HANDED OVER
At Plymouth, Lord Hall, first Lord of the Admiralty, handed over the aircraft carrier to Mrs Beasley, wife of the High Commissioner, who was acting on behalf of Australia. The aircraft carrier is re-named HMAS ""Sydney"". Disclaimer:...
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MASTER MARINERS' NEW HQ
The inverted sloop ""Wellington"" is brought up the Thames to be berthed at Temple Stairs. Abroad ship, Sir Frederick Bowhill looks over same. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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AUSTRALIAN NEWS - ""ORCADES"" RECORD
The Luxury liner arrives at Sydney after a record breaking maiden voyage. 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 AUSTRALIANS ARE HERE
Exclusive pictures of the Australian Test Team onboard the liner ""Strathaird"" during their journey to England. A large crowd turned out at Southampton to welcome them and Don Bradman made a short speech to the waiting press....
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AUSTRALIAN NEWS
DEMONSTRATORS DEFY POLICE - In Sydney the New Housewives Association staged a demonstration against rising prices. There was also a demonstration in Brisbane this time led by Communist agitators. ® TEST TEAM DEPARTS - FAMOUS ACTORS...
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BURMA INDEPENDENCE
The Union Jack comes down in Rangoon to be replaced by the Burmese National flag. As power is transferred Burma's last governor, Sir Hubert Rance departs. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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LAUNCH OF THE
The Cargo liner ""Ceramic"" is launched at Birkenhead. 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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NEWS FROM USA - RUSSIA RETURNS A SHIP
The ""Milwaukee"", old American cruiser, comes home after five years with the Soviet Fleet. 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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THE WEATHER - HOLLAND'S HURRICANE
Gales and winds slash the coast of Holland, driving ashore a Swedish ship, the crew being rescued by lifeboat. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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ROYAL ACTIVITIES - ""PORT BRISBANE"" VISIT
At King George V Docks, London the Queen and Princess Margaret view the new motor ship ""Port Brisbane"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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""CARONIA"" HER MAIDEN VOYAGE
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""JEAN BART"" SPEED TRIALS
Aerial and sea level shots of the 35,000 ton French battleship undergoing her speed trials off Brest. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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NEW US TORPEDO HAS GOT SOMETHING
In America surplus war material is used as the target for testing a new torpedo. 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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85,000 TONS OF LUXURY
We board the Queen Elizabeth at Southampton to view the elegant public rooms of the first class accommodation. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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CAPETOWN VISIT CONTINUED
The Royal Family attend a race meeting which had been specially arranged by the South African Turf Club. They also visited Simon's Town Naval Base to see Cadets in training. The climax of the Capetown visit was the opening of Parliament....
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GREEK KING ARRIVES HOME
King George of the Hellenes arrives in Athens accompanied by Crown Prince Paul and Crown Princess Frederika. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THE ROYAL TOUR
Their Majesties and the Princesses enjoy the final days aboard ""Vanguard"" in preparation for the strenuous tour ahead which starts with a great welcome from Capetown. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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THE NAVY SAYS IT WITH FLOWERS
Sailors from the 'Duke of York' joined in the Battle of Flowers at Villefranche. 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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LAUNCHING OF THE ARGENTINA STAR
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""MARY"" BEATS RECORD WITH VIPS ABOARD
The famous liner has set a new unofficial record for the Atlantic crossing. 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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AUSTRALIA - DUCHESS LEAVES FOR HOME
At Sydney the Duchess of Gloucester and Princes William and Richard board the 'Rangitiki' for the journey home. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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SEA STORIES
CONVERTED CORVETTES - Corvettes of the Royal Canadian Navy are being converted into passenger carrying ships. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE
CUNARD LAUNCHING - The 9,000 ton cargo liner ""Asia"" was recently launched in Sunderland. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...