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HOLLAND HANDS OVER AN EMPIRE
In the Royal Palace at Amsterdam, the transfer of Sovereignty creating the new independent republic (the United States of Indonesia) has been completed. Queen Juliana was the first to put her signature to the document. Disclaimer:...
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BERTHA HERTOGH HOME
It was (we hope) the last of a very tragic affair, when the 13 year old Dutch girl, Bertha Hertogh, reached Amsterdam from Malaya. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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BEATRIX AND CLAUS
Pictures from The Hague, showing the Dutch Princess Beatrix and her German fiance Claus von Amsberg. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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DUTCH ROYAL VISITORS
At the Palace of Soestdijk, Pictures show the Dutch Royal Family prior to the departure of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard for their State Visit to Britain. In London, preparations for their visit are well under way. Disclaimer:...
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DUTCH-BUILT SHIP FOR NORWAY
At Amsterdam the Crown Princess of Norway launches a Dutch built ship ""Oslofjord"" to be used on the America-Norway Line. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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FIRST FUNCTION FOR YOUNG DUTCH PRINCESS
Princess Beatrix, accompanied by Queen Juliana and Princess Irene, opens the Netherlands International Industries Fair at Utrecht. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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BALLOONING
Seven balloons from various countries set out from an airfield in Holland. Away they went on their quiet, leisurely journey to nowhere in particular. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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DUTCH AIR SHOW
Queen Juliana of the Netherlands attended the recent Dutch Air Show; unlike Britain's Farnborough display, this was an International event. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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A JOB AT THE TOP
A team at the top of their profession. They work for one of the largest firms in the lightning conductor business. They are at work on the tallest chimney-stack in Holland, over 540 feet high. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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BRM FROM SETBACKS TO SUCCESS
Graham Hill driving a BRM in December became World Champion by winning the South African Grand Prix. It was a double triumph, for BRM themselves had won the World Racing Car Championships. Success, after 13 years of hard work and heart...
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FLU' HITS HOLLAND
When the Zuider Zee froze over, the little island of Marken was joined to the mainland near Amsterdam, but when the thaw came and broke up the ice, Marken was in danger of complete isolation. Because the 'flu' epidemic had already...
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HAGUE COURT GIVES INTERIM DECISION
With Persia unrepresented, the International Court gave its interim decision that nothing must be done by either government to prejudice the final judgement. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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QUEEN JULIANA OPENS PARLIAMENT
The State Opening of Parliament by the Queen of the Netherlands who was accompanied by Prince Bernhard. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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CHELSEA & DUTCH FLOWER SHOW
The boom bloom is back with us once again. The flowers, though ""forced"" under glass, are bigger, better and brighter this year. The English are best in Roses, the Dutch are the best in Tulips as we see when Queen Juliana of The...
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EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS
Spurs v Athletico Madrid for the final of the European Cup-Winners Cup. Madrid kicked off with a promising attack. Greaves gave Spurs that all important lead. White notches number two. Just after half time Madrid's full back Henry gets...
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QUEEN JULIANA 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Queen Juliana of the Netherlands and Prince Bernhard celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Queen Juliana's reign. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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PAINTED TRAMS
The trams of Rotterdam have turned streets into a gallery of moving pictures. Designs by local artists are painted on at the workshop of the Electric Tram Society. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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SPOONBILLS
The Colony of Spoonbills which nest on the Swanswater Nature Reserve in Holland are carefully protected. The birds spend Spring and Summer months on this Reserve near the Waddensea and migrate to North-West Africa in the Autumn....
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CAN459 CATHOLIC PEOPLE'S PARTY ATTEMPT TO END GOVERNMENT CRISIS IN HAGUE
Catholic People's Party leader Schmelzer and his party colleague and former Prime Minister Louis Beel in talks with Royal Palace in an attempt to end Dutch Cabinet crisis over commercial television legislation.
1. gv Huis ten Bosch,...
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CAN924 INTERNATIONAL MOTORSHOW IN AMSTERDAM
International motor show gives press preview in Amsterdam, Holland.
1. gv exterior of the exhibition hall
2. various gv of motor show
3. mcu sign "Car of the Year", zoom out to Fiat 124 car opening up in half, zoom in to seats opening...
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CAN512 MARCH FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF LIBERATION OF HOLLAND
Amsterdam remembers liberation from German Occupation with celebratory march on 20th anniversary. The march was attended by veterans and Colonel Krul.
1. boat in harbour tilt up to bridge and tower
2. ms banner 'welcome liberators' pan...
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CAN889 CHINESE DETAINEES LEAVE HOLLAND
Eight Chinese technicians leave Holland for Russia after a six month enforced stay following the mysteious death of their colleague.
1. ms airport building entrace
2. vs chinese exit coach
3. vs receiving official farewell
4. ms pan...
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CAN 016 CUTS STRIKERS MARCH IN AMSTERDAM
Strikers march and hold union meetings in Amsterdam
*date is approximate
1. interior union meeting, various shots, workers
2. exterior Bellevue Cinerama, Amsterdam, workers on street, gathered around a speaker
3. various shots, strikers...
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CAN774 PROTESTS IN AMSTERDAM AGAINST AMERICAN POLICY IN VIETNAM
Protesters demonstrate in Amsterdam against United States (US) policy in Vietnam.
1. ms demonstrators march past on their way to the US Embassy
2. ms young student protesters march past
3. ws pan demonstrators cross road and march past...