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THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA
For the last time, the Governor-General's flag was flying in Accra, as Lord Listowel (the last to hold office as Governor-General of Ghana) arrived for the ceremonies. Musical honours and a smart Guard were accorded. As Lord Listowel...
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF THE STATE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT BY HER MAJESTY, QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND.
A new session of Parliament is opened by Her Majesty the Queen and the rich ceremonial which is part of Britain's National Heritage. ® Accompanied for the first time at the State Opening by the Prince of Wales and Princess Anne, the...
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The Prince of Wales takes his seat in the House of Lords. Movietone is there as the young Prince, accompanied by attendant Dukes and Earls, walks in procession to the ceremony. Informal shots of Pri
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Hail and Farewell at Gateway of India
Sub.1. Every five years Bombay greets a new Viceroy and speeds his predecessor. By historic etiquette, the two representatives of the King-Emperor never meet on Indian soil. ® British Movietone News, with its unrivalled Empire coverage,...
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Lord Tweedsmuir assumes office.
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NEW GOVERNOR OF VICTORIA -
Sir Winston Dugan takes up his post of Governor of Victoria. 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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ITALIAN UPHEAVALS -
Captured German film shows the bombing of Rome and the accurate striking of German HQ and military installations. King Victor's proclamation of the end of Fascism and Italy's unconditional surrender prompted scenes of jubilation....
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BRAZIL DEMONSTRATES HER SOLIDARITY -
A demonstration by a hundred thousand workers, recently held in Rio, marked their support of Brazil's declaration of war against the Axis. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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VICTORY TORCH FOR PREMIER -
At No 10 Downing Street the Premier was presented with the Torch of Victory on behalf of the Dominion's War Loan Campaign in Canada. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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SOVIET POLISH AGREEMENT -
The Polish Prime Minister, General Sikorski, travelled to Moscow for talks which resulted in the signing of the Soviet Polish Pact. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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Installation Of New President Of Eire -
Dr Hyde is inaugurated. 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 do not represent the opinions...
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NEW FRENCH PRESIDENT
French Deputies and Senators, after twelve unsuccessful attempts elected Monsieur Rene Coty as the next President of France. Driving from Versailles, he was greeted in Paris by the retiring President, Monsieur Auriol. Disclaimer: British...
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QUEEN JULIANA -
At the Hague, Queen Juliana driving in the royal coach, with Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, for the opening of Parliament. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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HIGHEST HOTEL -
Germany's loftiest hotel, the Schneefernerhaus, nearly 10,000 feet up on the Zugspitze in the Alps, has been returned to the Bavarian authorities by the Americans. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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AUSTRALIA - NEW GOVERNOR GENERAL
Mr Menzies, the Prime Minister, led the welcome to Viscount Dunrossil, Australia's new Governor General. The Premier's sister deputised for Dame Pattie, who was overseas. Lord Dunrossil then inspected the Air Force Guard of Honour at...
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THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS
Midnight in Nicosia, and Sir Hugh Foot entered the assembly chamber of the new Parliament, followed by Archbishop Makarios, who is to take over as first President of Cyprus. Dr Kutchuk, the Turkish Cypriot leader, is to be...
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ROYAL TOUR - NEW ZEALAND
The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Anne arrive at Wellington, capital of New Zealand, on the Royal Yacht ""Britannia"". They are joined by Prince Charles for the opening of Parliament at Government House. A warm welcome from...
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THE SEYCHELLE ISLANDS - a tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean - where the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester arrive to attend the INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS.
For the past ten years these beautiful and exotic islands have sought independence and now, with good wishes from the retiring Governor, Mr Colin Allan, the leader of the Seychelles' People's United Party, Mr James Mancham solemnly take...
Bridgeman Arts
1960s: Man stands in front of bookshelves, talks
1960s: Man stands in front of bookshelves, talks. Words where were you appear. Couple sits in living room, woman looks at man.
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1960s: Men and women sit in chair, smoke, look around, talk
1960s: Men and women sit in chair, smoke, look around, talk. Man stands at chalkboard, taps board with chalk. Man crosses out number, writes new numbers.
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1960s: Man stands at chalkboard, talks, writes numbers on chalkboard
1960s: Man stands at chalkboard, talks, writes numbers on chalkboard. Men and women sit in chair, listen, smoke cigarettes.
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1960s: Political campaign buttons on table
1960s: Political campaign buttons on table. People pick up buttons, pin them to clothing. Two men hang a campaign poster, men set out chairs. Woman sets out pitcher of water and glass.
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1960s: Man sits at desk, hands together, talks
1960s: Man sits at desk, hands together, talks.