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ROYAL OPENING OF DUTCH PARLIAMENT
Queen Juliana, driving with Prince Bernhard through the streets of The Hague, was accorded a loyal and affectionate welcome on her way to open Parliament. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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HER MAJESTY OPENS PARLIAMENT
From Buckingham Palace, the Queen and the Duke drove in the Irish State Coach to the Palace of Westminster. Thousands lined the route as Her Majesty drove to open the new session. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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PERON RALLY -
In Buenos Aires, all avenues leading to the central square were packed with vast crowds on what they call ""Loyalty Day Rally"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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THE QUEEN IN WELLINGTON
The Queen and the Duke received a great ovation when they arrived at Wellington. One royal engagement was an Investiture, the Queen bestowed a Knighthood on Sir Harold Barrowclough, Chief Justice of New Zealand. It was earlier in the day...
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MAURITIUS INDEPENDENT
One of the last remaining Colonies becomes independent after a century and a half of British rule. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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Spanish President is elected.
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MAKARIOS - PRESIDENT
This is a scene in Nicosia, and the occasion the celebration of the election of Archbishop Makarios as the first President of the future Republic of Cyprus. He had not been elected unopposed, but he received about twice as many votes as...
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NIGERIAN INDEPENDENCE
Lagos racecourse was the scene, and it was the afternoon of Nigeria's great day with thousands awaiting the climax. Princess Alexandra, with Sir James Robertson (the retiring Governor General), must have enjoyed the whole jubilant...
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THE STATE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT
The new session has been opened by Her Majesty the Queen with the ""Gracious Speech from the Throne"". ® ® This is only the second time that we have been privileged to film the State Opening of Parliament and the first time it has been...
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CONGO CELEBRATES
Down came the Belgian flag in Leopoldville, capital of the Belgian Congo. A few days, in fact, in advance of independence! Mr Patrice Lumumba, elected as Prime Minister of the new Congo Republic, received congratulations from members of...
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ROYALTY ROUND
The Queen Mother meets the Misfits at a Centre for the Problem People at Camberwell. ® Earlier, the Queen and Prince Philip had left for Malta, for a three day State Visit. Highlights include the Opening of Parliament by the Queen of...
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INDIA'S PRESIDENT
Impressive ceremonies attended the swearing-in of Dr Rajendra Prasad as President of India at New Delhi; the occasion, indeed, marked the coming into full force of India's new constitution. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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A PATTERN FOR PEACE
A May Day parade took place in Nazareth, and Israelis and Arabs marched side by side. And they danced together in the streets. ""Let us forget past hostilities and let us work together, in harmony, for the prosperity of us all"", they...
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NEW LEGAL TERM
The Lord High Chancellor (Viscount Kilmuir) and Lord Parker are seen arriving at Westminster Abbey to attend a special traditional service which is held on the opening day of the Michaelmas Term. After the brief service a procession...
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THE WEST INDIAN SCENE
At Kingston harbour, a launch brought the Governor General of the new West Indian Federation ashore on his first official visit to Jamaica. Lord Hailes was received by the Governor, Sir Kenneth Blackburne. Next, a greeting from the...
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THE ROYAL TOUR - Cocos Island & Ceylon
A brief halt at the Cocos Islands in the Indian Ocean followed the Australian tour. They were met by their hosts Mr and Mrs Clunies-Ross. ® A great welcome was in store for Her Majesty and the Duke at Ceylon, which began when the royal...
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PRESIDENT DE GAULLE
At the Elysee Palace, General de Gaulle took over from Monsieur Coty. It was a simple ceremony, which included the presentation (by General Catroux) of the gold collar of the Order to de Gaulle. The new President then made a speech....
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REVOLT IN CUBA
Havana went wild as the news spread that Cuba's long struggle had ended with the flight of Batista and the triumph of Fidel Castro. Castro is on his way to Havana, and his troops will soon be there. Now is the moment to celebrate and...
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CYPRUS FLARE UP
Sir Hugh Foot, the new Governor of Cyprus, recently flew into Nicosia. Soon after he took the oath of office, an EOKA leaflet announced a strike to coincide with the United Nations debate on Cyprus. Riots flared up again. One of the new...
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QUEEN JULIANA RIDES IN STATE
Driving in the Golden Coach of State, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, drove with Prince Bernhardt to perform the opening of the Dutch Parliament. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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BORDERLINE VOTE
Victory by only six votes after three ballots for the new West German President Dr Gustav Heinemann. ® Violent threats at retaliation if the election was held in Berlin fail to materialise beyond temporary closing of the...
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MR JOHN NICOLL -
Recent news from Malaya is focussed on the installation of Singapore's new Governor, Mr John Nicoll. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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PRESIDENT POMPIDOU DIES
After a long illness President Pompidou of France dies and the world mourns a great leader and a great man. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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NEW PRESIDENT
At the President's House, New Delhi, the Investiture of India's new President, Mr Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...