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TOWNSEND RIDES A WINNER
Group Captain Peter Townsend was competing in the Prix de Cyrano race. Which he won. 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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BALMORAL HOLIDAY
At Balmoral, the Royal Family spending ""time off"". The children enjoying themselves with their ponies, also having a wonderful time on the swings with the assistance of their father. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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WINDSOR HORSE SHOW
The Home Park of Windsor Castle was once more the scene of the Royal Windsor Horse Show. One of the highlights of the Show was the musical ride by the Household Cavalry. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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EASTERN POLITICAL SCENE
In Singapore, the big news has been the General Election, which gave a victory to the Socialist-Labour front. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THE SYDNEY SHOW
Visitors from all parts of Australia attended this year's Royal Show at Sydney. It's reported that stud cattle on exhibit this year reached a total value of nearly a million pounds. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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Pilsudski Reviews Polish Cavalry
Famous European figure takes salute of lancers as squadrons ride past on Parade at Krakow. 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 MIDDLE EAST IN TURMOIL
A brief survey of the Middle East and its great oil wells, together with the long series of crisis in one country after another, leading up to the present situation: rebellion in the Lebanon, revolution in Iraq, and the plot against...
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STOCKHOLM FINAL EVENT
The final event of the Equestrian Olympics, the Grand Prix jumping, proved to be a disappointment for Britain, the holders. We could only reach third place in this event. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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STANDARD FOR BODYGUARD
The Mounted Bodyguard of the Indian President was on parade in the forecourt of his Palace, in New Delhi. Dr Prasad himself presented them with a Standard. It was received by Captain Prince Bhawani Singh. They have had no Colour since...
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A HOLIDAY VISITOR
Mr Chimp bought a ticket and paid a visit to Munich Zoo, where he frightened all the animals, while at London Zoo, the chimps had a tea-party. ® Now for a glimpse of wild life miles away from any zoo. Some chaps went seal-hunting on the...
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THE STATE VISIT TO SWEDEN
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were greeted by King Gustav and Queen Louise, when they arrived at Stockholm on their three day visit to Sweden. After the greetings, the only ceremony there was, was the traditional inspection of the...
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HONOURS FOR SPORT
Congratulations to Len Hutton on the award of a Knighthood in the Birthday Honours List, also to that great sportswoman, Pat Smythe appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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THE ROYAL NIGERIAN TOUR
Kano, the ancient walled city of the Northern Region, gave the final welcome to Her Majesty and the Duke as they made their last ceremonial drive of the tour. That evening at the Airport the Queen ended her visit to Nigeria. Disclaimer:...
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""RIBOT"" WINS AT ASCOT
At Ascot, ""The King George 6th and Queen Elizabeth Stakes"" was won by ""Ribot"", he won by five lengths from ""High Veldt"" to scoop the prize of over £23,000. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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PRESIDENT EISENHOWER
It was after an eleven day holiday in Georgia, that the President gave his personal decision. At the White House he told a press conference that he was willing to be a Republican candidate for another term as President. Disclaimer:...
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GLORIOUS GOODWOOD
At Goodwood, the Steward's Cup was won by Matador in a photo finish, victory by a neck from Epaulette - the best performance by a 3 year old in the history of the race. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW
At White City, the Mounted Band of the Royal Horse Guards led the Welcome Parade at the opening of the International Horse Show. The Duke of Edinburgh presented Golden Spurs to Colonel Weldon and other members of the Olympic gold medal...
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HORSE SHOW CLIMAX
A White City highlight was when America won the George Fifth Cup. Bill Steinkraus on ""First Boy"" one of his two mounts. It was the first American win of this event since 1926. The Captain of the US Olympic jumping team received the...
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SHOW JUMPERS SUPREME
The Horse of the Year Show at Wembley also presented some Grand National winners of the past, ""Quare Times"" (1955), ""Mr What"" (1958) and ""Kilmore"" (1962). ® 27 show jumpers competed for the Butlin Championship. David Boston Barker...
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SOVIET TOUR CONTINUED
Westminster Pier was the departure point for Marshal Bulganin and Mr Khrushchev, when they travelled by launch, to Greenwich. At the Royal Naval College, they were welcomed by Lord Cilcennin. Their next visit was to Harwell where Sir...
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ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS
This famous Scottish Regiment is to live on after all. After the threat of disbandment, the Argyll's will continue at Company strength. The Queen, as Colonel-in-Chief, visits them for the first time since the news was announced....
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FAVOURITE WINS GRAND PRIX
Auteuil race course - Fashions ® Grand Prix de Paris - Longchamps. President and Mrs Auriol attend. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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ASCOTS GOLD CUP
Gold Cup Day at Ascot - and many thousands of people admiring the dignity of the Royal drive. In the race itself, 'Colonist II"" really looked like winning a great victory for Mr Churchill, when 'Pan II' came with an irresistible burst...
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ROYAL ASCOT
The Royal drive is, by long tradition, a most important feature of the meeting and Princess Elizabeth drove, with Her Majesty in the first carriage. Princess Margaret was in the second. Ascot, of course, provides one of the greatest...