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THE FLAT - LINCOLNSHIRE HANDICAP
The opening race of the Flat season was won by ""Dramatic"" with ""Fair Judgement"" second and ""Paljoy"" third. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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SPLIT SECOND WIN AMONG HIGHLIGHTS
Pictures show the highlights of the International Horse Show at White City, during which Marion Coakes on ""The Stroller"" beat Alison Westward on ""Maverick"" by a tenth of a second - the smallest margin ever, for the winner....
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WHAT FUTURE FOR THE TROTTERS?
After an absence of two hundred years, trotting has returned to Britain. To Prestatyn - North Wales, in fact. Pictures include some of the races held there. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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BATTLE OF THE BEACHES WON -
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The landings on the...
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(SUB-TITLE) ""AND PLAYS POLO FOR WINNING TEAM""
Two days later, the Duke was in Sussex for some Polo; he was playing for Cowdray Park against Fernhurst in the final of the Tyro Cup. Cowdray Park won by four goals to one and a half. The cup was presented to Lord Cowdray (their captain)...
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SPORTS ON WATER
In America they now go further than skiing on water, they actually perform acrobatics on skis. Another way to enjoying oneself - trying to fight against the fast rapids of one of America's waterways. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh were present at the Royal Windsor Horse Show to see the contests and present the prizes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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MOVIETONE PRESENTS THE 1949 RECORD OF THE GREATEST STEEPLECHASE IN THE WORLD - THE GRAND NATIONAL
The greatest steeplechase of the year which is over thirty hurdles, is won by ""Russian Hero"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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CLOSE FINISH IN THE CHESTER CUP
Run on the Old Cup Course of nearly two miles, two furlongs, this race ended in a thrilling finish with 'John Moore' just winning from 'Honorable II'. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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GLORIOUS GOODWOOD
A large crowd, the majority of them holiday-makers, had a thoroughly enjoyable day, if not profitable, for the start of the Goodwood meeting. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW
At White City, Miss Iris Kellett from Ireland won the Princess Elizabeth Cup. A parade of Nations opened the following day, with Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands leading the Dutch team round the arena. Brian Butler of Great Britain won...
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ROYAL VISITOR AT RICHMOND SHOW
Princess Elizabeth, with the Duke of Edinburgh, attended the Richmond Horse Show, where Her Royal Highness presented the prizes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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THE DERBY
At Epsom about a million people went to see the 170th running of the Derby. The Queen, accompanied by Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip were there early and watched the runners being paraded. After a terrific finish ""Nimbus"" won,...
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Royal Wedding in Rome
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MOROCCAN SCENE
The official opening of the great barrage at Bin El Ouidane was a most important event for Morocco, in view of the power to be supplied for the hydro-electric scheme. Meanwhile, a party of women from Morocco were on an escorted visit to...
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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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THE STATE VISIT TO THE NETHERLANDS
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