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CHRISTMAS-TIDE IN THE HOLY LAND
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FRANCE TO-DAY
There was an emergency meeting of the National Assembly in Paris. The Premier, Pierre Pflimlin, stressed the gravity of the events in Corsica and the threat of civil war in France. At Colombey Les Deux Eglises, reporters waited for news:...
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A GIFT TO THE QUEEN
From British Columbia comes a gift to Her Majesty the Queen: the largest Totem Pole ever carved. It is the work of a 75 year old chief, and 106 feet long, carved from a Red Cedar, over six hundred years old. After its long voyage it will...
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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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THE ROYAL DIARY
Princess Margaret attended the opening of the Festival Arts Theatre, at Port of Spain, Trinidad. Continuing her tour of the West Indies, the Princess then visited a Childrens hospital, in Tobago, and went also to the Imperial College of...
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MIDDLE EAST REPORT
The United Nations met in New York, and resolutions concerning the crisis have been debated in the security council. UN looks like being the agreed place for a summit meeting. ® Meanwhile, the British tanker ""Clyde Explorer"" arrived...
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NAIROBI GREETS QUEEN MOTHER
The Queen Mother arrived at the new airport and was greeted by the Governor, Sir Evelyn Baring and his wife, Lady Mary. The King's African Rifles provided the Guard of Honour, the first inspection of a tour planned to last three weeks....
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COURT CIRCULAR
Her Majesty, touring Yorkshire, visited Catterick Camp. And during her inspection she received a smart salute from her cousin, the Duke of Kent. He's a subaltern in the Royal Scots Greys of which she is Colonel-in-Chief. Then to Rhodesia...
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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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SOMALILAND TOUR
The British Protectorate of Somaliland had a royal visit: the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. During this tour, the Duke brought a special message of greetings from the Queen to the Somali people. Ceremonial parades were a feature of the...
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CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS IN NEW ZEALAND
At the port of Lyttleton, near Christchurch, they've been re-enacting the arrival of the vessel that brought out the early settlers. In Christchurch itself there was a pageant and in Cathedral Square, thousands gathered for the...
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MIDDLE EAST C-IN-C VISITS SYRIA -
General Sir Claude Auchinleck makes a tour of inspection in Syria. 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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NEW UN COMMANDER IN KOREA
General Ridgeway takes over in Korea. Other pictures from the Korean War show a duel between a ""Panther"" (an American naval fighter) and a Russian-built MIG 15. On this occasion, victory went to the ""Panther"". Disclaimer: British...
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MALAYA - NO SOUND
Troops from Britain, Australia and India have been drafted in to defend Malaya. The over running of Malaya by the Japanese is a grievous blow, among the earliest disasters being the loss of Penang. Singapore, despite air raids is holding...
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IN CAMERA
India celebrates twenty years of Independence - Arabs return to their homes in what is now Israel's territory - Gurkhas guard the Hong Kong border with Communist China - Floods ravage the town of Fairbanks, Alaska - Fatal accidents when...
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TOWARDS PEACE IN KOREA
Preliminary cease-fire talks are to be held at Kaesong, the town suggested by the Reds. Consultations were held by General Ridgeway and General van Fleet. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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Japan Celebrates 2,595th Birthday At
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Japan - Amazons in training.
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Japan Society gives a Garden Party.
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THE QUEEN TOURS CEYLON
The Queen celebrated her birthday in Ceylon, and before leaving that beautiful land, she attended a birthday parade in her honour. Previously the Queen and the Duke had gone up-country to Polonnaruwa, where a visit was made to the famous...
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""Father of China"" Is Honoured In Nanking
Troops salute memory of Sun Yat-Sen at Birthday Parade and new plane is christened by a girl. 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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CEYLON -
Ceylon is now producing a large amount of our tea ration with hundreds of millions of pounds a year. It has also increased its rubber production by threefold. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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Colombo - Chief Scout.
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Colombo - Duke of Gloucester's visit.
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