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EVEREST CONQUERED
The spotlight of world-wide interest is focussed on Katmandu, the capital of Nepal, and here preparations were made well in advance to receive the heroes of the expedition - Hillary & Tensing, who actually reached the peak of Everest....
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REPORT FROM ALGERIA
It started with the arrival of President de Gaulle on what was planned to be a 5-day tour of Algeria. At one place after another, he moved freely among the crowds of Muslims, who greeted him warmly. But the other side of the story was to...
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THE COMMONWEALTH TOUR
Visit to Tonga ® and ® New Zealand's Welcome. 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...
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THE COMMONWEALTH TOUR
ABOARD ""GOTHIC"" ® AND AT FIJI ... 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...
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THE QUEEN SEES KHYBER PASS
Historically, no Pass can claim such importance as the Khyber. It's still the gateway to the sub-continent, whether you travel the modern or the ancient way. Alexander the Great's army marched this way, over 2,000 years ago; and through...
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AUSTRALIAN NEWS
After twenty-nine days at sea, the New Zealand-built yacht, ""Blue Water"" recently arrive at Tahiti - during festival time. At Taronga Park Zoo, Sydney, a big attraction is always provided when the elephants take their bath. Australian...
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ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS -
In Algeria - some 300 miles south of Oran - a celebration was recently held to mark the 50th birthday of the town of Colomb Bechar. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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DUKE VISITS TROOPS BY HELICOPTER
The Duke of Edinburgh recently went to Pirbright Camp in Surrey to visit the Commonwealth troops encamped there. Next day, His Royal Highness helicoptered to Woolwich to inspect Colonial troops. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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SWIMWEAR FASHIONS
Morocco is the sun drenched background for a display of Swim-wear Fashions for Sixty-eight, displayed at one of the coasts leading tourist hotels. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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Jubilee:
Canada, South Africa and India pay tribute. 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...
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War:
The fall of Addis Ababa. 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 film of Lawrence of Arabia is presented with appreciation by Sir Malcolm Campbell.
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THE PREMIER'S TOUR
A gold mine at West Driefontein was early on the list of engagements, when Mr Macmillan visited South Africa. It's one of the largest gold mines in the world. The Premier made a tour of inspection and had a look at the ground level...
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THE QUEEN'S COLOUR
A ceremonial parade at the Arakan Barracks was one of Prince Philip's engagements in Accra. Ghanaian chiefs were a colourful section of the gathering that saw the marching off of the old Colour. His Royal Highness then presented the...
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ALGERIA - CRISIS
Algeria is once again the focal point of a major French crisis. Trouble started, when General Massu, openly disagreeing with Government policy, was recalled to France. The root of the trouble was the fear of the French settlers (and...
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COUNTESS MOUNTBATTEN
The deepest sympathy is expressed to Lord Mountbatten on the death of his wife at the age of fifty-eight. The Countess Mountbatten of Burma was the last Vicerene and the friendship she won in India was one of her greatest achievements....
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CANADIAN ROYAL TOUR
St. John's, Newfoundland. The foggy weather cleared just in time for the BOAC Comet IV to land at Torbay Airport where the Queen and Prince Philip were received by Mr Massey (the Governor-General) and Mr Diefenbaker, the Prime Minister....
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THE HONG KONG FLOODS
Landslide and fires, all this was the result of the torrential rains, the heaviest recorded in Hong Kong in almost half a century. Over 40 lives were known to have been lost, while the total injured and missing was formidable. Prompt...
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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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CANADIAN GIFT TO NAVY
Our pictures show a King-size Totem, a present to the School of Gunnery from the Canadian Government. It will soon stand on Whale Island, near Portsmouth. The Totem was carved by Great Chief Nakapankim of the Kwakiutl people. The...
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KATANGA BATTLE
Retaliation in Katanga after Congolese mutineers had opened fire on Belgian troops. The rebels were hiding out in Katanga which had announced its independence from the rest of the Congo. 4 days were spent trying to persuade the Congolese...
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BAROTSE WELCOME
A spectacular view of the Victoria Falls was one of the sights enjoyed by the Queen Mother during her tour. As she was looking down on the great plain straddling the Zambesi, the people of the Protectorate carried on with their daily...
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TROUBLE SPOT
The ""Wind of Change"" in Africa reaches Hurricane force, sweeping from the Congo to Southern Rhodesia. After 3 days of mob violence in Bulawayo, police and troops moved in and restored things to an uneasy calm. Disclaimer: British...
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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...