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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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Japanese Girls Try Sulphur Treatment
Young ladies of Nippons lovely island reduce in natural Turkish baths at Beppu Springs. 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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Japanese Farmers Plant Rice Fields
Accompanied by music and oxen dressed in ancient harness rustic folk celebrate longest day. 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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""They're Off"" In the Japanese Derby
Big event at Yokohama provides thrill of racing season for orientals. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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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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SINGAPORE'S ORDEAL -
The defence of Singapore involves everyone, and the defences are being continually increased. 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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Singapore defences tested.
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THE PRINCE IN BORNEO
The Royal Yacht ""Britannia"" took Prince Philip to Borneo, where he visited British colonies and protectorates in the island. A Royal visit to this part of the world is a rare event. Malays, Chinese, Dyaks and everyone left no doubt...
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GEORGE CROSS FOR NATIVE TRACKER
Mr Malcolm MacDonald visits Sarawak. Governor presents George Cross. 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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PICTURESQUE NEWS ITEMS
Algerian Greeting - Algerians have a picturesque way of greeting a Governor-General, as could be seen during Monsieur Leonard's recent tour of the Southern Territories. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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LEBANESE PRESIDENT OPENS NEW ROAD -
The Royal Engineers and civilians have constructed a new road to by-pass a section of the coastal route between Tripoli and Beirut. The Lebanese President performed the opening ceremony. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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FIJI WARRIORS FOR MALAYA
News from Suva, the capital of the Fiji Islands, provides a story of remarkable loyalty and courage - nothing less than the offer to send troops to Malaya. Already, the first battalion has left Suva, after a smart March-past. Disclaimer:...
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MARSHAL TITO INTERVIEWED
Built beside the River Danube, the ancient city of Belgrade (modern Yugoslavia's Capital) presents a picture of particular interest, for it offers a picture of a glimpse of a country in Eastern Europe, which is to-day the focus of...
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PAPUAN CLOSE-UP OF JUNGLE WARFARE -
Australian newsreel cameraman Daimen Parer talks about the battle front in New Guinea. Supplies, normally taken into the Owen Stanley mountains by bearer, are now dropped by parachute. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...