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HEROES OF ENGLAND
England win the Third Test in Australia after a dramatic opening by Barber. 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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""WHISTLE STOP"" DENTIST
The Health Authorities in Ontario run a scheme to bring relief to people who live along the fifteen hundred mile railroad that runs through the north of the state. Dental rail cars, operated by Dr Edmund Guest, are hooked onto a passing...
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SOCCER - TEAM EFFORT FOILS WOLF PACK
Wolves kick off on home ground at Molineux in their fifth round encounter with Manchester United. The result was Manchester through by four goals to two. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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BAD LUCK OXFORD
The 6th round of the cup, and Oxford United play Preston North End, on their home ground. Oxford kick off, but Preston take the ball straight away into attack. After only seven minutes Dawson scores for Preston. ® The final score was 2...
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Ambassador Kennedy At Boston Pilgrimage
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THE DUKE IN SOUTH AMERICA
Prince Philip's arrival in British Guiana was the beginning of the tour. His reception by the people of Georgetown was the prelude to a series of ovations, for his itinerary was to include 10 countries in South America. A bauxite mine...
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FESTIVAL CITY
The Scottish capital, now staging its fifteenth International Festival, has countless attractions. Visitors can look at the Epstein Memorial Exhibition and enjoy John Osborne's ""Luther"" at the Empire Theatre or ""Doctor Faustus""...
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PEACE PRIZE WINNER
Mr Albert Luthuli came to snow-covered Oslo, where the award of the Nobel Peace Prize of £15,000 was to be given to him. The former Zulu chief, whose life has been dedicated to the aim of peace, had received special permission for the...
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FLASHPOINT - BERLIN
West Berlin - an outpost of democracy in East Germany. Our status and our rights of access here have been clearly and legally defined. Now, those rights are threatened, and with them, the security of Berlin itself. Mr K's ambitions have...
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BERLIN - FREEDOM FRONTIER
It was built like a prison wall, to keep people in. Now, many East Berliners, living near it, have been made to move house. And, while the scene was being filmed from the West, mirrors were flashed at the cameras. The authorities didn't...
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LORD NORWICH - MEMORIAL SERVICE -
At St. Margaret's Westminster, honour was paid to the memory of Viscount Norwich. Many former diplomatic and political colleagues attended the service. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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CALCUTTA WELCOMES THE QUEEN
Calcutta is a city of millions, and, long before the royal visit, masses of people were giving the police a busy time, as they crowded the streets. Meanwhile, a trip aboard a river-steamer was Her Majesty's last engagement in East...
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WRESTLING -
Back in Paris, where Ben Chemoul of France has a slight disagreement with Tommy Mann of Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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PRINCESS MARGARET AT FILM PREMIERE
A vast throng crowded the approaches to the Odeon, Marble Arch, on the occasion of the first showing of the Twentieth Century Fox film ""Single Handed"". A Guard of Honour, mounted by Gurkhas (over here for the Coronation), awaited the...
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PRINCESS MARGARET AT FILM PREMIERE
The Charlie Chaplin film premiere drew many thousands to Leicester Square. Princess Margaret was there, and she was greeted by Lady Pamela Mountbatten. Her Royal Highness was presented to Mr and Mrs Chaplin. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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MESSRS. TAFT & EISENHOWER -
As the American presidential election draws nearer, that important Republican, Senator Taft of Ohio, rallies to the support of the candidate who defeated him. Mr Eisenhower. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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VISIT OF FIDEL CASTRO - MUTE
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POMPIDOU AND NIXON MEET - MUTE
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PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA REHEARSES FOR BRITISH TOUR ® (EXCLUSIVE PICTURES)
At the Birmingham Town Hall we see the Philadelphia Orchestra rehearsing for the British tour under the direction of Eugene Ormandy. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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Irish ploughing.
The President and Dr Ryan (Minister of Agriculture) attended the National Ploughing Competition. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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ARMY COMMAND CHANGES -
Changes in the command of the eighth Army in Libya, General Sir Alan Brooke takes over from General Sir John Dill. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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NIAGARA PLUNGE
Tens of thousands went to Niagara Falls to see Mr Red Hill and his ""barrel"" on inner tubes challenge the power of the cataract but the anticipated thrill turned to horror, when the rubber barrel was seen to be battered, broken - and...
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ROYAL ENGAGEMENTS
Over a hundred members of the RAAF from No 604 Squadron were recently inspected by Their Majesties when they received the Esher Trophy from the King for ""general operational efficiency"". ® At Leatherhead the Queen opened a new hostel...
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BERLIN - THE CONFERENCE - FINAL SCENES
The Berlin Conference ended without Western hopes of Russian co-operation being realised, later Mr Dulles, American Secretary of State, summed up. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...