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OXFORD WIN 'VARSITY SPORTS'
Oxford defeated Cambridge in the athletics match at the White City. 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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THE ELIMINATOR FOR BRITISH MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE
At Nottingham Ice Stadium Dick Turpin of Leamington defeats Mark Hart of Croydon. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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ECONOMICS ARE STILL THE NEWS - FRANC NEGOTIATIONS
Sir Stafford Cripps arrives in Paris to discuss the proposed devaluation of the franc. 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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LINDWALL AND ""NO BALL"" CONTROVERSY FROM THE CAMERA'S VIEWPOINT
But slowing down the action Movietone examines the bowling of Ray Lindwall, spearhead of Australia's attack. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM NORWAY
It was decided to place the large fir tree, a gift from Norway, in Trafalgar Square. 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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PICTURESQUE FESTIVITIES MARK KASHMIR INDEPENDENCE
A whole week of festivities took place to mark the independence of Kashmir. The Indian Premier, Pandit Nehru, took part in the celebrations. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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CHURCHILL OPENS ""ALL-FOR-ALL"" CONGRESS
Winston Churchill made the opening speech when the 'Congress of Europe' met at the Hague, Holland. In his speech he called for Europe to unite. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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""MEET NEW ZEALAND"" EXHIBITION
Mr Noel Baker, Secretary for Commonwealth Relations, and the New Zealander High Commissioner look round the ""Meet New Zealand"" Exhibition. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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D-DAY PORT COMMEMORATES ANGLO-AMERICAN CO-OPERATION
A plaque has been unveiled in Weymouth to mark the association between the town and the US Army. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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CHRISTENING OF LORD AND LADY BRABOURNE'S SON
The newly created Duke of Edinburgh was among the guests at the christening of Lord Mountbatten's grandson. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THEIR MAJESTIES VISIT ""OUR DEAR ISLANDS""
Their Majesties landed at Albert Pier, St. Helier, Jersey to begin their tour of the Channel Islands. After touring Jersey they flew to the neighbouring island of Guernsey where they received an equally enthusiastic welcome. Disclaimer:...
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BERLIN TO-DAY
The devastating effect of the Allied bombing can be seen in the ruins of Berlin. Life in the city carries on and Berliners have tried to bring back some of the pre-war gaiety. British and American troops mingle with the locals at such...
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SIMLA OFFERS NEW HOPE TO INDIA
Indian leaders gather at the Viceregal Lodge in Simla for a conference with Lord Wavell. Mahatma Gandhi did not attend the meeting preferring to stay nearby. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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DEATH OF BERLIN
Russian newsreel pictures show the actual taking of Berlin by the Red Army. By the 13th April all the main districts of Berlin had been over run and then they broke through to the Reichstag. ® ® Victory signs were erected by the...
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AMERICA'S WELCOME TO GENERAL ""IKE""
General Eisenhower arrives in Washington to be met by his wife and later to be presented with the Oak Leaf Cluster to the Distinguished Service medal by President Truman. In New York he receives another ovation as he drives through the...
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OIL, COAL AND WATER:
ONE-MAN COAL MINE - Bramwell Arthur Pashley works his own one-man spare time coal mine at Calder Grove, near Wakefield. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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TRANSATLANTIC NEWS - NEW CANADIAN PREMIER
At Government House, Ottawa, Mr Louis St. Laurent is sworn in as the new Canadian Prime Minister. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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AMERICAN FILMS FOR BRITAIN AGAIN
Harold Wilson, President of the Board of Trade, and Eric Johnston, President of America's Motion Association, sign the Anglo-American Films Agreement. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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THE STEEL BILL - INTERVIEW WITH MR GEORGE STRAUSS
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COLONIAL SECRETARY STATES BRITISH PALESTINE POLICY
Mr Creech Jones re-states British policy on Palestine to the Security Council of the United Nations. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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ALAMEIN RE-UNION
Men of the Eighth Army gather at the Royal Albert Hall to commemorate the victory at El Alamein six years ago. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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WAR ECHOES FROM AMERICA
On show in America the Army's new 36 inch mortar which was used in the fight against Japan. ® At the Senate Office Building, Washington the Pearl Harbour Enquiry has opened. ® At the Kure Naval Base, Japan, the battered remnants of...
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5-POWER CONFERENCE OPENS
Lancaster House was the venue for the Council of Foreign Ministers. Ernest Bevin led the British delegates, James Byrnes the American. Mr Molotov was Russia's representative, France and China being represented by Georges Bidault and Dr...
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MONEY IS THE SUBJECT
The Chancellor of the Exchequer leaves for the House to present his budget. A few days earlier the National Savings Movement had celebrated its thirtieth anniversary with a Grand Rally at the Royal Albert Hall. Disclaimer: British...