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A WRESTLING DRAMA

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At a Sydney wrestling bout the referee finds himself involved in the contest. 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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OVERSEAS NEWS - FOUR SETS OF TWINS

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Mr and Mrs Griser of Pitcairn, Pennsylvania are the proud parents of four sets of twins. 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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CRICKET TWIN TO JOIN BROTHER

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Eric Bedser is to join his twin brother Alec in Australia, thanks to a generous benefactor. 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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US HOLDS SPY SUSPECTS

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Two employees of the United Nations, one Russian the other American, are charged in New York with espionage. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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DUTCH OLYMPIC STAR BEATEN

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In Sydney, Marjorie Jackson wins the New South Wales 100 yards title - Olympic star Fanny Blankers-Koen coming home last. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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FA CUP 5TH ROUND

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CHELSEA'S EXIT - West Bromwich Albion at home beat Chelsea three nil. ® NEWPORT'S GALLANT FAILURE - Portsmouth also playing at home, just managed to beat Newport in extra time. ® GIANT KILLERS OVERWHELMED - Yeovil playing away to...
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THE AMERICAN SCENE

Pre-K - Higher Ed
LIGHTHOUSE DEMOLISHED - The Shinnecock Lighthouse, on the coast of Long Island, is redundant so had to be demolished. ® ""WRIGHT"" PLANE INSTALLED - The Wright Brothers plane installed in the Smithsonian Institute. Chief Justice Vinson...
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British Movietone

TOYS FOR SICK CHILDS' CHRISTMAS

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Toys handed in by readers, being repaired, painted etc. and sent on to hospitals. The above shows work in the ""Evening News"" building. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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ROYALTY HONOURS ""HAMLET"" PREMIERE

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Their Majesties Princess Elizabeth and Margaret and the Duke of Edinburgh attended the premiere of Sir Laurence Olivier's 'Hamlet'. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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British Movietone

BRITAIN'S TRIBUTE TO FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Members of the Royal Family and other dignitaries gathered in Grosvenor Square for the unveiling of the statue of President Roosevelt. Accompanied by the King, Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt unveiled the statue. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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British Movietone

INDIA TO-DAY - DELHI TATTOO

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Pandit Nehru recently attended an impressive military parade and tattoo. 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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OXFORD WIN 'VARSITY SPORTS'

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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

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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

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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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British Movietone

CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM NORWAY

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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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PRESIDENT TRUMAN RECEIVES DEGREE AND TALKS OF RUSSIA

Pre-K - Higher Ed
At the University of California President Truman receives an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. Afterwards he spoke about foreign policy and having no aggressive intentions toward the Soviet Union. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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PICTURESQUE FESTIVITIES MARK KASHMIR INDEPENDENCE

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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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British Movietone

""MEET NEW ZEALAND"" EXHIBITION

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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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British Movietone

D-DAY PORT COMMEMORATES ANGLO-AMERICAN CO-OPERATION

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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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PARTITION - PALESTINE OUTBURST FOLLOWS UN ASSEMBLY VOTE

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The United Nations has reached a decision on the partition of Palestine and the Jewish and Arab states have been outlined. The following day the Jewish people celebrated on the streets of Jerusalem but on subsequent days the Arabs began...
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British Movietone

CHRISTENING OF LORD AND LADY BRABOURNE'S SON

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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""

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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:...