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HAROLD HOLT
""Missing, presumed drowned"", that was the cryptic newsflash announcing the tragic death of Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt. ® We recall his short term in office as Premier, which lasted less than two years. Disclaimer: British...
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COMMONWEALTH PREMIERS HONOURED -
At the Guildhall, The City of London, has honoured the Premiers of Australia and New Zealand by conferring the Freedom on them. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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""SAVE OUR CHURCHES""
Starting from Downing Street, where they had received a £500 cheque each from Sir Winston Churchill, Roger Bannister, Chris Brasher, Chris Chataway and Gordon Pirie ran to St. Martin-in-the-Fields to hand over the cheque to...
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GARDEN PARTY
The first garden party of the year has been given by Her Majesty the Queen in the Palace grounds. Princess Alexandra and other members of the Royal Family were present. Seen here is Prince Philip, talking with some of the many guests....
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NEW ZEALAND AIR SHOW
Wellington, New Zealand, has a fine new airport, and its official opening was performed by the Governor General, Lord Cobham. The ceremony was followed by a flying display by jet aircraft, a ""Comet"" being one of the highlights. Royal...
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CHURCHILL IN BRONZE
Sir Winston Churchill arrived at Woodford to receive a rare honour. And, inspecting the Guard of Honour, Field Marshal Lord Montgomery was there to officiate. Few men see a statue of themselves unveiled, but Sir Winston is different....
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CHURCHILL COLLEGE
This is Cambridge's new college. Sir Winston Churchill, after whom it's named, had himself come to perform the inauguration, by planting two trees. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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PORTUGUESE PRESIDENT VISITS COLONIES -
President Carmona in Mozambique. 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...
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THE ELECTION
It was a misty morning on the day of decision, when early voters went along to do their duty. After two successive periods of Conservative power, Britain was at the cross-roads again. A heavy poll had been expected, and it was a good...
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BRITAIN JOINS IN GREAT JULY 14TH REVIEW -
The Festival of the Entente is marked by British and French forces, as part of the Bastille Day Celebrations. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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King of Italy Rides In Roman March
Eleventh Fascists anniversary is first occasion on which His Majesty has joined in annual procession. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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PEACE AND REMEMBRANCE 1938
Movietone's Armistice Day Tribute. ® Written by Gerald Sanger ® Delivered by Leslie Mitchell 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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COURT CIRCULAR
At Westminster Abbey a royal engagement, attended by Mr Ikramulla, High Commissioner for Pakistan. U Aung Soe, the Burmese Ambassador. The High Commissioner for India, Mrs Pandit. The Queen, who was accompanied by Prince Philip went to...
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THE FRENCH CRISIS
France has witnessed many a political crisis, in the post-war years, this was a crisis with a difference; that confronted Monsieur Gaillard's eventual successor, Monsieur Pflimlin, the new Premier. The news came of a near-revolution, in...
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PEACE IN CYPRUS?
A film survey of the long standing problem. 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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COUNTER PROTEST
In Vienna, Hungarian refugees protested against the execution of Imre Nagy, Premier during the Hungarian up-rising. And in Moscow, a demonstration took place to counter the world-wide protests against the execution. They marched to the...
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INDIA CELEBRATES
Units of India's three Defence Services marched on to the parade ground, at Delhi's historical Red Fort. It was India's important annual celebration, and the Prime Minister, Mr Nehru, personally inspected the parade. After this...
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SOVIET SPLIT
Significant news from Russia tells the story of a violent split among the leaders of the Party. Dismissed from the Praesidium, Mr Molotov is reported to be under arrest. Mr Malenkov also received the full treatment, and Mr Shepilov is...
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CONSERVATIVE CONFERENCE
Blackpool beach and Lord Hailsham went for a bathe before getting down to business. Some four thousand people attended the Conservative Party Conference, which opened without the presence of the Prime Minister, who, seen with President...
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GOLD COAST - THE ELECTIONS
The recent General Election held in the Gold Coast was carried out smoothly and quietly. The result was a victory for the Convention People's Party. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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THE PROMISED LAND
The Summer of 1948 was a turning-point in history for the people of Palestine, the ""Promised Land"". The last British troops were leaving the port of Haifa and the Union Flag was hauled down, and the doors were closed on the British...
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ABYSSINIAN VISIT
In his palace, at Addis Ababa, His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie is host to Dr Kwame Nkrumah, the Prime Minister of Ghana. Abyssinia was first of the African States being visited by Dr Nkrumah. The Emperor invested him was a...
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CYPRUS
Throughout modern history, Cyprus has never been Greek. It was under Turkish administration for 200 years. In 1878, Britain took over by treaty, and in 1914, Cyprus was annexed to the British Crown. A year later, it was conditionally...
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CHURCHILL COLLEGE
Sir Winston invited the Trustees of the proposed Churchill College at Cambridge to review progress made in raising funds. Nearly 2 million has already been donated: thanks largely to British Commerce and Industry. A College for...