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24 HOURS ON WATER
Pictures show a twenty four hour motor boat racing event at Rouen in France. There were more than 40 competitors. The winner was No 62 driven by Monsieur Guyard. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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CHANNEL SWIM PRELUDE
American long distance swimmer Mary Revell swims seven miles across Sydney Harbour - before an attempt on the English Channel. Also in Australia, this time in the south, a Dune Buggy Club meeting was held. The enthusiasts have built...
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RECORDS BROKEN IN CHANNEL RACE
At Cap Gris Nez there was great excitement for the start of the ""Daily Mail"" Channel Swimming Race. The favourite, Frenchman Roger Le Morvan indulges in an early morning shave, and after the start begins to justify his position. A...
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RYAN RIDES TO VICTORY
The European Outboard Championship on Lake Tegel in West Berlin. It was for boats between 350 and 500cc's. The winner was Bill Ryan of Great Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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GREEN FOR GO
At Brixham Harbour, the annual trawler race. It covers a 22 mile course round Torbay. The winning boat was ""Wegras"" - the least powerful of all those taking part. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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NOTABLE NEWS IN BRIEF - DUKE OF EDINBURGH
The Royal Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Club's regatta was a gala occasion this year, for in addition to the Dragon class racing for the Duke of Edinburgh's Cup, the Duke himself presented the prizes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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FESTIVAL OF SPORT
The 1st International Sports and Sporting Equipment Exhibition to be organised in Britain. Held at Crystal Palace - the emphasis was on training the young. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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JOUST LIKE OLD TIMES
Pictures show a jousting tournament in France which took place on the river Agde, in boats. 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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TRANSATLANTIC RACES
The yachts ""Samuel Pepys"", ""Cohoe"" and ""Mokoia"" have been put aboard the Royal Mail Cargo Lines ""Araby"" in London en route for Bermuda. After taking part in a 680 mile race from Newport (Rhode Island) to Bermuda, they will...
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SPORT - 12,000 MILES AWAY
DIVING - An Amateur Diving Troupe give a display in Sydney. 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...
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WATER SKI - WHO'S BEST IN BRITAIN?
Pictures show the National Water-Ski Championships, held near Northampton. Some of the finest water-skiers in Britain were competing. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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IN SEARCH OF SPEED
On the Solent, thirty four starters took part in the Old Gaffers race - so called because of the gaff-rigged boats of mature vintage. The winning boat was built in 1895. ® The Brighton Speed Trials in which Clare Newbold in a Cortina...
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LAPWING WINS TIDEWAY
Pictures show the Thames Tideway race. An event for eight classes of sailing dinghy. Winner was James Hawker in Lapwing. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THE SPORTING SCENE - SAILING
A stiff breeze and rough water made it hard work for yachtsmen competing in the International Sailing Regatta at Cannes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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ROWING - HENLEY FINALS
In fine weather, a large crowd saw the finals at Henley, Leander won the Grand Challenger Cup, Denmark won the Double Sculls, while Princeton University won the Thames Cup. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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SPORTS ON WATER
In America they now go further than skiing on water, they actually perform acrobatics on skis. Another way to enjoying oneself - trying to fight against the fast rapids of one of America's waterways. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA - FASHIONS AND RACING SHOCKS
In glorious weather Henley Regatta Week opens, fashions are prominent, and many colleges competed in the competitions. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THE BOAT RACE - CAMBRIDGE WIN AGAIN
The biggest University event of the year. Oxford and Cambridge graduates, after months of training, compete for the honour of winning this race. After a great tussle, Cambridge win by a quarter of a length. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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YOUTHFUL CHANNEL SWIMMERS
At Dover, Miss Shirley May France takes a few swims in the harbour to adapt herself to the forthcoming attempt to swim the Channel. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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HOLIDAY VARIETIES
SEASIDES SCENES - Although the Bank Holiday started with fine weather, it was destined to end with rainstorms. The beaches were deserted, people looked very gloomy and miserable as they strolled around in raincoats. ® COWES - With...
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MINERS STAGE GALA IN COLLIERY POOL
At Dawdon Colliery the local miners held a Gala which included swimming, diving and a bathing beauty display. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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SNOW, ICE AND FLOODS
BRITAIN - At Brighton, some people can't stop bathing, whatever the weather. 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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ROYAL WATER SKIERS
When the Shah of Iran and his Queen arrived in Florida, they were soon engaged in their favourite sport of Water-Skiing. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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SCHOOLGIRL CHANNEL SWIMMER
In New York Harbour, Shirley May France gets in a little practice for her attempt to swim the English Channel. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...