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THE BOAT RACE
Cambridge were right on their toes to face the stiffest Dark-blue opposition for years - an Oxford crew with a new rowing method. At Barnes Bridge, Cambridge had the race right in their hands, rowing on smoothly and surely to a...
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BREAKERS AHEAD
South Curl Beach, Sydney - and thirty teams in the great surf carnival. 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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WALKING ON THE THAMES
The Navy in a rather bizarre action this time - walking on water. An officer takes a stroll under the Tower Bridge in specially designed 'water boots'. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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SPORTSMEN SHOOT THE OREGON RAPIDS
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HOVERCRAFT
Twenty of Britain's top Hovercraft experts in Dorset for the second Hovercraft Championships - the setting - the grounds of Sherborne Castle. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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SYDNEY - HOBART YACHT CLASSIC
Sixteen yachts started in this year's race from Sydney to Hobart. ""Nerida"" was the winner of this 650-mile voyage. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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BABY SWIMMERS
In France, they believe in teaching 'em young. Babies are taught to swim under water. Generally the swimming lessons are to teach all children to have complete confidence in themselves when in the water and not to panic. Fear is the...
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SEA ANGLING CONTEST
A wide variety of big fish caught in a sea angling contest competition at Hastings. 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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OYSTER FESTIVAL
The Pearl of the Oyster opens the new oyster season in Galway Bay, Ireland. 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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COWES REGATTA
VIPs taking part in this week's Cowes Week Regattas, include Prince Charles, Prince Philip & Prime Minister Edward Heath. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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PRINCE BERNHARD OPENS HILTON HOTEL
Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands opens Holland's third new Hilton Hotel, in Amsterdam, which will cater for the ever increasing flight passengers at the airport. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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MONO-FLIPPER
The Mono Flipper from Russia, tried out in France - the latest gear in aquatic sport. 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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HOVERCRAFT RALLY
This is an endurance race held at Weymouth for Hovercraft, 10 craft were entered for this event. 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 ANNE AT SAFARI PARK
Safari Park comes to Blair Drummond Castle, Scotland; it's their first and a Royal Visit from Princess Anne. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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WINDERMERE POWER BOATS
The death of British power boat champion, Bill Shakespeare, marred the the spectacular Windermere Race. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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SKI PULLING DOLPHINS
A look at trained dolphins towing water skis in Australia. 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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REDSKINS' BOAT RACE
A race in ancient war vessels. Canoes hollowed out of birch trees are the craft used by Redskins in their boat race at Gooseberry Point, Washington. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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CAMBRIDGE WIN AGAIN
On the Charles River at Cambridge, Massachusetts, Cambridge University triumphed once again - this time over three American eights - the best of which was Harvard University who finished a length and a half behind the Light Blues....
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MUNICH OLYMPIC PREPARATIONS
Irish Press and Athletes visit Munich to see the Olympic Stadium in its final stage of construction. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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HONG KONG KEEPS COOL
In Hong Kong where space for recreation is almost non-existent, they've managed to save four acres for a new open air swimming pool. Actually, a complex of three pools of Olympic dimensions. It cost a hundred and twenty five thousand...
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POWER BOATS FULL AHEAD (in colour)
The International Offshore Powerboat Race is an exciting non-stop dash from Cowes to Torquay. Here are just a few of the contestants: ""Tramontana"", a home entry; ""Sea Skiff I""; ""Fairy Huntress"", with test pilot Peter Twiss at the...
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HOVERCRAFT RALLY
Members of the Hover Club of Great Britain compete for the National Hovercraft Championship at Sherborne Castle, Dorset. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THE SHAPE OF SUMMER
Our Paris cameraman was inspired to make this record of June; ""Bustin' out all over"" in a display of bathing fashions. With the sands in sight - and the boys in mind - what's better than a new Cleopatra-style two-piece? A pretty girl -...
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WIZARDS ON WATER SKIS
At Ruislip Lido they've been holding a refresher course for water ski instructors. What better model than Jimmy Jackson, World Slalom and Jumping Champion. Jimmy demonstrates that once you've mastered the basic techniques you can begin...