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REMEMBER SUMMER?
It's a long time since we had the headlines ""Heatwave in England"", so make the most of it. 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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THE ""GOLDEN DOLPHIN"" POWER BOAT RACE
The Golden Dolphin power boat race from Cannes. Carlo Bononi crosses the line for his 2nd win in this exciting event. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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OUTBOARD MOTOR RACING
The European Outboard Championships took place at Essen in West Germany. Joop Linnenbank from the Netherlands was the winner, piling up nearly twice as many points as any other competitor. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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A WATERY HOLIDAY SPORT
At Steyr in Austria, they've been holding the world championship slalom race for Kayak canoes. Eleven countries competing - but no Eskimos. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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BATHING BEAUTIES GET WET
Bathing beauties played their part in the inauguration of a fine new swimming pool near Innsbruck. The pool is equipped with an under water restaurant. There was a diving contest between Austria and Czechoslovakia. It was marred by an...
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OVER THE RAPIDS
It's not a race - it's an argument. A dispute with the rapids, on the McKenzie River, in Oregon. Old man river defies any kind of boat or raft, to cover the seventeen mile course, the right way up. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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HOVERCRAFT CHAMPIONSHIPS
The School's National Championships cover course distances of up to a mile and reach speeds of up to 50 miles an hour. The winners are the boys from Heles School, Exeter. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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Cambridge May Week
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Henley-on-Yarra Regatta - Australia's River Pageant
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Launch of Yacht Shamrock V at Gosport
Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock V. Countess of Shaftesbury launches at Gosport new aspirant to Americas Cup. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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Xmas Tide Scenes in London
Boxing Day Regatta. Serpentine Swim. 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...
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Australian Sailing Race off Manly Beach
Off Manly Beach, young sportsman vie in picturesque sport. 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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BOAT RACE
Oxford and Cambridge in their annual trial of strength - the 117th University Boat Race. Cambridge take the lead right from the flag and cross the finish with a ten length margin to make it four victories in a row. Movietone follows the...
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OCEAN EXPO
An international underwater exhibition in France - christened ""Ocean-Expo"" - becomes the Mecca for scientists and enthusiasts alike. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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SAILING - TASMANIA AND FRANCE
At Hobart, Tasmania they held a race for Trading Vessels. At Cannes in the South of France they have held their first Royal Regatta since the war. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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TRANSATLANTIC NEWS - CHAMPION HIGH DIVER
Sol Solomon dives from a height of 128 feet into a water tank six foot deep. 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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SPORT - WATER SKIING
Acrobatics on water skis at Martin Lagoon, Maryland. 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...
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SPORTS - FLOURISHING AGAIN
GOLDEN GLOVES - Two contests from the American 'Golden Gloves' Boxing Tournament. ® SKIING - In the French Alps GI's enjoy some recreation. ® SKI-JUMPING MEET - Some of the world's best took part in the Ski-Jumping competition at Bear...
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COAST RESORTS PREPARE
The anti-invasion defences are being removed around Britain, as at Southend, ready to return to their pre-war gaiety. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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HOLIDAY THOUGHTS
Holiday time in Florida and water skiing is one of the favourite sports. 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 FIRST POST-WAR BOAT RACE
It was a hazy morning in London for the first post war University Boat Race. Oxford went ahead almost from the start and maintained the lead for a three lengths victory. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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GRACEFUL AQUATICS
Jeanne Wilson was the easy winner of the 100 metre Butterfly event at the Senior National Swimming Championships in Los Angeles. Diving champions included Helen Crlenkovich and demonstrations by Sammy Lee and Johnny Riley. Disclaimer:...
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FIGHTING THE SURF
The heavy surf on Australian beaches gives sport for both boards and boats. 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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VARSITY CREWS APPEAR AT PUTNEY
Both University crews take to the river in preparation for the forthcoming Boat Race. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...