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PRINCESS'S TOUR - FINAL SCENES
There was a Citizen's Procession in Belize, British Honduras, in honour of Princess Margaret's visit. The Government house was floodlit for the banquet, at which the Princess met the leading citizens of the country. The Princess then...
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THE ROYAL DIARY
Princess Margaret attended the opening of the Festival Arts Theatre, at Port of Spain, Trinidad. Continuing her tour of the West Indies, the Princess then visited a Childrens hospital, in Tobago, and went also to the Imperial College of...
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THE PRINCE IN DELHI
There was a very warm welcome for Prince Philip when he arrived at the airport. His Royal Highness was greeted by Mr Nehru, and the heads of Diplomatic Missions. ® Then came the garlanding: it's a way they have in India, to say it with...
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YOUNG LOVERS WED
At St. Joseph's church at Havant, the wedding of Miss Shirley Holmes (""the girl with a hole in her heart"") and Signor Giullio Comparini. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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QUEEN MOTHER IN AUSTRALIA
Beginning her tour of Australian State capitals in Queensland, the Queen Mother drove through Brisbane, receiving a huge welcome. At the Brisbane Exhibition Grounds, she went to watch the Bushman's Carnival and Rodeo. Another engagement...
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HIGHLAND GATHERING - DOWN UNDER
While at Dunedin, the Queen Mother was given a typical welcome by some 30,000 New Zealanders at a gathering in Carisbrooke sports ground. A Highland Gathering - Down Under, it was just like Braemar! Her visit to Otago Point, was a very...
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THE CUP GOES HOME
That Cup began its journey from London. It was a triumphant journey, for Skipper Nat Lofthouse and for all the team, including their manager, Bill Ridding. Bolton's football fans were out to greet the Wanderers, the heroes of Wembley,...
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NAIROBI GREETS QUEEN MOTHER
The Queen Mother arrived at the new airport and was greeted by the Governor, Sir Evelyn Baring and his wife, Lady Mary. The King's African Rifles provided the Guard of Honour, the first inspection of a tour planned to last three weeks....
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A PATTERN FOR PEACE
A May Day parade took place in Nazareth, and Israelis and Arabs marched side by side. And they danced together in the streets. ""Let us forget past hostilities and let us work together, in harmony, for the prosperity of us all"", they...
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QUEEN MOTHER'S ARRIVAL
To Salisbury - the capital of Southern Rhodesia, where the Queen Mother was welcomed to the Federation by the Acting Governor General. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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THE CUP FINAL
Highlights of the great game at Wembley between Manchester United and Bolton Wanderers. 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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""RED FLAG RUMPUS""
It is St. Pancras Town Hall, London. Mr Lawrence, the Socialist leader of the council went in early on May the First and hoisted the Red Flag. It was without the hammer and sickle, but, all the same, Britain has her Union Jack! Students...
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INDIA'S BIG EXHIBITION
India - 1958. That is the title of the exhibition which has just opened in New Delhi. There is also a contribution from Britain. ® The Australian Government has given India 24 Diesel Rail cars as part of a gift arranged under the...
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LOURDES CENTENARY
Many pilgrims had journeyed thousands of miles to the little town in the Pyrenees where, a hundred years ago, Bernadette Soubirous first saw her Miraculous Vision and received her message of divine healing. For the sick and suffering it...
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MONACO'S HEIR CHRISTENED
Sunshine on the Palace at Monaco, and most of the population of the Principality were there to welcome Prince Albert, Alexandre, Louis, Pier, on his christening day. He's heir to the throne of Monaco. Prince Rainier, Princess Grace and...
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THE ROYAL VISIT TO THE CHANNEL ISLANDS.
Jersey was the first to receive the Royal visitors to the Channel Islands. Admiral Sir Gresham Nicholson (the Lieutenant Governor) and the Bailiff (Sir Alexander Coustanche) received them at Albert Pier. A film record is recalled of...
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CYPRUS WELCOME
The whole of the Turkish sector of Nicosia turned out to welcome their leader back from the London conference. These pictures show Cyprus from the Turkish angle. National costumes and high spirits awaited Dr Kutchuk. Some days later,...
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ROYAL BRAEMAR
The gathering of the Braemar Royal Highland Society, took place at the Princess Royal Memorial Park, with Highland Dancing an important feature. There was a great welcome from the 25,000 people present, when the Queen and her family...
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IDEAL HOMES
Celebrating its Golden Jubilee this year, the Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition at Olympia may well break last year's attendance record: over one million three hundred thousand visitors. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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YOUNG INDIA
From over 40 Universities, Young India came to New Delhi for the Youth Festival. Present as spectators were the Earl and Countess of Harewood. Traditional dances were a feature of the programme. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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FASCISTS DISCOURAGED
In Rome, they celebrated the tenth anniversary of Italy's constitution: an impressive march to the Unknown Soldier's Tomb for a memorial service. Suddenly, the Fascist salute was given, and the celebration became a riot. Disclaimer:...
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ALGERIAN SABOTAGE
At Laghouat in Algeria, a power station is ablaze, following an explosion that completely wrecked the plant. This latest outrage marks the long struggle against rebellion in North Africa. Next day, the anniversary of Bastille Day was...
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VOTES FOR NASSER
In Cairo, they queued up to vote for the President of the new United Arab Republic. The result, 99.9 per cent for Nasser. Meanwhile the Sudanese Minister for Foreign Affairs went to visit the President, who apparently wanted to extend...
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THE PRINCE IN PAKISTAN
The people of Dacca were out in full force to welcome Prince Philip, who flew to East Pakistan after a tumultuous reception in India. The Comet IV brought His Royal Highness to the airport where he was greeted by the Minister of...