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ROYAL VISIT TO DUTCH OUTPOST -
Crown Princess Juliana of the Netherlands recently made a tour of inspection of Dutch Guinea and the colonies of the West Indies. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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SPANISH MOROCCO - TETUAN DEMONSTRATION
In Tetuan, the capital of Spanish Morocco, Moroccans demonstrate against the French decision to depose the former Sultan without consultation with Spain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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REPORT FROM ALGERIA
It started with the arrival of President de Gaulle on what was planned to be a 5-day tour of Algeria. At one place after another, he moved freely among the crowds of Muslims, who greeted him warmly. But the other side of the story was to...
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DUKE VISITS TROOPS BY HELICOPTER
The Duke of Edinburgh recently went to Pirbright Camp in Surrey to visit the Commonwealth troops encamped there. Next day, His Royal Highness helicoptered to Woolwich to inspect Colonial troops. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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GIB SAYS BRITISH
An overwhelming vote to ""Stay British"" is the verdict of the Referendum in Gibraltar. Scenes of fantastic emotion celebrate the result. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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MAURITIUS INDEPENDENT
One of the last remaining Colonies becomes independent after a century and a half of British rule. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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ALGERIA - CRISIS
Algeria is once again the focal point of a major French crisis. Trouble started, when General Massu, openly disagreeing with Government policy, was recalled to France. The root of the trouble was the fear of the French settlers (and...
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KATANGA BATTLE
Retaliation in Katanga after Congolese mutineers had opened fire on Belgian troops. The rebels were hiding out in Katanga which had announced its independence from the rest of the Congo. 4 days were spent trying to persuade the Congolese...
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CONGO CELEBRATES
Down came the Belgian flag in Leopoldville, capital of the Belgian Congo. A few days, in fact, in advance of independence! Mr Patrice Lumumba, elected as Prime Minister of the new Congo Republic, received congratulations from members of...
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CONGO DISPATCH
The United Nations Security Council met again to deal with the difficult and dangerous Congo situation, and it was resolved to call upon Belgium to withdraw her troops from Katanga. And the Secretary General was authorised to send UN...
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DE GAULLE SPEAKS
The Press gathered in Colombey-Les-Deaux-Eglises, a sleepy little French village, in the hope of getting a word from General de Gaulle. Even Mr Randolph Churchill was there. But the ""squire"" of the village was not to be seen. General...
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ALGIERS HAILS DE GAULLE
The call for de Gaulle, to save France, began in Algiers. Now, Algiers welcomes the man of its choice. At the airport, he was greeted by General Salan, Monsieur Soustelle and Paratroop General Massu. Then, the drive to the capital began....
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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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THE CYPRUS TALKS
London Airport: Greeks and Cypriots had gathered in some force to greet Archbishop Makarios who, on arrival, was quite prepared to make a statement. ® The Cyprus Conference was being held at Lancaster House, and the first arrival was Mr...
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PEACE FOR CYPRUS
The final session at the Conference was attended by Mr Karamanlis, the Greek Prime Minister, and Britain's Premier, Mr Harold Macmillan. All-round agreement had now been achieved. After the news had broken, Archbishop Makarios made a...
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REPORT FROM CYPRUS
Banned from all NAAFI establishments in the island, Greek Cypriots are seen leaving their place of employment. Their suspension follows the recent bomb explosion in the canteen of the RAF station in Nicosia. That is one new security...
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NORTH AFRICA - FRENCH MANOEUVRES
Ships of the French Navy were engaged in the exercise off the Coast of Morocco where French forces were attempting to secure a landing. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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HONG KONG POLICE
In the harbour district, the Marine Police endeavour to control smuggling and illegal immigrants. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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THE PRINCE IN BORNEO
The Royal Yacht ""Britannia"" took Prince Philip to Borneo, where he visited British colonies and protectorates in the island. A Royal visit to this part of the world is a rare event. Malays, Chinese, Dyaks and everyone left no doubt...
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PRESIDENT MAKARIOS ARRIVES
After the coup in Cyprus, President Makarios and Turkish Premier, Mr Ecevit, arrive in London for talks with the British Government. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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COUP D'ETAT
Cyprus again becomes a scene of violence, with an attempted coup by the National Guard. 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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BRITISH GUIANA CRISIS
British Guiana has been filling the headlines on account of Communist-directed strikes and unrest. From Devonport, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders boarded the Aircraft-Carrier ""Implacable"" on the way out as reinforcements....
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WS ZO View of ruins of Church of St Paul / Macau, China
WS ZO View of ruins of Church of St Paul / Macau, China
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WS View of ruins of Church of St Paul / Macau, China
WS View of ruins of Church of St Paul / Macau, China