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BOXING
NEW YORK - At Madison Square Garden, New York the famous ""Golden Gloves"" Tournament has also been producing good pictures. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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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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TRANSATLANTIC NEWS - GRANDMOTHERS' CONTEST
In Chicago a beauty contest for grandmothers. 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...
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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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BOURNE END TRAIN CRASH
When the Perth to Euston Express plunged down an embankment it was carrying some 700 passengers. It took many hours to extricate the casualties and the death roll was estimated to be 40. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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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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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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FREED BY LUZON LIBERATORS -
American Rangers have succeeded in rescuing a large number of American and British prisoners. Years of harsh treatment has left the men thin and weak. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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XMAS 1945 - SIGNS OF PEACE - WAR
The final of the annual Madison Square Boys' Club Boxing Tournament was a hard fought affair. 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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RIVIERA LANDINGS ANNIVERSARY
A year ago the Allies were landing in the South of France, the event was commemorated with the unveiling of a plaque at Cap Dramont. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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BRITAIN'S ""QE"" LEAVES HOME PORT
The Queen Elizabeth, the world's biggest ship, arrives in Southampton for her maiden voyage. She had spent the last five years on war work, carrying troops to various parts of the world. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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PRE-ATOM PUNCHES IN THE PACIFIC
Pictures of the British Pacific Fleet underline the overwhelming force being brought to bear against Japan, before the offer to surrender was made. There was co-operation between the British and American forces in air strikes against the...
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LATEST FROM THE STATES
In the ""Belmont Futurity"" Race in New York the filly ""Beau Gay"" got out of hand and crashed through the rail. ® Dress and jewellery made from coal or products derived from coal such as nylon. ® Lew Lehr, American Movietone's crazy...
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US RECRUITS IN TRAINING
18 year olds recruited to the American Army are put through vigorous training at Fort Bragg. 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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US DOCK STRIKE ENDS
The longshoremen return to work, so ending the three week dock strike. 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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NAVAL - US NAVY AT BOMBAY
An American squadron recently made a goodwill visit to Bombay. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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CARNIVALS ASHORE AND AFLOAT - MARDI GRAS AT NEW ORLEANS
""Mardi Gras"" is celebrated in New Orleans with a nighttime procession through the streets. 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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AMERICA TRIES OUT HER AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
A combined exercise by the American Army, Navy and Air Force, makes amphibious landing. 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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REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
Thomas Dewey gains the Republican nomination as Presidential candidate. 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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NEW YORK'S GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY PARADE
A parade through the streets marked the 50th anniversary of the consolidation of various boroughs into Greater New York. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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OVERSEAS NEWS - US SCOUT RALLY
One of the biggest Scout Rallies on record was recently held in New York. 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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PACIFIC ATOLL FOR ATOMIC RESEARCH
Also in Chicago the fifth atomic birthday is marked, for it was here on an underground squash court that scientists performed the key atomic experiment. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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SPORT: TENNIS - NSW CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Doubles Final in the New South Wales Tennis Championships was a hard fought battle. 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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BOXING
AUSTRALIAN CHAMP MEETS DEFEAT - In Sydney, Vic Patrick is defeated by American Freddie Dawson. ® FRENCH CHAMP RETAINS TITLE - In Paris, Villemain retains his European Welterweight Title by defeating Peyre of Italy. Disclaimer: British...