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GIRLS AT WAR -
In Italy, General Clark praises the work of women in the forces and presented two WAAC's with Campaign Medals. In America WAVES train men at the Naval Gunnery School. In Florida girls pose for the pin-up's which will be sent to camps and...
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BEVIN'S BOYS -
Mr Bevin's ""ballotees"" prepare to go down the mines, at a Training Centre in Swinton, Lancs., they are taught truck handling etc. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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MISS WORLD IN THE WARD
Last Year's Miss World, India's Reita Faria, resumes her studies to be a Doctor at a London Hospital. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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The Tall Ships Race
But, over at Harwich the accent is entirely on youth. The Tall Ships Race - is held every year for Sea Cadets and Trainees from all Nations, many of whom have never handled anything larger than a dinghy. ® Aboard the ""Kenya...
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VISITING BENENDEN
Just a few days before she leaves Benenden School in Kent, Princess Anne receives a visit from her mother. It seems likely the Princess will continue her education at University - but where? Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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400th ANNIVERSARY -
Bedford School, an Edward VI foundation, now celebrating its 400th birthday, was honoured by a visit from Princess Margaret. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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Admiralty Abandons Submarine Salvage
Davis escape Apparatus being taught to all crews abolishes past terror of awaiting rescue. 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 Prince of Wales At Bedford School
During tour of inspection, His Royal Highness sees new science building and gymnasium. 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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Cranwell - RAF Cadets inspection
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Camera Makes Rapid Sketches at Home
First snapshot is visit of King and Queen to open new medical school at St. Mary's Hospital. 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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HOW TO SURVIVE
Forced landing! It's an everyday hazard for air crews. So the Royal Air Force has started a Winter survival school in Bavaria to teach personnel how to fend for themselves. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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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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ON YOUR WAY
The first National Highway to be built in Britain in the 20th Century is making good progress. Modern mechanical aids to road-making have gone into action, and the figures are impressive: over a thousand machines and some four thousand...
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FIRST DAY OF TERM
Focus on a famous Prep. School: Cheam is in the news on the first day of a new term, and young hopefuls arrived with their parents and relatives. A new arrival was the Prince, who arrived with his mother and father. The Headmaster...
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SCHOOL FOR BATTLE - NO SOUND
Britain's new Army is being turned into the toughest in the world at ""Battle Schools"". They are put through an Assault Course and given weapon training. Street fighting is also a large part of the training. Disclaimer: British...
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UNDERGROUND FRONT -
Coal is a vital munition of war and Movietone has gone underground to see the miners at work. The importance of coal in the war effort is reflected in the fact that the army has released many good soldiers to return to the mines. Boys...
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UNDERGROUND FRONT -
Coal is a vital munition of war and Movietone has gone underground to see the miners at work. The importance of coal in the war effort is reflected in the fact that the army has released many good soldiers to return to the mines. Boys...
British Movietone
UNDERGROUND FRONT - NO SOUND
Coal is a vital munition of war and Movietone has gone underground to see the miners at work. The importance of coal in the war effort is reflected in the fact that the army has released many good soldiers to return to the mines. Boys...
British Movietone
UNDERGROUND FRONT - NO SOUND
Coal is a vital munition of war and Movietone has gone underground to see the miners at work. The importance of coal in the war effort is reflected in the fact that the army has released many good soldiers to return to the mines. Boys...
British Movietone
UNDERGROUND FRONT -
Coal is a vital munition of war and Movietone has gone underground to see the miners at work. The importance of coal in the war effort is reflected in the fact that the army has released many good soldiers to return to the mines. Boys...
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WAITING FOR THE PRINCE
""Avoidance rather than antagonism"" is the declared policy of militant nationalist Students at Aberystwyth where Prince Charles will shortly spend a term. He'll study Welsh history and probably discover a lot of useful guide lines to...
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PRINCE CHARLES - TWENTY ONE TODAY - THE QUEEN MEETS THE MODELMAKERS
One the eve of his Coming of Age, Prince Charles meets the Press for some informal photographs as he continues his flying training. ® ® Accompanied by Prince Philip, Her Majesty visits the London Factory of a world famous Miniature Car...
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HMS DANAE
Moored below Tower Bridge, the frigate HMS Danae attracts many young visitors during a five day visit for the Great London Fair. Schoolboys from Wimbledon and Hampton are invited aboard for a cruise to Portsmouth and get a chance to look...
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BONAR LAW'S MEMORY HONOURED
A new library at the University of New Brunswick honours the memory of two former premiers, Bonar Law (Britain) and Bennett (Canada). The opening ceremony was performed by Bonar Law's son, Richard and another speaker was Captain Bennett,...