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LADY PAMELA RIDES THE WINNER
The Princess and the Duke with Lord and Lady Mountbatten, recently went to the races in Malta. The meeting included a Ladies' event which was won by Lady Pamela Mountbatten. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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PRINCES SEES CATHEDRAL RELICS
Her Royal Highness spent about an hour touring the Cathedral and nearby museum at Midina, Malta. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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MALTA'S TRIBUTE TO HIS MAJESTY
The 13,000 ton light fleet aircraft carrier ""Glory"" was the central point of Malta's tribute to the King on his birthday. Princess Elizabeth boarded the carrier accompanied by Sir Arthur Power, C-in-C, Mediterranean. Disclaimer:...
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Maltese Celebrate 'King of King's Feast
Immense crowd of 25,000 devout Catholics meet in open-air assembly for Holy festival. 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 QUEEN'S HOLIDAY
Awaiting the Queen's arrival in Corsica, the Royal Yacht ""Britannia"", aboard which the Duke of Edinburgh had been attending Fleet manoeuvres, our Sovereign began her Mediterranean holiday with the Duke. After a brief stay at Ajaccio,...
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ST. GEORGE'S DAY IN MALTA
The Maltese Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Association, held their annual St. George's Day Parade in Valletta. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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HIGHLIGHTS OF 1954
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EARL MOUNTBATTEN GIVES UP COMMAND
When Earl Mountbatten, relinquishing his command of Allied Forces in the Mediterranean, left Malta, he was rowed out to HMS ""Surprise"" in a galley manned by two Vice-Admirals and four Admirals. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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SOCIALIST MEETING
The Socialist International at Chequers. 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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WAR MUSEUM
In the early 1940's the island of Malta fought a lone battle to survive the tirades of war. To keep these memories alive for future generations a Museum has been created. From Movietone's archives we take a glimpse of Malta at war. Among...
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A NAVAL OCCASION
Ships of the Allied Navies (holding a fleet operation, in the Mediterranean) made an impressive picture, as they passed in review off Malta. Aboard the dispatch vessel ""Surprise"", General Gruenther, watched the manoeuvres, which...
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EMPEROR OF ETHIOPIA EN ROUTE
Malta was ready with a hearty welcome for Haile Selassie when his plane landed at Luqa Airport. The Emperor was to spend three days in Malta before visiting Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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CHRISTMAS CRIB
At Zetjun on Malta, Mr Nenu Gauci prepares the figures for the Christmas crib. The tableau of plaster figures contains all the main characters of the Nativity. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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WIND SURFING
In the waters of the sunny Island of Malta, the sport of Wind Surfing is growing in popularity. All that is needed is a surfboard fitted with a sail. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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CARNIVAL
The varied and colourful floats of the Malta Carnival Parade wind their way through the streets of Valletta. The carnival draws many tourists to the small Mediterranean Island. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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CAN314 PRINCE PHILIP ATTENDS INDEPENDENCE CEREMONY IN MALTA
Flag raising ceremony the moment at which Malta becomes independent, with Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh and
Duncan Sandys in attendance.
1. ms night-time Prince Philip arrives and greets naval officers
2. las Duncan Sandys
3. mcu...
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CAN912 CAMPAIGN AGAINST BRITISH DEFENCE CUTS IN MALTA
The British Aircraft carrier Hermes has been 'blacked' by Maltese tugmen, meaning that they are refusing to fuel ship and to unload cargo. This is part of the ongoing campaign to prevent the proposed cuts to the British forces on the...
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CAN480 AMERICANS CHARGED WITH ARMS SMUGGLING IN MALTA
Two Americans are being held in Malta on mysterious arms smuggling charge.
1. vs police unload plane on tarmac
2. ms police headquarters, tilt down as three men leave
3. ms police garaging truck with smuggled arms
4. cu men talking,...
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More foreign nationals arrive by sea from violence-hit Libya
1. Passenger ferry 'Toscana' arriving at port
2. Passengers on deck, evacuated from Libya
3. Group on quayside, with Brazilian flag, waiting to welcome Brazilian nationals on board the Toscana
4. Passengers on deck, waving
5. Ship's...
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CAN925 PATRIC WALKER ARRIVES TO VALLETTA TO TALK ABOUT BRITISH DEFENCE WITHDRAWALS FROM MALTA
British Minister without portfolio, Patrick Gordon Walker, arrives in Valletta in an attempt to bridge differences over British defence withdrawals.
1. gv aircraft taxies in
2. ms Walker coming down steps of aircraft and greeted
3....
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CAN824 OFFICIALS HOLD TALKS ON MALTA DEFENSE CUTS
Officials hold talks on proposed defence cuts in Malta. Undersecretary of State for the Colonies Frank Beswick is present .
1. ms sign "Malta Dockyard"
2. ms Beswick walks through docks
3. ws ship in dock
4. ms Beswick talks to men
5....
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CAN739 SCENES IN VALLETTA AS MALTA PREPARES FOR GENERAL ELECTIONS
Scenes in Valletta as Malta prepares for general elections.
1. various of election posters on walls
2. ms Dom Mintoff poster
3. cu Giorgio Borg Oliver poster, pan to Borg Oliver speaking
4. ms Borg Oliver speaking
5. gv pan across crowd...
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CAN910 MALTESE DEMONSTRATORS PROTEST AGAINST BRITISH ARMED FORCES CUTS
A second silent march has taken place in Malta as government employees protest against the British Government's decision to cut its' armed forces on the island by two-thirds and dismiss thousands of Maltese working for the British Armed...
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CAN940 MALTESE PRIME MINISTER MAKES TRIUMPHANT RETURN
The Maltese Prime Minister Giorgio Borg Olivier returns to Malta after successful talks in London.
1. ws ha pan crowd at airport
2. ms flag with Maltese coat of arms
3. ms crowd with pictures of Olivier
4. ms Olivier walks down...