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ECONOMICS ARE STILL THE NEWS - EXPORT ACTIVITY
At the London Docks Ferguson tractors are being loaded for export to America. 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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THE ""MARY"" COMES HOME
The ""Queen Mary"" returns to home port of Southampton after a long and distinguished war career. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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JAPANESE WAR CRIMINALS SENTENCED
The War Crimes Court in Tokyo has passed sentence on Shigemitsu and Tojo amongst others. 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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LARGEST IMMIGRANT SHIP SEIZED
The illegal immigrant ship ""Exodus 1947"" was escorted into the harbour at Haifa after being boarded at sea by the Royal Navy. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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IN THE NEWS: SKIPPER ORSBORNE'S STORY
The Skipper of the ""Girl Pat"" founders again when he attempts to repeat the trip in the ""Lovely Lady"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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VANGUARD SENDS BACK THE ""NEWS""
The King reviews the Home Fleet from the deck of HMS Vanguard. 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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EN ROUTE TO CAPETOWN
Scenes onboard the liner Capetown Castle as she heads towards South Africa. At the Equator the traditional 'crossing the line' ceremony took place. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL PLANS
An appeal has been started for a Memorial to the late President Roosevelt. The statue will stand in Grosvenor Square close to the American Embassy. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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STORY OF ""PRIZE"" FOOD SHIP
The ""American Farmer"" having been holed in the Atlantic and abandoned by her crew, was towed into Falmouth by tugs. A British ship, the ""Elizabete"", took over, but it was another American vessel which actually started her, so what...
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BAOR FAMILIES ARE OFF
The wives and children of troops serving in Germany leave Tilbury to join their husbands and fathers. They arrive at the port of Cuxhaven where some are re-united and others travel on. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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THE NELSON TRADITION -
In the tradition of the Royal Navy they take on the Nazi's in the North Sea. A direct hit by a heavy bomb on the 'Rodney' left no mark. The battle cruiser 'Renown' had a duel with the 'Scharnhorst'. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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FRENCH PRESIDENT'S AMERICAN VISIT
President and Madame Auriol travelled to America aboard the liner ""Ile de France"" and made a tour of inspection during the voyage. In Washington the French President was welcomed by President Truman and together they watched a parade....
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NEW TERMINAL FOR OCEAN TRAVELLERS
British Railways' new Ocean Terminal at Southampton, reported to have been built at a cost of £750,000, was recently opened by Mr Attlee. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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HOME TOWN GREETS SMITH BROTHERS
At Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, the Smith brothers, who crossed the Atlantic in their 20 foot yacht ""Nova Espero"", were welcomed by the whole town. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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H M S HERMES & B F B S - NO SOUND COLOUR - COLOUR VERY GOOD
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PRINCESS ANNE BOARDS SUBMARINE 'COURAGEOUS' - MUTE
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THE NAVY ENTERTAINS
Dressed overall at Devonport Dockyard, the Navy was on show to the people. There were three ""open days"" at Plymouth in which the service said ""come aboard and get to know us"". Royal Marines were from 41 and 42 Commando, showing a...
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SUPER TANKER TERMINAL
The shore installation of the new ocean terminal for super tankers stands on the site of an old fort. Popton Fort, at Angle Bay, Milford Haven, was built when it was believed that Napoleon III planned invasion. The terminal was opened by...
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SCHOOL AFLOAT
Once a famous troopship, the ""Dunera"" has been transformed into a floating school. Boarding her at Greenock for a cruise to European ports, the student passengers had never gone more eagerly to school! Captain Rogers, who won a DSC for...
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LAUNCH OF THE ""FAST FLYING FISH""
Owned by Australians Frank and John Livingstone and designed by Mr David Boyd, ""Kurrewa V"" (the Maori word for Flying Fish) was launched by Mrs MacDonald Buchanan. The yacht which was built at Holy Loch may be chosen as a challenger...
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AUSTRALIA'S CHALLENGER
Our pictures show ""Gretel"", Australia's challenger for the America's Cup. (This year's race will be held off Newport, Rhode Island, in September). The traditional ""fizz"" ceremony was performed by Dame Pattie Menzies. Then,...
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KUWAIT GETS SUPPORT
Not for the first time, oil and the wealth it produces is the background to Middle East crisis. This time, Kuwait's independence is threatened by Iraq, and Kuwait's ruler asks for help. The Commando Carrier ""Bulwark"", already in the...
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HERRINGS BY THE MILLION
Recent catches of herrings off the coast of British Columbia have almost beaten every record. The trawlers use huge seine nets to catch them, having located the shoals by echo-sounders. These catches north of Vancouver are destined to...
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QUEEN IN ABERDEEN
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