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SPORTS WRITERS' CHOICE
Sir Alec and Lady Douglas Home were present at the London Dinner of the Sports Writers' Association when the awards were presented to the Sports personalities of the year. Among those present were athlete Dorothy Hyman, who is...
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THE STATE VISITS STARTS
The Queen and Prince Philip left London Airport at the start of their 10 day State visit to West Germany. Over in Germany troops of the West German army have been busy rehearsing for the big tattoo. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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THE PRINCESS IN MAURITIUS
The island Colony of Mauritius, far out in the Indian Ocean, over fifteen hundred miles from Mombasa, was the second place visited on the royal tour. Port Louis is the capital and was the destination of the royal yacht 'Britannia'. Her...
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ITMA STARS AT COCKTAIL CONTEST
Tommy Handley, Jack Train and other stars of ITMA judged the Daily Mail International Cocktail Competition. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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JEWS AND ARABS CO-OPERATE
Arabs assist in the moving of Jewish patients to the new hospital in Jerusalem. 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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BRADMAN AND CO ENJOYED THEIR TOUR
At the farewell luncheon a magnificent silver bowl was presented to Don Bradman, and the Australian Captain spoke of his forthcoming retirement. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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FREEDOM OF WINDSOR FOR PRINCESS
Princess Elizabeth is honoured with the Freedom of Windsor. 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...
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PRINCESS ELIZABETH AT STIRLING
The Princess accepted the Freedom of Stirling for herself and on behalf of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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SHOW JUMPING'S CHARITY GALA
Gala night at the Horse of the Year Show in aid of children's and servicemen's charities. Winner of the Butlin Championship was Heinz von Opel of Germany to whom Princess Margaret presented the trophy. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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SIR STAN AT THE PALACE
Stanley Matthews, who's fifty this month, received a knighthood from the Queen at Buckingham Palace. Britain's Olympic stars were honoured too - Mary Rand, Robbie Brightwell and his wife Ann Packer all received the MBE. Disclaimer:...
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TOP DOGS ARE BIG BUSINESS
Pictures show the annual Cruft's Dog Show at Olympia. The top dog of Cruft's is aptly named ""Champion Fenton of Kentwood"" owned by Miss SH Godden of Cumnor, Oxford. So an Alsatian takes the crown at Cruft's for the very first time....
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AMATEUR CUP FINAL - CROOK TOWN BEAT PLUCKY ENFIELD
The Northern League's Crook Town met the London finalists Enfield at Wembley. This Final is always an exciting prelude to the Cup Final, and the Amateurs often come up with some much less inhibited football, too. Mr Angus Ogilvy met the...
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HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTEST
Queensland held the International Air Hostess Week, in which girls from fifteen airlines had entered. Reeta Roy representing Air India won the title. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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LIVERPOOL - CADETS PACK A PUNCH
Our pictures show a flash from the Army Cadet Force boxing championships at Liverpool Stadium. Mrs Bessie Braddock MP watched, as Cadet Matthews met Cadet Burns in the eight stone seven class. It was Burns who won the verdict. Meeting at...
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SCOTTISH CUP FINAL - RANGERS WIN AGAIN
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THE MAYOR OF DONCASTER
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HER MAJESTY IN SCOTLAND
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FIRST MAYOR OF CASTLEFORD
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MOVIE AWARDS - DOCTOR'S DILEMMA
International Film Festival in Sicily features a galaxy of stars and personalities, and the presentation of the award known as ""European Oscar"". ® But before winning Oscars, the masterpiece has to be made. We visit Castle Combe to see...
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ACADEMY AWARDS
On the stage at Santa Monica, the Academy Awards, among them Julie Andrews receiving one of the Sound of Music's five Oscars. Also, Mrs Myra Franklin of Cardiff has seen the Sound of Music more than five hundred times. Her ambition is to...
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AWARDS FOR YOUTH
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme proves that the life of modern youth is not all pop music and long hair. He recently presented Gold Awards to 127 girls and over 750 boys. The presentation took place in the garden of Buckingham...
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HEROINE OF THE SCHOOL
Olympic gold and silver medallist Ann Packer returns to the school where she is games mistress. She receives a tumultuous welcome - rivalling that in Tokyo. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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SPORTING CHOICE
The Sportswriters Dinner where this year's top Sportsmen and Women receive their awards. Lynn Davies, Long Jump Gold Medallist, is Top Sportsman of the Year and Mary Rand, Gold and Silver Medallist, is top Sportswoman of the Year....
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EDINBURGH - FESTIVAL CITY
People from all over Europe will be flocking to Edinburgh as the City opens its 18th International Festival. The entertainment varies from Gaelic concerts to Shakespeare's plays, to the Prague Opera Company's season at the King's...