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FOOTBALL TEST MATCH
The first of the series of football Tests between England and Australia was played at Sydney. England won by four goals to one. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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PRINCESS ATTENDS FASHION GARDEN PARTY
Princess Elizabeth went to Lancaster House Garden to inaugurate London's Fashion Fortnight. There was a ""guard of honour"" of mannequins, as Her Royal Highness arrived, accompanied by Sir Hartley and Lady Shawcross. Disclaimer: British...
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ENGLAND v SCOTLAND
More exciting than the FA Cup - this year's Home International clash between England and Scotland at Wembley. England outclassed the Scots with strong confident football - for a three-one victory. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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PETROL-FREE WHIT HOLIDAY
With petrol off rations roads out of London were crowded (as in the case of other centres), Brighton was one obvious destination for the motorist. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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SOCCER - SCOTLAND'S 1-0 VICTORY OVER FRANCE
Many Scots made the trip to Paris to see their team defeat France. 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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ROYAL VISIT TO NEW TOWN
Crawley, in Sussex, is the first of Britain's ""new towns"" to receive an official visit from a member of the Royal Family. Princess Elizabeth's visit the other day was to carry out a number of ceremonies. Her Royal Highness opened the...
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INTERNATIONAL RUGBY SURPRISE
At Twickenham, Wales beat England by eleven points to five. England scored first through Smith but Wales fought back to win, it was their first victory over England at Twickenham since 1933. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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RANGERS WIN SCOTTISH SOCCER CLASH
There were nearly 50,000 at Tyneside to enjoy the Hearts/Rangers encounter. 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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GUSSIE TO MARRY ENGLISHMAN
At New Delhi, the Northern Indian Ladies' Singles title was won by Miss Gertrude Moran. Mrs Pat Todd, her opponent, is also an American. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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CYPRUS TO GO GREEK?
News from the Island of Cyprus naturally concerns the demand by many of its inhabitants for union with Greece. An unofficial plebiscite, organised by the Orthodox Church, is reported to have the support of all parties from the right to...
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GERMANY SPEEDS SHIPBUILDING
With the relaxation of Germany's shipbuilding restrictions, the shipyards have gone into full production for making of ships to sell to foreign countries. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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RUGBY - ENGLAND'S ONE-TRY VICTORY
At Twickenham, England beat Ireland by three points to nil, a try scored by Roberts. This was the first defeat of Ireland by England since 1938. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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AUSTRALIAN WEATHER CONTRASTS
At Sydney, a terrific gale damaged boats in the harbour, at one place alone yachts and launches to the value of £15,000 were completely written off. Two days later the Sydney beaches were crowded with holidaymakers, all trying to keep...
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""RED SHOES"" STARS WEDS
Miss Moria Shearer King, the ballerina, was recently married to Mr Ludovic Kennedy at the Chapel Royal, Hampton Court. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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FLOWER BOMBARDMENT OF DUKE AND DUCHESS
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor were involved in the Carnival held in New Orleans on Shrove Tuesday. The carnival is called Mardi Gras and the idea behind it is to have a real jollification before the austerities of Lent. Disclaimer:...
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THE CARNIVAL THAT'S DIFFERENT
The Carnival at Sainte-Claude in France dates from the fourteenth century, when white monks apparently behaved in a rather scandalous manner towards the local ladies. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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ROYAL VISITORS AT ABBEY WEDDING
The recent society wedding at Westminster Abbey was attended by the Queen and Princess Elizabeth. The bride was Lady Caroline Montagu-Douglas-Scott, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch. The groom was Mr Ian Hedworth Gilmour,...
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FA CUP 4TH ROUND SPURS' VICTORY
At Tottenham, the Spurs beat Sunderland by five goals to one in their 4th Round Cup Tie. 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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RECORD RACING PRIZE
The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot was worth over £25,000 to the winner. Mr Churchill was there to watch his horse ""Colonist II"". The race was won by ""Supreme Court"" by three quarters of a length from...
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BELGIUM'S NEW KING
Before a joint assembly in the Chamber of Representatives, 20-year-old Prince Royal took the Oath and ascended the throne. After visiting the Unknown Soldier's Tomb, King Baudouin drove in state through the capital. Disclaimer: British...
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ROYAL HOLIDAY
Many Londoners gathered at the approach to Buckingham Palace to see Their Majesties leave for their Summer holiday. They arrived at Euston shortly after Princess Anne and Prince Charles for their journey to Balmoral. Disclaimer: British...
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STUDENT'S RAG GLASGOW
The annual students Charities Day was celebrated with a Parade. 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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Men Carrying Coffin of President William McKinley
Men Carrying Coffin of President William McKinley