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    The problems faced by British authorities in trying to cope with the increasing population of Hong Kong.

     
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    John Smith Collection

    1. Mr. J. Smith teaching island boys how to sail traditional craft.

    2. A scout camp for island boys.

    Production / Donor Details: John Smith began his career in the Colonial Service in Nigeria. He was the Course ...

     
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    OUT EAST 1961

    POST-WAR NAVAL OPERATIONSGB

    The story of HMS Victorious' 1960-1961 Far East commission.

    PORTSMOUTH. HMS Victorious lies alongside with HMS Victory in the background. Before she leaves on her Far East tour she must work ...

     
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    POST-WAR NAVAL OPERATIONSGB

    A dramatised documentary showing the work of the frigate HMS Loch Lomond on patrol in the Persian Gulf.

    Flag officer comes onboard to welcome the men of HMS Loch Lomond to the Persian Gulf. ...

     
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    Men of 42 Commando Royal Marines construct defensive positions in Kuwait in expectation of a possible Iraqi attack.

    Men of 42 Commando have established a defensive perimeter in the wind-swept desert beyond the main ...

     
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    POST-WAR NAVAL OPERATIONS - KUWAITGB

    En route to Hong Kong HMS Victorious exercises her crew in riot squad drill. The exercise is not taken very seriously. In Reels Two and Three Victorious has reversed course and is steaming ...

     
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    I. Close-up of helmsman of HMS Ocean, stripped to the waist. He carries out his normal duties.

    II. Various shots taken in Grand Harbour, Malta, of ratings travelling by, and alighting from, motor boats and dghaisas (dghajsas) piloted by ...

     
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    The Royal Artillery Guided Weapons Range and facilities established on South Uist and Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides and a regiment during the course of firing practice.

    Notes

    Content information copied from SSVC Army Film Catalogue 1987 ...

     
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    Report on the present political uncertainty in Kenya and on the reactions of whites to the prospect of independence, based on interviews with politicians and settlers.

    Continued detention of Kenyatta is the main ...

     
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    Report shows how Britain's prompt response to Kuwait's request for military assistance has apparently saved this wealthy state from invasion by Iraq.

    C-in-C Air Marshal Sir Charles Elworthy describes the rapid build ...

     
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    Report on the political outlook in Kenya following the release from detention of Jomo Kenyatta.

    Kenyatta is described as the undisputed leader of Kenya's six million Africans although the split between the two main ...

     
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    GB

    The attitudes of leading Singaporean politicians and businessmen towards the possible merger of Singapore with the Federation of Malaya.

    Present prosperity of Singapore derives from her importance as the financial ...

     
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    Report tries to assess the possible effect on Malayan society if Sarawak, Brunei, North Borneo and Singapore unite to form the Federation of Malaysia.

    Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman says the purpose of the plan is ...

     
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    Report on the political and economic condition of Sierra Leone tries to assess the way the country will develop.

    State is described as peaceful and democratic and the Governor General Sir Maurice Dorman says it "got ...

     
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    The Royal tour of West Africa, taking in Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Gambia.

    Report ignores the political controversy which the visit aroused and concentrates on formal ceremonies, displays of tribal dancing and ...

     
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    00:00:00 MGH 4696/01:Shots of merchant vessel Oriana, passenger liner.

    00:00:57 Various birds and animals in zoo.

    00:00:23 Scenery shots [Australia].

    00:01:25 Shots of Chief Petty Officer (CPO) with koala and kangaroo [HMS Belfast ...

     
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    Army Recruiting film aimed at potential members of the Royal Signals. The film describes the three routes of entry available, shows recruits engaged in drill, physical training and weapons training and goes on to look at the specialist technical and ...

     
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    FEDERAL SPOTLIGHTCentral African Federation

    Bird Business - Mr. Tribe an ornithologist.

    Copperbelt Car Rally.

    More Steps Forward - improvements to Blantyre road, opening of new bridge, Bangala Dam.

    They're Here Again - arrival of ...

     
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    FEDERAL SPOTLIGHTCentral African Federation

    New Air Safari - Dakota flies in to Kafue game park.

    Mine Rescue - simulated accident in a mine.

    First Stop Lourenco Marques C.A.A. weekly service for holiday makers to seaside.

    Zambezi ...

     
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    FEDERAL SPOTLIGHTCentral African Federation

    Federal Fortnight - Whitehead leaving for London, new oil refinery near Umtali, Rhodesia Castle, youth mayor and mayoress.

    Minister visits Mkushi - John Graylin.

    New Building System.

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    FEDERAL SPOTLIGHTCentral African Federation

    Expanding Health Services - two hospitals opened by Benny Goldberg.

    Consecration of Bishop - James Corboy as Bishop of Monze.

    S.P.C.A. Show - charity pet and dog show.

    Crockery From Lusaka - ...

     
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    Central African Federation

    The building of Kyle dam and its effects on the sugar industry.

     
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    ADVENTUREGreat Britain

    Anthony Smith and cameraman Douglas Botting fly by balloon from Zanzibar to the mainland of Africa.

     
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    FEDERAL SPOTLIGHTCentral African Federation

    The Federal Fortnight - composite item.

    New Military Museum - Lusaka.

    Fashion Corner - one by children one by models.

    R.R.A.F. Foodlift - relief to flooded Kawambwa area, and new helicopter ...

     
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    FEDERAL SPOTLIGHTCentral African Federation

    Basket Makers Return - Korsten basket makers move to Plumtree.

    Still Going Strong - 40 year old horse Robin Hood with B.S.A.P.

    New Tourist Service - C.A.A. service to Wankie & Victoria Falls ...

     
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    FEDERAL SPOTLIGHTCentral African Federation

    New Jets For C.A.A.

    School For the Blind - scenes in Kitwe of basket making and making bristle brooms.

    The Perfect Civil Servant - a computer.

    Unusual Pets - Nero a cheetah and a black eagle. ...

     
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    ZAMBESI 1962

    Rhodesia

    Documentary on the Zambesi river.

     
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    LOOK AT LIFEGreat Britain

    A look at wildlife protection in North and South Rhodesia and the developing national parks.

     
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    FEDERAL SPOTLIGHTCentral African Federation

    New Federal Cabinet - Welensky sworn in by Dalhousie.

    Daratoleh Day - drum head service by K.A.R.

    Mashonaland 100 - car race scenes.

    Potholers - Changalume and Sinoia caves.

    Pet's ...

     
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    FEDERAL SPOTLIGHTCentral African Federation

    Prizes for Young Adventurers - books to scouts by Sir Edgar Whitehead.

    Exersise Longpaddle - canoeing at Tete (Portugeuse East Africa).

    Mines Athletics Meeting.

    The Limit - demo of new radar ...

     
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    FEDERAL SPOTLIGHTCentral African Federation

    Northern Rhodesia Elections - scenes.

    Cruising to Comoro - built by Paul Hodson.

    Training Young Farmers - Chibero agricultural college.

    "Rock Till You Drop" - Lusaka, new Federal non-stop ...

     
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    Central African Federation

    Recruitment film to encourage nurses and doctors to go to Rhodesia. Shows the terrain, work in the hospitals and public health work, and opportunities for research work. Then shows living conditions and night life etc.

     
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    Central African Republic

    Story of two orphan lion cubs brought up by a game warden in a Rhodesian reserve.

     
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    ROVING REPORTGreat Britain

    Racial conflict in Kenya.

     
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    ROVING REPORTGreat Britain

    DOCUMENTARY. Dr Cheddi Jagan, Prime Minister of British Guiana, talks about the social and racial problems of the colony and its hopes for full independ- ence.

     
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    BRITISH CALENDARGreat Britain

    DOCUMENTARY. A record of Jamaica at the time of its independence.

     
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    FEDERAL SPOTLIGHTCentral African Federation

    Helicopter Exercise - new Aloutte copter.

    Schoolboy Explorers - fifty school boys on expedition in the Zambesi Valley.

    Consecration of Lusaka's Cathedral.

    Farewell Visit - Maj. Gen. Dimoline ...

     
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    FEDERAL SPOTLIGHTCentral African Federation

    Holiday Camp for Kiddies - Marcuti Beach, Beira (Portuguese East Africa).

    New Weaving Mill - opened by Mr. Hatty.

    Lake Nyasa Festival - scenes.

    Sports Report.

    Trade Fair 1962 - Bulawayo ...

     
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    FEDERAL SPOTLIGHTCentral African Federation

    Mr. Butler Visits - meets all leading politicians.

    Chief Scout Visits Ruwa - international meeting.

    Serima Woodcarvers - examples of their work.

    Iron Age Discovery - of skeleton near Kalomo ...

     
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    FEDERAL SPOTLIGHTCentral African Federation

    Her Majesty's Birthday - parade in Lusaka, Sir Evelyn Hone takes the salute.

    Visitors From Nigeria - delegates of Nigeria's parliament.

    Run For Funds - B.S.A.P. fete.

    Sports Report.