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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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    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 ...