General Election 1945

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Full title reads: "GENERAL ELECTION

Pathe Gazette has invited leading political spokesmen to give a brief statement of their parties' policies.

Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the views of this Newsreel".

The Parties Speak - No. 1. - Mr. Harry Pollitt - Secretary...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
40019
Sort Number:
45/046
Time in/Out:
01:54:58:00 / 01:56:37:00
Canister:
45/46
Film ID:
1155.18
Issue Date:
07/06/1945

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