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This is the NEWS IN A NUTSHELL collection of the short news from around the world.

DUCKMANTON COLLIERY DISASTER

Title reads: "Duckmanton".

Duckmanton Coal Mine near Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

Various shots of the Duckmanton Colliery near Chesterfield and the crowds...

This is the NEWS IN A NUTSHELL collection of the short news from around the world.

DUCKMANTON COLLIERY DISASTER

Title reads: "Duckmanton".

Duckmanton Coal Mine near Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

Various shots of the Duckmanton Colliery near Chesterfield and the crowds gathered outside, sombre. There was an explosion in a pit and nine men died. Cause of the explosion is still not known.

This item ends at (01:52:53) when the next item starts.

BERLIN POLICE STAGE FIRE DRILL DISPLAY

Title reads: "Germany".

Berlin, Germany.

Five fire engines moving along Berlin Square in straight line during the Berlin police fire drill display. Ladders being lifted and lowered from fire engines in a synchronised operation. Men playing with hoses across the square.

This item ends at (01:53:22) when the next item starts.

MISS JULIET McCLEOD MARRIES MR PAUL BOGGIS

Title reads: "Westminster".

London.

Miss Juliet McCleod marries Mr Paul Boggis in London. Church bells are heard as the bride and groom leave the church after wedding. They get into car and drive off, bridesmaids leave the church after them.

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SKATING CARNIVAL IN NEW YORK

Title reads: "New York".

New York, United States of America (USA).

Various shots of the lines of girls in pretty shiny dresses skating with hoops during ice skating show in New York. Several shots of two women/men in a horse costume skating.

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KING OF SIAM ENJOYS WINTER SPORTS

Title reads: "Switzerland".

Young King Prajadhiphok of Siam (Thailand) ice skating at the open ice rink quite skilfully.

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MONACO'S ARMY REVIEWED

Title reads: "Monaco".

Various shots of the Monaco's Army being inspected by high ranking officers. Troops march past Monaco's Prince.

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WEDDING OF MISS JEANETTE MONTAGU-DOUGLAS-SCOTT TO CAPTAIN JAMES DRUMMOND MORAY

Title reads "Melrose".

Melrose, Scotland.

Miss Jeanette Montagu-Douglas-Scott, the bride, leaving a car with her father, arriving to her wedding - large crowds around. Bride and father walking through the crowds to enter the church.

Bride and groom Captain James Drummond Moray, leaving the church after the wedding, crowds around. Bride and groom leaving in car.

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SURVIVORS OF 'TRYM' LANDED AT NEWCASTLE

Title reads: "North Shields".

North Shields, Tyne and Wear.

Several hots of the Norwegian ship 'Venus' arriving to North Shields dock. Crowds waiting on shore. Onboard 'Venus' are survivor of the ship 'Trym' which sunk in front of Venus. Several shots of the survivors and the men from 'Venus' who saved them.

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TRANSFERRING GOLD IN U.S. TO FORT KNOX

Title reads "Philadelphia".

Philadelphia, United States of America (USA).

Pan along the building in Philadelphia - US Mint. Men working on melting gold and making gold bars. A man weighing 20 bars of gold, several workers around him. The gold is to be transported to Fort Knox.

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SOUTH AFRICA'S PARLIAMENT OPENED BY LORD CLARENDON

Title reads "Cape Town".

Governor General of South Africa opening the South African Parliament in Cape Town. Lord Clarendon driving in open car with wife. Troops lined up presenting arms. Lord Clarendon enters the Parliament with troops lined in front of the building and crowds looking on. Lord Clarendon leaving the Parliament with various officials following him. People leave after the ceremony.

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ICE YACHTING IN BERLIN

Berlin Germany.

Various shots of the people ice yachting on frozen lake in Berlin. Several shots of the people operating the yachts. Nice shots of the yachts flying across the ice with great speed - 40 mph says voiceover.

This item ends at (01:57:47) when the next item starts.

RELIGIOUS FESTIVAL IN CALCUTA

Title reads: "Calcutta".

Calcutta, India.

Various shots of the crowds cheering the great festival procession of people and elephants.