Title reads: "NEWS IN A NUTSHELL". The item contains a collection of the short world's news.
ESSEX REGIMENT RETURNS HOME
Essex.
Train arrives to station, crowds around waiting. Second Battalion Essex Regiment returns home after 17 years of foreign service. Various shots of the troops marching through the town after he arrival - crowded streets, people cheer.
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ITALY'S NEW PRINCE
Naples, Italy.
Italy's new Prince is born. Various shots of the crowds celebrating at the streets of Naples. Proud father, the King Victor Emmanuel III is waving from the balcony, crowds cheer.
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MEEANEE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED AT CHESTER
Chester, Cheshire.
Troops marching in a ceremonial parade at Chester Castle. Various shots of the troops march past.
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AUSTRALIAN BICYCLE POLO
Australia.
Various shots of the young men playing polo on their bicycles. Players keep falling off heir bikes - it looks quite messy.
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THE NORMANDIE'S CHALLENGE
Havre, France.
Various shots of the giant French liner 'Normandie' with people working on it. They are preparing her to challenge 'Queen Mary' for the 'Blue Ribbon'.
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HORSE RACING IN ROME
Rome, Italy.
People gathering for race for the Duce's Cup at Rome's Military Academy. Horses being paraded before the race. Various shots of the race and the men watching. Winner with jockey on after the race.
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PALESTINE HEROES DECORATED BY COLONEL AT CATTERICK
Catterick Army Camp, North Yorkshire.
Line of men receiving medals. Sixteen men of the Second Cheshire Regiment being decorated for their efforts in Palestine.
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CARNIVAL AT VIAREGGIO
Viareggio, Italy.
Various shots of the fantastic Carnival procession at Viareggio, Italy. Some brilliant giant figures and floats are seen.
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