King Opens Colonial Month

Series

Series Name

Pathe News

Issue

Issue No.

49/51

Date Released

27 Jun 1949

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Channel Islands Greet Royal Pair
2. 2Escape Scenes Filmed on Mined "Astrid"
3. 3The Kaiser’s Grand-Daughter Weds GI
4. 4King Opens Colonial Month

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 4

Summary

At Church House, Westminster, the King opens "Colonial Month" designed to encourage the home country’s interest in the Colonies. The story tells of the important part the Colonies are playing in Britain’s recovery.

Keywords

Royalty; Exhibitions and shows

Locations

London; England

Credits:

Camera

Graham T. Thompson

Length of story (in feet)

345

Story extras:

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Notes

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