INDIAN MOVIETONE NEWS NO 16

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: INR 16).

Synopsis

I. THE KACHIN LEVIES - Showing hill tribes of Northern Burma fighting the Japanese by their ingenious guerrilla tactics and the supply of modern weapons by the Allies.

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II. SIND GOVERNOR AT DADU AGRICULTURAL FARM - The visit of Sir Hugh and Lady Dow to the Government Auxiliary Farm at Dadu, where modern and improved methods of agriculture are taught.

II. SIND GOVERNOR AT DADU AGRICULTURAL FARM - The great importance he attaches to Food production in the Sind Province was evident when Sir Hugh Dow, the Governor, paid a recent visit to the Government Auxiliary Farm at Dadu, and gave a hand in the ploughing. This gesture will no doubt encourage the Ryots to increase production. Sir Hugh and Lady Dow also planted mango trees. The Agricultural Farm at Dadu, teaches improved methods of Agriculture and the keen interest shown by the Excellencies in the working of this important Institution shows how earnest they are for the welfare of the cultivators of the Province

III. SIND MINISTERS INSPECT FIGHTING FORCES - Cabinet ministers and prominent personalities in Sind examine with keen interest the latest weapons of war now being employed in the defence of India.

III. SIND MINISTERS INSPECT FIGHTING FORCES - As the war takes a decisive turn for victory, public interest in its progress and weapons becomes more acute. Here in Sind, Cabinet Ministers and prominent personalities examine with keen interest latest weapons of the fighting forces. Very much alive to the vital role played by the Air Force in every theatre of war, it was no surprise that the latest fighters were a centre of considerable attention. The use of the Tommy gun is explained to the distinguished visitors. Mortars - for deadly shell barrages when attacking. A joy ride in tanks! Despite the jolts, it has its thrills and these are similar to the tanks that are winning the battle in Africa. Recent Axis reverses on all battle fronts are a convincing proof of the superiority of the Allied equipments, and these latest weapons of war are now being employed in the defence of this vast country.

IV. MR W PHILLIPS IN MYSORE - Mr Phillips' visit to Mysore.

IV. MR W PHILLIPS IN MYSORE - Beautiful Mysore - the city of palaces and gardens - the city of legendary pomp and splendour was one of the important places recently visited by Mr William Phillips, President Roosevelt's personal representative in India, prior to his forthcoming departure to the United States.

V. MR W PHILLIPS IN MADRAS - Arrival in Madras and an informal talk with Mr Rajagopalachariar.

V. MR W PHILLIPS IN MADRAS - From Mysore Mr Phillips proceeded to madras by plane. One of the most important engagements in Madras was an informal talk with Mr Rajagopalachariar. During his short stay of about four months in India, Mr Phillips has visited most of the important centres and has met prominent personalities of all political sections.

VI. CHINESE EDUCATIONAL MISSION - Dr Lakshman Swami Mudaliar, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Sir Meveral Statham, Director of Public Instruction, entertaining the mission to tea after showing them round the university.

VI. CHINESE EDUCATIONAL MISSION - The Chinese Educational Mission visits Madras. Dr Lakshman Swami Mudaliar the Vice-Chancellor of the university and Sir Meveral Statham the Director of public Instruction entertained the Mission to tea after showing them the university. Thanking them for the opportunity afforded them for meeting the leading educationalists Dr Ku the leader of the Mission expressed the wish that India would be saved from the horrors of war within her doors and that she should contribute in a great measure to world peace in the future.

VII. AMERICAN TROOPS - India welcomes further contingents of American troops and nurses.

VII. AMERICAN TROOPS - More American troops arrived in India - further contingents in addition to the thousands already arrived. Despite the long hazardous journey the troops are cheerful. With the troops also come contingents of American nurses - who have displayed great courage in their keenness to serve in all theatres of war. Cables home to near and dear ones telling of safe arrival. They are happy to be in India and India is happy to receive them.

VIII. ALL-INDIA KISHAN CONFERENCE - Mr Bankim Mukherjee the present, and Baba Sohan Sing at the All-India Kishan Conference held near Lahore, and the First Kishan Women's Conference.

VIII. ALL-INDIA KISHAN CONFERENCE - Mr Bankim Mukherjee the president, and Baba Sohan Singh in procession on their way to Kishan Nagar at Bhakna - a small village near Lahore and the venue of this year's All-India Kishan Conference. Peasants - men and women - young Kishan workers from distant villages pour into the conference pandal, to take an active part in deliberations that vitally affect them. The thousands that assembled were greatly heartened by the attendance of Baba Sohan Singh the eighty year old peasant leader. Admiration for the valiant and steadfast fight of the brave people of Russia and China and a firm determination to prepare the country for the fight against Fascist aggression - uniting to solve the food problem and organising a Unity Campaign in the rural areas to promote unity between the Hindu and the Muslim masses, were a few of the subjects under discussion. The First Kishan Women's conference was also held at the same time, to remind the peasant women of their important role of supporting the men in the attainment of the objects set forth in the main resolutions of the Kishan Conference.

IX RAF OVER BURMA - Daring exploits of the RAF in the bombing of enemy bases in Burma and aerial pictures of direct hits on bridges and lines of communication taken from bombers.

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X INDIAN AIR FORCE CELEBRATES TENTH ANNIVERSARY - Pictures of Indian Air Force's tenth anniversary celebration at Ambala, Peshawar, Bhopal and Bombay.

X. INDIAN AIR FORCE CELEBRATES TENTH ANNIVERSARY - The Indian Air Force celebrates its tenth anniversary - an anniversary of great importance in the history of India's own Air Force. Field Marshal Sir Archibald Wavell, Commander-in-Chief, accompanied by Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Peirse, Officer Commanding-in-Chief Air Forces in India took the salute at the main ceremonial parade at Ambala. Parades were also held in many other important centres of the Indian Air Force throughout India. Only ten years ago three planes and six officers represented India's Air Force - today the Indian Air Force is a highly efficient and well equipped unit of considerable strength and playing an important part in the Allied cause. Continually expanding and supported by the achievements of India's Army and Navy the Indian Air Force will play a great part in the final phases of the war and the future of India. Addressing the parade, Field Marshal Wavell said "The Indian Air Force will before long have an opportunity of proving itself in battle on a much greater scale than hitherto, and I am confident that it will justify the skill and patience that have been spent in building it up, and that it will prove a source of great pride to the people of India". Within a few months of the declaration of war these Indian pilots were in England. Shoulder to shoulder with their comrades of the Commonwealth they fought the Battle of Britain. At home, alive to the importance of air power for the future of the country, the cream of the Nation's youth, from all walks of life poured into the training centres for a career that will play a vital part in the defence of the land of their birth. It was a big day for these trainees when His Royal highness The Duke of Gloucester visited the training centre at Risalpur and presented the Colours - an emblem acknowledging its equality with other Air Forces of the Commonwealth. It is with great pride that they celebrate their tenth anniversary day, from one end of India to the other. In Peshawar Sir George Cunningham took the salute and inspected the Guard of Honour presented by Ground and Air Forces. His highness, the Nawab of Bhopal himself an officer of the Royal Air force inspects a squadron. The Native States of India such as Bhopal and others have contributed much to the growth of the Indian Air Force. In Bombay the Governor, his Excellency Sir john Colville, attended the parade and took the salute. The cadets at the training centre at Andheri, men from civilian life now efficient and well disciplined soldiers after less than six months training. A dip-in salute by the Indian Air Force to His Excellency. His Excellency presented the Viceroy's award of The order of British India to Khan Bahadur Abdul Razak in recognition of long and devoted service. Heroes of the air - youth of India, taking their place on the world's battle fronts against the common enemy - airmen of India, defending their homeland and assuring its future.

 

Titles

  • INDIAN MOVIETONE NEWS NO 16
Series Title:
INDIAN MOVIETONE NEWS
 

Technical Data

Year:
1943
Running Time:
18 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm
Colour:
B&W
Sound:
Sound
Footage:
1682 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
GB, India
Sponsor
Department of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India
editor
Moylan, William J (FRGS, FRSA)
producer
Moylan, William J (FRGS, FRSA)