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AFTER THE MATCH
Date: 1969 Film Number: 431
 
After a 14 - 7 Boxing Day victory over Barrow, Salford Rugby League players are seen returning to their dressing room, talking to reporter Tom Bergin, drinking beer and having a bath. Prominent players featured include Chris Hesketh, Colin Dixon and former Welsh Rugby Union International, David Watkins. Includes scenes of male nudity. [The preservation of this film was funded by a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund.]
 
 
 
FAREWELL TO THE SIXTH
Date: 1969 Film Number: 446
 
Lieutenant-Colonel D Turner introduces the film from his rose garden. Shots of Rochdale and the war memorial. A regimental band, soldiers and veterans parade to a church.
 
 
 
DAY OF THE QUEEN
Date: 1969 Film Number: 447
 
Sequence showing a man at home, typing. He then drives off in a mini. Travelling shots from this. Shots of a Whit walk to Kirkholt church - interiors of this, and further shots of the walk. (Rochdale area)
 
 
 
ROCHDALE BLITZ
Date: 1969 Film Number: 448
 
A survey of post-war development in Rochdale, showing terraced housing, demolition, building and new buildings.
 
 
 
FARES PLEASE
Date: *1969 Film Number: 450
 
The story of passenger transport in Rochdale. (Narrated by R.A.Shone)
 
 
 
BEHIND THE TIME
Date: *1969 Film Number: 451
 
The last manual winding of Rochdale Town Hall clock.
 
 
 
[FINAL PARADE OF OLDHAM POLICE]
Date: 1969 Film Number: 549
 
This is the final parade of Oldham Police before they were amalgamated with other authorities.
 
 
 
SOMETHING NEW
Date: *1969 Film Number: 588
 
Shows a plan of, and the actual machine used to incinerate household waste. Rubbish is seen moving along a conveyor belt into the incineration furnace, and the end products are disposed of.
 
 
 
CHILDREN WITH PROBLEMS
Date: 1969 Film Number: 648
 
Two films made for an appeal by the Boys' and Girls' Welfare Society, Cheadle and introduced by the Society's Chairman, Peter Gaddum(?). The first, Bethesda, shows activities at a school for physically handicapped children. The second, Belmont, shows a home for emotionally disturbed children. The film finishes with an appeal for funds. [The preservation of this film was funded by a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund.]
 
 
 
[SALE HARRIERS TRAINING]
Date: *1969 Film Number: 744
 
Sale Harriers - various training activities, including hammer throwing; press-ups; relay races; pole vault; long jump; and a football match. The film ends with shots of runners passing a refreshment table by the roadside
 
 
 
THE BOROUGH'S FINAL PARADE
Date: 1969 Film Number: 760
 
A march past, led by a pipe band, of Rochdale's police officers on 31st March 1969, to mark the end of the Borough Police, following their amalgamation with Lancashire Constabulary. A frogman and dinghy are seen amongst the traffic!
 
 
 
[SCENES OF SALFORD TAKEN FROM BLACKFRIARS TOWER BLOCK]
Date: *1969 Film Number: 1220
 
Scenes of Salford taken from the top of Blackfriers tower block. Features shots of Lower Broughton Road, Flax Street and Silk Street.
 
 
 
[CHILDREN PLAYING IN THE GARDEN]
Date: 1969 Film Number: 1303
 
The Thorley Family playing in the garden outside their bungalow. Includes shots of the television screen displaying the moon landings and a family trip to Jodrell Bank [?].
 
 
 
ALMOST BUT NOT QUITE
Date: 1969 Film Number: 1363
 
Film about Salford Rugby League Club's appearance versus Castleford in the 1969 Challenge Cup Final at Wembley. Includes the fans and players departing for London, scenes from the match (which Salford lost), the post match reception and return to Manchester and then Salford.
 
 
 
THE MAKING OF A MAYOR - THE CITY OF SALFORD 1969
Date: 1969 Film Number: 1364
 
The election of a mayor for Salford in 1969. Following the swearing in of the mayor there is a civic reception and a procession concluding at Town Hall ,taking in the Catholic Cathedral.
 
 
 
[TREE PLANTING]
Date: *1969 Film Number: 1381
 
Ceremonial planting of a tree by the Hale Civic Society. Includes shots of Ashley Road and Hale Library.
 
 
 
[ROCHDALE TOWN CENTRE AND OPEN MARKET; BOWLING AT BUERSIL]
Date: 1969 Film Number: 1413
 
Scenes of Rochdale town centre and open market. Also footage of crown green bowling at Buersil Park, Rochdale.
 
 
 
[SCOUTS VISIT TO ANGLESEY]
Date: *1969 Film Number: 1441
 
2nd Urmston Scout Group leave Urmston by coach. Scenes from camp follow including campfire, games and cooking. Also features footage from a river, with various boats. Followed by scenes from a beach - more boats in frame - finishes with views from a boat.
 
 
 
[MAYORAL SUNDAY, BLACKBURN 8TH JUNE 1969
Date: 1969 Film Number: 1541
 
Film of a procession led by mayor Haworth (?) from Blackburn cathedral to the Town Hall on June 8th 1969. The procession includes contingents from the towns schools and a pipe band. This is followed by a march past by various bodies including the police and fire service, music is provided by the Salvation Army Band.
 
 
 
ETHIOPIA NOVEMBER 1969 [PART 1]
Date: 1969 Film Number: 1556
 
Footage from a trip to Ethiopia, includes shots from Addis Ababa, Awash, Mulu and Aselle as well as rural scenes including harvesting on farms and wildlife . Also includes views of landscapes, rivers, mountains and waterfalls.
 
 
 
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