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1947 Troops take over distribution of food supplies during transport strike
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April 22, 2026
April 22, 2026
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2:09Now PlayingDate: 16th January 1947
Location: Unknown location
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Forces Take Over London's Food Supplies
ENGLAND: London: Lambeth: Clapham:
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CLAPHAM Troops move into camp on Clapham Common during transport Strike. Shots of men making food etc
MILITARY BRITISH Troops take over during Transport Strike - camp on Clapham Common -loading meat on to lorries - wireless transmitter to keep in touch with all lorries
POTATO Troops peeling potatoes and one landing in dixie
STRIKES Troops called in during transport strike - shots of soldiers camp on Clapham Common - soldiers lifting met on to lorries - wireless operators checking the movement of lorries.
Military - Active; Industrial Relations
Trucks, transport, lorry, drivers, teamsters, meat, butchers, labour relations, strikebreakers
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