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1952 Fiji soldiers leave for Malaya
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1:12Now PlayingDate: 3rd March 1952
Location: Fiji
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Fiji Soldiers Fight in Malaya
FIJI:
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"ASTURIAS", s.s. Fijian Regiment goes no liner at Fiji to take men for Service in Malaya.. farewell scenes with families etc.. Pulls away
BANANAS (FRUIT) Fiji native collecting bananas.. with huge bunch
FIJI. Natives of Fiji at work..collecting bananas..police-work. Forming their own Regiment..men line up for enlistment.. in training..leave for Malaya. Farewells to families etc as they leave in Asturias
NATIVES. Natives of Fiji engaged in peaceful occupations. Collect bananas, traffic policemen.. enlist for own Regiment..in training etc.. Leave for active service in Malaya..Farewells with families.. etc
POLICEMEN.. Shots native Fijian policeman directing traffic etc
Military - Active; Malaysia
infantry, fiji regiment, training, train, trains, South Pacific Islands, peace, crown colony,
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