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1. 'Singapore: Six Adventurers around the world in Chinese Junk'

Various shots of six adventurers who are sailing around the world in a Chinese junk during their stopover in Singapore. They are seen walking around Singapore's Business Centre before they cast off for their next destination.

2. 'Singapore: British naval ratings in new club house'

Various shots of the opening ceremony of a new British Navy club house. Various shots of sailors using the facilities at the club.

3. 'Scotland: Japanese Foreign Minister arrives for talks with UK leaders'

Various shots of Japanese Foreign Minister Mr Masayoshi Ohira arriving in Glasgow, Scotland, where he is met by the Japanese Ambassador, Mr Katsumi Ohno, and British officials at the airport.

4. 'UK: 'Jackblock' makes building history in Uk'

A short news piece on a British invention called the 'Jackblock' construction technique.  

5. 'Malaysia: North Borneo bids farewell to Governor's wife'

Various shots of Girl Guides, Red Cross nurses and other dignitaries bidding farewell Lady Goode, Wife of Sir William Goode, Governor of North Borneo, at the Jesselton airport. Shots of a Royal Air Force plane bringing in Indonesian and Filipino observers.

6. 'Malaysia: Deputy Premier opens Apex Convention'

Various shots of the Deputy Prime Minister Of Malaya, Tun Abdul Razak, speaking at the opening of the Apex Zone Four Convention of Australia, Singapore And Malaya in Kuala Lumpur.

7. 'Malaysia: Sarawak: Indonesian and Philippines observers arrive in Kuching'

Various shots of Indonesian and Filipino observers arriving at an airport. Various shots of the United Nations survey team in Sarawak conducting their hearing in the court house.

8. 'Malaysia: Sarawak: Widespread security in Serian'

Various shots of the United Nations survey team in Sarawak visiting the town of Serian as police stand guard. Shots of people walking towards the council building but being stopped by the police.

9. 'Malaysia: Sarawak: Gurkhas rushed in against terrorist action'

Various shots of Gurkha troops being airlifted to the Sungei Bangkit area. Shots of the Gurkha troops walking through a village. Shots of the Information Office in Kuching, Sarawak, where captured Indonesian army equipment is on display.

10. 'Malaysia: Sarawak: Governor Sir Alexander Waddell attends Council Negri'

Various shots of Sir Alexander Waddell, Governor of Sarawak, inspecting the guard of honour outside the Council Building for the last time. He then poses for photographs with the Cabinet members of the new Parliament of Sarawak outside the Council Building.

11. 'Malaysia: Sarawak: U.N. team meet Chinese political detainees'

Various shots of Chinese political detainees being taken to court at the hearing conducted by the United Nations Survey Mission.

12. 'South Vietnam: Voting in strategic hamlet'

Various shots of villagers voting inside a hamlet in South Vietnam.

13. 'Malaysia: Sarawak: United Nations team completes work'

Various shots of Mr Laurence Michelmore, leader of the nine-man United Nations Assessment Team, giving a farewell broadcast over Sarawak. He later poses for photographs.

14. 'Malaysia: Malaya: 300 Buddhists pray for dead South Vietnamese monks'

Various shots of Malayan Buddhists at a memorial ceremony in Kuala Lumpur praying for the Buddhist monks and nuns who died in South Vietnam.

15. 'USA: White House: President Kennedy backs continued American aid to South Vietnam' (English)

United States President John F. Kennedy gives an interview to David Brinkley and Chet Huntley, during which he states it would not be helpful to reduce aid to South Vietnam at the moment.

16. Untitled

Footage of an Asian-looking guest in a high ranking military uniform arriving at a Russian airport, where he is met by what appear to high ranking Russian military officials. He inspects a guard of honour and is later taken to a conference room where he meets with Russian military officials.

17. 'UK: London: Mr. Macmillan speaks at Malaysia Day Celebration (SOF) - Lord Denning delivers report on Profumo Affair' (English)

Various shots of a ceremony celebrating the formation of the Federation of Malaysia in London attended by British Prime Minister and the Malayan High Commissioner, Tunku Ya'acob. The Malaysian flag is unfurled during the ceremony and Prime Minister MacMillan offers a toast to the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong and the people of Malaysia, Tunku Ya'acob then addresses the audience, thanking the United Kingdom for its help and assistance. Various shots of Lord Denning, a British Jurist.

18. 'Malaysia: Sarawak: Britain's Duncan Sandys visits army camps'

Various shots of the British Commonwealth And Colonial Secretary, Mr.Duncan Sandys, paying a visit to Semengo Camp in Sarawak, where British troops from the 42 Royal Marine Commandos are posted.

19. 'Malaya, Singapore and Sarawak celebrate birth of Malaysia'

Various shots of the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong attending celebrations at the Freedom Stadium to celebrate the birth of Malaysia. Shots of a cultural show highlighting the cultures of Malaysia. Shots of the Malaysia Day Fete held in Singapore. Shots of the Head of the State, Mr. Yusof Bin Ishak, inspecting a guard of honour. Shots of Singapore¿s Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew addressing a crowd. Shots of the Malaysian flag being raised at the Padang. Shots of firecrackers and balloons being let off. Shots of the Malaysia Day Celebrations in Sarawak.

20. 'Malaysia Independent'

Shots of the Malaysian flag being hung up at various areas. Shots of Yang Di-Pertuan Agong presiding over a ceremony at the Freedom Stadium to inaugurate the Federation of Malaysia with the raising of the Malaysian flag. Shots of various celebrations on the waterfront as jet planes fly past in formation. Various shots of the Malaysia Day celebrations in Sarawak.  

21. "Indonesia: Malaysian Ambassador leaves for home"

Various shots of the Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia at the airport just before he leaves Indonesia to return to Malaysia. He is seen off at the airport by the Canadian, British and American ambassadors, along with other dignitaries.

22. 'Malaysia: Giant celebrations in Malaya, Singapore & Miri (Sarawak)'

More shots of the Malaysia Day celebrations in the Freedom Stadium, where the guests watch as the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong inspects the guard of honour and addresses the audience. Various shots of a parade of floats in Kuala Lumpur. Various shots of a sea carnival on the Singapore waterfront. Various shots of a Malaysia Day celebrations in Sarawak, which include a variety show.

23. 'USA: UN General Assembly opens its 18th Annual Session' (English)

Various shots of the opening of the 18th Annual session of the United Nations General Assembly, during which Indonesia's delegate Dr Palar challenged the seating of the Malaysian delegation in the seat formerly occupied by Malaya.

24. 'USA: UN General Assembly opens its 18th Annual Session' (English)

An extended version of Clip No. 23, including footage of various delegates arriving at the United Nations building and a shot showing the United Nations General Assembly.