Summing Up No. 10 Reel 1 (1948)

Reel 1. Rolling title reads: “For this special occasion, Associated British-Pathe presents the latest edition of “Summing Up“. Originally designed for the teaching of modern history in schools, “Summing Up“ is now reaching cinemas throughout the country.“ A Quarterly Chronicle of Current Events. Produced by the Pathe Documentary Unit. Fourth Quarter 1948. Paris: United Nations Assembly at Palais de Chaillot. Repairing and reconstruction of buildings damaged by war. Unrest in French streets, protest marches and strikes. China: guns and cannons fired. Retreat of Chinese Nationalists. Men try to speak from the public gallery of the United Nations Assembly, they are removed. Mr Menzies - Australian Opposition Leader - speaks on the reconstruction of Europe. London: British Commonwealth Conference at Downing Street. Footage of agriculture and industry of Commonwealth. Mr Beasley - High Commissioner - asks for more manpower on behalf of Australia. Parliament opened with full dress ceremonial. K