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Newsreel: A 2 part newsreel that follows the activities of Balloon Squadron 992 as it positions its balloons to guard the Firth River Bridge, near North Queensferry, Scotland, against German air strikes. These precautions are taken after a German air strike which took place on Monday, October 16, 1939, the first air strike of the war. The film shows the work of the men who handle the defensive weapon, how they maneuver the balloons and how mobile units are quickly moved to sites to defend against low flying airplanes. Includes air battle scenes as British Supermarine Spitfires clash with German Heinkel 111 bombers. Also describes Canada efforts, through the British Commonweath Air Training Programme, to train pilots to help Britain fight off the threat of invasion from Germany. Also included is a 2 minute item entitled BRITAIN FACES INVASION THREAT. Describes Britain's readness to fight off a German invasion and emphasizes the importance to Canadaians of purchasing war savings certificates.

Short: A close up look at the game of hockey. Includes footage of a game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Rangers with accompanying commentary from a sports announcer; footage of the players preparing for the game in their dressing rooms; footage of boys learning to skate and play hockey on outdoor skating rinks and being taught the fundamentals of stickhandling and strategy; an interview with Frank Clancy, Cecil Duncan, Frank Boucher, and Alex Connell about the skills needed to play different positions on a hockey team. Also featured are Dave Behan and Frank Nighbor. CAUTION - EXTREME SHRINKAGE - DO NOT PROJECT!!

Documentary :A programme that illustrates the operation of the Saskatchewan air ambulance service and its ability to save lives and provide emrgency medical service in remote areas of the province.
From the Eric Cline fonds (BF 20).

Agricultural instructional: Explains why farmers should produce lean hogs which meet established consumer demands. The films commentators demonstrates with cuts from carcasses of differing quality, how the lean, bacon-type hog will command better prices.

Agricultural Instruction: Film at the Central Experimental Farm at Ottawa, this picture shows imporved hog breeding methods designed to yield better returns for hogs producers. Also explained are the special feeding and management programmes developed at the farm to ensure production of lean bacon - type qualtiy hogs which bring better prices from meat packers and produce the pork products the public will buy.

Dramatized Television Instructional Film: After a boy runs into traffic and is almost hit by a car, a policeman explains to him the rules to follow to safely cross a street and the importance of being alert.

Agricultural Documentary: An examination of the social, technical and economic changes taking place on Canadain farms. Focuses on the move to mass production of chickens and hogs and the importance of improved farm management methods and efficient production and marketing techniques. Also discueese the advantages and disadvantages of contract farming and verticle integration in the industry.

Dramatized Short Film: a story about a brother and sister who buy a horse against their father's wishes and their adventures in trying to hide the horse until Christmas when they plan to tell their parents about it.

Promotional Documentary: This film addresses the question "What does the Monarchy means to Canadians?" It explains the role of the Queen as the head of Canada's government as well as the roles of the House of Commons, the Senate, the Cabinet, Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, the Prime Minister, the Governor General and Canada's position in the British Commonwealth. Includes scenes of the Queen opening the 23rd parliament of Canada and explains some of the rituals and symbols of the government.

Agricultural Docuementary: This film celebrtes the 50th anniversary of the creation of the provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta with a look at life in the rural municipality of Abernethy, Saskatchewan. Includes descriptions of the towns of Abernethy and Balcarres and the services they provide to the farmers of the area. Also includes a visits to the Indian Head Experimental Farm where new farming techniques and agricultural palts are tested and developed. Farmers and members of the rural municipality's council are interviewed about farming conditions and the economic future and pioneers reminsce about the early days. Fred Davis is the interviewer.