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Topical Budget 563-2: Ulster's Gallant Woman Admiral (1922)
 

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"Mrs Laverton who took H.M.S. "Pandora" into action against the Sinn Feiners at Maghermeena Castle and at the Battle of Pettigo". Mrs Laverton seen at wheel of ship and looking through telescope. Travelling shot around the ship - large wooden yacht flying Union Flag. MCU Mrs. Laverton at wheel. "And while British troops guard the Ulster Frontier, six loyal Southern Irish Regiments, - disbanded by the Treaty, hand in their colours to the King for safe-keeping at Windsor". Parade of British troops pass along Windsor street into the Castle. Two soldiers with families. Pan along large group of children. Two soldiers, as seen previously, with two babies.