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"The Isle of Man's round five pound coin - the world's first decimal five pound coin - which is to be introduced for general circulation by the Manx Treasury."

"28-year old Basil Butcher from British Guiana, is making his first cricket tour of Britain with the West Indies touring team, but already his free-scoring and rapid run-hitting against India and Pakistan, have gained him a reputation in the eyes of…

"A West Indian Carnival in London: A scene during the 10th annual Notting Hill Festival in London. More than 250,000 people gathered in brilliant sunshine to enjoy the excitement of the calypso rhythms and to see the traditional masquerade costumes."…

"This model cylinder in a test tank at the University of Bristol in south west England is the latest device being developed by British engineers to extract power from the sea. Called the Bristol Submerged Cylinder, its design is based on the results…

"Butcher to bat for England: Roland Butcher, from Barbados, will be the first native West Indian to wear the England cap when he joins the squad to face Australia in the Prudential Trophy matches. Roland, 26, earned his place with some fine batting…

"Repairs: Workmen busy fixing roof of the provisions stores of the National Chest Hospital on Tuesday (September 29). The pharmacy stores subjected to theft and loss of stock due to leaking roofs have also been repaired by the Ministry of Health. A…

"UNICEF/Government Community Project: Some members of the UNICEF/ Government Basic services for children community project at Cedar Valley, with their certificates of achievement in the project's first Kitchen Garden Competition. Occasion was the…

"Testing the chair: Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hugh Shearer, [5th left] with students of the Bustamante Secondary School in Clarendon, try out the dental chair which Mr. Shearer presented to the school on Friday.…

"Art and Craft by the Deaf: The Governor General, His Excellency, Hon. Florizel Glasspole (second left) listening to the Principal of the Lister Mair/Gilby School for the Deaf, Mrs. V. M. Clarke, (left) explaining aspects of the work done by deaf…