Sydney Morning Herald Collection

The Sydney Morning Herald Collection from SuperStock is a unique gallery of vintage Australian photos. This exclusive collection offers a glimpse into the past, with images that capture the essence of Australia's history and culture. From iconic landmarks to everyday scenes, these images provide an insight into the country's ric...Read more

U.S. Soldiers Examine German Bazooka -- German, Bazooka, imitations of the American anti-tank guns, are examined by two U.S. soldiers after the weapons were captured during fighting on the outskirts of Cassino in Western Italy. The bazooka was developed in the United States as an infantryman's anti-tank weapon. March 20, 1944.

One of the new arrivals getting the feel of the celebrated American tank-busting bazooka, which combines the functions of a medium artillery piece with a maximum of portability. Young Australian reinforcements for Third Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, now engaged in Korea, are well up In their weapon training, but there are one or two tools of war they must learn to use before they go into action. November 17, 1950. (Photo by Public Relations Section, HQ BCOF, Japan).

Sergeants Nora Fisher and Barbara McGovern in one of the jeeps used in map-reading and wireless-operating manoeuvre. March 13, 1955.

Hephzibah Menulin, Pianist will he soloist at the ***** with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Conducted by Prof. Henzi at the Town Hall on *****. October 10, 1946. (Photo by Antoine-Kershaw Studios).

Becker--Dogs No. 2Alsatian on grand at one of the Kimberley Diamond Mine. March 6, 1951.

Ron Lord. April 30, 1951.

where Thousands Of Birds Find A Nesting Place.Bird Island, port Elizabeth South Africa... Photo shows a view of some of the countless thousands of bird of all bright plumages who annually nest on bird Island during the mating season. This Island is located but 34 miles out of port Elizabeth keepers on the island see other people from the mainland but once a month. September 10, 1928. (Photo by M. G. M News Photo)

Keeping A Thick - Skinned Fellow Happy -- Mahon's morning toilet every day keeps him in a good temper - which is worth the bottle of oil, the brush, and the slight trouble involved. Mohan, the rhino at Whipsnade Zoo, is probably the most thick skinned fellow in the world - but that very thick skin causes him some trouble. If it gets too dry and hard, it cracks, and Mahon gets miserable - and a miserable rhino is not a pleasant chap to have around. Facial for the blotchy complexion of this rhino at Whipsnade Zoo, London, is a serious ritual. Each day oil is delicately applied to his cracked skin, and Mahon the rhino isn't happy until the operation is over. August 13, 1948. (Photo by Fox).

New Canadian Launched By Princess Margaret -- The 1 posing bulk of the Carinthia slides down the ways after her launch by Princess Margaret to-day.In blustery weather, Princess Margaret to-day (Wednesday) launched the 22,000 tons Cunard liner Carinthia from the John Brown shipyards on Clydebank, Scotland.Despite the raid, the Princess insisted on walking down the side of the ship to see last-minute preparations for the launch.The liner, third of four new Cunarders for the Canadian service, will make heer maidan voyage on June 27, 1956. December 14, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Prince Charles And His Sister After Birthday To Queen Mary -- Prince Charles (left) gazes calmly and Princess Anne with intense curiosity at the Crowes gathered outside Marlborough House, London, to-day (Monday) as the Royal children drive away after calling on their great-grandmother Queen Mary, to with her many happy returns on her 86th birthday. May 26, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Front Line Liason -- A U.S. Marines' helicopter takes off from a marine forward command post near the Korean front. The plane is used as a liaison unit between front line positions and the First Marine Division base. August 15, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Aussies Parade In New York - Mayor Laguardia looks on from City Hall step as Australian soldiers parade in New York City. August 17, 1944. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Father And Son On The Palace Balcony :H.R.H. smiles as he stands on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, accompanied by his small son, Prince Charles Duke of Cornwall, to receive the acclaim of the crowds below.After today's Trooping the Colour Ceremony to mark the Queen's official birthday, members of the Royal Family appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace and were given a tremendous ovation by the crowds below, who remained to cheer in spite of the rain. June 11, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Ceylon Gains Independence -- Lascoreen guards in the picturesque garb worn since the Portuguese invasion of Ceylon, provided a relic of the past, when they were on duty outside the Assembly Hall, Colombo, Feb. 10 when the Duke of Gloucester inaugurated the parliament of the dominion of Ceylon. February 27, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Charles Meere. winner of the Wynne Landscape Prize. January 01, 1952. (Photo by W. Davis).

The Cutty Sark's Last Trip -- The most famous sailing ship in the world, The Cutty Sark made her last voyage to-day on a two hour trip down the thames from East India dock to Greenwich where the old ship is to be dry-docked and preserved on a riverside open space.The Cutty Sark is towed out of the Dock Basin. December 10, 1954. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

A King Amuses His Great Grandson -- King Haskon of Norway, now aged 83, amusing his little great grandson Haakon Lorntzen, held in the arms of his mother Princess Regnhild, whose birthday was being celebrated with a party at Skaughum Castle.Princess Ragnhild, daughter of Crown Prince Olav, married Mr. Erling Lorntzen, a wealthy Norwegian shipowner in 1953. June 14, 1955. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

A dog with more than the usual number of tricks in her repertoire is Bubbles, owned by Mrs. Daley, of Windsor, Brisbane. Bubbles, who is shown here engrossed in a book, smoke and seated comfortably on her chair, has done several shows for charity and is a favorite with kidides in the district. Bubbles can also do other tricks including rolling along on a moving barrel. She also can be - and is - entrusted with the family basket and often takes home the day's food supply from a nearby shop. April 18, 1955.

Politics - Australia - Menzies, R.G. January 01, 1938.

The Rt. Hon R.G. Menzies inspecting troops of Royal Aust. Army Service Corps. Left to right; Lt. Col. Fairclough commanding officer RAASC Lt-Col. F.S. Walsh Parade Commander. The Rt. Hon. R.G. Menzies, C-in-C BCOF Lt. Gen. Sir Horace Robertson.The Australian Prime minister, The Rt. Hon. R.G. Menzies, today inspected troops of the British Commonwealth Occupations Force at a parade on Anzac Park, Kure, Japan, on 16 August '50. August 16, 1950. (Photo by Public Relations Section HQ BCOF).

Malaya-war Japanese tanks destroyed. January 28, 1942.

This Embargo Applies To All CountriesRoyal Family at BalmoralQueen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, with their children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, Play with the Queen's Corgi "Sugar" (foreground) and the Duke's "Candy" during the Royal family's summer holiday at Balmoral Castle, Scotland. September 26, 1955. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Malaya war Japanese fifth columnists.First picture ***** of war in Malaya. January 28, 1942.

Japanese tanks ablaze. These tanks and eight others were destroyed by Australia gunners in their first action. First picture of war in Malaya succeeded in Sydney. January 28, 1942. (Photo by Fox Movietone News)

Prince Charles & Princess Anne - Together 1950 To 1960 - British Royalty.May 28, 1952.

Reports from New Guinea tell of the splendid part played by Australian artillery units in recent operations ***** against the Japanese. This picture gives some indication of the tremendous task that confronted the gunners before they could get their guns into battle positions in the hear and the jungle. The twenty-five pounders wee dismantled and the parts man-handled through almost were dismantled and the parts man-handled through almost trackless bush to during them within range of the enemy. A A.I.F. captain in quoted as having said, "These men were determined to beat the ***** at their own game, and were working like slaves to keep the guns operating in forward areas." October 14, 1942.

Australian wounded being carried out of forward areas in New Guinea by stretcher bearers. This is a scene from the film -"Sons of the Anzacs" to be screened at the Town Hall, commencing tomorrow night. Actual shots from Tobruk, Malaya, Darwin. Bismarck Sea and Kokoda are pieced together to make this epic film. They were taken by Australia's official ace cameramen, including Damien Parer and Captain Frank Hurley. The commentary is by Chester wilmot. November 18, 1943.

Women Army. March 26, 1942.

Steam Turbine Engines (d) Assembling the fixed blades of a turbine cylinder or case. The rota revolves in this, each wheel of rota blades fitting in between the wheels of the fixed blades in the cylinder. The rota blades are set at an angle causing the steam come through at an angle. The fixed blades of the turbine case direct the steam back to the next blades of the revolving rota.September 21, 1951.

Steam Turbines (f) dressing the main gear wheel for the aircraft carrier Ark Royal II. September 21, 1951.

Tower Salute For Queen's Anniversary: Salute of 62 guns being fired at the tower of London by 'A' Battery, 1st regiment Royal Horse Artillery to-day (Friday) in honour of the first anniversary of the Queen's accession. February 6, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Prince Charles Is Four Today -- This Charming study of Prince Charles with Princess Anne was made to Commemorate his fourth birthday anniversary. November 26, 1952. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Melbourne pianist Hepzibah Menuhin, who will be soloist with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at a special orchestral concert at the Town Hall tomorrow night, has arrived in Sydney. Paul Klecki, visiting conductor, will make his farewell appearance here. September 29, 1948.

Shipping - Seaman/Women. April 21, 1950.

Firing a Vickers Gun from a foxhole during intensive training at Haramura Japan. WOII D. Griffiths of 14 cooper Street Cootamundra NSW and Pte D.R. Woods of Dairy Road Ingleburn NSW.The British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan is being raised to war time strength and 3 Bn Royal Australian Regiment has been training intensively for the type of terrain which will have to be covered in Korea. September 13, 1950. (Photo by Public Relations Section, HQ BCOF).

Yehudi Menuhin with Sir Thomas Beecham and (left) Sir Edward Elgar at a reception held at Grosvenor House, London.The Concert held at the Albert Hall was the most sensational of the present season.Sir Edward Elgar and Sir Thomas Beecham both conducted, and young Yehudi Menuhin played the former's violin concerto. Menuhin is the highest-paid musical performer in the the world. December 30, 1932. (Photo by Central News).

A.I.F. in USA. October 27, 1945.

The Anglo-Egyptian Sudan -- Aerial view of Khartoum with the Palace of the Governor-General in the foreground. June 13, 1953. (Photo by George Rodger, Camera Press).

Aust Troops In Singapore/Malaya - Australian Troops. October 18, 1941.

BCOF Engineers ***** Japanese children of their employees during the holiday season. Left to right: Pte. R. K. Howe (Campsie, NSW), Corporal A. J. Smith (Northcote, Melb.), Corporal B. Witherden (Coburg, Vic.), and sapper K. Ireland (Brisbane). February 8, 1949. (Photo by Public Relations Section HQ BCOF).

The wheel house equipment is being connected with the electric wiring system of a pocket boat for the service between Liverpool and the Isle of Man. It is here that the ship is steered and her speed determined. Order ahead, full, hall, stow and so on - are transmitted to the engine room by the control immediately behind the workman in the picture. The control is electrically operated. September 21, 1951.

Homeward Bound! -- A mixed crowd of "Yanks", "Brits" and remaining Diggers wave farewell to 2nd Bn The Royal Australian Regt as the SS New Australia pulls into the stream from the warf at Pusan. The ship is taking the Diggershome after twelve moths service with Commonwealth Division in Korea. April 15, 1954. (Photo by Brit Com PR Photo).

World's Largest Post-War Liner At Southampton -- The 'Caronia', largest liner built in the world since the end of the war, passes the old 'Aquitania' as she arrives here after her week-end cruise from Gourock, Scotland. Among her passengers was the Duke of Edinburgh. The liner 34,000 tons, was launched at John Brown's yards at Glasgow by Princess Elizabeth in 1947. December 20, 1948.

A Mortar Gun crew go into action during training at Haramura Japan, L to R: Pte Houston E.F. of Queenstreet Mt Morgan Queensland; Pte D.R. of Dairy Road Ingelburn N.S.W. and Pte Holford J.E. of 14 Andrews Street Windsor Victoria.The British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan is being raised to war time strength and 3 Bn Royal Australian Regiment has been training intensively for the type of terrain which will have to be covered in Korea. September 13, 1950. (Photo by Public Relations Section, HQ BCOF Japan).

Australian Opposition Leader in U.S.The Rt. Hon. R.G. Menzies, opposition party leader in Australia, speaks with Bernard Baruch at a luncheon in New York City, Oct. 7, given by the American-Australian Association. October 01, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Toledo - Narrow streets and tall buildings make centre of the city poky and shady. Many of the streets are too narrow for cars. June 1, 1949. (Photo by Steven Henty, Pictorial Press).

A.I.F. In Korea - Action & General Scenes - Australian Troops. August 5, 1953. (Photo by Public Relations HQ BCOF Hobson).

Mrs. Katharine Lonsdale With Her Husband And Mother -- He is also a scientist working for the Road Research laboratory of the Department of Industrial and Scientific Research. Mrs. J. Yardley, Mrs. Lonsdales mother, is 82. January 8, 1948. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

Tuatara ***** A reptile of up to 2 feet in length which ***** numbers on some 16 islands, mostly off the North Auckland Bay of Plenty and Cook Strait. Tuataras once North Island mainland, but have long disappeared. ***** is not a lizard, but the sole survivor. It is truly a ***** reptiles somewhat akin to the fossil Dinosaurs. It is ***** one of the most remarkable instances million of ***** elsewhere became extinct many. July 18, 1949.

This dog can talk - A terrier dog at Maitland, near Newcastle, talks like a human. Oliver Hogue saw the dog this week and heard it say distinctly, "Hello Mum," and "Here I am, Mum." January 11, 1953.

And Half A Ship Comes Home -- Half a ship - the aft portion of the Panamanian oil tanker JANKO (9,720 tons) - is towed into Falmouth Harbour by harbour tugs after being brought to Britain by the deep sea tug Bustler. On her way from Abadan to Gothenburg, the oil tanker ran into gales in the Bay of Biscay off Cape Finisterre (Spain). She broke her back. March 8, 1951. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Princess Anne Is Three To-Day -- A charming study specially taken for Princess Anne's Birthday, of the Princess with her brother, Prince Charles.The Princess is wearing the dress she wore on coronation day, of cream French Needle Run Lace over chiffon and Taffeta.The Necklace, which she has borrowed from her Mother, her Majesty the Queen, is of eight real pearls on a platinum chain, and the brooch which she is wearing, is a circle of rubies and diamonds. (This brooch was given to the queen when a child by Queen Mary).Prince Charles also wears his coronation day outfit...Cream serge trousers with a cream-spun shirt trimmed with a lace jabot of the same lace as his sister's , black patent shoes with silver buckles embossed with scotch thistle. August 15, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Royal Musicians -- Hitherto unpublished picture shows Prince Charles and Princess Anne playing with their tiny xylophone at Royal Lodge, Windsor. August 23, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper; Paul Popper Ltd.).

Australian Troops At N.Y. City Hall - Visiting Anzac soldiers, 600 strong, line up in formation at City Hall park, New York City, Oct. 1, where they were welcomed by Mayor La Guardia. The Australian troops have been on duty in Great Britain since 1940 and arrived New York Sept. 29 for a tour of the city. January 10, 1943. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Land Girls From The Stage - Right to Left. Freda Bamford, the actress ***** played in a Little Ladyship, Anne Melville, the farmer's daughter who was a florist at Claridges Hotel before the war, and Barbara Nixon, who before the war was a stage dress designer, tilling the soil.The work enables them to get that seaside sun-tan.The coming harvest time finds the land girls ready and strong for the task.The girls are recruited from all walks of life. November 10, 1940. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

Mountain Echoes. February 18, 1949. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Trawler Crew Rescued By Breeches Buoy When Ship Is Holed -- A member of the crew of the 'Venus' about to leave the vessel by breeches buoy.A breeches buoy was used in the rescue of the crew of the Belgian fishing trawler 'Venus' which ran aground off Ostend, Belgium, when she was trying to reach Ostend Harbour in Artic Weather.The vessel was holed and heavy seas threatened to pound her to pieces.The Captain decided to abandon ship, and a line was shot to members of the Belginan coastguard rescue service ashore. March 6, 1947.

Fields of white ***** at Centovalli near Picturesque Locarno. July 11, 1933.

The Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.Government-subsidized mission schools bring education to the children of the South. The teacher are nearly all Sudanese. The is a girls' school at the village of Yei. November 25, 1953. (Photo by Camera Press).

The grounds at Windsor provide plenty of entertainment a tree for Prince Charles and daffodils for Princess Anne. October 18, 1954. (Photo by Lisa).

H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth And Prince Charles :First informal photograph of H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth at play with her infant son. The picture was taken in Princess Elizabeth's private sitting room at Buckingham Palace. Her Royal Highness is dressed in dove-grey. April 9, 1949. (Photo by Baron, Camera Press).

A view of what was once the pretty little town of "Victoria" on Labuan Island, which was neglected by the Japs and wrecked by our bombs and shelling before the landing of 9th Division troops. May 26, 1945. (Photo by Australian Official Photo).

Royal Children Arrive At Portsmouth -- Prince Charles and his sister, Prince Anne, followed by their grandmother, Princess Andrew of Greece, and accompanied by Vice-Admiral Conolly Abel Smith, Flag officer Royal Yachts, and Stationmaster Mr. T. Fryer, walk from the train on arrival at Portsmouth to-day (Friday) from London to embark in the Royal yacht Britannia.They are to join their parents, the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, on an eight-day cruise, during which the Royal couple will fulfill engagements in Wales, the Isle of Man, and Scotland. August 05, 1955.

Jack McNamee - Boxing. August 4, 1940.

Dealing with a fire caused by Japanese incendiary bombs during a raid on Singapore. January 28, 1942.

Jack McNamee - Boxing. February 15, 1937.

Reinforcements for 3 Bn Royal Australian Regiment leaving the station at Hiro Japan. L to R: Pte G.J. Smith of 44 Camberwell Street, East Victoria Park WA; Pte S.G. Munro of 10 Telford Street. Toowoomba Queensland; Pte V. Childs of Cribb Island Brisbane Queensland; Pte D.K. King of Inverell Road, Tuigha NSW; Pte J. Cannard of Kilovia NSW.Reinforcements for 3 Bn Royal Australian Regiment have arrived in Japan. After a brief training period they will leave for Korea with the first contingent of Australian troops. September 7, 1950. (Photo by Public Relations Section, HQ BCOF Japan).

Royal Wedding In Oslo -- The wedding group after the marriage of Princess Ragnhild of Norway and Mr. Erling Lorentzen, son of a prominent Norwegian shipowner, near Oslo on Friday. Princess Margaret attended. (Left or Right) Mrs. Lorentzen, Crown Prince Olaf (father of bride), the bride and groom, Princess Martha, and Mr. Lorentzen. May 19, 1953.

AIF in Malaya. September 26, 1955.

Welcoming The New Year - View taken from West 43rd Street looking north shows the huge crowd that gathered in Times Square tonight to greet the advent of 1956. December 31, 1955. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Six Australian seaman rescued from the Altmark by H.M.S. Cossack, Being interviewed at the Australian Newspaper Services London office, they are (left to right) standing:- "Bluey" Hoban, Phil Phelan, Les Adamson; (left to right) sitting: Jack Daley, Frank Hill, Ray Craig. February 19, 1940.

Heavy Scoring -- English Cricketers sailing for Australia in the Stratheden tomorrow will each take at least a dozen cricket shirts, six pairs of flannels, two or three pairs of boots, batting gloves and their own bats. They also have six also have six dress shirts. One business firm has given each player a dinner suit and another has given two pairs of flannels each.Several, Particularly the ***** nevertheless, have found preparations expensive. August 23, 1950.

(Third Of Eight) - At First Glance, this fellow looks like a Miniature Polar bear. Actually, he's a rare Albino Raccoon and a resident of the Wisconsin State experimental game and fur farm. April 30, 1954. (Photo by United Press).

The famous tea clipper of the 19th century Cutty Sark was brought into Millwall Docks yesterday for repair. She was damaged in a collision with a motor vessel off Greenhithe last week. Dockers pause to watch the Cutty Sark coming into the docks. January 4, 1952. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

Orcades refloated mill. May 8, 1952.

Lucky Escape - Fighting in the Greek campaign, Bombardier K. W. Nettleship, of New Guinea, a member of an anti -tank regiment, had a narrow escape when a bullet struck him and lodged in his tobacco tin. He was among those evacuated from Greece. June 6, 1941.

Australian Soldiers "Fraterning" with Japanese girl on the Ginza in Tokyo (Both were Intoxicated at the time). July 23, 1946.

To ***** Here - At the evacuation of Greece - Aust. troops prepare to was a ***** in orderly for the dispute and Bombing. June 21, 1941.

Deserted, Eerie, littered, this is main street of little North Malayan town of Taiping just after main British Forces had moved out and Japanese were about to move in. Japanese soldiers now talk this street. January 29, 1942.

A.I.F. In Greece. May 7, 1941.

With The Australians In Korea -- Mortarmen of the First Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in action. From left: Pte Norman Morrissey of Tamworth, NSW; Pte Gordon Daly, of Kingaroy, Q'land and Pte Bruce Pike, of Dubbo, NSW. January 1, 1953. (Photo by Australian Army Photo).

Queen Juliana Visits The City And Prince Charles Watches :Warmly wrapped little Prince Charles and Princess Elizabeth watch the procession from the wall of Clarence House today. The Princess double wrapped her green coat collar against the cold wind.Queen Juliana and the Prince of the Netherlands today drove in state to the Guildhall for luncheon with the Lord Mayor of London and the Corporation.Like any other little boy, Charles points excitedly as Queen Juliana of the Netherlands drives past his gate. November 22, 1950. (Photo by Fox Photos).

A Young Royal Family At Home -- This group, by our Cameraman Stanley Devon, was taken on the lawn in the gardens of Clarence House, the Royal Couple's London Residence.One of the busiest and hardest-working young couple in the World are Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh.After his return on July 21st from naval duties in the Mediterranean, the duke was immediately plunged into a round of official functions in Britain. Then on September 25 the Royal Couple will leave on a visit to Canada where they will spend several weeks as guest of the governor-general, viscount Alexander. As a conclusion to their travels on the American continent, they are to spend October 24th and 25th at the white house as guests of President Truman. August 09, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper).

"There's Nothing to be afraid of," says Prince Charles as he affectionately holds Princess Anne's hand during a recent London outing Prince Charles, who adores Princess Anne, calls her "Baby Sister." August 23, 1951. (Photo by Kosmos Bureau Pty. Ltd.).

Bronge Bust of "Robert Gordon Menzies" in Ballarat Botanical gardens. January 04, 1944.

Burt Lancaster, Dorothy McGuire, Edmund Gwenn in "Mister 880" with Millard Mitchell, Directed by Edmund Goulding, Produced by Julian Blaustein 20th Century-Fox. July 16, 1952. (Photo by National Screen Service Corp.)

World's Biggest Ship's Funnel -- A close-up of the Caronia showing the final section of the worlds largest funnel being hoisted into position on the structure, at the Clydebank.The final section of what is believed to be the largest funnel ever built was fitted at Clydebank shipyards on August 26th, on the new Cunard White Star liner Caronia which all consistent dollar earners. Now in the last stages of construction at Messrs John Brown and Co's fitting-out basin, the liner will go into commission a few months hence. Thousands of Americans will travel on her both across the Atlantic and on cruises. August 27, 1948.

Look To The Skies -- Alerted for Action, a skysweeper gun crew stands ready for firing orders from battery headquarters. They are members of battery a, 531st antiaircraft artillery battalion, Fort Bliss, Texas. December 02, 1954. (Photo by Official U.S. Army Photo).

A ***** gunner in the Malayan jungle. July 28, 1941.

Taiwan - Industry. May 19, 1953. (Photo by JPL Photo).

An exclusive photograph of the three Menuhin whose marriage romance stirred the world swimming pool on the Menuhin Estate at Los Gatos, California.Yehudi Menuhin the world famous violinist, who was married in London last May is returning to give two concerts in London in the Spring, and will tour the provinces.Left to right, Yehudi's sister Hephzibah (now Mrs. Lindsay Nicholas), Mr. Lindsay Nicholas - (Hepzibah's husband) Nola, wife of Yehudi Menuhin who is sister of Lindsay Nicholas), Menuhin, Yaltah ***** William Strix) sister of ***** husband Mr. Willam. December 31, 1938.

Royal Smiles. The Queen and Prince Charles taken in happy mood on the young Prince's fourth birthday at Balmoral Castle on November 14. November 23, 1952. (Photo by Camera Press Ltd.).

Royal Children At Windsor Lodge -- Hitherto unpublished picture of the Royal Children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, photographed as they sit together on the low wall of the little Welsh House at Royal Lodge, Windsor. August 18, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Freed by Reds -- Pvt. John Davis of Torquay via Mayborough, Queensland, Australia, was among those released on fourth day of exchange of sick and wounded prisoners of war at Panmunjom, Korea. He is shown in the interview tent at Freedom Village as he talked with newsmen. April 25, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo). Arthur O'Hara/Fairfax Media

Part of 3 Bn RAR on the hot and dusty 28 miles march to Haramura in their familiar World War II open order.3 Bn Royal Australian Regiment with BCOF in Japan trained intensively for combat at weekend field exercises at Haramura. Their match to the training ground was interrupted by "North Koreans" (a platoon of *****) who made an ambush aided by a "Mock-up" tank. They joined the Bn in attack and defence exercises later. August 21, 1950. (Photo by Public Relations Section, HQ BCOF).

"Cutty Sark" Arrived In The Thames To Become Training Ship -- The "Cutty Sark" arrives off Greenhithe showing the "Worcester" on left."Cutty Sark", the famous old China Tea Clipper, arrived in the Thames today after its voyage from Falmouth, Cornwall. The "Cutty Sark", whose owner, Captain W.H. Dowman, died two years ago, has been presented by his widow to the Thames Nautical Training College, the vessel will be anchored off Greenhithe, Kent, alongside H.M.S. "Worcester", and used as a training ship. June 18, 1938. (Photo by Wide World Photo).

Women War Workers, Military. July 17, 1934.

Few statesmen who have visited America have ***** such a welcome, or aroused such interest as Australia's Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies. This picture was taken when he arrive at New York."The United States can do a great service to humanity -- if ***** to", the Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies has ***** told New York newspapermen on his arrival at ***** La Guardia Field, New York. July 08, 1941. (Photo by Commonwealth Department Of Information).

The Seasoned Travelers -- Two very composed small children arrive at Ballater Station, today. They are Prince Charles and Princess Anne - their Scottish holiday ended - who motored from Balmoral to the station to catch the overnight train, London-bound.Prince Charles, short-sleeved and sporting a large tie-pin, stands with fingers lightly clasped in front beside his sister Anne who wears a short-sleeved summer dress. June 01, 1964. (Photo by Daily Express).

Princes Charles Birthday Smile -- Obviously anticipating a happy birthday, Prince Charles beams delightelly and sister Princess Anne 2, smiles slightly for this new and charming picture made in connection with the Princes fourth birthday to-morrow (Friday).Princess Charles plays with a crystal watch.Princess Anne, 2, third in succession to the Throne, is too young to take even a minor part in the Coronation ceremony, but she is expected to appear with the Queen on Buckingham Palace balcony.Although the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will hold the centre of the stage during the Coronation public interest will be shared by the Royal couple and other members of the Royal Family, especially the children. November 14, 1952.

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