Sydney Morning Herald Collection

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

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).

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

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.

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).

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.

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

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).

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.

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).

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).

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.

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).

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).

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).

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).

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

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.

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.).

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).

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.

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).

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.

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.).

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.

Jack McNamee - Boxing. August 4, 1940.

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).

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).

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.

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).

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).

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

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.

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

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).

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).

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.

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.)

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).

"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.).

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

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.

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).

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

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

Women War Workers, Military. July 17, 1934.

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).

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.).

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

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).

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.).

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).

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.

Zulus Dance Before The King And Queen -- Zulu men and women advancing towards the royal dais as they performed their ceremonial war dance before the King and Queen.50,000 natives, from the remotest parts of the Zululand territory, gathered at Eshowe, Zululand, to pay homage to the King and Queen. 5000 men and women in plumed head-dresses and ox-skin kilts, complete with shield and assegai, performed their ceremonial war dance. March 24, 1947.

Royal Wedding In Oslo -- HRH Princess Raghild of Norway with her husband, Mr. Erling Lorentzen, son of a prominent Norwegian shipowner, pictured with King Haakon after the wedding ceremony near Oslo on Friday. May 18, 1953

Women In War Industry - Miss Irene Reay at work on ground stone. May 15, 1942.

The Alcazar At Toledo - A dry point etching by Lionel Lindsay, of the Alcazar (fortress) at Toledo. The fort was blown-up by Spanish Government forces. September 19, 1936.

Womans land army 1940. January 04, 1933. (Photo by Short/Fairfax Media).

Fashion in N.G. Veils - Special outdoor tropical uniform are issued to members of the Australian Army Medical Women's Service before they ***** Australia of New Guinea. picture shows mosquito veil, ***** over the wide-brimmed khaki hat. September 13, 1943.

Reassured by Julian, Sally sits patiently while the vet winds on the bandage. November 15, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Singing Dog - Mack singing at the piano at his home in Kendal, Westmorland. Mack, an 8 year-old tan and white cross bred terrier has taken up singing in his old age. "He started singing - and quite pleasantly too - about a year ago," said Mack's owner, 55year-old greengrocer Fred Wilson from Kendal, Westmorland. "He didn't seem to like my voice, and thought he could setter, I suppose. "Now if I stroke his throat and begin to sing, Mack throws back his head and warbles away sweetly." January 5, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper).

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.

Passive Resistance Marchers In Johannesburg -- "Volunteers," with their banners proclaiming resistance to racial discrimination laws and anti-trade union action; assemble in Anderson Street, Johannesburg, for a curfew-breaking march on the City Hall.The march was part of the passive resistance campaign conducted by non-Europeans against racial segregation in the Union.More than 2,000 people have already been arrested, according to one campaign leader. September 29, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Part of an Australian and New Zealand hospital arrive in Crete. Some of these nursing sisters were wounded in a bombing raid whilst embarking, but they carried on uncomplainingly through the hardships of the evacuations. June 12, 1941.

Aust Troops In Singapore/Malaya - Australian Troops. February 5, 1942.

The Union Buildings, Pretoria, South Africa.The administrative headquarters of the South African Government, surrounded by Jacaranda trees. January 20, 1955. (Photo by Camera Press).

Khartoum Riots Greet Nguib's Arrival -- Anti-Egyptian tribesmen wave crescent bannersand spears at the Khartoum airport where they Booed Neguib and Egyptian Minister Salah Salem.An estimated 30 people were killed and over 100 injured in riots touched off in Khartoum to-day, Mar. 1, by the arrival of the Egyptian President Mohammed Naguib.Naguib, back in power after last week's transitory fall from office, was to attend the opining of the Sudan's first parliament. After the riots it was announced that the opening was indefinitely postponed. March 2, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

At right the PM addressing the crowded Town Hall at his lunch-hour meeting today. May 26, 1954. (Photo by Frank Albert Charles Burke/Fairfax Media).

Royal Visit to South Africa -- The South Front of Government House, Pretoria, showing the main entrance to the house.Government House, Pretoria, (Architect Sir Herbert Baker), where the Royal Family will reside during their stay in Pretoria from March 29th to April 7th. January 25, 1947. (Photo by Barratt's Photo Press-Agency).

The House Of Representatives Electoral Rules, 1953"One polling station shall be provided for each electoral division of a constituency where elections are direct."Here is the Ahfad Girls' Intermediate School which has been chosen as a polling station in the principal Sudanese city of Omdurman. November 10, 1954.

Police Baton Charges In Johannesburg -- Men and women lying on the ground as the police, armed with batches and staves, disperse the crowd demonstrating against the arrest of Mr. E. S. Sachs, general secretary of the Garment Workers Union.There are violent scenes outside the Johannesburg City Hall when, during a protest meeting by the Garment Workers Union, Mr. E. S. Sachs, general secretary of the Union, was arrested. Police made several baton charges on the crowd, and 66 people were taken to hospital for treatment, while scores of others were attended by their won doctors. May 27, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

'Bobbie' Leads The Royal Warwicks In Jerusalem -- Bobbie, the black duck Mascot, of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment now stationed in Jerusalem, Marches proudly in step at the head of the Regimental band, along King George Avenue, Jerusalem.He is held on lead by Private John Poolton from Spring Hill, Birmingham, (left), and Private William Hammond from King standing, Birmingham.Before joining the British Army, Bobbie was at the Cairo Zoo. October 15, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Feature Photo).

D. H. Kennedy, Solicitor manila NSW Hardanger Odda - ullensvang Road. April 22, 1940.

Civic-Minded Women, Local residents praise the efforts of Mrs. E. Hussey and Mrs. E. Joseph, of Helena Street, Randwick, who have devoted their spare time for four years converting a rubbish tip in a lane at the rear of their street, into a beautiful flower garden. September 21, 1949.

Looking across Newlands cricket ground, Cape Town from the shade of the oaks, with the railway stand, the Brewery and the mountain in the background. November 23, 1949. (Photo by African Press Features).

Dummy Guns - Guns War File. September 18, 1944.

A Full-Rigged Ship Sails Down The Channel -- Cadets setting the sails of the 'Danmark' as she passed down the English Channel.Making a picture of Dignity and grace recalling the days of the Clippers, the full-rigged Danish training ship 'Danmark' scudded down the English Channel in full sail as she continued her voyage to the Pacific after a short stay at Southampton. The vessel was headed for the Atlantic. She is to pass through the Panama Canal and make for San Francisco and Seattle on America's Pacific coast. September 30, 1946.

H.M. The Queen With H.R.H. Prince Charles And H.R.H. Princess Anne.A new and charming study of her majesty, with T.R.H.'s Prince Charles and Princess Anne. December 26, 1954. (Photo by Marcus Adams, The London Electrotype Agency Ltd.).

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