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

Spanish Keep Eye On Closed Border - Following the closing of the France - Spanish border by France in protest against continuance in power of the Generalissimo Franco Regime, A Spanish porter waits on the Spanish side of the line at Irun (above) to cart across the border the luggage of a Frenchman who was allowed to pass. April 1, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Nurses From Greece - Part of an Aust. and N. Z. hospital staff arrive safely in Crete, after being forced out of Greece by the overwhelming German blitz some of the arriving sector shown wearing the hats were wounded whilst embarking and the coverage on *****. June 6, 1941.

H.M. The King Visits Australian Troops in The South Of England - The King chatting to an Australian officer. September 09, 1940. (Photo by London New Agency Photos).

The first Aussie returned Pow, Pte. J. McCulloch of Milburn, Brisbane, waiting to go ashore at Kure, Japan, after flying from Korea and sailing up the Inland Sea. August 18, 1953. (Photo by British Commonwealth Public Relations Kure, Japan).

Kulm Hotel At St. Moritz: The flags of Britain and of the RAF are hoisted. July 24, 1949.

The Royal TourFashion Note From South AfricaThese three picturesque native women in full ceremonial dress were among the thousands of natives who demonstrated their loyalty to the King when the Royal Family paid a visit to the New Brighton native township at Port Elizabeth, Cape Province, South Africa. March 08, 1947.

A Thames Water-Bus Service - The Odelia, during the trial spin.The launch Odelia, used to demonstrate an experimental service of Thames water buses to be operated during the summer months between Putney and Tower Pier. Each boat, built during the past two years as pleasure craft, is 66ft. Long, with a 15ft beam, and can carry 150 to 170 passengers. February 26, 1948. (Photo by L.N.A.).

Theo Zacchini. March 28, 1951.

Mr. McIvor, M.P. December 15, 1955.

First-Birthday Portrait of Prince Charles With His Mother :A charming first-birthday portrait, by Marcus Adam, of the baby Prince Charles with his mother Princess Elizabeth.The young Prince - who now weighs over 24 pounds, and who is talk for his age - celebrates his birthday on November 14th. November 12, 1949.

Soon They'll Be Married Themselves -- Princess Margaret will be of the guests this month at the wedding of Princess Regnhild of Norway and her commonder fiance, Mr. Erling Lorentsen, and this picture shows the young couple of the occasion of their visit to the wedding of Glenny Gullikson and Mr. Rolf Alfsen, Sons of Mrs. Alfsen who is a close friend of the Princess, which took place recently in Oslo. May 09, 1953.

The Girls In Bottle Green... If you see a girl in what looks like a 20-guinea outfit... Smartly tailored in bottle green wool gabardine, with bright brass buttons; Coat, single-breasted with an open collar, revealing matching tie and light fawn shirt;Set off by a bottle green beret and almost certainly cut to measure. With sporting black leather bag slung from the shoulder and black shoes. You'll be looking at an Australian WAAC ' in the new uniform the will replace the old drab khaki. May 29, 1951.

Chitral. February 3, 1953.

The Princess Is Home -- Little Princess Anne is tip-toe with excitement and Prince Charles is obviously admiring the uniforms of the pilots as H.R.H. Princess Margaret shakes hands with the crew of the Stratocruiser Canopus after landing at London Airport today.H.R.H. Princess Margaret today arrived home after her Caribbean Tour. The Royal Children went with H.M. The Queen H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen Mother to great the Princess at London Airport. March 03, 1955. (Photo by Fox Photos).

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

A.E. Schmidt and Mrs. Topsy, who considered "Peggie & Topsy" Errand Services. January 25, 1943.

Prince Charles & Princess Anne - Together 1950 To 1960 - British Royalty. May 07, 1954. (Photo by Lisa Studios).

Ketches - Yachting. December 31, 1947.

They're Men of The Sea -- men of the Merchant Navy who measure the time between ports in days and nights. And to see just ho wthse sailors fill in their spare time Herald Photographer Graham Welsh and shipping reporter John Fitzgerald made a round-up of overseas ships in Melbourne yesterday.Californian Paul S. Weinberger (left), 6ft. 9in. and weighing 17st. 2lbs. is second officer in the Alemeda. He's at his favourite hobby - placing U.S. Navy Hydrographic Bureau forms in sealed bottles, which he drops overboard at sea. His pastime gives data on ocean currents. January 01, 1954.

Prince Charles & Princess Anne - Together 1950 To 1960 - British Royalty. August 13, 1955. (Photo by Lisa).

Prince Charles and Princess Anne stayed with the Queen Mother because Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh were touring the Empire. December 20, 1954. (Photo by Lisa).

A jungle shower in the Aitape area, provided by tapping a mountain spring and running water along hollow palm fronds, gives cool comfort to these men. February 13, 1945. (Photo by Australian Official Photograph).

Miss Muriel Knee, scanning tickets at Manly Ferry Wharf. January 14, 1942.

Music, Maestro, Please... These four clever dogs seem to be saying. They are only to happy to beg if Maurice Carre, 11, will play for them. Maurice who looks after them at Chessington, Surrey, hopes in time to teach them to bark a "song". October 31, 1947. (Photo by Mirror Features).

Pontresina - Life in the High Alps of Switzerland.The Steinbook Rampant forms part of the coat-of-arms of the canton of Graubunden (Grisons). The steinbook (or ibax) lives in the mountains of Pontresina; there are some 700 of this almost extinct and now state-protected animal, and the Engadin people watch over them with pride and affection. January 22, 1948. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

Inferno: Troops of the Seventh Division, AIF, move across a bridge into the outskirts of burning Balikpapan, rich Borneo oil centre.Borneo was freed by the ***** the rich Dutch East Indies to be recovered, it gave ***** the homeland bases. The enemy's war industries *****. July 12, 1945.

Infantry Training In North-West Area -- Training for Australian soldiers in thick mangrove swamps. Picture show troops advancing cautiously over tangled roots of mangroves in swampy country. August 16, 1943. (Photo by H. Rodda).

The Kaohsiung export processing zone, one of Taiwan's largest economic projects, has 153 factories, with 43,552 employees. October 08, 1951.

Earl Mountbatten - "Uncle Louis" -- lends steadying hand as Prince Charles probes a tempting paddling pool. Lady Mountbatten looks after Princess Anne.Eight days out from Britain on their way to join their parents in North Africa Prince Charles and Princess Anne went ashore at Malta for a picnic and a paddle among the rocky coves of the island. April 26, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

T.R.H. Princess Elizabeth And The Duke of Edinburgh With Prince Charles.Taken by Royal Command, photograph shows Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh with Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. This is the first picture of the family together. May 5, 1949. (Photo by Baron, Baron Photo Centre Ltd.).

Men of "A" Coy 3 Bn, Royal Australian Regiment file East their cooks to receive a good hot meal and the over welcome cup of tea. While the snow falls drearily come ***** and the Artic Wind of a Korean winter sweeps through ever the warmest clothing. January 1, 1951. (Photo by Public Relations Section, HQ BCOF Japan).

Liberated civilians getting away from battle and Australian going into battle mix on a Tarakan beach shortly after the landing. May 21, 1945. (Photo by Australian Official Photo).

Sea Men & Women Ships Personell - Merchant Shipping. July 05, 1941.

The Drum Carnival In Basle -- The huge weirdly attired figure of the Drum Major leads one of the Drum Clubs during the Carnival procession through the streets of Basle.A feature of the annual Carnival at Basle Switzerland, is the parade of the Drummers. The Baslese fashion of drumming is unique in the whole world and there are about thirty Clubs where this curious "art" is taught all the year round.All practice is carried out on felt pads to ***** the noise but for a month before the carnival, all restrictions are removed and the drummers really let themselves go. January 24, 1950.

The Holiday Is Over -- The Royal children provided this charming study on Monday, May 31st, as they posed for the cameramen outside Ballater Station.The Royal Children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, have been enjoying a holiday at Balmoral, Scotland, with their parents, the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, but holidays must come to an end so the young children are driven to ballater station for the long journey to London. June 02, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper; Paul Popper Ltd.).

His Big Moment :Prince Charles went to London's Euston Station to meet his parents today, November 17, on their return from Canada.Here he turns his face up to chat with his mother, Princess Elizabeth, at left is the Queen, his grandmother. February 13, 1952. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

British C-In-C's Visit Probable Future Dictator Of Chinese Municipality Of Shanghai -- General Iwane Matsui (centre), commander of the Japanese army forces operating in the Shanghai area and probable future dictator of the Chinese Municipality of Greater Shanghai. This photograph was taken on the occasion of the friendly call by Admiral Sir Charles Little (left) and Major General A. P. D. Telfer-Smollett, respectively commander-in-Chief of British Naval Forces and Commander-in-Chief of British military forces in Shanghai. It is reported that the diminutive Japanese general kept his two distinguished British callers waiting for fifteen minutes. December 1, 1937. (Photo by Keystone).

A.A.M.W.S. lined up at the 130 A.G.H. at Eta Jima to farewell Lt. Col. C. Yeatman former C.O. homeward bound for Australia. November 19, 1946. (Photo by Tolra Pictures).

Smiling Newlyweds. Actress Marilyn Maxwell and screen writer Jerry Davis enter a car outside Community Church, New York, after their marriage recently. The couple plan to settle in Hollywood and will honeymoon at Apapulca. November 26, 1954.

W.R.A.A.C. Training Camp at Kapooka -- In the Clerical training section Louise Alexander, Joyce Pendleton, and Margaret Whiteside concentrate on their Typewriters. April 19, 1955. (Photo by Alec Iverson/Fairfax Media).

A.W.A.S. August 23, 1944.

Gomez Caught By McIntyre Off Brown -- Gerry Gomez (Trinidad) caught behind the wicket by England wicket-Keeper Arthur McIntyre (Surrey) off the bowling of F.R. Brown, the England captain, after scoring 74 runs for West Indies at he Oval, London, to-day (Monday), second day of the fourth and final test Match. August 14, 1950. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Australia Merchant Shipping. September 19, 1946.

Womens Royal Australian Army Corps. - (W.R.A.A.C.) - Australian Troops.January 16, 1955. (Photo by Leighton).

A new weapon for men of 3Bn Royal Australian Regiment, in Japan, the American Bazooka (anti-tank gun) here Sgt. Muggleton and Sgt. Beavis H.E. of 79 George Street Parramatta NSW practice loading the bazooka.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).

Women's Army Medical Service (A.A.M.W.S.) - Australian Military. July 10, 1939.

Pontresina -- Life in the High Alps of Switzerland.A Horse-Drawn Cab Moves Out Of Post-Square, centre of the village main street. Bank is on left, post-office facing. January 22, 1948. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

Police Charge Meeting -- Women fall to ground as baton-wielding police charge a protest meeting in front of the city hall in Johannesburg, South Africa. Melee ensued after police arrested E. S. Sachs, veteran labor organizer, who was addressing a meeting called to demonstrate against a Ministry of Justice order to Sachs to quit his post as general secretary of the Garment Workers Union. Although melee took place May 24, these pictures have just become available in the United States by mail from South Africa. June 26, 1952. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Athenia Survivors Landed In Eire From Norwegian Ship -- One of the ten stretcher cases being lowered to the tender from the "Knot Nelson". These original pictures show the landing of 430 survivors of the torpedoed British liner "Athenian from the Norwegian tanker "Kraut Nelson" in Galway, Eire. There were ten stretcher cases. September 06, 1939.

South Africa - Sport. February 02, 1951. (Photo by Henry Murray).

These have not been paid for except for ***** woman was used 6 (not enclosed) of the series for where reproduction ***** has been paid. Studio Lisa (London) said. We may keep there for future use. May 04, 1955.

The girls form a star and, as Noeline dives into the centre, they disappear underwater. July 21, 1949.

The "Buried Cities" Of Ceylon -- The "floral altar" at Polonnarua is enclosed in a stone post-and rail fence and surrounded by curved pillars, unknown elsewhere in Ceylon. July 18, 1942. (Photo by Paul Popper).

The road to Damascus... memories of Paul and John the Baptist.I felt excited, if not a little nervous, on this one-day trip from Beirut to Damascus.However, I am happy to report that an automobile excursion to the Syrian capital is quite simple to arrange these days.Road leading into Damascus. The oldest city in the world. June 23, 1941.

The Royal Tour: Ceylon - Kandy Lake -- H.M. The Queen and H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh will visit Kandy from the 18th to 20th April, 1954. The town of Kandy lies in a valley among hills, and is itself at an altitude of some 1500 ft. This artificial lake is just beside the town. Some native women pause by the balustrade, gazing across the water to the "Temple of the Tooth".A view of Kandy Lake, looking across to the "Temple of the Tooth." April 12, 1954. (Photo by Rosemary Gilliat, Camera Press).

C-In-C Japan's Forces In Central ***** Visits ***** Soldiers -- General Iwane Matsui, the Commander-in-Chief of the forces in Central China, photographed (right) wearing ***** knitted by the Empress of Japan, chatting to a Japanese soldier when he visited the hospital in ***** by staff officers. February 15, 1938. (Photo by Keystone).

Buildings Of South Africa -- The new and modern Post Office in Cape Town, South Africa. July 01, 1946. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Boers resting. July 21, 1949.

In a mountainous setting - Tea Estates in the hills, near Nuwara Eliya - Ceylon. March 8, 1950.

Natives Defy Josburg Curfew - Civil Disobedience Arrests :Demonstrators give the defiance sign as some of their arrested comrades are driven away in a heavily-guarded-police wagon - with armed men on the tailboard - after an organized march in defiance of curfew regulations was broken up in Johannesburg. The march and curfew - breaking were part of the passive resistance campaign conducted by non-Europeans against the race segregation laws. According to a recent estimate by a leader of the defiance action campaign committee, more than 2,000 people were in prison. September 02, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Playwright Anita Loos. January 1, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Newsphoto).

Cockroaches. "The Future rules of the World". January 1, 1945.

Princess Elizabeth And Queen Mary Visits Diamond Cutters -- Princess Elizabeth is seen examining her 54-carat pink diamond that was given her as a wedding gift by Dr. H.T. Williamson, a Canadian who owns diamond mines in mother, Queen Mary, They are at a diamond cutting factory at clerkenwell green London, today March 10, where the stone is being cut. April 08, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Russian Arms On View In London -- A 12.7m.m Degtyarev, Heavy Machine Gun, Model 1938. Weight, including mounting 397 1bs, effective range 3,860 yds and rate of fire 126 rounds per minute. Russian equipment, captured from the Communists in Korea was on view on the Horse Guards Parade to-day for one week. It is the first time the equipment has been shown anywhere. July 02, 1951.

The Good And The Bad Will Be Destroyed.An African doctors house in the area to be demolished first... It borders the white suburb of Westdene.The African National congress is expected to lead country-wide "Industrial Action" in protest against the South African Government's determination to begin the forcible evacuation of 60,000 natives from the western areas of Johannesburg. Due to start next month.The first victims of the "Creeping Destruction" of Sophiatown have received their notices to quit. January 12, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Mrs. Daryl Zanuck, Elsa Maxwell, Daryl Zanuck. December 01, 1954.

Runaway Child Actress -- Lora Lee Michael, nine-year-old veteran of 17 movie roles, is held by Sheriff's deputy M. T. Johnson with Dep. Bess Bailey after the child fled in nightclothes From home of her foster parents. Lora Lee told deputies that her foster mother, Mrs. Lorraine Miche1,55, withheld food from her so that she could keep size down for small girl roles, Mrs. Michel denied charge emphatically. March 14, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

A section of the crowd who for the first time were able to watch a Test Match from the New Grandstand at Newlands to-day. When completed this grandstand will accommodate 9,000 spectators. September 29, 1953.

Japanese Ambassador Leaves -- The Japanese ambassador in London, Mr. Shunichi Matsumoto, waves farewell at London Airport as he returns to Tokyo for consultations. February 27, 1954.

Big Boy ... "Avalanche," champion White Flemish Giant, tips the scale at 21 pounds. Pelt of the Flemish Giant is luxurious and is seven times as warm as sheep's wool in proportion to weight. December 5, 1943. (Photo by International News Photos).

Occupation troops, of the 81st Infantry Division, march into Hirosaki, nead Aomori, Japan, with a Japanese policeman to guide them into the city. Scenes such as this, are typical as the American Forces' take up their zones of occupation. February 25, 1946. (Photo by US Signal Corps Photo).

King And Queen Drive Through Edinburgh - The King and Queen in their royal carriage, during the drive through Edinburgh.The King and Queen travelled north yesterday for a nine day's stay at the palace of Holyrood house, in Edinburgh. Driving in an open carriage through flower-bedecked princess street, the King and Queen were accorded a right royal reception. July 10, 1934. (Photo by Keystone).

The Japanese Imperial Family -- Emperor Hirohito In A Paddy Field -- The ageing Emperor Hirohito of Japan, ceremonially cutting rice in a paddy field withing the confines of the Imperial Palace. The Emperor, who was born in April 1901, succeeded to the throne in December 1926. December 1, 1926. (Photo by Tim, Camera Press).

Royal Party At Wimbledon ***** King Feisal Sees The Funny ***** -- King ***** Laughing heartily at one of the ***** on the Centre Court at Wmbledon ***** afternoon. With him is seen the ***** wore Sun-Glasses. The King and Queen, with King ***** Irak, Princess Ingrid of ***** other members of the Royal ***** the thrilling tennis finals at ***** this afternoon July 08. August 14, 1933. (Photo by The Associated Press).

Night Baseball Adelaide. February 27, 1953.

The games of the stonemasons of Polonnaruwa: Small caricature princesses grace the steps of the palace and temple. August 05, 1939.

Royal Tour of South Africa: Visit to New BrightonA fine type of native in ceremonial attire who was among the native population who gave their Majesties a tremendous welcome at New Brighton.After making the acquaintance of their native subjects at a Port Elizabeth, the Royal family drove in procession through many miles of streets in New Brighton, predominantly occurred by families of the Xosa and other native Bantu races.These people turned out in many thousands to line the streets in front of their houses on the housing estates, and the Royal cars drove for more than an hour between the cheering and flag-waving lines, passing many parties of dancers in their ceremonial attire for the Royal occasion. March 05, 1947.

Young Germans Taken Prisoner -- A Group of Young German Soldiers captured in the beginning of the current Allied offensive in Italy waits for transportation to internment camps. May 19, 1944. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

The Royal Tour: Ceylon -- The Queen's first sight of Ceylon, when she arrives there on April 10th, 1954, for a twelve day visit, may well be Adams Peak, Ceylon's most spectacular, though not the highest, mountain; it is 7240 ft. high. For centuries it has been considered a holy mountain, and though the shrine on the summit is in the keeping of Buddhist priests, people of many religions climb there on pilgrimage. April 12, 1954. (Photo by Rosemary Gilliat, Camera Press).

A view of a section of the De Beers diamond mines at Kimberley, S. Africa. In the background are low hills of exhausted "Blue Gravel" taken from the Big Hole, the Du Toitspan workings and other mines. This "Blue Gravel" yielded some of the purest diamonds found in any part of the world. October 10, 1952.

Kinmen Island. September 16, 1954. (Photo by United Press Photo).

The Royal Tour: Ceylon -- Queens House, Colombo, official residence of the Governor. It is here that the Queen will be received when she arrives at Colombo on 10th April, 1954, for a four day stay. April 12, 1954. (Photo by Rosemary Gilliat, Camera Press).

The British liner Athenia, 13,465 tons (top right), was torpedoed and sunk yesterday 250 miles west of Inishtrahull Island, off the northern Irish coast, while on her way from Liverpool to Montreal, Canada. She carried 1,400 persons, of whom 314 were citizens of the United States. It is reported that all on board, excepting those killed by the explosion, have been picked up. The other pictures show ***** and, lower, views of the cabin class long gallery (left) and one of the smoke-rooms in the Athenia. September 05, 1939.

Return Is Awaited.. Mrs. Matsui, wife of General Iwane Matsui, former commander of the Japanese troops in the Central China is seen at great delight at the news of the triumphant return of her husband. February 24, 1938. (Photo by Domei News Photos Service).

"The Big Hole", Kimberley photographed from the plane conveying the Qantas party. July 5, 1953.

Greta Hoffstrom won a beauty contest. Then the Swedish Government decided that the plump girl on its banknotes should be streamlined. Greta became the model. Greta is married now, but her husband doesn't mind other men carrying round a picture of his wife. January 14, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Tahiti - General Scenes. December 11, 1953.

Waltzing Matilda. December 28, 1949.

Australian Prime Minister Here For Talks -- Mr. R.G. Menzies, 55-year-old Prime Minister of Australia, arrived at London Airport this evening (Thursday) from Sydney.He is expected to remain here about a week for talks; subjects are believed to include defence and migration. July 13, 1950. (Photo by Reuter Photo).

Yehudi On Vacation -- Yehudi Menuhin ***** 19-year-old violinist; accompanied ***** by and two sisters arrived here today to ***** vacation of two years on their estate ***** here in the sunny Los Gatis hills. The ***** is pictured here with his sisters, Hephzibah ***** an accomplished pianist, and Yaltah. April 15, 1936. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The Royal Tour: Ceylon -- The main street of Nuwara Eliya, 6,200 ft. above sea level: the Royal Party will arrive in Nuwara Eliya on 16th April, 1954, and will stay there until 18th April. April 12, 1954. (Photo by Rosemary Gilliat, Camera Press).

Photo Shows: Royal Family group taken after Engagement was Announced. From Left Standing Princess Helene, Prince Kund, Princesses Alexandrine Louise and fedora, Prince Harald.Centre, Princes Olaf and Gorm, Brothers of The Bride to be, and in the Chair Princess Caroline Mathilde.First Pictures: Danish Royal Engagement.The Engagement was Announced Yesterday an 27 between H.R.H. Prince Knud, Youngest son of the king and queen of Denmark, and his cousin, Princess Caroline Mathilde of Denmark, Daughter of Prince Harald and Princess Mathilde. Prince Knud who is 32, is a first Lieutenant in the Danish Navv. His Bride to Be is 20.PS: Royal family group taken after the engagement was announced. From left standing Princess Helen, Price Knud, Princesses Alexandrine Louise and Fedd Ra, Prince Harald. Center Princes Olaf and Gorm, brothers of the bride to be, and in the chair Princess Caroline Mathilde. March 13, 1933. (Photo by The Associated Press).

Prince, the collie does not know whether he would rather have the cure or the cut. From the pained expression on Prince's face he is not sharing the obvious delight of his five-year-old mistress Cathie Weir, of Arran Island. Firth of Clyde as she bathes his paw, cut on a piece of broken glass. July 23, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Mr. Sid Dyer training twenty Brontey surf girls in their water - ballet routines for the Aquacade ***** Olympic Poll on Frid & Sat nights. April 5, 1948.

The "Buried Cities" Of Ceylon -- one of the numerous brick 'dagabas' built to house sacred relics, some of which are now being restored. July 18, 1942. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Tahiti - General Scenes. December 23, 1947. (Photo by ACME News Pictures).

Danish Gymnasts Rehearse At Albert Hall -- Some of the Danish team performing a Danish national dance in costume, during rehearsals at the Royal Albert Hall today. Teams of Danish gymnasts from the sport and Gymnastic Folk High School at Gerlev, Denmark, are in Britain to give displays of Danish gymnastics and national folk dancing throughout the country, including London, Oxford Blackpool, Liverpool, Swansea and Cardiff. Today they were rehearsing for their first display at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday 29th February. February 28, 1952. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Royal Visitors :The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, who welcomed their guests at Westminster Pier, seen with King Gustav Adolf & Queen Louise of Sweden after their arrival at the Palace.The coat that caused all the talk.The coat Queen Elizabeth wore to welcome King and Queen of Sweden to London has set British women talking.One woman said the Queen's coat was just like the toffee-whirl children eat. June 28, 1954.

Malaya Tamil Coolies Preparing a Paddy Field for Rice Cultivation. January 30, 1942.

Scene typical of snow-bound Syria where some of the AIF are spending the winter. In summer time, this country is baked dry as the Mallee. March 9, 1942. (Photo by A.I.F. Photograph).

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