Sydney Morning Herald Collection

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British sailors fighting flames in Canton, when fires were lighted by fleeing Chinese. The sailors fought unceasingly to save the post office, which was gutted, and the Customs Building, and to prevent the fire from spreading to British property. December 4, 1938. (Photo by The Associated Press of Great Britain Ltd.).

Cowes Regatta -- The Duke of Edinburgh in his yacht Bluebottle scuds along at Cowes. He was forced to retire from the race owing to motor launches getting in the way at the start of race and then a little later Bluebottle's forestay carried away, leaving the Duke with mainsail only. August 4, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

Misc. - Puppets. December 2, 1954.

Capt. Kingsford Smith in Berlin. August 28, 1929.

Maternity (& Health) - Posters (See Also: Advertising Misc.). June 25, 1934.

Mary (Shirley Abicair) who is very fond of Norman (Norman Wisdom) expects a kiss from him When she down to the Kitchen in the morning. "Got anything me" she asks expectantly. "Cup of tea. It's in pot",is his disappointing reply. "One Good Turn", starring Norman Wisdom in his second screen comedy, is produced by Maurice Cowan and directed by John Paddy Carstairs - the team responsible for the record-breaking "Trouble in Store". Joan Rice, Thora Hird, Shirley Abicair and Russell Enoch head the la

Plant spring-flowering bulbs now, and don't omit daffodils. March 25, 1939.

Britain's New £4,000,000 Liner Sails Tomorrow: Majestically cleaving the water is the new £4,000,000 Orient liner Oronsay (28,200 gross tons), which tomorrow (Wednesday) sails from Tilbury on her maiden voyage to Sydney, Australia. The new liner, which takes her name from one of the Western Isles of Scotland, is 708Sft. 8ins, long and 90ft. 6ins, in breadth. She accommodates 668 first-class and 833 Tourist 'B' Class passengers, and has a speed of 22½ knots. May 15, 1951. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Chief ***** Council Mr. W. N. V. Windeyer Q.C. December 15, 1955.

Australia' great loose forward Colin Windon, names as one of the greatest players in Aust and New Zld last yr brings do win an *****. June 25, 1947.

Model lovers of all ages stand by while Steward explains constructional details of a diesel-electric loco being built to scale measurement. October 10, 1951.

Facing Up To It -- This is A. E. Cook of the Thames Valley Harriers. And with that tense expression, as you might have guessed he got the weight further than his competitor in the other picture. Effort ***** And this is one way of recording it ***** facially, but no two people look the same doing the ***** thing. And in the other picture of this series you ***** another facial reaction to exactly the same sort of effect. Both men are putting-the-weight at a recent sports contest - only difference is one expression got the weight further than the other. Guess which. July 14, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror)

The liner Sydney Star made an impressive picture from the air as it was manoeuvred to berth in the new Mackay Harbour on Saturday morning. September 5, 1939.

Plane In Which Lindy Will Girdie Globe -- This is the first photograph of the new Ryan Monoplane just completed for Col. Charles A. Lindbergh. According to close friends of the flying Colonel, he will make a flight around the world and is now headed for San Diego to spend about a month three in testing the new plane. (Note powerful headlights on the wings of the plane for night landing). March 30, 1928. (Photo by International Newsreel Photo).

***** after boat ***** son Capt. Aldwell, Captain Shorpe (Chief officer ***** of union co staff. January 07, 1928.

Competition in the smile event at Rushcutters Bay Athletics meeting. November 16, 1940. (Photo by Robert Eric Bay Donaldson/Fairfax Media).

On His Majesty's Service. Coachman J.H. Clarke, 39 years in the Royal Household, knows all there is to know about cleaning the Royal harness. With Mr Croft he is responsible for the cleanliness of the museum pieces, and the furniture in the State Harness Room. May 22, 1946.

Saws His Firewood At 104: Mr. Jonasson who will be 104 on March 24th. On March 24th. Anders Johan Jonasson, of *****, smaland, Sweden, will be celebrating his 104th. Birthday. He has sawn his own firewood all his life and now states that he intends to contune to do so. March 12, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper Press Photo).

Hero Worship -- Filipino children solemnly inspect a Samurai sword that Private First Class Cornelius A. Lubo, Syracuse, New York, took from a Jap officer after slaying him and his sixteen-man patrol at Palo Bridge, Palo, Leyte Island. December 11, 1944. (Photo by USA Signal Corps Photo).

Shows placing the tanks in the man using this is where most of the ***** is stored. October 23, 1933.

Women's 80 Mtres Hurdles Winners - Here are the first threeplacers in the final of the women's 80 metre hurdles, August 28, during the European games at Bem Switzerland. Left to right; Pamela Seaborne of Britain (3rd), Anneliese Seonbuchner of Germany 2nd., and Marija Golubnichaja of Russia (the winner). The winning time was II seconds. The Women's 80 metres also went to Russia at Berne, above, from right: Marija Golubnichaja (Russia), 1; Anneliese Seonbuchner (Ger.), 2; Pamela Seabourne (UK), 3. April 20, 1955. (Photo by Associated Press Photo Ltd.).

17 this is an exercise for any aspiring young (b) hurdler. March 1, 1950. (Photo by Cowles Syndicate).

Motorists in Burke Road, Deepdene, will be warned next week by this wooden figure that they are approaching a laneway on which schoolchildren cross the road. The idea, tested today, was brought from America by a member of Camberwell Council. October 27, 1948.

Family Group - These porcupines at the Glasgow Zoo are proud of their day-old offspring, but their beady eyes watch warily as it tries to set off on a tour of exploration to set off on a tour of exploration in the direction of the water dish. They'll make quite sure it doesn't come to any harm. August 03, 1949.;Family Group - These porcupines at the Glasgow Zoo are proud of their day-old offspring, but their beady eyes watch warily as it tries to set off on a tour of exploration to set off on a

Siamese Bride in red silk, with a drape of chiffon over the shoulder. Her name is Thipawan Petchsingh. In Siam, her home-land, this means "flower from heaven". Miss Petchsingh was recently married in London to Mr. Rachawongse Varavarn, an attache at the Siamese Embassy, where Miss Petchsingh's father is first secretary. April 08, 1954.

Climbing a Mountain in Italy: Working their way up a newly repaired mountain road southwest of Bologna, Italy, U.S. jeeps and trucks pass American troops who stand by to aid any vehicle that lags. The men and vehicles are part of the Allied Fifth Army, which was proceeding slowly toward Bologna over muddy, hear-breaking terrain late in October, 1944. The Germans had massed artillery and were erecting additional barbed wire barriers, to hamper the advance further. November 22, 1944. (Photo by U.S

WWII - World War II - Loose Photos (Sydney). May 7, 1945.

American Red Cross Headquarters In Paris -- The American Red Cross headquarters in Paris where all American Red Cross material is received from America. This building acts as a sort of clearing house for the Red Cross Material. From here it is shipped to various hospitals throughout the war zone. March 28, 1918. (Photo by Kadel & Herbert N.Y.).

Waiting To Pounce -- Jap carbiers stand by, ready to let loose the planes that swarmed over Pearl Harbor and the unsuspecting American Islands. The Japs made much of their treacherous attacks in the Newsreel from which this photo was taken. The U.S. War Department obtained the film which has been released by the OWI. April 5, 1943. (Photo by ACME).

America's first turboprop seaplane transport -- the Convair R3Y Tradewind -- races down San Diego Bay for its maiden flight. Built by Convair's San Diego Division for the U. S. Navy, the 80-ton seaplane took off in less than 30 seconds and was flown during a shakedown test program for more than two hours on its first flight. Upon completion of the flight, Convair Test Pilot Don Germeraad said: "I have flown many types of seaplanes, but the R3Y is the best I've ever handled." February 25, 1954.

Smog Suited - Now we have the Smog Suit in navy barathea with the new Princess line-and you would be ready for smog or those could crystal-clear days with the adaptable white jersey which can be worn with the top turned up to protect the mouth and nose or turned down in the normal way. This up-to-the minute fashion note comes from the Ian Meredith collection shown in London. November 12, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphotos).

Ann Sothern and Robert Young who make a joyous new screen team for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's story of the wide open spaces, "Maisie". October 09, 1939.

H. N. Wrigley - Air Vice-Marshal. May 19, 1941.

Armistice Day Observance In Paris -- Scene at the Arc De Triomphe, during the Minute of Silence, at the recent Armistice Day ceremonies in Paris commemorating the 20th anniversary since the signing of the Armistice. November 17, 1938. (Photo by ACME).

The Duke Becalmed In Cowes Race -- The Duke of Edinburgh (left) at the tiller and Mr. Uffa Fox (designer of the Coweslip) photograph had becalmed during the race at Cowes today. The Duke of Edinburgh taking part in the Cowes Regatta, today helped to crew his yacht Bluebottle, which he shares with the Queen in the Dragon Class race. August 6, 1952. (Photo by Fox Photos).

"Tahiti". September 26, 1930.

The Building's Big, But Not Big Enough - The tail structures of these early-modes B-36B air-planes are too big for the Consolidated Vultee aircraft plant here where they are being modernized into jet-augmented B-36D bombers. So the company cut circular holes in huge sliding doors for this porthole-like effect, while work proceeds on forward portions of the planes inside. October 13, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Crew of the bunker hill fights courageously to bring flaming gasoline on her flight deck under control. Charred wreckage of planes which were awaiting take-off at the time of the attacks attests to the destruction the stricken carrier suffered. June 21, 1945. (Photo by ACME).

Test Pilot Bill Scott, in inflated pressure suit, only one in Australia, used for testing high altitude flying in our new jet machines. March 9, 1955. (Photo by Gordon F. De'lisle).

Flowers For Matron, Wendy Badger, of Crows Nest, who was the smallest baby ever born at Crown St. with a bunch of flowers for Matron Show, who is retiring. October 06, 1952.

Mr. W. Schaufelberger, N.S.W. captain, considering his cards at the Australian contract bridge championships in Brisbane on Monday. September 29, 1954.

Baby Panther. June 03, 1932.;Baby Panther.

U.S. Tanks Complete Mopping Up Operations In Cherbourg -- American tanks plough the rubble in the streets of Cherbourg to complete mopping up operations against the Germans after the Nazis surrendered the city June 27, 1944. Twenty-thousand Nazi soldiers were taken prisoner at Cherbourg by U.S. troops. August 21, 1944. (Photo by U.S. Office of War Information Picture).

Don Bradman Helps Britain's Export -- Don Bradman, autographing the bats. Don Bradman, today (Wednesday), visited the London showroom of a big manufacturers of sports gear, where he personally selected and autographed some of the 3,500 cricket bats, which are bound for Australia, during the next few days. May 19, 1948. (Photo by London News Agency).

British Troops In China From 1937 Onwards. March 4, 1940. (Photo by Press Union Photo Service).

At one of the advanced stages of police training, the recruits are given practical lessons in police court procedure, In this way, trainees become familiar with court procedure before they actually give evidence in a real police court. The arrangements of those mock courts resemble a real police court. May 01, 1950. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

In the Land of The Cockneys During their drive from Buckingham Palace to the Guildhall, where they were the guests at lunch of the corporation of London, Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh pass Alonf Cheapside. Past the famous bow church, whose bells, it will be remembered determine whether or not a londoner is entitled to the name of "cockney", the qualification being that the birthplace must be within the sound of the bells. June 12, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

The World-Famous Hogarth Puppets, from England, gave their first performance today at the Oakleigh Town Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Jan Bussell and their daughter Sally put the tiny figures through their places, to the delight of the school-children audience. The Hogarth Puppets will tour Australia. April 09, 1952.

Window Cleaners - Trades & Tradesman. August 24, 1955.

Crippled U.S. Aircraft Carrier Completes Saga Of Sea -- On March 19, 1945, the U.S.S. Franklin, an Essex-class carrier was hit by enemy bombs while participating in air strikes against the Japanese fleet in the enemys Inland Sea. Operating less than 60 miles (96 kms.) from the Japanese coast, with many of her planes fully armed and fuelled, the carrier was attacked by a Japanese dive-bomber which scored two hits with quarter-ton armor-piercing bombs. The ship was soon an inferno of flames with

Miss Diana Wynyard and Mr. Anthony Quayle who arrived in Sydney by air yesterday from England. They are stars of the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre Company of Stratford-on-Avon, which will make a four months' tour of Australia. Miss Diana Wynyard, the English actress, scored an instantaneous hit with her first audience when she made a brief appearance at the Kingsford Smith Airport, Mascot, today. October 11, 1949.

Police - Plane N.S.W. Police. May 8, 1946.

Blazing 'Oronsay' Lists in Rock: During the night, fireman pump water into the blazing Orient liner 'Oronsay'. New danger threatened the 28,200 tons Orient liner 'Oronsay' when thousands of gallons of water pumped into her blazing hull gave her superilous list to-day (Sunday) after firemen had battled through the night to save the ship, flaming in the Barrow-in-Furness yards where she was fitting out for her maiden voyage in 1951. Only a 150-ton crane at first prevented her crashing down to the quay. October 29, 1950. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

How Do You Like Your Eggs - Not like this, anyway. The frozen eggs of Omeo (coldest town in the State) where the temperature has been 17 deg. below zero, bounce in the pan and thaw before they fry. This one was brought to the same temperature in Melbourne. July 18, 1938.

Players leap for the ball in Australian Rules - the game that hasn't taken on in Sydney. October 21, 1949.

President Chiang Kai Shek Receives British Parliamentary Mission.President Chiang Kai Shek (centre) chatting with Lord Ammon during the reception.The British Parliamentary Mission led by Lord Ammon, now on a visit to China, were received by President Chiang Kai Shek during their stay in Chungking. October 29, 1947. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited)

The Queen Wears Outfit To Match Ship - The Southern Cross ***** down the slipway at Balfast yesterday. The Queen yesterday wore a Princess line coat and matching hat in pastel green - the same colour as the upper works of the liner she was launching at Belfast. While waiting to pull the launching lever the Queen stood under a canvas canopy, bulging under the weight of rain water. She smiled when Lord Brookeborough, the Prime minister of Northern Ireland, who was standing beside her, pointed at the ominous bulge and said, "I hope that doesn't come through." August 18, 1954.

Newliner For Australian Run "Suevic" For Trials - The Shaw Saville which has now left Harland and Wolff's Belfast yards for trials. Launched in March the 13,900 ton vessel will carry a refrigerated cargo from Australia and N. Zealand to Britain. She is 561 feet long and powered by general turbines of 14,000 S.H.P. Her equipment includes a portable cinema and a sound reproduction system throughout the crews' quarters. July 07, 1950. (Photo by Fox Photos).

For mass catching of sea food board this: Trawler. June 05, 1949. (Photo by Look Magazine Photograph).

World's Largest Tanker Launched - The 757 foot length of the Spyros Niarchos, world's largest tanker, safely enters the water after her launch from the Vickers-Armstrong yards at Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, to-day (Friday). The tanker is 47,750 deadweight tons. December 2, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Misc - Weapons - Pistols. Fear of the vengeance of the ***** coloured people has driven many of the 1½ million white ***** of small arms are booming. November 28, 1953.

187.A. - Gliders Early Types. January 1, 1940. A man holding a glider.

Norman Wisdom. June 9, 1955.

Marines Mark Peace Day -- The famous "Horse Marines", part of the United States forces stationed in China, took part in Armistice Day observances, today, at the Peace Memorial situated on the Bund here. November 15, 1941. (Photo by The Domei News Photos Service).

Nancye Wynne (Victoria) at practice. March 06, 1939.

A Fake Rumor: These Are U.S. Defense Posters -- Inconceivable would be a war without posters. Like bands, parades, flags and patriotic speeches, they are designed to rouse peaceful citizens to deeds of daring and hard work. Since America's entry into World War II, posters are being hung in defense factories during workers to obey regulations work hard, keep their mouths shut, look out for fifth columnists and saboteurs. Creators of these new cartoon-posters are Cy Hungerford, famous cartoonist

Eat All You Like' Lunch Bar Opens ***** Or All Of 60 Dishes -- In a tall chef's hat, lovely Swedish actress Mai Zetterling tastes some of the intriguing dishes at the "Smorgas bord" luncheon bar, at the Empress Club, West London. Through a menu of 60 dishes for five shillings - if you can eat that much - is the offer of the Swedish "Smorgasbord", which opened at Mayfair, West London. The most unusual lunch bar in London, for five shillings you just eat till you want to stop, there's no limit. No

The "Southern Cross Minor", the 'plane in which Kingsford Smith will attempt to create new records between Australia and England and return. November 5, 1931. (Photo by Milton Kent, The Vacuum Oil Co. Pty. Ltd.).

The German Russian War -- A new type of German motor cycle used in the war against Russia. It is capable of crossing any type of country as the picture shows. February 22, 1943. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Americans, bringing in German prisoners after advance in St. *****. June 17, 1931.

A Million Visitors See Tiny Town Yet Model Village Way Have To Close -- Visitors watch a train pass over the model of Sydney Harbour Bridge, while reflections of the bridge show up in the water below. The famous model railway and miniature gardens which have been run as a general charitable association will soon have marked up the millionth visitor so its Beaconsfield, Bucks, home. Despite this fact, the Bucks county Council may close the Gardens in the near future. A model of Sydney Harbour Bri

The Prison Without Bars -- The men attend services in the Parish church and not the Prison chapel. The privilege helps them feel that they are still members of the community, Dress is a grey flannel suit, grey shirt and yellow tie. Good conduct prisoners at Sudbury, Derbyshire, prison, live a life far removed from that of the usual grim gaol. Formerly an American Army hospital, Sudbury is now a minimum security prison holding some 300 men who are all " Star" or first' offender prisoners - later

On Way To Record -- Viking rocket No. 7 roaring up 100 feet in air on way toward 135 mile altitude record at Navy proving ground. In background is gantry used to prepare rocket for shoot and San Andres mountains of southern New Mexico. August 07, 1951. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Diana Wynyard Marries Film Director -- The bride and bridegroom leaving Caxton Hall after the ceremony. Miss Diana Wynyard, the famous actress, was married at Caxton Hall, London, to Capt. Carol Reed of the Army film Unit, who directed the film "Kipps" in which she appeared. February 3, 1943.

Misc. - Prisons - General. June 01, 1955.

U.S. Liberators Fly 1,000 Miles To Breach U-Boat Locks At Bordeaux. Water gushing from blasted U-boat locks proof of the accuracy and forces with which U.S. Eighth Air Force Liberator heavy bombers struck enemy shipbuilding yards at Bordeaux in daylight May 17. The tossing vessel caught in the stream from the locks suggests the size of the breach made in these vital submarined building and repair facilities. U-boats nesting in the pens when this attack was delivered probably were left grounded b

Diana Wynyard, C. B. E., British Film And Stage Actress. September 1, 1953. (Photo by Dorothy Wilding, Camera Press).

Tyrone Power Signs Wedding Register -- Tyrone Power, the film actor, signing his name in the marriage register at the Church of Santa Francesca Romana after his wedding to Linda Christian (right) the Mexican-born film actress. Ceremony was performed by Monsignor William Hemmick (left) of Washington, D.C, now a Canon of St. Peter's Basilica. January 30, 1949.

Ragamuffin Showgirl -- "Shall I dance for you" It is a warm afternoon in Barcelona. People are waiting outside the Plaza de Toros - Barcelona's biggest bullring - for the show to begin. A little begar girl runs onto the pavement, and stands playing her castenets in an insistent rhythm to attract attention. August 19, 1949. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

At 14 months, Elizabeth was a chubby youngster with fine, blonde hair. Her succession to the Throne then was doubtful. July 02, 1952.

Diana Wynyard arriving at Mascot with Anthony Quayle. Members of the Stratford Players, they are on their way to Melbourne. October 13, 1949.

Misc. - Prisons - General. November 14, 1932.

132.A. - Ambulance Planes - British. January 07, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

France's Top Military Medal For Monty.Marshal Juin gives the customary French Kiss on Roth cheeks after pinning the Medaille Militaire, France's highest military decoration, on field Marshal Lord Montgomery, in the Cour D'Honneur of the invalides, today. Lord Montgomery leaves Paris on Thursday at the end of his term as Deputy Supreme Commander, Allied Forces, Europe ***** the medal was bestowed on him as he retires. The last *****, to receive he was Sir Winston Churchill after the ***** on. May 15, 1950.

Marshal Juin Leaves For *****.Marshal Juin, commander of the Allied Land Forces and Inspector-General of the French Armed Forces, leaves Kensington Palace-Gardens, London, this morning, May 8, for London Airport. He is quitting the residence of the French Ambassador in Britain with whom the Marshal has been staying during his visit which ends today.While he was visiting the Royal Military Academy at Sandburst yesterday as General Juin, the Announcement of his promotion to Marshal of France, was made in Paris. He is 334th in succession that dates back ***** 1185. May 8, 1952. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Historic Photographs :The British Royal Family in 1927 -- From the Left: King George V and Queen Mary (seated): the Duke of York (succeeded his brother Edward VIII, as King George VI in 1937), and the Duchess of York (later Queen Elizabeth) with the 14-month-old Princess Elizabeth on her Knee. Extreme right, standing, 14th Earl of Strathmore, parents of the Duchess of York. July 27, 1927. (Photo by Bassano, Camera Press).

Talking Point Is 'Spring's Here' Talking point between these two daffodils was of course the arrival of spring-like weather, a foretaste of the good days to come. Shown on left is narcissus minimus, the smallest known daffodil, looking up to the golden harvest daffodil, one of the largest under cultivation. Both flowers had just arrived at the horticultural hall, westminster, for the royal horticultural society's show opening tomorrow. March 18, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.)

Bombers For Britain -- More than thirty Lockheed Hudson ***** consigned to England are pictured at ***** Bennett Field, April 1, part of the steady of planes being sent to Great Britain. At right are ships partly dismantled which will taken to England on Boats. The balance, it reported, will also be dismantled. April 1, 1941. (Photo by ACME).

American Boxer who arrived in Sydney by Niagan today under ***** to H.B.C. Reading left to right - Bobby Wilson (Welter), Yernon Cormier (Feather), Phil Zivick (Light). December 29, 1934.

Australian Ladies' Tennis Team In Action: The four ladies of the Australian tennis team wearing unusual hats at Epsom to play April 17. (left to right) Miss D. Stephenson, Mrs. Hopman (captain) Miss Heima Coyner, Miss Nancy Wynne. The Australian ladies tennis team attended luncheon at the R.A.C. country club at Woodcote Park, Epsom, today April 17 and partnered members of the international club in the annual mixed doubles competition for the king of Sweden's cup. March 01, 1952. (Photo by Associ

These Are U.S. Defense Posters -- Inconceivable would be a war without posters. Like bands, parades, flags and patriotic speeches, they are designed to rouse peaceful citizens to deeds of daring and hard work. Since America's entry into World War II, posters are being hung in defense factories during workers to obey regulations work hard, keep their mouths shut, look out for fifth columnists and saboteurs. Creators of these new cartoon-posters are Cy Hungerford, famous cartoonist of the Pittsbu

Receive Awards From Boxing Writers -- Tony Zale (left), middle weight boxing champion, holds the Edward J. Neil Plaque and Ray (Sugar) Robinson. welterweight champ, holds a belt Awarded Jan.22 at the annual dinner of the Boxing writers Association of New York city. The Neil award was made in memory of Edward J. Neil, Associated Press boxing writer and war correspondent, killed in the Spanish revolution. The belt held by Robinson was awarded by Ring Magazine. January 22, 1947. (Photo by Associate

New York To Rome Plane Tunes Up -- The "Rome", New York to Rome, non-stop plane in which Cesare Sabelli, Piero Bonelli and Roger Q. Williams made a test flight yesterday. The plane was pictured propeller whirling, just before hopping off. March 06, 1928. (Photo by International Newsreel Photo).

Atomic Test Site -- The atomic fireball of "Operation Cue" spreads across the desert floor and reaches out toward Survival Town. Three of the houses used in the FCDA test can be seen as very small images at the lower right. Other FCDA installations can be seen as small dots along the base of the fireball. This picture made from 7.5 miles with a 36-inch lens. Exposure was 1/500 sec at F-16. May 06, 1955. (Photo by United Press Telephoto).

GPS Badge. May 9, 1932.

Ezra Wyeth (Prof.) - Former Queensland Cricketer Now Of U. S. A. - Personality. March 2, 1952.

Allied Aircraft Wreck Seine Bridges. The wrecked highway bridge across the Seine at Mantes/Gassicourt North-West of Paris which was attacked by A.E.A.F.A. aircraft recently. By smashing road and railway bridges over the River Seine, the A.E.A.F.A. hindered the movements of German reinforcements for the invasion area. June 8, 1944. (Photo by British Official Photo).

Mrs. Nesbitt, Lady Julius & Mrs. A. Yates. October 22, 1939.

World Champion And Youthful Admirers -- Emil Zatopek, the world famous Czech athlete, encouraged by the cheers of his youthful admirers, while out for a training run at the Ivry Stadium, in France. Zatopek -with other "Iron Curtain" athletes is competing in the Cross-Country race to be run at Vincennes, near Paris. March 21, 1954. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Gig Young, Warner Bros. star at the time he was in the United States Coast guard. January 12, 1948.

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