Sydney Morning Herald Collection

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Old Glory And Chinese Flag Go Up -- The stars and stripes and the Chinese flag are raised over the area near Luichow after its evacuation by the Japanese. The ***** saluting was not identified. July 27, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Nazi soldiers were led to believe that there would be little or no resistance from the Russians - this Nazi machine gun nest soon found out different - as the surrounding walls testify. Walls which bear in unmistakable symbols the message of Russian resistance encountered by this Nazi machine-gun nest, despite assurance that the opposition would be negligible. September 2, 1941. (Photo by Keystone).

Cigarette - Smoking. January 19, 1955. (Photo by Ray Leighton).

Wine corp of choice grapes being picked at a Glenfield vineyard. Expert handling is needed to preserve the bloom. February 16, 1939.

Creat Fuel Tank Blaze This picture arriving from France today shows huge petrol tanks blazing furiously. May 25, 1940. (Photo by Keystone).

Navy's 'Flying LST' -- One hundred and three marines group in front of the Navy's new whale-like Seaplane, which is designed to open its huge nose and disgorge men or machines directly on a beach in amphibious warfare. This preliminary test of the "flying LST" was made at a floating dock in San Diego Bay, but the Navy says the plane -- the R3Y-2 -- later will put men directly ashore on sandy beaches. August 18, 1954. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Anna Zinkeisen - Artist. January 15, 1953. (Photo by Daily Express).

Tanks Of The Red Army Of The U.S.S.R. -- Red Army tanks moving up. The myth of invisibility with which the Germans surrounded their Panzer Divisions has been exploded on the battle-fields of Russia. Russian tanks have been more than holding their own, and very heavy casualties among the crack tank forces of Germany are reported from the recent fighting. September 9, 1941.

French Cabinet Dismisses Juin -- The French government early today announced the dismissal of Marshal Juin from hispposts as Vice President of the Higher Council of the Armed Forces and ***** army admirer to the Government on National Defence. August 12, 1946. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.)

Sord picture of ruined village taken by American sniper in Americans right foreground. Village taken by Americans. June 24, 1931.

Rocket Takes Off On Record Flight -- A Navy Viking II rocket takes off from the White Sands, N.M., proving ground last May 24 on what the defense department says is a record climb to a height of 158 miles above the Earth. The department said a camera installed in the rocket took the highest photographs of the Earth ever made. The rocket, weighing 7½ tons and 45 feet long, carried nearly half a ton of scientific instruments. January 19, 1955. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Finns Return Home - On The Russo-German Front -- Finnish family, with their belongings loaded onto two sleds, towed by a tractor, returning to their home in Finland, after they had been exiled from it for a year of Russian occupation, which ceased when driven out by Nazi "Saviours." November 28, 1941. (Photo by ACME).

Women Come Ashore With Pistols -- Customs officers today found automatic pistols strapped (shown above) around the waists of two women passengers aboard the Italian liner Toscana. The women - mother and daughter - were noticed to be walking awkwardly - and were searched. Then they were questioned for two hours by customs investigators, and released. Another daughter, 14 years old, had small bottles of liqueur essence in her belt. September 14, 1951.

Pattern of hand cuff at central ***** duster ***** police station & Revolver taken from a communist who was arrested at *****. February 6, 1932.

Holds On Tight. Merv Russell, a window cleaner of 16 years standing, never uses safety gear. "I just hang on tight," he says. September 25, 1949.

Kiingsford Smith plane Oxford to Australia. May 17, 1931.

Coronation Robe in The Making -- Miss M. Bartlett, seated, does the needlework on olive and wheat sheaf design of royal purple coronation robe at Royal School of Needlework in Princes Gate, London. Other woman is unidentified. At left on the 18-foot-long robe can seen the royal ciphers "E.R." The olive and wheat sheaf design, denoting peace and prosperity, is the background motif for the royal ciphers and crown. February 13, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Liberation of Europe. Infantry Equipped With Bicycles Go Ashore -- Infantry, many carrying bicycles wading ashore from an infantry landing craft. July 1, 1944. (Photo by British Official Photo).

***** his expensive hotel suite the Boss used to breakfast at noon. Earlier ***** and less luxurious living were his lot behind the bars in jail. November 02, 1955. (Photo by Look Magazine).

"Rush Job" -- While foxholes and gun emplacements are hurriedly comouflaged in "background, elements of the Fifth Marine Division lay steel matting over soft volcanic ash of Iwo Jima beach to form roadbed to supply dump at right. Supplies already have been placed ashore from navy and coast guard-manned landing craft to keep the job going. March 7, 1945. (Photo by Official U.S. Coast Guard Photograph).

Lancaster Takes Off On Cape Flight -- Captain Lancaster in the cockpit of the Southern star junior at Lympne just before the take off at Dawn today. Flying a Southern star junior plane, Captain Lancaster left Lympne Aerodrome this morning April 11 on Hi bid to smash the Cape flight record held by Mrs. Amy Mollison. He hopes to make Oran in Algeria in one hop. His mother was present on the airfield to bid him farewell. April 11, 1933. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Church Services - Australian Navy. October 18,1954. (Photo by Australian Photographic Agency).

C-in-C. Allied Forces, Central Europe, under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization: Alphonse Henri Juin, Marshal of France. February 22, 1955. (Photo by Camera Press).

Lady Julius, winner of the Popular Grandmother contest, held in New South Wales to aid the YWCA National Shilling Drive to provide recreational facilities for Servicewomen, books her seat for the gala preview matinee of "See Naples and Die," at the Minerva Theatre, on October 31. In the picture are, from left: Mrs. J. Bernays, Lady Morshead, Lady Julius and Miss Edith Bardwell. A supporter has. donated £5 for a box, subject to £5 being given for each of the other three box seats. Donations may be sent to the Minerva Matinee National Shilling Drive Office, Trust Building, King-street. October 24, 1942.

Make Up Of A Temple Dancer: It's no use trying to hurry things when you're a temple dancer. Yakdessa cultivates patience while he arranges his ceremonial skirt with the help of his brother. In spite of the careful routine they have worked out, the whole operation takes nearly one hour. January 11, 1949. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

Russian Troops And Armor Cross River -- Russian artillery and tanks cross a river during the assault on German-held Lwow on the first Ukrainian front, according to the caption accompanying this photo, which was received in New York by Radio from Moscow, on July 21. July 21, 1944. (Photo by Associated Press Radiophoto).

Religions monument built by ***** at ***** & last Manroose story No. 5 Torres Islands. October 23, 1933.

Names 'Elephant Boy' Sabu As Father -- Brenda Marian Julier, an English dancer, holds her two year old daughter, Michaela, as she appeared in court today seeking to have one-time "elephant boy" Saba named father of the child. She testified Actor Sabu, whose real name is Sabu Dastagir, invited her here from England in 1947 and that they lived together for a time a man and wife. Sabu denies being the father. October 10, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Make Up Of A Temple Dancer: Finally Yakdessa puts on his anklets, each one made of two piece of metal. They tinkle as he dances. January 11, 1949. (Photo by Pictorial Press Photo).

Red Army Mortars In Action -- Under cover of a smoke screen Soviet trench mortar gunners shell enemy positions. January 10, 1943. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

The R.A.F. Over Dunkirk. A dense plume of acrid black smoke rising several thousand felt larks a burning oil tank destroyed by the R.A.F. at Dunkirk. It is one of a group of reservoirs forming a tank farm in the western part of the town. The other tanks have been previously destroyed. The picture also shows the railway marshalling yard where a stick of bombs has damaged and destroyed a number of trucks and part of the track. June 5, 1940. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Mrs. Allan Williams wife of boxer. June 02, 1955.

Lord and Lady Allenby Leave "In Search Of The Sun" - Lord and Lady Alleby photographed at Victoria Station prior to departure today.Field-Marshal Viscount Allenby and Viscountess Allenby left Victoria Station this afternoon to Marseilles where they are to catch the Renpura for Singapore and Java. They stated they were merely going on a holiday "in search of the sun." December 14, 1933. (Photo by Keystone).

Bal Bearing - Industry. November 14, 1944.

Commando Returns With Prisoner -- Back in Britain after the big Commando raid on Dieppe in German-occupied France, this stern Commando leads a blind-folded German prisoner. August 20, 1942 (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Princess And Infant Satisfactory Placing this morning's bulletin on the Buckingham Palace railings. The waiting crowds outside Buckingham Palace, London this morning surged forward to read the latest bulletin posted on the railings there. The Bulletin read "Princess Elizabeth has had some sleep during the night. Her condition and that of the infant Prince is satisfactory". November 15, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Polo Cross. June 21, 1955.

"Tarien" - Racehorses Turf. October 22, 1954.

Field Marshal Montgomery Meets General Juin.Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery seen with General Juin, the new Commander of Atlantic Forces for Central Europe, as they study a map at the S.H.A.P.E. Headquarters near Rocquencourt, France. October 4, 1951.

Sports - Fencing - Till - 1969. May 29, 1949.

These two sister who arrived from Ceylon on the Asturias today are married to brothers. They are Mrs. S. Punchihewa and Mrs. N. Punchihewa. They were met on board by their father and will settle with him in Brisbane. March 18, 1947.

Another For Pat's Collection -- Clutching a massive cup she won at the International Horse show in Madrid, Miss Pat Smythe, Britain's leading horsewoman, is pictured at London Airport to-night (Monday) on her arrival from Paris by Bea Liner. Yesterday, Miss Smythe won the Prix de la Federation de Sports Equestres in the International Horse show at Vichy. July 05, 1954. (Photo by Reuter Photo).

Tony Zale. July 11, 1951.

Malayan Tin - Gravel Pump And Hydraulicing - Lee Wang Sen is the owner of the Wan Yuen Tin Mine at Monglembu, Parak. He was born in Malaya, and into the business. He is well educated and progressive in his ideas. In his office he stands by the ancient and modern in office decoration. Above him are the Chinese traditional signs wishing prosperity on the business, and by his side are production charts which he prepares for his own edification. July 09, 1951. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Zatopek Arrives In London -- Emil Zatopek, who will meet Pirie again after his defeat by Pirie in Prague, leaving his hotel for a practice run. The Prague athletic team who are to compete against London at White City arrived today at London Airport. October 11, 1955. (Photo by Daily Herald).

Lady Julius, State ***** commissioner of Girl Guides, greets Miss M. Cobham ***** of Imperial Headquarters, who arrived by air ***** England yesterday. Miss Cobham is wearing the ***** uniform, dark blue skirt, bright blue shirt and ***** jacket. Her beret is the new design also, the ***** it being that of the Guide Training *****. August 13, 1947.

A Prince Is Born A London policeman flashes his torch on to the official announcement posted this evening at the home office after the birth of Princess Elizabeth baby. The bulletin reads; "Her royal highness the Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, was safely delivered of a Prince at 9.14 o'clock this evening. Her royal highness and the infant Prince are both well. Sunday, 14 November 1948. November 14, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

June Dally-Watkins in a hat, guaranteed to take you back to the "good old days" She enjoyed a top reputation as a fresh-faced girl with a country upbringing. Miss Dally-Watkins was the first to open a charm school in 1950, and her model agency the following year. March 15, 1951.;June Dally-Watkins in a hat, guaranteed to take you back to the "good old days" She enjoyed a top reputation as a fresh-faced girl with a country upbringing. Miss Dally-Watkins was the first to open a charm school in 195

"Who Said Goering Wasn't Hanged" - The effigy of Goering hanging from Coxton Gibbet, near Cambridge. When the proprietor of Coxton Gibbet Hotel (near Cambridge) awake to-day (Thursday) he found hanging from the centuries old gibbet an effigy of the late Reichsmarschall Goering, with a notice pinned to it reading "Who said Hermann Goering Wasn't Hanged". It is believed that German prisoners of war working at a near-by airfield were responsible for this - the first "hanging" on the gibbet for 200 years. October 17, 1946.

This Queen Mary Has Radio Control -- Ashore the radio controlled Queen Mary attracts a large crowd as Mr. Pyser removes the "upper deck" at prince of Wales' pond, Blackheath. Model boat enthusiasts and pool side strollers got a surprise the other day when they saw a perfect scale model of the liner "Queen Mary" ploughing steadily across the "Ocean" of prince of Wales Pond, Blackheath. The ship turned, went astern and even hove to off shore, with only the radio antennae to give a clus as to how i

First samples of pipes made from Queensland wood 'Mcwen' by Q'land Tourist Bureau. December 18, 1933.

Red Anna' Is Promoted -- Mme. Anna Pauker Rumania's foreign minister and now appointed a vice premier, talking with Czech premier Antonin Zapotocky (also a Communist) during the Czech visit to Bucharest to exchange ratification documents on the defense treaty agreed by the two nations. Mme. Pauker, known as 'Red Anna' from her ardent communist sympathies, replaces as vice premier one of the general Cominform policy to strengthen the power of the Soviet-type presidium at the expense of the norm

Mascot of the 10th destroyer squadron "Trunky" being farewelled by the first of the liberty men to proceed on their leave after service with the Anzex forces in the Malayan waters. Leader HMAS Tobruk. During the combined fleets exercises in Malayian waters. These lads have up to sixth days leave before returning to this area with their destroyer.. Taken at G.I. the Mascot is a sacred white elephant of ***** It is a courtsey to the Bangkok *****. July 22, 1955. (Photo by Gordon Herbert Short/Fair

Scene Aboard Submarine Which Sunk Off New Hampshire Coast -- A scene aboard the Squalus here recently as officers and crew were welcomed to Portsmouth by rear Admiral Cyrus W. Cole, commandant of the Portsmouth Navy Yard, who is shown shaking hands with Lieut. Oliver F. Naquin, commanding officer of the submarine. Between the two men is Lieut. William T. Doyle Jr. With the exception of Admiral Cole, all these men are in the submarine which went down off white island in the isles of Shoals group,

Carnations. July 10, 1937.

Illegible But Valuable -- Mary Queen of Scots affixed this signature to a letter to sir William Cecil, her principal secretary. April 15, 1947. (Photo by Wide World Photos).

Uranium Strike - Two of the young prospectors post a sign at the boundary of the French uranium diggings. By authority of the French Atomic Energy Commission, the notice for bids entry, loitering and photography of the area. March 18, 1949. (Photo by ACME Roto Service).

Qld 1933 R League Team. September 25, 1933.

Charles Zwar & J. G. Bancks. September 3, 1934. (Photo by Russell Roberts Limited).

Wedding In Wire -- "Royal Wedding" - artistic creation in wire by Australian sculptress Wendy Solling and one of the exhibits at her first London exhibition, being held at the Galerie Apollinaire, Charing Cross Road. Many of Miss Solling's works are made of wire. She twists and fastens fencing wire into shape. Claims rusting does not detract. Three times postponed owing to fuel restrictions on lighting, the exhibition was opened by Mr. Harrison, Resident Australian Minister in London. February 15, 1951.

Ossie Pettit - Racehorse Owner & Trainer. June 30, 1951.

Furlongs: Carioca, eased behind the leaders by jockey Bill Cook, is racing comfortably on the rails in last place behind Tarien in the Rawson Stakes yesterday. March 22, 1953.

Uni. students verse ***** Ballet sticks together. It is interesting to observe the fads and fashions that sweep the country from time to time for no apparent reason. You get bow ties, bebop, babble gum or split-tailed coats, but it's usually the younger bloods who succumb to them. Our hearths and-homes spy, however, tells us that the oldsters are falling for a new craze. Maybe they've been inspired by Sherlock Holmes, but whatever the cause, lots of suburban patriarchs are now going in for those rugged, large-bowled curved pipes, reputed to give a cool smoke, but which are not worn away from the fireside or with anything else but slippers. January 30, 1950.

The Way You Smoke Reveals Your Character - Women who press their hand against their mouth while smoking are afraid of speaking too much. In most cases they have something to say and fear telling it or are holding something back. July 23, 1938. (Photo by Pix Publishing Inc.).

An aerial view of Soerabaja, one of the major Javanese bases now occupied by the Japanese. The former Dutch naval base (lower left), Tandjoeng Perak harbor (lower right) and the airfield (upper right) are major targets for Allied bombers. Bombers attacking Soerabaja must make a round trip of 2,200 miles. August 29, 1943. (Photo by U.S. Air Corps).

Charles Griffiths, the boy from Koo-Wee-Rup, and friends. May 29, 1953.

Walter Abel - TV Guide Monday. May 08, 1954.

One of the Australian tanks which fought in the first tank action on Bougainville half submerged in the sea as it comes ashore from a landing craft prior to the action. The tanks relieved a beleagured party of Australian infantry and completely routed the enemy. April 23, 1945. (Photo by Australian Official Photo).

This picture of Tarien's off hind leg hoof, shows how it was protected after Tarien had run a nail in it earlier in the week. Part owner Mr. R.D. Cummings, says that the injury has not affected the mare, and she should go close to winning the Epsom. October 03, 1953.

Smoking. August 20, 1939.

British Antarctic Trek Ship -- This is the 849-ton Canadian Arctic seal-hunting ship Theron which will carry the advance party of the forthcoming British Antarctic Expedition on the 14,000 miles from London to the land of the South Pole. Equipment transported will include a pre-fabricated wooden hut, an Auster plane, and 24 husky dogs. How will the ship compare with Sir Ernest Shackleton's Endurance, crushed in the ice on a similar Antarctic voyage 41 years ago. Says deputy leader David Stratton; "She has every modern convenience strengthened steel bows, a 1,350 h.p. engine, radio and radar. We shall go down the Thomas looking like a Christmas tree, but we shall have all we need aboard." November 07, 1955.

The Prime Minister's Daughter With Her First "Pip" -- Miss Mary Churchill, Photographed in London. Second Subaltern of the A.T.S. ***** attached to ack-ack site near *****. July 12, 1943.

Wading Swampy Water on Mactan Island - Debarking from a water buffalo, U.S. troops wade through swampy area as they head for scouting mission on Mactan Island, P. I. after the invasion of that Island in the Philippines group. April 8, 1945. (Photo by USA Signal Corps).

Indian Shop, in the Assam Valley. May 20, 1942.

Victorian M. Enslow Competing in the 4oz Distance casting event at the Australia championships. October 03, 1950.

Gas Explosion Injures Five -- Firemen battle flames after gasoline from a broken line exploded at nearby Lawndale today, injuring five persons, three seriously. Officers cud the explosion occurred when workmen on a sewer repair gang broke a six-inch under-ground gasoline line. A store was destroyed by the resulting fire And a house was partially burned. Windows throughout the area were broken end utility wires were ripped down. December 29, 1952. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

There Anglo-Egyptian Sudan -- There are few transport routes in the remote parts of the Sudan in the European sense; those that do exist are impassable during the rainy season. Thus goods are carried to market in the time-honoured manner - single file caravans carry them on their heads. Caravans this are a common sight in the Equatorial regions of the Sudan's far South. November 25, 1953. (Photo by Camera Press).

Atomic Explosions. August 26, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Bob Pollard, 2UE chief announcer, holds a giant tiger-shark jaw, one of many articles to be auctioned 2UE next Sunday. The Shark - largest caught by Bob Dyer - Was only 107lb off the world record. April 04, 1954.

Finish: Tarien is the victor although gallant Carioca is overtaking her with every stride while pacemaker, Regal Glitter hangs on to beat Bob Cherry. March 22, 1953.

Italian Boxers who arrives here this week to fight for Stadiums Ltd. From left they are, R. Coluzzi, M. Scergio, G. Zuddas and A. Falcinelli. June 08, 1954.

Short Hair and classical cut of her gown give Ann Baxter an air of distinction. She is dancing with Producer Darryl Zanuck at the party in honor of the award for his 1949 achievements. October 26, 1953.

Pat Smythe - And Tosca Take A Jump At International Horse Show -- Miss Pat Smythe, Britain's leading horsewoman, taking a jump on her famous mare Tosca in the Ladies' Debutants international jumping competition at the International Horse show, White City Stadium, London, today (Monday). The event was won by Mlle. J. Bonnaud of France on Charleston. The show opened to-day until Saturday. July 19, 1954. (Photo by Reuter Photos).

Clear All The Way -- On Prince Hal, leading show jumper Miss Pat Smythe makes a clear round to win the ladies Debutante jumping competition at the International Horse Show at White City Stadium, London, today (Monday). July 20, 1953. (Photo by Reuter Photo).

Bank Clerks, Tellers & Officers - Trades & Tradesmen. November 18, 1939.

Helmut Scheidl left and Luke de Beyer - Shark attack. March 22, 1955.

Cornfield Clears -- Under the expert guidance of Miss Pat Smythe, novice horse Cornfield clears a jump at the Beaufort Hunt Jumping Show at Badminton yesterday. The snow ends today (Saturday). April 23, 1955. (Photo by Reuter Photo).

Long Smoke Maree Morgan, of Kogarah, demonstrates with aid of a giant holder, how a girl can smoke a cigar without losing her femininity. Tobacconists report that more Sydney women than ever are smoking cigars. July 12, 1954.

Judges use a special gauge to measure the length of butts smoked with ashes still intact. All cigars smoked in a match must be of *****. April 06, 1950. (Photo by Frits Gerritsen).

Soldiers - Toys. December 2, 1953.

Pay parade on the quarter-deck of H.M.A.S. Swan. In accordance with naval procedure the money is placed on the rating's cap by the Paymaster. Swan, one of Australia's pre-war ships, has steeamed thousands of miles on escort and war convoy duties in the past few years. October 25, 1944.

Pic Shows....... Temeraire returns to scale after winning the Champagne Stakes, at Randwick. Pictures taken in 1947 at Randwick 9th April 1947...... April 09, 1947. (Photo by Ernest Charles Bowen; Short/Fairfax Media)

Tony Zale. July 11, 1951.

The Churchill Room -- Mr. Churchill's a daughter, Mrs. Mary Soames to-day opened the new "Churchill" Oakpanel Common room at London House, Cuilford St. W.C. May 28, 1951. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

Auction Sales & Auctioneers - Trades & Tradesmen. April 01, 1953.

When Victorious Nipponese Marched into Nanking : Japan gains another objective - Nanking, Victorious Nipponese troops march through the Chunghwamen Gate, Nanking, after hammering with heavy guns at the city for weeks. Ruins of the ancient gate can be seen in the background. April 01, 1938. (Photo by Acme Photos).

Tyrone Power And Linda Christian in Rome -- Tyrone Power and his wife Linda Christian have made a surprise visit to Rome. Linda Christian is expecting a second child soon. May 15, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

The new president makes his first public Appearance -- President Zapotocky, making his first public appearance after his election, inspecting the guard of honor in the courtyard of Prague Castle, the official president residence. March 27, 1953. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited.).

Sir Anthony Abell, The Governor of Sarawak -- Photographed whilst travelling along the Tinjar River in a small canoe in order to visit a distant settlement of Dayaks; behind Sir Anthony sits Penghulu Gau, a Dayak chieftain. In front of the Governor is a native policemen. January 05, 1955. (Photo by Hedda Morrison, Camera Press)

Air Minister Arrives Home From Aerial Tour Of East -- A striking photograph of the air minister, Lord Londonderry, about to shake hands **** his tiny grand-daughter, the ***** Stewart, on arrival at Croydon *****.The Marquis of Londonderry, Air Minister who has been making an aerial tour of the east, arrived at Croydon this afternoon Feb 2 from Rome where he has been holding conversations in connection with a "through" Indian and S. African air mail route this afternoon Feb 2. March 19, 1934. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

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