Sydney Morning Herald Collection

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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).

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

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).

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).

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).

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

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.

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).

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.

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

Polo Cross. June 21, 1955.

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).

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).

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).

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

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).

Tony Zale. July 11, 1951.

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).

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).

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

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,

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

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

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

"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.

Qld 1933 R League Team. September 25, 1933.

Carnations. July 10, 1937.

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.

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.

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).

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

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

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.

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).

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

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.

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).

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.).

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).

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.

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).

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.

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.

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

Smoking. August 20, 1939.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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).

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)

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.

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).

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

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).

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.).

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).

Tony Zale. July 11, 1951.

Quebec City - General Scenes - Quebec, Canada. April 1, 1955. (Photo by The National Film Board).

"Tarien" - Racehorses Turf. September 11, 1953.

Hill Stakes. Bern-borough winning from Flight in the Hill Stakes at Rosehill yesterday. September 22, 1946.

Off For West Indies Cruise -- Princess Helena Victoria prior to departure from Waterloo today. Princess Helena Victoria and Princess Marie Louise, attended by Mrs. Hugh Adams, left Waterloo today to join the liner "Duchess of Richmond" for a cruise to the West Indies. January 26, 1934. (Photo by Wide World Photos).

Royal Tour, 1953/54 -- Her Majesty and his Royal Highness with James and Fletcher, watch Balloch, champion sire, being paraded at Alton Lodge, Te Kauwhata, N.Z.Queen Elizabeth intently watches champion sire, Balloch, parade at Sir James Fletcher's Alton Lodge Stud, Te Kauwhata, NZ. Others include Mrs. Jim Fletcher (left), Mrs. Jim Fletcher and Duke of Edinburgh. May 24, 1955.

Dorothy Jenner "Andrea" -Died 24th March 1985 - Stage Actress & Radio Announcer. October 24, 1941.

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.).

Masks protected the faces billowing skirts the legs of members of the Ladies class of the Fencer's club in West 24th Street, New York city, in 1888. They emphasized the waspish waistline.....May 3, 1950. (Photo by Camera Features)

Crocuses. "Would They Miss One" "Would they miss just one" wonders this toddler as he stoops to pluck a bloom, while his canine pal keeps watch to give warning of approaching officialdom a charming springtime study from Southampton. March 30, 1939. (Photo by Topical Press)

Man At Work -- Some statistical soul once estimated that Director Ernst (The Touch) Lubitsch walks no less that 2,000 miles In the course of filming a picture. Here's pictorial proof that he's running (or walking) true to form on his new Paramount comedy, "Bluebeardis Eighth Wife," in which Claudette Colbert and Gary Cooper are co-starred. April 15, 1940. (Photo by Davis)

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).

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)

Tony Zale. July 11, 1951.

For Arctic Resues -- (above) This Northrop Raider C-125 is the first of 13 being built for the US Air Force for rescue missions in the Arctic. It carries bright yellow -orange markings identifying it as a rescue craft. June 26, 1950.;For Arctic Resues -- (above) This Northrop Raider C-125 is the first of 13 being built for the US Air Force for rescue missions in the Arctic. It carries bright yellow -orange markings identifying it as a rescue craft.

Chief of European Land Forces Comes To EnglandGeneral Juin at Victoria Station this morning.General Juin, Commander of Allied Land forces in Central Europe, will begin a four day tour of Army training Establishments in Britain to-day.He was welcomed at Victoria station this morning by Lieutenant General Sir Nevil C.D. Brownjohn, representing the Army council. The second battalion of the Scots guards provided the guard of honour. May 5, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.)

San Domenico 1, Journalist 2, Cognac 3, His Nibs (N.Z.). August 13, 1950.

Mr. Churchill's Canadian visit -- The British Prime Minister in Ottawa Mr. Churchill arrived in Washington at the Canadian capital Ottawa on Dec. 29 and delivered his historic address before the assembled members of the Canadian Legislature in the House of Commons the following day. Mr. Churchill inpsecting a guard of honour provided by the Canadian Army, outside Parliament Buildings, Ottawa. May 20, 1942. (Photo by British Official War Office Photo).

Royal Airplanes For South African Tour -- Zoe Jenner, a Viking hostess, sitting in the Queen's seat in the Queen's plane at Wisley today. The seat itself incorporates a parachute, whish with its harness forms part of the upholstery. The King's Flight for his South African tour was photographed for the first time today at Wisley, Surrey. It consists of four Vickers-Armonstrong twin-engine Vikings, each with a crew of six. The cabins have been sound-proofed, and interior colors have been chosen

Princess Royal Opens Housing Estate In Penzance -- The Princess Royal cutting the tape to open the road to the new Alverton Housing Estate, Penzance, watched by the Mayor, Alderman G.F. Ford. At the Conclusion of her three-day visit to Cornwall, H.R.H. the Princess Royal Opened the Alverton housing Estate at Penzance on Monday, May 11th. May 13, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Make Up of a Temple Dancer - His costume complete, Yakdessa assume a one of his dancing poses, rehearses for a few moments to make sure that the costume is perfect for movement as well as for appearance. January 11, 1949. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

A scow-load of freshly-caught B.C. salmon arriving at a cannery on the Skeena River, British Columbia, Canada. July 26, 1937.

Edward on the occasion of his last Empire broadcast. December 13, 1946.

Mounties Shoot Canadian Foot-And-Mouth Cattle -- Men of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police photographed picking off some of the cattle with rifles, in their burial pits in the Regina area.A disastrous outbreak of foot and mouth disease has hit the Regina, Saskatchenan area of Western Canada. Hundreds of cattle are being slaughtered daily, shot by 'Mounties', and buried in slaked lime pits. It is believed that the disease was brought to Canada by a German immigrant. March 6, 1952. (Photo by Fox Photos).

H.R.H. Princess Royal on the Deck of the Empress of France. With her is Captain J.P. Roberts. September 23, 1955.

Two New Australians, who arrived at hatches creek wolfram field broke and unskilled, won more than £1200 of ore in less than three months. They had spent their last £1 at Alice Springs and a Pole gave them money to buy food when they got to the field about 70 miles from Tennant Creek. Bearded - "to keep the mosquitoes away" - Paul Macura, 26, a Czech (left in picture above) and Stephan Bojczuk, 47, a pole (right) said today there was good money in wolfram mining, but - they advised people not to

McDonald stumped ***** off Valentine. April 16, 1955.

Cadets U.S.A.F. March 30, 1954. (Photo by Look Magazine).

A Kiss Before Korean Flight - A last embrace and kiss between Private Godfrey Gethen and his wife, Maisie, of Nottingham, before the soldier boarded an airport here to fly to Korea in company with two officers and 63 men of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Blonde, and 22, Mrs. Gethen had travelled down from her home to see her husband off. Until a few months ago most of the men were serving with the Boar in Germany. Nearly all of them had volunteered for service in Korea. September 15, 1950. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.).

Yarra Glen-Lilydale player rides through the dust to clear during a match against Hexham in the polo carnival at Flemington racecourse. March 27, 1954.

Decorations (fashion). December 22, 1955. (Photo by Eldon Studios).

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