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

District Nurse Of Bloomsbury -- First call in the morning is in Soho, where 80-year-old Mrs. Betty Jacobs lives above a Jewish restaurant in D'Arbley Street, Mrs. Jacobs, a diabetic, has to hare an injection of insulin before she can have her breakfast. Sister prepares another for her to give herself in thee vening. September 11, 1951. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

Vietnam March Into Hanoi -- Children with white peace Doves and slogans follow troops into Hanoi. More than 5,000 Vietminh staged a victory parade in Hanoi October 9. As they took over the city under the terms of the Geneva agreement. Cheering flag-waving civilians thronged the streets as the troops arrived. October 18, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Q.L.D - Brisbane - The Gabba. December 03, 1946. (Photo by The Telegraph Newspapers Co. Ltd.).

Pearls Seized on ship. A Customs officer examines part of a huge quantity of pearls seized today on board the freighter River Clarence after her arrival from Hong-Kong. August 13, 1947.

Ann Ziegler, English stage, screen and radio star, who, with her husband, Webster Booth (tenor), will give their first concert in the Sydney Town Hall on Tuesday, August 3. July 27, 1948. (Photo by J. C. Williamson Theatres Ltd.).

South African Service Detachments To Take Part in London Coronation Parade -- Officers in the Contingent marching past the saluting base.The contingent of South African Services with representatives of the ex-service Associations are now on their way from South Africa to London where they will take part in the Coronation Procession on June 2nd. Before their departure from Cape Town the detachments were inspected by Lieut. Gen. C.L. de Wet Du Toit, Chief of General Staff. April 29, 1953. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Arabs Of Libya, Unwilling To Return To Italian Domination, Request A Plebiscite -- Men of the Senussi tribe engaged in playing a favourite game - with stones. "The Arab people of Libya wish that tyranny shall not determine their destiny by the handing over of Libya a second time to frightful Italian oppression", said Mansur Kadana, Vice-President of the Committee for the defence of Tripolitania and Cyrenaica, in a statement containing a request for a plebiscite to be made in Libya. These picture

Vacuum cleaners. September 20, 1954.;Vacuum cleaners.

Department Of Air -- After one job the cameras must be loaded ready for the next recco flight. L.A.C.K. McInnis of Arncliffe, (NSW), and L.A.C.S. Murgatroyd, of Guildford (NSW), are doing this. April 8, 1944. (Photo by Photograph From Department of Air).

***** Leaves U.S. Port - ***** soldiers, and U.S. Army nurses on the deck above the, ***** as their transport leaves the pier at an American ***** the way to a fighting front. January 18, 1943. (Photo by Interphoto News Pictures, Inc.).

I'd like your opinion - as an experienced statesman. Now what, for example, can you tell me about imports Michael Moddin, 4, has a high-level talk with the Rt. Hon. Mr. Jiggs, orang-outan at the London Zoo, and formerly Minister of Bananas and Bamboo Shoots. August 01, 1952.;I'd like your opinion - as an experienced statesman. Now what, for example, can you tell me about imports Michael Moddin, 4, has a high-level talk with the Rt. Hon. Mr. Jiggs, orang-outan at the London Zoo, and formerly Mi

Misc-Traffic-Sign - Gen. August 14, 1939.

Queen Talks With Flood Victims At King's Lynn. The Queen talks with Mr. J. Butcher and his wife, Marie, as they mires their children, 16-months-old Jackie and Susan, 2 months, at the Gaywood Park School, King's Lynn, to-day (Monday). The Queen was 'extremely distressed and upset' when, visiting flood devastated areas in Norfolk to-day (Monday), she was told that children had been lost in the disaster. The Queen drove from Sandringham and, with the Dukes of Edinburgh and Gloucester, toured the flood areas, speaking to survivors, rescue and welfare workers. February 2, 1953.

The stick is hinged at the top so the handle can be easily opened out into a seat. February 9, 1947. ;The stick is hinged at the top so the handle can be easily opened out into a seat.

Misc. Police - A'Lian NSW Forensic Science. February 24, 1949. (Photo by Ronald Leslie Stewart/Fairfax Media).

Floodlit Model Aids Civil Defense Training -- Members of The Camberwell Civil Defense receiving training with the aid of the at their floodlit floor model, at their Depot in Vale End, East Dulwich. In the center is Mr. F.W. Dyson, the instructor, who has made the wooden models for this scheme in is spare time, pointing out a realistic incident in the center of the Borough, the effect of which is aided by smoke. A new Civil Defense training method has been introduced in the Borough of Camberwell and other Boroughs throughout London are expected to follow it's lead. February 2, 1954. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Safe in the serenity of a convent hundreds of miles from the Solomons area, Sister Theresa, of Holyoke, Mass., of the Marist Order of nuns, does not look like one who had just escaped from the Japanese, who murdered nuns and priests from a neighboring mission. She and her companions from the Visale mission fled for six days along the Guadalcanal coastline pursued by the yellow men who shot a native boy for refusing to give away their whereabouts. They eventually reached another mission, where a

Monocles - Baby Misc. October 21, 1953.

Putting The Skids Under Them Hero ere heavy bombs on wooden skids or sleds on which, they were moved across the aerodrome at Benina, near Benghazi. They were abandoned by enemy forces in their retreat westwards. The bomber In back.-ground appears to be a Heinkel He-111. March 3, 1943. (Photo by British Air Ministry Official Photograph).

***** natives watching their first movie show, which was ***** and wonder to them, as may be seen from ***** in their eyes. The animal cartoon appealed to *****. May 08, 1944.

Atomic Fury -- The awesome violence of an atomic explosion is fully depicted in this picture of today's blast a moment after the AEC detonated an atomic "Device" at the top of a 300-foot steel tower. AP photographer Hal Filan made this picture with a 28-inch lens from news nob, seven miles away. March 17, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Royal Christening Cake is Ready Miss Irene Podd of Harlesden, London, who has had 27 years experience as a confectioner with McVitie and Prince, puts the finishing touches to the decorations on the cake at her firm's Harlesden, London factory today December 9. As is customary, the top of the four tier wedding cake of Prince Phillip and Princess Elizabeth was saved for the Christening of their first child, the infant Prince. This top tier was recently sent back to the makers, Mevitie and Prince of London. December 09, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

South & Central American People (See Also: Individual File For Mexican People Etc...) - Types Of People. August 16, 1955. (Photo by International Newsreel Photo).

Soldiers CM ***** took over the supply problems of units of the 32nd Division on the beach at Saidor, New Guinea shortly after the capture of the Jap barge staging point on the north coast of New Guinea. February 28, 1944.

German Guns-General - Guns War File. August 16, 1943.

Empire Games Athletics, Final Day, Eden Park, Auckland -- On the Victory Stand after the women's 660 yards relay. The winners (Australia), centre, comprise V. Johnston, A. Shanley, M. Jackson and S. Strickland. England (second) comprise M. Walker, D.G. Manley, S. Cheeseman and D. Batter. Canada (third) comprise E. Silburn, G. Bemister, E. McKenzie and P. Jones. June 14, 1950. (Photo by The N.Z. Herald).

William Lavers - Grenfell Garage Prop. Who Vanished - Believed Murdered, Australian Crime (See: Det. Insp. L. Allmond) - Personalities. October 12, 1951.

A Japanese lute of the present day, It is caused from solid wood, and is used as a bass. November 27, 1933.

United Nations Headquarters -- Mid-town Manhattan skyline, as seen from the Long Island side of the East River, with the United Nations Headquarters buildings at the center. October 1, 1952. (Photo by United Nations).

Look Mummy, isn't that Prince Charles and Princess Anne - and a little girl stands almost at "Attention". November 27, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

A.I.F. Unloading Bren gun carriers at the Railhead nearest their location in Egypt. November 6, 1940. (Photo by Commonwealth Department Of Information).

Miss HendersonMatron Paige, Dad Raans (Victoria Barracks). September 28, 1955. (Photo by Frank Albert Charles Burke/Fairfax Media).

King Edward VII at Homburg, wearing the famous Homburg hat, which he popularized in England. King Edward - elaborate suppers. June 05, 1952.

Haven For Artists -- An international flavor prevails as these lovely art students grace the beach at Positand to illustrate the fact that it's warm enough for swimming almost the year 'round here. Left to right are: Lotte Hinze, 21, Germany; Dagmar Schult, 22, Germany; Melanie Martens, 22, Germany; Carine Knief, 20, Germany; Jonna Brasch, 23, Denmark; and Giselle Rachuy, 21, Hungary. December 03, 1954. (Photo by United Press).

British Troops in The Canal Zone.British forces stationed in the Suez Canal Zone of Egypt to guard the vital international waterway have been reinforced following Egypt's abrogation of the 1936 Treaty and demonstrations against continued British occupation of the military zone.Lt. General Sir George Erskine, the General Officer Commanding British Troops in Egypt declared in a broadcast to members of his command: "We are not going to be kicked out, forced out, or knocked out". November 1, 1951. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Tired, but still smiling -- Jaguar crews settle down to sleep beside their cars in the Alice Springs control area. The men are Noel Sweeney, Bob Hutchison, Eric Staples and Dan Mott. September 11, 1953.

Fiary Sapnish dancers in Madrid They look authentic, but they are Sydney cabaret girls Valery Cooney (singer), and Monica Scott (dancer) doing their Spanish number. July 19, 1954.

The lean to the northeast of the famous old tower of Trinity Church has been checked at 18 inches by engineers who are sinking caissons 75 feet to bedrock. This picture from a nearby building gives a fine view of the cemetery, most valuable in the country, and the 100-year-old tower, once the tall pride of the Island but now Dwarfed by a ring of wall street skyscrapers. The lean of the tower, of course, was nothing compared to the 16-foot lean of the tower of Pisa. October 8, 1935. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

National Saint in Warsaw -- In the presence of Marshal Smigly-Rydz the bones of Andreas Bobala the Polish martyr who was canonized by HH the Pope were received in Warsaw and brought by a ceremonial procession to the St. Joan-cathedrale. June 20, 1938. (Photo by Atlantic-Photo).

Former Australian Rugby Union Test full-back Brian Piper will reappear as a centre in American Rugby Union football this season. Piper will play in the centre with another former Australian international, Max Howell. Howell, now at the University of California, writing to friends in Sydney, says Piper is shaping extremely well. "He is now half a stone lighter than I am," says Howell. "When we tourned New Zealand with the Australian team in 1946 he was 28lb heavier." February 28, 1952.

Bikini Blast -- As the atom bomb burst July 24, under water, gigantic column of water spouts high into the sky, topped by a darker cloud. Vapor waves begin to form at bottom, which later obliterated the target fleet, anchored in lagoon. Small dark spots in foreground from part of fleet. This is first original photo to reach Washington from Bikini. July 27, 1946. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

David Low. December 23, 1939.

Captain Phillip formerly "Captain Cook" pilot steamer (Scotland). October 4, 1947.

The Apostolic Delegate, Archbishop John Panico, D.D. J.U.O., saying farewell to father A. Stone, Parish Priest of Nth Sydney, and Alderman E. Drew of Nth Sydney council at his Nth Sydney residence to-day. October 29, 1948. (Photo by Ronald Leslie Stewart/Fairfax Media).

350D - U.S. Army Bombers.. Liberators - Aviation. May 1, 1941.

Emlyn Williams Returns To North Wales - A very recent picture of Emlyn Williams taken at his London home. As Charles Dickens -- Emlyn Williams, The Welsh actor and playwright, recently had a very successful run simply by portraying Charles Dickens reading from his own works. Now Mr. Williams is returning to his native Wales-still as Charles Dickens. All proceed from the tour will be devoted to the Welsh nation the Eisteddfod. May 14, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

British Troops Arrive At Shanghai To Relieve Defence Forces -- Men of the first battalion, Durham light infantry, are seen marching on to the race course here on arrival from Hong Kong. They relieved the royal Ulster rifles from British defence duty here during the Sino-Japanese War. December 14, 1937. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Royal Children For Cruise: Prince Charles and Princess Anne on board a barge travelling from Portsmouth to join the Royal yacht Britannia at Sputhead on August 5. They are going on a cruise to the Isle of Man and Scotland. August 24, 1955. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Ragoso and his wife Ellen, also a Solomon Islander. August 20, 1954.

Basket making in the Belgian Congo -- Native basket makers at work, at Watusi, in the Belgian Congo. April 08, 1939.

The Refuelling taking place in the air. ***** The system, revealed here for the first time, was evolved by Sir Alan ***** collaboration with imperial airways. It means: 1. Safety in taking off on long-distance flights; 2. Safety in fuelling; 3. Safety in having adequate supplies of petrol. At present, a pilot about to take off on a long distance flight is torn between the desire to have sufficient petrol to meet all emergencies and the doubt as to whether the Wight will allow his 'plane to rise.

Jane Powell signs an dances her way through Luxury Liner, on (7) Saturday, at 8.30 pm. May 3, 1951.

In Soviet Ukraine -- Building of the Supreme Soviet, Kiev, Soviet Ukraine. January 1, 1954. (Photo by Camera Press).

Bradman, padding-up for his practice knock at ***** Oval, Adelaide. After the practice, he decided to win club cricket on Saturday. He scored 42 not out ***** time and will now lead South Australia against England, in the game starting on Friday. October 21, 1946.

Captured North Koreans -- A South Korean military policeman stands guard over North Korean prisoners in an enclosure near Pusan. The majority of the prisoners are working to clear the ground for the new prison camp. September 14, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Damage To Le Havre Area This picture in Le Havre area between 9.9.44. and 11.9.44, including the daylight attacks by R.A.F. Bomber Command shows the damage to the gun positions. It was taken by a Photographic Reconnaissance unit aircraft under the direction of R. A.F. Coastal Command. November 13, 1944. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Misc-Trades and Tradesmen - Builders and Buildings. April 25, 1938

Wisdom Comes To Mr. Jiggs! - "Let me tell you", Norman "People always laugh at my funny little hats. Try this for size". It didn't fit.And it still didn't bring a smile from the inscrutable Mr. Jiggs. The day Wisdom visited Mr. Jiggs it was a question of: "Who is making a monkey out of whom" Comedian Norman Wisdom climbed into Mr. Jiggs's cage at London Zoo. His mission: To give him a hint or two on the serious business of being funny. But somehow it didn't work out. Mr. Jiggs remained unimpress

Liberated Russians Sheltered in Belgium -- Liberated Russian workers freed from the Nazi forced-labor system by Allied forces receive blankets and eating utensils March 6, 1945, at an Allied displaced persons' center operated. by the Belgian Government at Namur, Belgium. April 23, 1945. (Photo by U.S. Signal Corps Photo).

Tantas Skymaster From Japan - Arthur M. Loew (left) presid. of Loews International Corporation Distribution of M.G.M. Films.Gorton Hicks head of M.G.M. 16 m.m. division.He is 3rd ***** Easter Veteran ***** player. December 14, 1951.

Election fever ring high, the threat - etc. August 10, 1931. (Photo by International News Photos, Inc.).

Adolph Zukor. February 19, 1954.

Miscellaneous Transport, Road Vehicles Trolley Buses. January 03, 1938.

Ruins And Romance - The Roman ruins at Leptis Magna in Tripolitania make a romantic setting appropriate to the vivid Italian beauty of Ann Maria Sandri, starring in her first British film 'The Black Tent' as Mabrouka, daughter of an Arab chief.with her is Britain's own he-man star, Anthony Steel, to complete the romantic interest in a way which should appeal to audiences less interested in the glamour of ruins. November 14, 1955. (Photo by Reuter Photo).

Liz Taylor & Michael Wilding. March 12, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

The giant £41,000 Douglas airliner Kyilla and most powerful plane Australia, was surrounded by a crowd of air-minded when it reaches Kingsford Smith Airport today Melbourne. November 12, 1937.

A bit on the startling side is this X-Ray study of a Rattlesnake digesting a prairie dog. July 29, 1955. (Photo by United Press).

Royal Visit To Ulster Canteen In Cockspur Street: The King & Queen visited the Ulster ***** in cockspur street on Feb. 10th. The ***** pouring out tea for the tommies in the Ulster canteen. February 01, 1942.

As in this portrait of his sister he tries to reflect the sitter's "prevailing mood". January 12, 1955.

International Tennis At Queen's Club, London.Left to right: C. Long (Aus) and G.E. Brown (Aus) playing for international club in play against J.E. Harper and J. Crawford (Australia) playing for Queen's Club. The International Club of Gt. Britain defeated Queen's Club by four matches to two at Queen's Club London. July 1, 1947. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

U.S. Soldiers Take Cover in Flour-Bag Shelter: Four U.S. soldiers, members of a field bakery units of the Allied Fifth Army in Italy, take cover, during an air raid, in a shelter made of bags of flour. The frontline bakery, lying within range of German artillery, turns out daily more than 13,000 leaves of bread for troops battling the enemy on the Fifth Army beachhead in the Anzio area, south of Rome. April 5, 1944. (Photo by U.S. Office of War Information Picture).

Super Liner Sails On Maiden Voyage -- The United States, America's newest and largest passenger liner, moves past lower Manhattan sailing outbound today on her maiden voyage to Southampton and LeHavre. The new liner carried 1,660 passengers, including Margaret Truman, daughter of the president. July 3, 1952. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Mrs Joyce Gillmer of Long Reef helping club champion Des Lofthouse during the 1st round of the N.S.W. Amateur Golf Championship at Long Reef today. August 12, 1955. (Photo by Kenneth Charles Redshaw/Fairfax Media).

The horn player blows a welcome-a welcome to the Queen at Kaduna, Northern ia, yesterday (2-2-56) where she went to a rally of 80,000 people. There the wildly-excited and loyal chiefs led their men in a two-hour spectacle of dancing, horse riding and acrobatics. "Magnificent," the Queen told them at the close of the show. February 9, 1955. (Photo by Daily Mirror).;The horn player blows a welcome-a welcome to the Queen at Kaduna, Northern ia, yesterday (2-2-56) where she went to a ral

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

A city blacksmith poses with a camera - shy customer. April 12, 1953.

Refugees gather their few portable articles and flee the burning city of Aachen. October 1, 1944. (Photo by U.S. Official Photograph).

***** Harold Holt, Federal Minister for Labor, presents ***** Kangaroo pin to Mrs. Richard Nixon, wife of the ***** of the United States at the Melbourne Cricket *****. October 23, 1953.

The Royal Tour: Royal Cars Leave for New Zealand.Humber cars part of the fleet to be used during the Royal tour of Australia and New Zealand, being loaded in readiness for departure at the Royal Albert Dock, London. November 18, 1948. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

The Labour Cabinet in waxworks. From left to right: Lord Jowett, J. J. Lawson, Herbert Morrison, A.V. Alexander, C. R. Attlee, Ernest Bevin, Sir Stafford Cripps, J. Chuter Ede, Lord Greenwood, and Viscount Stansgate. August 9, 1950.;The Labour Cabinet in waxworks. From left to right: Lord Jowett, J. J. Lawson, Herbert Morrison, A.V. Alexander, C. R. Attlee, Ernest Bevin, Sir Stafford Cripps, J. Chuter Ede, Lord Greenwood, and Viscount Stansgate.

U.S. Guns Set Jap Plane Afire - A Japanese bomber (circle), hit by the anti-aircraft fire of U.S. warships, trails flame and smoke just before crashing into the Pacific. Puffs of smoke from the ack-ack fire of the warships dot the sky around the plane. March 22, 1943. (Photo by Interphoto News Pictures, Inc.)

Women Captured with German Troops : Two German Women are shown with some of the 11,000 enemy troops captured in the Kaiserslautern area by the Seventh U.S. Army. They were taken when the enemy's resistance completely collapsed in the Saar and Palatinate. June 04, 1945. (Photo by U.S. Office of War Information Picture).

iOne of the many bandsmen who played in Newcastle street processions yesterday. September 07, 1947.

Musicians MeetMeeting Today of conductor Rafael Kubelik (at piano) and violinist Karoly Szenassy revived some memories. Kubelik's father, Jan, a famous violinist, was on the committee which named Szenassy the best of 300 competitors at an international competition for violin *****. June 21, 1947.

The Royal Christening -- Queen Mary with her newly christened great grand-son Prince Charles, after the ceremony at Buckingham Palace. December 15, 1948. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

The A.A. M.C. is noted for its splendid equipment and its personnel. Captain N.R. Godby making a diagnosis at one of the field hospitals. July 26, 1940. (Photo by Commonwealth Department Of Information).;The A.A. M.C. is noted for its splendid equipment and its personnel. Captain N.R. Godby making a diagnosis at one of the field hospitals.

King Lends Picture Of Duke Of Connaught As A Little Boy, To Scots Guards Exhibition -- The portrait of the Duke of Connaught at the age of five, which H.M. The King has lent to the Exhibition. A picture which has hung in the King's bedroom at Windsor Castle for many years, and which has never previously been seen by the public, will be on view at the Scots Guards ' Loan Exhibition which opens today at Grosvenor Square. The portrait is of Prince Arthur, now the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, painted at the age of five. The young prince is wearing the uniform of the Scot's Guards, with busby and epaulettes, and the portrait has been lent by the gracious permission of H.H. The King. The Exhibition is a continuous record of the Scots' Guard's History for a period of 300 years. January 12, 1934. (Photo by Keystone).

Britain's Four-Jet Delta Bomber May Fly Over Air Show -- An impressive view of Britain's first delta-wing jet bomber - probably the only one of its kind in the world - the Avro 698. The plane made a 36 minutes maiden flight recently, and is expected to put in a flying appearance at the society of British Aircraft Constructor's show at Farnborough, Hampshire. It has been disclosed that the British Government decided to order an appreciable number for Royal Air Force without waiting flight trails.

The Meaning of Home -- The English word "home" is almost untranslatable, although the concept for which stands is understood all over the world. To the world. To the Englishman, his "home" is indeed his "castle", as in the ancient proverb; and his personality, his hopes and aspirations are centred on the home in which he lives. Setting out to work, or returning in the evening, the British workman is greeted by his family; and the quiet hour at home is the greet moment of his day, the expression

This was one of the tribal dances the Queen saw when she attended the rally of nearly 7,000 Northern ian tribesmen at Kaduna on Thursday (2-2-56). The tribesman danced to the accompaniment of seedpods tied round their legs. February 17, 1955. (Photo by Daily Mirror).;This was one of the tribal dances the Queen saw when she attended the rally of nearly 7,000 Northern ian tribesmen at Kaduna on Thursday (2-2-56). The tribesman danced to the accompaniment of seedpods tied round their legs

The Album of Americana Election in Johnston County (17) Of 22 -- J.T. Capps and his son, Hubert, left, fix fences on their Tobacco farm before going to the polls. August 12, 1948. (Photo by ACME).;The Album of Americana Election in Johnston County (17) Of 22 -- J.T. Capps and his son, Hubert, left, fix fences on their Tobacco farm before going to the polls.

GTC Church Parade -- Drum band of corps leading the march of Marquance St. September 13, 1942.

Aviation 993 C - Hawker Fury. September 16, 1950.;Aviation 993 C - Hawker Fury.

This R.A.A.F. Sunderland Flying Boat will give flights Third Victory Loan investors of £100 or more next Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Investments will be received at Rose Bay base from 1 p.m. on each of the three days. April 30, 1945.

The Speaker's Chair Being Renovated For Jubilee Celebrations - Man at work on the Speaker's Coach this morning.For the first time since the Coronation, the 2¾-ton State Coach of the speaker of the House of Commons will take part in the King's Silver Jubilee celebrations. It is being overhauled in an apartment off one of the courtyards of the House of Lords ready for Captain Fitzroy's drive from the Palace of Westminster to St. Paul's for the Thanks giving service. The coach was built in 1698. February 11, 1935. (Photo by Key Stone View-Company)

Tank Production In Full Swing.Running the track on a new Tank.Tank production for the Ministry of Supply is now in full swing in various parts of the country. September 23, 1941.

Hephzibah Menuhin distinguished pianist, mother of two children, sister of Yehudi Menuhin.Lindsay George Currell Nicholas, 38, and Aspro heir, has filed a petition for divorce from his famous painist wife, Hephzibah Menuhin.The petition, filed in the Supreme Court, cites Richard Hauser, of Wentworth Rd., Vaucluse, as co-respondent.Nicholas is living at his property at Lilydale, near Melbourne.There are two children of the marriage Kronrod George, and Marston Menuhin. July 20, 1948.

This finish will go down as having caused one of the biggest stirs in Australian racing history. It shows Tarien winning the Doncaster from Triclinium. A swab, later taken from Tarien, was reported to have been positive. April 05, 1953.

Stars of "Dream Girl", June Clyde and Stewart Long, serving members of the cast at a party held after the performance at the Minerva, tonight. The Minerva is being taken ever by MGM as a film theatre and tomorrow nights show will be the last. April 27, 1950. (Photo by Stuart William MacGladrie/Fairfax Media).;Stars of "Dream Girl", June Clyde and Stewart Long, serving members of the cast at a party held after the performance at the Minerva, tonight. The Minerva is being taken ever by MGM as a fi

Family Squat in church. After a fruitless search for somewhere to live, Mr. and Mrs. F. Offord and their baby daughter settled in the vestry of a church in Bexley Heath, England. They previously lived in a children's nursery, but were given notice to quit. December 14, 1946. (Photo by Associated Newspapers).

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