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

Bartender Fred Wagner, Los Angeles: "This is the worst its been in the nine years I've been in the business. People are spending their money much more carefully now." August 28, 1947.

Inviting: The British Air Ministry showed perception when it chose pretty 19-year-old WAAF Valerie Lees to play the lead in a recruiting film for the WAAF. Discovered on a RAF station and chosen from more than 100 girls for the role. Valerie now wants to take up a film career on her release from the WAAF. September 11, 1947.

Westminster Wax Effigies Again On Show -- King William III and Queen Mary II, daughter of James II, seen ineffigy at Westminster Abbey.Westminster Abbey's collection of wax effigies have been brought back from their secret wartime hiding place and will again be on show to the public in the Abbey. May 11, 1951. (Photo by Fox Photos).

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.

Bobby Was Prepared To Be Helpful - The familiar London bobby was there to aid the Russian sailors as they viewed Kensington gardens to-day.A London already dazzled by the familiar scarlet and gold of the Trooping ceremony, saw some strange new uniforms to-day (Thursday) Wearing them were sailors from the Soviet cruiser Sverdlov, now anchored at Spithead for the Coronation naval review.To-day, some 100 officers and ratings travelled in three motor coaches to sightsee in London. it is understood the Russians chartered the coaches themselves. June 11, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

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.)

Blasted By RAF in Raid On Paris Motor Works -- Vichy sources describe this as a view of wrecked buildings after the British air raid on the renault motor plant near Paris March 3. April 15, 1942. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

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).

Atomic Energy - Problems Of International Control.There were Three main areas of disagreement ***** the U.S.A. and the U.S.S.R. plans which ***** during the many months of discussion. April 12, 1949. (Photo by Official United Nations).

Blasting For Iron Ore: A Mine At Corby, Northants -- The train, loaded with ore, moves away on the private line linking the mine and the steel plant of Stewarts and Lloyds. May 21, 1947. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

Yugoslavian Views: Out - of - season DubrovnikDubrovnik, the popular South Adriatic holiday centre of Yugoslavia, caught in a quiet moment before the preparations for the busy Summer begin.Our picture shows the harbour, where boats have been drawn ashore to be repainted. April 6, 1965. (Photo by Camera Press).

Liberated Russians Sheltered In Belgium -- Young Russians workers who had boon serving under the Nazi forced labor system receive a physical checkup from a Belgian doctor March 6, 1945, after being liberated from the Germans by Allied forces. They are under the care of the Belgian Government at an Allied displaced persons center at Namur, Belgium. April 23, 1945. (Photo by U.S. Signal Corps Photo).

Wave Flags From Truck Top -- Demonstrators in Rome following the Downfall of Mussolini July 25 are shown a top a truck in this scene from an Italian newsreel which reached the United States through neutral sources. September 17, 1943. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

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

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.

Misc. - Maps - International. May 23, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo). ;Misc. - Maps - International

Barcelona in Flames: Night Bombardment which lasted Four hours -- The plaza be***** in Barcelona.Barcelona, bombed by Franco's Airplanes continuously for Four hours during the night is now in flames and the loss of life is heavy. Raids began at 10 o'clock last night and lasted until 2 in the Morning. Squads of rescue workers are searching the debris of shattered apartments buildings in the crowded central areas extricating dead and *****. March 17, 1938. (Photo by Keystone)

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

Queen Mary's Carpet On View -- Women are seen admiring the carpet given by Queen Mary to the nation, when it was Exhibited at the Victoria at Albert Museum, London, today, Feb. 7. The carpet will eventually be sold to earn dollars for Britain. February 23, 1950. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Bush Brides Go To The Commons -- Left to Right: Mrs. Terry Paul, wife of Flt. Lieut. Horman Paul of Sydney, Mrs. Nita Cohen of Perth, Mrs. Joan Meloney, wife of L.A.C. Jim Taloney of Reedy, West Australia, and Mrs. Carol Nielson, wife of Flt. Lieut. Ronald Nielsoon, D.F.C., of Sydney Photographed outside the House of Commons studying their case.Australian "Bush brides" - wives of Australian Servicemen waiting to rejoin their husbands - were present at the House of Commons to-day, Monday, when they ***** members of Parliament in order to hear their case put ***** Parliament East Islington. March 14, 1946.

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.

"It's Queer How You Remind Me Of Someone, Josef..."In 1936, with war threatening, took a crack at Stalin, with, "Stalin, Lenin's successor and leader of Soviet Russia, showed that, by monopoly of political power, by successive purges of his opponents, he noted the ways of Page his Fascist and Nazi rivals. August 28, 1936.

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

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).

King Prajadhipok - Thailand - Foreign Royalty. July 14, 1931.

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)

Queen Hatsepoh Temple Luxor. October 18, 1948.

A Village In India -- Sako and his son, Vaso, leave home with their bullocks and the precious rice, to be sown in the watered and ploughed paddyfield. August 11, 1948. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

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

Misc. - Music - Instruments - Violins. June 06, 1952.

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

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).

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.

***** 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.

***** 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.

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.

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).

Queen's Vase Replicas For Commonwealth -- Replicas of the magnificent Queen's Vase, to be presented on July 20 by the Duchess of Gloucester to Commonwealth High Commissioners and representatives of four mother countries of the United Kingdom. The presentations will take place in London. The superb vases, some of the most complicated pieces of bone china ever created, have been manufactured by the six members of the Fine China Association and are presented by the British Pottery Manufacturers Federation. The presentation of the Queen's Vase and the replicas commemorate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. These Vases - from left to right - are for the following countries: Back row - Pakistan: South Africa: Australia: Canada, New Zealand: India and Ceylon. Front row -- Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland. July 13, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

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

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).

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).

No cars are allowed on Sark, last independent feudal state within the Empire, so when BBC officials visited the island to interview its inhabitants about their lives and customs, the recording equipment had to be hitched to a horse. La Dame de Serq, ruler of the island, will herself contribute to the forthcoming programme from Daventry. January 3, 1939.

Survivors of the torpe deed "Kalingo" off Sydney Hazards. January 28, 1943.

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

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.

Seized by Customs Essences (top) and watches seized by Customs men ***** Passengers aboard the Italian migrant ship Australian ***** bottles were concealed in a gallon tin ***** in the hand is a ring watch. October 30, 1953.

Where One Thousand Additional Homeless Will Be Lodged By City -- A view of the huge room on the upper floor of the municipal ferry terminal at the foot of White-Hall and South sts. New York, which will soon be thrown open to the homeless men of this city. This room , crowded with his hundreds of beds, added to the space already available at the municipal lodging house and the annex at the foot of East 25th St. Bring to a total of 4,000 men able to be lodged every night. February 27, 1931. (Photo by International Newsreel Photo).

Jobs of these men influence their home life. August 24, 1950.;Jobs of these men influence their home life.

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

Foreman Currie Black and bricklayer's labourer Stan Alderson adjust their safety helmets which became compulsory for city building workers today. The men are working on extensions to St. Vincent's Hospital. July 16, 1951.

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

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

"Queen Anne Gets A Wash" Statue Cleaned at St. Paul's Workmen are busy cleaning the statue of Queen Anne outside St. Paul's Cathedral, London, today (Thursday). It is from the steps of St. Paul's that the King will officially declare the Festival of Britain open in May. January 18, 1951. (Photo by Fox Photos).;"Queen Anne Gets A Wash" Statue Cleaned at St. Paul's Workmen are busy cleaning the statue of Queen Anne outside St. Paul's Cathedral, London, today (Thursday). It is from the steps of St.

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.

Royal Tour Of The South Africa: Visit To New Brighton -- A party of natives - all dressed -up-who were among the thousands who cheered the Royal Party during their visit to New Brighton. After making the acquaintance of their native subjects at Port Elizabeth, the Royal Family drove in procession through many miles of streets in New Brighton, predominantly occupied by families of the Xosa and other native Bantu races. These people turned out in thousands to line the streets in front of their ho

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 Bank notes used in N. China by the has China Reserve Bank. April 25, 1938. (Photo by The Domei Tsushin-Sha).;The Bank notes used in N. China by the has China Reserve Bank.

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

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.

Hatless figure of Tucker is well-known in Melbourne's worst slum area. His years of work here have made him a well-respected figure, even to the kiddie whose only playground is alley filth. Father Tucker, an Anglican priest, has particular friends among the children who play the streets of some of Melbourne's worst slum districts. He has saved many bad boys. December 20, 1950.;Hatless figure of Tucker is well-known in Melbourne's worst slum area. His years of work here have made him a well-respe

Ceremony Of Washing The Feet At Notre-Dame Cathedral -- Cardinal Verdier, Archbishop of Paris, washing the feet of 12 Choir Boys, symbolising the 12 disciples, at the Notre-Dame Cathedral this morning. May 14, 1934. (Photo by Keystone).

Monocles - Baby Misc. October 21, 1953.

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

Mr. W. J. Windeyer, QC. President of the women's association Mrs. Frank Leverrier conducts Major-Gen W. J. Windeyer and Mrs. Windeyer around the fete. September 22, 1953.

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.

The first contingent of Negro nurses to arrive in the Southwest Pacific Area receive their first batch of mail from home. Lieut. Inez Holmes (Norfolk, Va.) is handing letters to Lieut. Prudence L- Burns (Mounds, Ill.). January 8, 1944. (Photo by US Signal Corps Photo).

What did Bradman say to the bus conductor The conductor seemed awed at having the Australian Test captain as a passenger the day after the team arrived in London. The Australians begin their first match of the tour today. April 28, 1948.

Adolph Zukor. February 19, 1954.

H.R.H. Princess Marie Louise. August 07, 1933. (Photo by Clark's Press Features).

Tooth And Claw -- Not so Blood thirsty as he look is Peter, the bulbous-eyed Bosman's Potto, grimly clinging to his keeper's hand as he takes his first look at Spring - and the outside world - at the London Zoo. Peter has been brought from his winter sleeping quarters now that spring is on the way. March 20, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).;Tooth And Claw -- Not so Blood thirsty as he look is Peter, the bulbous-eyed Bosman's Potto, grimly clinging to his keeper's hand as he takes his first look at

Americans Reach For A High One In Davis Cup Play - Billy Talbert (left) and Gardnar Mulloy reach for a high one during their doubles match with Mexico in the Davis Cup Play at South Orange, N.J., June 30. Left foreground is Armando Vega and it extreme right is Rolando Vega of the Mexican team. The Americans won, 6-0, 9-7, 6-2, to clinch the North American Zone Davis Cup series. June 30, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

***** By The Thames -Windsor - This aerial view of Windsor Castle ***** the King's private apartments over-taking the gardens on extreme right. ***** them on the farther side are the site Apartments. Near the center of the picture is the Round Tower and on the left, towards the river St. George's Chapel *****. ***** thirteenth century, though a residence has existed there from time of William the Conqueror in the 13th century. Additions were made by Henry VIII, Elizabeth and Charles II. Windsor park and Forest comprise over *****. April 3, 1946.

In Nat Costume - Constantin Medvetzky, Maria Luk-Kozika, Irena Gizycki, Ann Haupt showing mural by polish artist in background. January 30, 1950.

***** eye view from inside the magnifier. It was so peaceful in the insect house at the Zoo. The ants were munching contentedly on titbits of mincemeat, apple and orange. Then it happened. "Don't look now," one ant whispered to his chum, "but I think we're being watched." Cautiously, they looked up - and there was this giant pair of eyes gazing down on there. Human, obviously. But, oh what big eyes, and with such strange ***** even for a human. After all, the ants weren't to now that television

George Worthington at Milton. August 08, 1951. (Photo by David R. Jones, The Telegraph-Feature Service).

Drinking Song....Edmund Purdom and the students of Heidelberg in a musical presentation from M-G-M's "The Student Prince". "The Student Prince", filmed in Cinema Scope and in color, stars Ann Blyth, Purdom, John Ericson, Louis Calhern and the singing voice of Mario Lanza. Richard Thorpe directed and Joe Pasternak produced from the script by William Ludwig and Sonya Levien. July 26, 1954.

Italy Harnesses Volcanoes In "Valley Of Hell" To Supply Electricity -- Part of the elaborate pipelines used to carry the steam to the turbines.In the "Valley Of Hell", a 20-miles area of Tuscany, Northern Italy, where nearly 300 natural and man made wells shoot scalding steam high into the air, lies Italy's greatest source of electrical power the only place in the world where man has harnessed volcanoes for his use.Italy was forced to turn to this natural supply owing to her lack of coal and now the steam drives eight turbine plants supplying 32,800,000 kilowatt hours of electricity monthly. June 16, 1939.

Photographed By Heavy Bomb Explosion Flash: R.A.F. Attack On Aircraft Bearings Factory At La Ricamarie. Aircraft of R.A.F. Bomber Commend attacked a needle-bearing factory at La Ricamarie, near Clermont-Ferrand, France, or the night of March 10-11. This unusual oblique picture shows a heavy bomb exploding in the target area. The light from the explosion lit up the surrounding countryside and enabled the cameraman from the R.A.F. Film Unit, who was flying in one of the attacking aircraft, to mak

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.

Speakman Receives his VC From The Queen - Pte Speakman VC as mobbed by crowds of well-wishers who cheered him outside Buckingham Palace after the investiture this morning. HM the Queen today held the first investiture of her reign at Buckingham Palace. Among those she decorated was 6 ft. 4 Ins Pte William Speakman, VC of the Korean campaign. February 27, 1952. (Photo by Fox Photos).

The Largest Bus In The World -- The largest bus with a good load. Ever see a large bus this car holds 117 passengers seated and a few more can crowd in by standing. It is a specially made outfit for a nursery concern of this city. The offices and packing plants and fields are two miles out of town. Every morning the bus leaves the city, carrying the employees of the company who reside in the city. In the evening the bus hauls them back. The bus is a sort of trailer to a three ton truck. the front end rests upon the rear chassis of the truck. February 05, 1934. (Photo by International Newsreel Photo).

Jap Premier arrives on Good-will Visit -- Mr. Shigern Yoshida, 72-year-old Prime Minister of Japan (left), is welcomed at London Airport on his arrival. by BEA from Rome, this evening (Thursday) by Lord Reading, Minister of State at the Foreign Office.During the week he is spending here on a good-will visit, Mr. Yoshida will be received in audience by the Queen, and will meet the Prime Minister and Sir Anthony Eden.He is no stranger to London, where he was Japanese Ambassador from 1936 to 1938. October 21, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

At last night's wared premiere of "A Sow Is Born" at Victory Theatre. Mrs. Eric Porter, Eric Porter (Producer of film), Ron Randell and Kitty Bluett. September 24, 1946.

View of Queen Street showing Duke's car arriving at town hall. January 7, 1935. (Photo by The Weekly News).

The Sun Shone on Melbourne's floral pageant today. Here lovely girls, dressed in flowing robes wave from their flowered floats to the crowds which packed Swanston Street. March 29, 1954.

Kruger Nat. Park - Hector Macdonald is ranger of the Crocodile Bridge sector of the Game Preserve and deputy warden of the whole 8,000 sq. miles of national park. His duties are to patrol his sector, keep a rough tally on the animals, keep roads in order and watch the frontier between the Park and Portuguese East Africa which is a favorite place for the incursion of poachers. Picture shows MacDonald with Corporal "Curry-and-rice", both mounted, giving orders to three of his chapters Sgt. "Fifteen" Native Ranger "Seventeen" and Native Ranger "Soda" - before setting out for the frontier on a poacher hunt. November 25, 1948. (Photo by George Rodger, Magnum).

Charlie Chaplin Meets "The Kid" Grown Up -- Jackie Coogan (right), whom Charlie Chaplin made famous in 1921 as "The kid," is shown visiting the famous film comedian in Hollywood recently. Jackie had never seen the picture which started him on the road to fame, so Chaplin ran in off for him. May 06, 1935. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

A Day With the 25th (Seventh of Ten) - Two men hold a machine gun position at the crest of a hill, ready to drop down a few feet if enemy fire should spot them. February 3, 1951. (Photo by ACME).

The Reverend Michael Scott, who has been accepted by the United Nations Special Committee to act as Spokesman for the seattered tribes of S.W. Africa against annexation by Dr. Malan's Government. March 27, 1950. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

The King of Urundi, In The Belgian Congo.H.M. King M'poze Corneille of Urundi with his son, the Heir Apparent. Urundi is a Trust Territory in the Belgian Congo with an area of about 20,000 sq. miles, and a native population of 3,800,000 and 3,000 Europeans. The capital is Kitega. July 25, 1951. (Photo by Camera Press).

Queen Mother - Early Girl & Womanhood. February 25, 1938.

There They Go: Watching Fighters In The Air -- Members of the Royal Observer Corps at Cranbrook, Kent, watching planes that took part in a mock air war to mark the silver jubilee of the orps, whose task it is to trace invading planes during was time. Chief Observer G. Counchman (hand to forehead) was one of the original members. April 17, 1950. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Royal Children Size Windsor PoloThe Queen wearing a headscarf escorts her two children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, to the stands for the Royal Windsor Polo tournament. in which the Duke of Edinburgh was playing for the Mariners to-day (Tuesday). Following for the Mariners to-day (Tuesday). June 14, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Referee H. Gillard converses in sign language with French League men while they question one of his many decisions against them in yesterday's match at Newcastle. May 27, 1951.

Russians Crack German Strongpoint Near Lwow -- Supported by a tank, at the left, Soviet infantrymen charge a German strongpoint in the Lwow area of the first Ukrainian front, according to the Moscow 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).

Introduction To A Muntjac - East way to become friends with an Indian Muntjac - or any other animal - is to offer him some food. Carol Ann Luedecke, of south-east London, known this lesson and promptly (though carefully) offers a tit-bit to tom the Muntjac during her visit to the London Zoo. The little animal seems to be a cross between a deer and a cow. Making Friends. A young visitor to the London Zoo seems wary as she offers a sweet to an Indian Muntjac. February 01, 1952. (Photo by Reuterpho

The "Met" Service Puts To Sea -- A stern-on view of the new "Weather Ship" seen at the London Docks this morning, and showing the balloon station set on the aft of the vessel.The first of the new Air Ministry Ocean "Weather Ships" to be completed is now at the London Docks, ready to put to sea to take up station in the Atlantic. Altogether 13 stations are planned to be set up in the North Atlantic from which meteorological observations of surface and upper air conditions can be made at regular intervals. July 31, 1947.

Two Imperial Japanese Princes (left) Prince Tadahiko Asaka, son of Prince Yasuhiko, a Major-General in the Japanese Army. The Lieut Commander Prince Asa-Akira Kuni, elder brother of the present empress of Japan. April 22, 1935.

King and Queen Attend "Maundy Money" Ceremony at Westminster Abbey - The Queen with a bouquet after the Maundy ceremony. The King is seen in background. King George and Queen Elizabeth a attended the distribution of the traditional Maundy Money in Westminster Abbey, London. The distribution was made to 45 old men and 45 old women, corresponding with the years of the King's age, each man receiving £4 15s and each woman £4 5s. March 21, 1940.

Style of socks worn by the Tyrolean Dancers. International Sport & Holiday Exhibition at the Royal Horticultural Hall. Socks to set your feet a'dancing. These woolly socks are the style shown by the Tyrolean dancers at the International Sport and Holiday Exhibition, Royal Horticultural Hall, London. January 20, 1955.;Style of socks worn by the Tyrolean Dancers. International Sport & Holiday Exhibition at the Royal Horticultural Hall. Socks to set your feet a'dancing. These woolly socks are the s

of 255