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

Lawrence Of Arabia Memorial Bust -- Unveiling of the memorial to Thomas Edward Lawrence, "Lawrence of Arabia", in the Crypt of St. Paul's Cathedral, (London), by Lord Halifax, followed by a service.Men of the Royal Air Force beside the memorial bust after the unveiling ceremony. January 29, 1936. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

This Road Leads Home -- August St. Andre, former prisoner of war in Germany for five years, carries a suitcase as he swings along a tree-lined road in rural France that leads to his home in the village of Annoeullin. At right a house and carriage travel towards him over the cobbled street. May 6, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Two of the principals of the Australian Ballet Garth Welch and Marilyn Jones, rehearse a "Swon Lake" sequence. October 11, 1952.

"Mauritius" Sails Home For Christmas -- HMS Mauritius, pennants flying, comes in for Christmas at the Chatham Dockyard today.Home in time for Christmas after service in the East Indies Station the cruiser H.M.S. Mauritius arrived at Chatham Dockyard today (Tuesday). She was manned by the Chatham ship's company of H.M.S. Kenya, with which she had exchanged her Portsmouth crew at Trincomalee (Ceylon). The Mauritius is one of the cruisers which took part in the Navy's vigil in the Shatt-al-Arab before the withdrawal of Anglo-Iranian employees from Abadan. December 18, 1951. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

The Army That Faces Tibet Invaders - A Lewis-gun section of the Tibet Army, wearing new and old types of headgear. It is this army that is facing Chinese Communists reported to be approaching Lhasa, the Tibetan capital. Security measures are being taken along India's frontier with Tibet because the country that is known as the roof of the world because of its high mountains and arid desert plateaux is considered to have very little chance against the invaders. The Tibet Army though very determined and with a very high morale is certainly no match against Chinese Communists. November 9, 1950. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Expert - Dr. Eleanor Schonell is a psychologist and Doctor off Philosophy. Has an intense interest in people. Her husband is a professor and she has a son and daughter. September 22, 1954. (Photo by David R. Jones).

After Tea At The White House -- Madame Chiang Kai-shel (center), wife of the Chinese Nationalist Generalissimo, poses with President and Mrs. Dwight Eisenhower late today after the visitor from Formosa had tea with the Eisenhowers. March 09, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Marshall Visits Chiangs ***** - Gen. George C. Marshall (left), special envoy to China, poses on the steps of the Nanking residence of Generalissimo, Chiang Kai-Shek with his host, the Generalissimo (left) and Madame Chiang (center), shortly after his arrival at Nanking. December 28, 1945. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Happy New Year.A crowd estimated by New York police at 900,000 persons fills times Square, at midnight, Dec.31, to welcome in the New Year. Revelers pushed and Jostled each other moments before the "Bewitching Hour", cut at the stroke of midnight each turned to the other to bid him "Happy Returns of the Day." Photo made from A Balcony on the Hotel Aston on Broadway between 44th and 45 streets. January 1, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

An American Center of Theatre Arts -- Mexican born Jose Limon, considered by many critics the leading male dancer of his generation, gives a performance of "Dances Mexicans," based on Mexican Indian material. Mr. Limon is one of the leading artists in the recently formed New York City Dance Theatre which had its initial season is December 1949. The Dance Theatre is part of the New York City Center, a private, non-profit organization which also presents opera, ballet and drama at modestly-scaled prices. April 04, 1952.

Queen Mother - Portraits Prior to 1959. February 21, 1930. (Photo by Vandyk)

Hillary To Climb Fifth Highest Mountain "Makalu", The fifth highest mountain, on right. Everest is hidden by cloud on left. Attached map shows relation of Makalu to Everest. They say that mountaineering is in the blood. This certainly must be so with Sir Edmund Hillary. Fresh from his conquest of Everest, the World's Highest Mountain, he has now announced plans for an attempt on the 27,790 Ft. Unclimbed Peak, "Makalu" In the Everest Range of the Himalaya. August 29, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

The Queen's Christmas Broadcast. Her Majesty's Christmas Day broadcast this year will reach her peoples all over the world from the capital of New Zealand. She will be introduced by New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary of Everest fame whom Her Majesty knighted Sovereign have become a part of the British Christmas since the late King George V, the Queen's grandfather, made the first Christmas broadcast to his peoples everywhere from his study at Sandringham in 1932. May 18, 1955.

Australian buyers, (from left) trainer T.J. Smith bookmaker J. Mandel and C. Ewington consult ***** catalogues during a session of the N.Z. yearling. J. Rogan, T.J. Smith, J. Mandel & C. Ewington all Australians looking for a Caulfield Cup winner, from: left, J. Rogan, T.J. Smith, J. Mandel & C. Ewington. January 27, 1951. (Photo by Photo News Limited).

A New Plane For B.E.A. -- British European airways have just signed a contract for 24 ***** D.H. 121 jet airlines which with spares will cost £28M. The new plane will be powdered by three rear. Mounted rolls royce by-pass jet engines, the RB163, and it is designed to carry 80-100 passengers on stage lengths up to 1,200 miles operating from runways less than 6,000 ft. Long, the maximum cruising speed will be more than 600mph giving highly economical operation, and ***** artistes impression shows the new airlines in flight. August 11, 1953.

Mr. Cottrell, (seen centre) helps the removal men move his furniture into a Nissen Hut, which he intends to make his home. "Squatters" take over old army huts. Because of the shortage of living accommodation, people, desperate for homes of their own, are moving into disused army camps all over the country. "Squatters" have moved into Vache camp, Chalfont St. Giles, Bucks, which was built for and used by the United States Army. Sanitation is good and the electric light is still working. August 21, 1946. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

A Kiss For Madame Chiang-Gen. Douglas Macarthur kisses the white- gloved hand of Madme Chiang Kai Shek just before the General departed from Taipei, Formosa for Tokyo after a conference with General Chiang Kai Shek and Nationalist Government *****. August 12, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto) ;A Kiss For Madame Chiang-Gen. Douglas Macarthur kisses the white- gloved hand of Madme Chiang Kai Shek just before the General departed from Taipei, Formosa for Tokyo after a conference with General Chiang

C Zimmy - Swimming. March 03, 1938. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Abbey Appeal *****. January 01, 1954. (Photo by United Press Photo).

R.A.F Bomb Damage Revealed at Fall of Brest. The Fortified entrance at the west end of the U boat pens. As Organized enemy resistance finished in Brest on September 19, a RAF. Official Photographer took these pictures of the French port. They show that the strongly built pens in which U boats sheltered were not Bomb-Proof. Several direct hits were scored in them, and although built of thick reinforced concrete with steel girders, three pens had their roofs blown in. September 21, 1944. (Photo by

He Gives Up -- Emperor Hirohito of Japan (above) would retain his prerogatives under today's Japanese offer to accept the terms of the Potsdam declaration, calling for unconditional surrender. August 10, 1945. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Expecting Company (Second Of Seven) -- The main street of Cortina D'Ampezzo, site of the 1956 Winter Olympics, features modern shops and Tyrolean houses. A slender campanile of the town church dominates the scene. During the Olympics, private autos will not be permitted in the Cortina area to avoid congestion. August 19, 1955. (Photo by United Press).

D. British Destroyers In Singapore's Naval Dock: Ratings of the destroyers watching the ceremony of naming the dock, "King George VI Dock," by Sir Shenton Thomas.Soon after the opening of the great Naval dock at Singapore by the Governor of the Straits Settlements, Sir Shenton Thomas, two destroyers, Duncan and Diamond berthed in the dock. April 13, 1938.

Famous American News Paper Magnate at his Welsh Castle -- Mr. W. R. Hearts with one of his valuable old English sheepdogs at St. Donat's Castle yesterday.Mr. W. R. Hearst is now at his Welsh home, St. Donat's Castle, where he is entertaining some guests. September 28, 1936. (Photo by Topical Press).

Barbara Hepworth - World Famous Sculptor, Barbara Hepworth, Seen working in her studio at 15th May 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

First Parade Over Longest Suspension Bridge - An event of great importance in interstate history is taking place as these officials and citizens participate in the first parade across the world's largest suspension spa, the George Washington memorial bridge, which was officially dedicated today, Oct. 24th.The Gossamer web of steel and wire forms the first over-water link between Manhattan and New Jersey. October 24, 1931. (Photo by International Newsreel Photo).

Durhan Miner Goes To Palace Party - Jackson Hewitson waves a jovial response to the cheering send-off given him as he left the working Men's club and institute in Clerkenwell Road, London, for Buckingham Palace to-day. Rubbing shoulders with high society at Buckingham Palace to-day (Thursday) was burly Jackson Hewitson, 54, a guest with the tell-tale blue specks of a hard and honourable calling on hands and face. Jackson - forty years in the Durham mines - was there to 'Represent the working lad' at the Garden Party given by the King and Queen. July 20, 1950. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Hollywood Gal. - The movie adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel., "The grades of wrath", will soon be released by 20th century fox. This story depicts the plight of an Oklahoma "Dust Bowl" family that migrated to California in search of work and good living conditions, but met with little or no success. In this scene from the picture some of the Joads are shown in the decrepit vehicle that carried them and their possessions west. Henry Fonda as Lom Joad is driving: beside him sits Jane Darwell as Ma Joad. Shirley mills and Darryl Hickman are on top of the truck."The Grapes of Wrath," starring Henry Fonda, was a top choice among members of the National Film Preservation Board in considering movies that will designated film "treasures". March 26, 1942.

Mother and Daughter To Share Queen Victoria Roles -- Famous Filmstar Magda Schneider shows her daughter Rommy the sights of Vienna, where they are to play together in the new colour film youth of a Queen.Magda Schneider famous German star of gay films for the past twenty years. Has arrived in Vienna to play the part of Queen Victoria in a new colour film "Youth of a Queen".Magda will portray the Queen in her later days, and her 15-year-old daughter Rommy will play the part of Queen Victoria in her youth.Rommy has often acted with her mother in films and their facial resemblance will make a ideal combination for their new film. September 7, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

The Shah of Persia -- H.I.M. Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. July 25, 1951. (Photo by A. Bakht, Camera Press).

German Refugees Enter Russian Zone - With The Barrier Gate lifted, the long line of homeward bound German refugees moves eastward into Russian-occupied territory. The Refugees are among those being returned to their homes in an exchange at Gros Topfer, Germany. November 12, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Squatters moving out of the Duchess of Bedford Mansions, Kensington, for their new quarters in a rest hostel at bow. A band filled the Duchess of Bedford walk with music as the furniture vans were loaded and squatters made their way to the coaches. Squatters leaving the Mansions, and making their way to the coaches. September 20, 1946. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Out Of The Darkness -- Hope - Mental (C) - Tormenting voices tell "Anne" she is doomed, to run and hide. This is a kaleidoscopic impression of her feelings, as told in "Breakdown," the latest educational film on the subject, by Canada's National Film Board. December 16, 1951. (Photo by International News Photo).

Soiled clothes and linen go into the machines together. January 17, 1950.

LT. (jg). W.C Windsor of Tyler, Tox., and former Dallas Weekend Warrior climbs from a helicopter after being rescued from behind enemy lines in North Korea. LT (jg). Windsor was making his first run on an enemy highway bridge when his plane was hit by anti-aircraft fire and he was forced to bail out.He was picked up by LT (jg) J.E. 'Dusty' Blades of 1527 E. 33rd st., Baltimore, Md., USS Princeton helicopter pilot, and was soon back aboard his home base, the USS boxer. April 9, 1951. (Photo by Of

Trailer Town Washday..... Mrs. James Carpenter, one of the trailer dwellers, is at work in one of the laundries of the Ideal Trailer Park. Most of the trailer town residents do their own washing. Set tubs and washing machines are on hand, plus plenty of hot and cold water. There are 80 trailers in this park. If you have a washing-machine you're allowed three hours to do the family wash for six people, including sheets. A woman with no machine is allowed about an hour longer. January 30, 1944. (P

American casualties -- wounded or ill-are evacuated from forward ***** in New Guinea to hospitals in Australia by air whenever possible. A newly arrived unit of "flying nurses" (Medical Air Evacuation Transportation Squadron) will provide medical care in the planes. In this photograph sergeants of the unit demonstrate methods of loading patients before nurses of the organization. August 14, 1943. (Photo by Signal Corps U.S. Army).

The Great Chinese Retreat From Crape -- Shouting, Pushing, Rustling, Panic Stricken Chinese are seen fleeing down a narrow road-way leading out of Chapel, Shanghai, as Japanese troops put into effect their big "push" on October 27. The Chinese Defence evacuated the district and the Nippon forces Poured in. November 14, 1937. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

China's Generalissimo And His Indispensable Wife New Picture -- A picture just received of General Chiang Kai-Shek, China's Generalissimo, and Madame Chiang Kai-Shek, his American-educated wife, as they received foreign correspondents at Nanking, seat of the Chinese Government, from where, together, they are controlling China's fortunes in the critical days of the war with Japan. Madame Chiang is her husband's "right-hand woman", acting as his adviser, interpreter and Chief of propaganda. October 18, 1937. (Photo by Planet News Ltd).

British Royalty Princess Margaret With Queen Mother. July 14, 1954.

The "America", crack U.S. Liner. September 11, 1940. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Kenneth Roberts - US Congressman. March 1, 1954. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Dinah's Baby Bored Melissa Ann Montgomery, daughter of Dinah Shore and her actor-husband, George Montgomery, registers an expressive yawn as she poses for first pictures with her parents in their San Fernando Valley, Calif. home, Feb. 1. February 4, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Coronation Attire -- (Right) A court dress suitable for wear by Peeresses Beneath their Roses at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The tiara is replaced by a coronet (or newly designed crimson velvet cap adorned with gold tassel as held in the model's hands) at the moments the Queen is crowned. At left is a head covering which conforms to the regulations laid down by the Earl Marshal (The Duke of Norfolk) for ladies other than Perresses who will be attending the ceremony. The photo was made at Norman Hartnell's salon in London today January 5 during a display of correct coronation attire. January 22, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Juliet Hulme's Mother Here -- A hurt but resigned mother passed through Fremantle in the Strathnaver today.She was Mrs. Hilda Marion Perry - mother of teenager Juliet Hulme, the New Zealand girl who with her friend Pauline Parker, was convicted recently of the murder of Pauline's mother.Mrs. Perry, who changed her name from Hulme by deed poll early this month, is on her way to London."There is little left for me to say," she said. "Except that in a world where we are slowly being taught to regard insanity as an illness, I cannot understand any court meting out a punishment such as solitary confinement or whatever these girls are suffering at the moment." September 1, 1954.

Boy Holds Police At Bay -- Edward Bancroft, 15, (left) holds revolver against side of William Rowan, 15, as a shield while three policemen take cover behind a telephone pole (right) at end of alley. Bancroft fired five times at police, injuring one patrolman when they sought to question him about a robbery. Rowan, playing in a nearby school yard, was forced to act as a hostage. A policeman crept behind fence and hit Bancroft on head with gun butt to end the skirmish. June 23, 1947. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Able Seaman Steve Clough of Lakemba, N.S.W. smiles broadly as he tacks up the British Landing Force Headquarters sign on the entrance to the building requisitioned for this purpose in the Yokosuka Naval Base. September 16, 1945. (Photo by Australian Official Photo).

Feeding mullets by hand to porpoises, as pictured here, is a frequent event Marineland. September 27, 1941.

A "Carriage" For FiveMr. Eric Jewell of Finchley, London, was fed up with queueing for buses with tired children, so with his wife, he went back to his hobby of cycling. He built a sidecar and added to his tandem - bicycle. But this was not enough to hold all the family so half a bicycle was tacked on behind and an extra saddle and a pair of hadlebars placed behind mother - now he has a quinticycle made for five and the family are all happy as they travel around together. August 08, 1950. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Junior Commander Mary Churchill Mr. Churchill and his daughter Mary flew to Brussels yesterday on a private visit to the Belgian Regent, Prince Charles. Newspapers are speculating whether the visit has a romantic explanation. One diarist leads his column with a report that Brussels rumor-lovers already are whispering of romance, linking Mary Churchill's name with that of the regent. Belgian newspapers, he adds, have been asked not to print any references to the visit. September 30, 1943.

Supplies For Thule -- Men of the lady's military sea transport service head for Thule, Greenland with supplies for the ***** of the important Northern Air Base. September 18, 1952. (Photo by U.S. Navy Photo).

Yank Airmen Attack Rail Link At Arles, France U.S. Army Air Force B-26 Marauders of the tactical air force score a perfect strike as they complete a run over the railroad bridge across the Rhone River at Arles in southern France, German-held rail link. August 25, 1944. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Causing terror aboard an aircraft carrier, a Kamikaze, engulfed in flames, plunges towards the ship deck a ware artist's impression. September 24, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Tai-Lu facing the microphone to make recordings for a new series of sound radio and TV programmes based on the book "Princess Tai-Lu," by her owner, Billy Thatcher, and Shelagh Fraser. Billy will make the noises of the other animals who are characters in the series. January 19, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mirror)

This photograph shows the escape breach made in the wall of the Amines prison, which in one of most dramatic strikes of war, was precision attacked at low level by R.A.F. Mosquitoes to release French patriots condemned for helping the Allies. Several Australians took part RAAF photo. November 30, 1944. (Photo by Department of Air).

Marilyn Miller. June 02, 1930.

Pony Steals The Show - It was their Mascot Fay, a Shetland Pony, that stole the show.The band of 296 (stoke Newington) air training corps Marched proudly through Battersea festival gardens (London). September 10, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Photo Ltd.).

Part of an Australian and New Zealand hospital arrive in Crete. Some of these nursing sisters were wounded in a bombing raid whilst embarking, but they carried on uncomplainingly through the hardships of the evacuations. June 12, 1941.

Few statesmen have reacher higher levels than did Prime Minister Menzies when he was invited to address the US Congress - and was loudly ***** by the American legislators. July 21, 1950. (Photo by United States Information Service).

Would You Like To Live In A Mushroom - Strange house built by a Milanese architect in the Via Lepanto in Ellen. It is shaped like mushroom or teadstool and to make it even more like the fungi that grows in the countryside the upper part is painted orange with white spots. The house has a ground floor two metres 20 cm. high and a first floor two metres 80 em. high, it cost one and a half million lire. June 01, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

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).

Expecting Company (First Of Seven) -- This is the speed skating rink on frozen Lake Misurina, near Cortina D'Ampezzo, site of the 1956 Winter Olympic Games. The jagged Dolomites form a backdrop. A second highway is being constructed between Misurina and Cortina to help traffic flow smoothly.Cortina, a village of 8,000, experts a housing problem when an estimated 200,000 sports enthusiasts descend upon the area next February. The people of Cortina are really looking forward to the big event -- though they estimate they will be able to handle but a fourth of the crowd. The rest of the fans will have to find accommodations in other towns in the area. August 19, 1955. (Photo by United Press).

Expecting Company (Sixth Of Seven) -- This is the Olympic ski Jump at Cortina D'Ampezzo, site of the 1956 Winter Olympic Games. August 19, 1955. (Photo by United Press).

Carrier 'Vengeance' Out of Home. Fleet Exercise - Firefly and Sea Fury aircraft line the deck of the 13,190 tons light fleet carrier HMS 'Vengeance' as it proceeded to Gibraltar for home fleet exercises, September, 1950. It was revealed on Sept. 14 that sand had been discovered in the filter arrangement of the lubricating system supplying the carrier's main machinery when she was at portsmouth. While the investigation into the incident was continuing, a second was reported after she had put into plymouth. This concerned a mis-adjustment of a main valve. An Admiralty spokesman referred evening Sept. 21 to a report that the aircraft carrier Vengeance had been taken Gibraltar Sept. 18 because of engine defect. September 22, 1950. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

American Boxers:Ezzard CharlesFormer Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World. March 27, 1954. (Photo by Camera Press).

Ex-Guardsman Anthony Steel, whose next British film is The Planer's Wife, keeps in trim by working out at the gymnasium. December 12, 1952. (Photo by J. Arthur Rank Organisation Ltd.).

Last dash to shore, aboard American-manned alligators, during the landing of Australian troops at Balikpapan, Borneo.In background: smoke from ruins of enemy positions and from burning oil-wells. Shore installations were subjected to an intensive naval bombardment before the landing operation. July 12, 1945. (Photo by Australian Official Photo).

Countess Agnes Van Rosen and Hell Drivers and Dan Chadwick (left) and Harry Woolman. September 26, 1955.

When he has finished his day's work - he is a painter and interior decorator - Bob helps his wife with odd jobs around the place. Here she bottles preserves while Bob screws the lids tightly on the jars. This is in the little kitchenette which opens off their bed sitting room. July 13, 1951.

Dr. Walter P. Schreiber, a Former German General who spent three and a half years as a prisoner in the Soviet Union, at his desk at the U.S. Air Force School of Aviation Medicine.Dr. Walter Schreiber, Former German General now faculty a member of the U.S. Air Force School of Aviation Medicine at Randolph Field. October 24, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Ice Blue For Cocktail TimeAn ice blue cocktail dress in Woollen Jersey with an ambroidered lace-like tulle coat- from the Autumn collection of the Spanish couturier Balenciaga, of Paris. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Miss Doon Plunkett -- Daughter of the late Hon. Brinsley Plunket and Mrs. Brinsley Plunket (nee Aileen Guinness). She is the niece of the Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, and cousin of Lord Plunket. Photographed at Gstaad in the Bernese Oberland. Doon Plunket of the Guinness family and a niece of the Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, danced with her cousin Guy Kindersley at the Louth Hunt Ball which was voted the best party of week. May 4, 1953. (Photo by Brodrick Haldane, Camera Press).

Rabbi Dr. Israel Porush. June 09, 1940.

Tear Gas Billows Around Alcatraz In Riot Battle -- Cloud of ***** gas billows around cell block of Alcatraz prison as guards and Marines ***** convicts are holding forth since rioting began yesterday. The gas was used today along with rifle grenades in the bitter fighting. May 3, 1946. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

***** and glucose are put into the patient's veins by the physician anaesthetist to make up the loss of body fluids while surgeons saw into the brain covering. Lives are saved by such carefully planned teamwork. In many cases, early and adequate diagnosis of mental and nervous disorders can enable the highly-skilled neuro-surgeon to save a patient from death or insanity. This is the scene during a neuro-surgical operation on the brain in a Sydney hospital. March 22, 1941.

The Boat Race: The Oxford Eight At Work -- A fine action picture as the Oxford eight pull out for a practice spin. L to R: -J.A.Gobbo - bow, (Melbourne Univ.); E.V.Vine (Geelong, Australia.B.N.C.); J.M. Wilson; D.P.Wells; R.D.Rakes; J.G. McCleaod (Sydney Univ.): E.O.G.Pain (Sydney Univ.); G.Sorrel - stroke: and I.A.Watson, the cox. The Oxford University eight have now arrived on the river Thames for their final training in readiness for the annual Boat Race against their Cambridge University rivals. March 9, 1955. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Ltd.).

Makes Lift-Saving Catch -- A Royal Navy helicopter makes a life-saving catch, and scoops WRNS second officer Leta Ridley, M.B.E., of Birkenherd, from the Solent during a demonstration of the Navy's new helicopter scoop rescue net. The net, invented by Lt. Commander John S. Sproule, of Worthing, chief of Costal Search unit, at Ford, Sussex, is aimed to be of use in those cases where the person in the sea us unable to attach the harness previously used for Rescue. The net with the casualty in it c

Officers of the Centarus today waved a cheery welcome to Sydney after the huge ship had settled on the waters of Rose Bay. The size of the flying-boat is suggested by the men, who stand over six feet. December 24, 1937.;Officers of the Centarus today waved a cheery welcome to Sydney after the huge ship had settled on the waters of Rose Bay. The size of the flying-boat is suggested by the men, who stand over six feet.

High Priestess Of The Voodoo: The secret leagues is ***** into a brotherhood and sisterhood. The members often ***** for years the lonely lives of hermits. February 15, 1936. (Photo by Kosmos Press And Translation Bureau).;High Priestess Of The Voodoo: The secret leagues is ***** into a brotherhood and sisterhood. The members often ***** for years the lonely lives of hermits.

Captain Sir Hubert Wilkins stirring camera record of the second Hearst-Wilkins Antarctic Expedition. These exclusive pictures taken by Captain Sir Hubert Wilkins from an inspiring photographic record of the second Hearst-Wilkins Antarctic Expedition, revealing more of the icy secrets of that vast, mysterious and almost inaccessible polar continent. The base for the expedition was established at deception Island, an old whaling observations and taking pictures. The other members of the expedition

Count Emilio Pucci Italian Fashion designer. July 19, 1954.

Reproduction of unique painting, The Lightening Brothers, a totem of the Wardaman tribe, in black, white red and yellow, in an open rock shelter at Dealmere, Northern Territory. Large figure is Yagtjadbulla, 12ft high in *****. The smalle one, with wife under one arm, is Teabuinji. May 23, 1953.

Misc. - People Aboriginal Art Cave Painting, Rock Carvings. November 29, 1932.

World's largest tanker arrives in the Thames - A general view of the "Tina Onassis" at her berth at Purfleet, Essex.The 43,000 ton tanker "Tina Onassis" has arrived in the Thames and is berthed at Purfleet, Essex. Over 750ft. Long, she is the largest tanker in the world and is named after the daughter of a Greek shipowner. The ship, which was built in Germany, has brought a cargo of oil from the Persian Gulf and is now on loan to a British oil Company. The "Tina Onassis", which took 15 months to build, is also the largest vessel over to come up the Thames - the previous largest being the "Dominion Monarch" - 27,000 tons. January 11, 1954.

The Syrian ParliamentExterior view of Parliament House at Damascus. February 15, 1955. (Photo by Camera Press).

Sudan Asks For Foreign Troops To Be Evacuated -- Some of the many thousands of ***** Sudanese waiting in Khartoum to hear Mr. Azhari, the Prime Minister, speak to ***** Parliament's decisions. The Sudanese Government has demanded a speedup in the granting of full independence by the condominium Powers - Britain and Egypt and the withdrawal of British and Egyptian troops within three months. The independence includes the severing of all ties with Egypt. August 19, 1955. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Japanese Receive Flour Milled From U.S. Wheat -- A workman (left foreground) in rationing depot in the Tokyo-Yokahoma area measures a family's tour ration for three days ***** 22,250 long tons of flour milled in Japan from wheat shipped from the United States is ***** on June 25. This is the first ration of any kind the people of this area have ***** in two weeks.July 27, 1946.

A.P. Herbert. December 09, 1935. (Photo by The International Graphic Press Ltd.).

Preparing For Army Air Parade -- Flying fortresses of the Second Bombardment Group from Langley Field, Va., under the command of Colonel Robert Olds, flying in echelon formation during a rehearsal here for the demonstrations of the army's fighting planes during the American Legion Parade. World War II's most incredible lunacy and bravery. September 20, 1938. (Photo by Wide World Photo).

The brave ***** women who will fight during the war with Italy. They are (L to R) ***** Evoumedarre; Moulatevorks and Alede, all land owing class. October 20, 1935. (Photo by Keystone).

Vic Seixas, Talbert & Trabert after match. December 29, 1954.

The Rev. William Edwin R. Sangster, M.A., Ph.D. - Minister of the Westminster Central Hall, London; President of the Methodist Conference, 1950. January 10, 1955. (Photo by Peter Abbey, Camera Press).

The Queen at Salvation Army. (Canadian Centre) - Her Majesty watching two Canadian sailors playing snooker at the Canadian Centre of the Salvation Army. September 10, 1940.

George Putnam - Husband of Amelia Earnhart - Personality. July 07, 1937. (Photo by The Associated Press Of Great Britain Ltd.).

The Galla Performance At Covent Garden - HRH Princess Elizabeth arriving at the Royal Opera House resplendent in evening gown and Orders, for the Gala Performance of the Sadler's Wells Ballet in company in honour of the President of France and Madame Auriol. Princess Elizabeth wore a crinoline-skirted dress of Ivory satin with very short sleeves and off-the-shoulder decolletage. The skirt and bodice were embroidered all over in a rose design in pearls, crystals and rhinestobes. October 03, 1950.

Here's A Harbour Headache -- The Olympic Splendour may be the pride and joy of millionaire shipowner Aristotle Onassis, but to Fremantle Harbour authorities it's just a headache. The whaling tanker, on its maiden voyage, is so modern, so big, that they can't berth it without disrupting other ships. So the Olympic Splendour to day was bustled out to Gage Roads by FHT tugs. There hull until March 7. The big tanker is carrying £1,500,000 worth of whale oil. with other ships of the Onassis fleet, it was recently chased ignominiously from Peruvian waters. March 8, 1955.

Duke Wears The Kilt. The Duke of Edinburgh, wearing the new, kilted, number one officers dress as Colonel-in-Chief, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, chatting with the Queen at the Palace of Holyrood-house here, where the Queen presented new colours to the 1st. Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. June 27, 1953. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.).

Princess Elizabeth changes car wheel during her training in A.T.S. May 6, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Homeward Bound - The luxury diningroom of the "O.E." converted to a Mess Hall to seat two thousand troops at one sitting. One of the last batches of homeward bound Canadians are seen at "Chow Time". The "Queen Elizabeth", the world's largest liner, completes her service as a war transport this week and will shortly be "demobbed" and returned to the Cunard White Star Line. The last of her service tasks has been to convey many hundreds of thousands of Canadian troops back to their home country. March 05, 1946.

World's Largest Tanker Launched At Barrow-In-Furness - Spyrios Niarchos entering the water during the launching at Barrow-in-Furness, today December 2. The world's biggest oil tanker, the 47,750-ton Spyrios Niarchos, was launched at Barrow-In-Furness, today December 2. Vickers Armstrong built the tanker for Greek shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos, who attended the launching. Flying the Greek flag, the ship will carry crude oil from the Persian Gulf to refineries in the United Kingdom. The new tanker is 757 feet long, and turbines of 20,000 horsepower will drive it at a maximum speed of 17 knots. December 2, 1955. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

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