Sydney Morning Herald Collection

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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).

Soviet Kazakhstan -- Threshing Wheat Crops at the Stalin Collective Farm in the Taldy-Kurgan Region. - throughout Kazakhstan there are almost 7,000 collective farms and 363 machine and tractor stations. These stations lend out 24,000 tractors and 12,000 harvester combines as well as other agricultural machinery to the farms around. - much agriculture, however, is still carried on without much mechanical aid.Russia must import grain. Collective farming is a failure. March 24, 1948. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

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

88 "Flying Stovepipe" - Jet Engines And Ram Jets. February 11, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

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.

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)

Vice-Admiral Arthur D. StrubleCommander of American Fifth Fleet, stationed around Korea and Formosa. November 10, 1950. (Photo by Camera Press).

Australian cyclist Sid Patterson, congratulated by an Auckland policeman after his win in a quarter-final of the 1000 metres race at the Empire Games. February 9, 1950.

Vic Seixas & Lewis Hoad. February 11, 1954.

Jack Holden Wins Marathon Trophy. Jack Holden being presented with a medallion and the Marathon Trophy (seen in *****) by Lord Gowrie. Jack Holden, Tipton Harriers, won the 26 mile Marathon from Windsor Castle to Chiswick Stadium in 2 hours 42 minutes 52.4 seconds. The Marathon which was started by H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth, was associated with the Polytechnic Kinnaird Trophy Meeting. June 18, 1949. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

The enclosed picture of Miss Susan Zanuck shown with her producer father, 20th Century-Fox's Darryl F. Zanuck, is sent to you at the request of Mr. Harold Hefferman, N. A. N. A., to accompany his column of May 12. Miss Zanuck recently made her nightclub night club debut at the El Rancho Vegas in Las Vegas. July 27, 1953.

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).

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.

Sports - Fencing - Till - 1969. July 03, 1952.

Home Fleet, Cruise Warships, Sail To-Day - Destroyers in line ahead turn as they leave Portland harbour at the start of the Home Fleet's cruise to-day. More than 20 ships of the Home Fleet, sailed from Portland, Dorset, to-day (Thurs) for their 12-weeks' autumn cruise to the West Indies. The ships include the battleship H.M.S. Duke of York, flagship of the Home fleet (Commander-in-Chief, Vice Admiral Sir Rhoderick McGrigor), the cruisers Diadem, Cleopatra and Sirius, and more than a dozen destroyers and auxiliary vessels. The ships are expected to return to this country by the middle of December. September 23, 1948.

Siesta and the hard Holdeck ... Mittagsschlafchen on cigenen Bastmatte. July 01, 1939. (Photo by Werner Cohnitz)

Princess Elizabeth At Children's Hospital - Attends Court of Governors. Princess Elizabeth as she arrived at the Hospital. Princess Elizabeth paid a visit to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for Children at Hackney, London, to attend the annual Court of Governors. May 22, 1947.

Frank Sinatra today put British-born actor, Peter Lawford, to a stiff loyalty test - he asked him to be best man at his wedding.The result was to make Lawford the man between” his brother-in-law President and his leader.If Lawford says yes,” he will embarrass President Kennedy.Kennedy and Sinatra are friends, but it is considered unwise to have the friendship widely publicised.Sinatra’s pre-election campaigning for Kennedy did more good than bad, the President’s advisers admit. November 21, 1951.

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.

Young Actor's Scrapbook.....A new "discovery" in Hollywood, but a glimpse at Peter Lawfords scrapbook reveals that the handsome English lad is no newcomer to the screen. He began an acting career under Director Monte Banks in London at the age of seven and was soon dubbed the "Jackie Coogan of England." Later he made three trips around the world with his father and mother, Sir Sidney and Lady Lawford, appeared in an American picture in 1938, traveled some more and returned to Hollywood in 1942. Starting then in juvenile roles, he was given increasingly important parts until now he is cast in his first leading romantic role, in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayers "Son of Lassie.” He won this opportunity for stardom with a powerful performance as Irene Dunnes son in "The White Cliffs of Dover."After a series of roles apread over the next two years, he won the important part of Irene Dunne's son in "The White Cliffs of Dover". His death scene won widespread acclaim, and he won a long-term contract w

***** Salute For The King - ***** fly past the Royal ***** Fleet Air Arm in the Coronation Review at Spithead, May. 20th. Picture taken from one of the "Swordfish" squadrons taking part. May 20, 1937. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

Amana - Ana's Skymaster. September 02, 1947.

The freighter that sank alongside a wharf following a disastrous fire in an Australian port now has been raised and towed to shallow water. At high tide, the keel and part of the hull of the freighter are showing above the water. She looks like a partly submerged whale. The ship will not go to sea again. Her engines will be removed and the hull will be broken up. July 27, 1942. (Photo by Adams/Fairfax Media).

The King And Queen After The Armistice Day Ceremony - The King and Queen photographed leaving after the ceremony at the Cenotaph today. The king is talking to Sir John Gilmour the home secretary. November 11, 1934. (Photo by Keystone).

One of the stable boys attending to San Domenico. The horse is a favorite, gets good attention. ***** they detected tendon trouble. Even the late Bayly Payten, one of the most knowledgable men in Australia,, would not pass him as fit *****. June 20, 1950.

Reinforcements for 3 Bn Royal Australian Regiment leaving the station at Hiro Japan. L to R: Pte G.J. Smith of 44 Camberwell Street, East Victoria Park WA; Pte S.G. Munro of 10 Telford Street. Toowoomba Queensland; Pte V. Childs of Cribb Island Brisbane Queensland; Pte D.K. King of Inverell Road, Tuigha NSW; Pte J. Cannard of Kilovia NSW.Reinforcements for 3 Bn Royal Australian Regiment have arrived in Japan. After a brief training period they will leave for Korea with the first contingent of Australian troops. September 7, 1950. (Photo by Public Relations Section, HQ BCOF Japan).

Air Force Day in Moscow - Hundreds of thousands of visitors watched the display. They packed the spacious airfield long before the start. November 28, 1947. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

One of the star attractions at the Farnborough Air display yesterday was the four-engined jet bomber, the Avro 698. The speed, range and height of this new delta type aircraft are still on the secret list. September 3, 1952. (Photo by Daily Mirror).;One of the star attractions at the Farnborough Air display yesterday was the four-engined jet bomber, the Avro 698. The speed, range and height of this new delta type aircraft are still on the secret list.

French Military Chief In Indo-China.General Juin (right) with M. Pignon, French High commissioner, and M. Trang Van Huo, President of the Council, after his arrival at Saigon airport.With the continuing deterioration of the situation in Indo-China, France has sent out General Juin, Commander of the French forces in North Africa, to study and report on the whole position. October 23, 1950. (Photo by S&G)

At The Rural Bank Ball. Lieut. Dadre Smyth, RAN, ADC to his Excellency the Governor-General, might have been telling Del McKerihan 'You'd look neat upon the seat." April 10, 1949.

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

Barrowmen in Buffalo road - Mate road *****. June 22, 1935.;Barrowmen in Buffalo road - Mate road *****.

Ordination Ceremonies - Religion. January 10, 1944. ;Ordination Ceremonies - Religion.

The Politician: "The great wisdom, the great political wisdom, of Sir Winston Churchill amazes me." October 11, 1954. (Photo by R. Saidman).

Premier's Survey Of The War -- Mrs. Churchill and her daughter Mary, leaving the house after the Prime Minister had made his survey-to the house yesterday. December 12, 1941. (Photo by Keystone Photo).

After A Successful patrol, Australian return across the Rayeji-chon River in Korea. They had rushed into enemy territory with a strong motorised force gathering information. November 30, 1950. (Photo by L. Shea).

Coloured Troops. May 15, 1944. (Photo by U.S. Army Signal Corps Photograph).

King George as a boy with his mother Queen Alexandra. May 3, 1935. (Photo by W. & D. Downey).

Actor And Bride Come Down The Aisle -- Actor Peter Lawford, son of a British nobleman, and his bride, the former Patricia Kennedy, come down the aisle in St. Thomas More church following their wedding here today. The bride is the daughter of Joseph P. Kennedy, banker and former U.S. ambassador to Britain. Her brother, Sen. John F. Kennedy (D-Mass) was an usher at the wedding. April 24, 1954. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Riveter working on the after deck of the rigdant *****. March 07, 1938.

Queen Loans Her Watch For Exhibition -- The Queen watch, loaned by her Majesty for the Five Centuries of British Timekeeping Exhibition, is viewed by Barbara Soundy, 21, if New Malden, at the Goldsmith's Hall, City of London, to-day (Friday). The watch, designed for the Queen, has a seventeen-jewel movement and the bracelet is 18-carat gold. The Exhibition opens at Goldsmith's Hall next Monday. September 30, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

The Love Of Learning (Fifth Of Nine): Informality and simplicity are the keynotes of the students' lives at the schools. Teatime, for instance, sometimes finds one of the tea drinkers outside while others take it indoors. The man is a surveyor by profession while the girl is a ladies' tailor. May 09, 1952. (Photo by United Press).

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