Sydney Morning Herald Collection

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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.

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.)

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).

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).

Buses - Double Decker Buses. October 20, 1938.

20th Century Scribes -- The public letter writer is still in great demand in Turkey. Daily they take their seats in their open-air office and wait for their clients to call, but not for these educated people the long laborious bother of writing the letters by hand, They've gone all modern and use typewriters instead. March 01, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Broadcasting Stations - (General See Separate Files For Named Station) - Radio. August 20, 1942. (Photo by Michael Lorant).

He found employment with an Australian firm reproducing in quality plaster models for decorative and advertising uses. His main desire, is to create real works of art. March 25, 1953.

English Police - Dogs. February 15, 1955. (Photo by The A. Arthur Rank Organisation Ltd.).

Heddon Staff -- Troops riot at Farnborough. Aerial view of "glasshouse" with the men on the roof. February 24, 1946.

M. Spaak greets M. Vyshinsky ***** who has just arrived in ***** lead the USSR delegation.M. Spaak, the first permanent President of the ***** Assembly, was ***** yesterday evening at a reception for the delegates held at the *****. January 24, 1946. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Fashionable Hearing - The old You Know - the New You Cannot See. Hazel Innes, on the right shows an Edwardian type of hearing aid to Gillian Davis, who is in fact wearing a modern hearing aid which is incorporated in the Pearl Necklace she is wearing, the main "Michrophone" part being in the Cluster of Pearls in the front of the Necklace.A Unique Fashion show was held in London today, ***** the latest trends in ***** Hearing Aids.Among those ***** were models ***** ties, Scarved and ***** for men and in ear-rings, ***** scarf clasps, Hair-bands and Necklaces for women. May 10, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Solomon Islands - Places - Malaita Island. March 04, 1954.

Prince Charles - Day of Birth 14/11/48 - British Royalty. November 24, 1948.

Montecassino Rebuilt -- The massive Mount Cassiono Abbey, familiar World War II landmark for thousands of GI's fighting their way up the mountains Italian boot, presents a rebuilt face following extensive repairs. The ancient, historic monastery between Naples and Rome was smashed by Allied aerial and ground attacks in March, 1944, when its use as a German observation post hindered the advance toward the Italian capital. November 8, 1952. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Sport - Polo - Equipment. August 23, 1951.

U.S Troops in Castellonorato Area: In their retreat the Germans blew up every bridge large or small - American soldiers can here be seen filling in a stream beside a blown up bridge in the vicinity of Castellonorato. July 4, 1944. (Photo by U.S. Official Photograph).

It is a long time since jockey Neville Percival's grin has been seen at Caulfield. Percival Has been riding in India and in Brisbane Here he is at Caulfild this afternoon before riding Miss Lament in the Teppo Stakes. January 1, 1955.

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).

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