Sydney Morning Herald Collection

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The Spruce Goose during trails. "Spruce Goose" the huge seaplane. June 28, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Mr Peck at work with all his variety of materials and gadgets handy. He is tying on the wings of a Greenwell's Glory. Peacock feathers in the left foreground. December 16, 1948.

Japanese Prime Minister In Paris -- Mr. Yoshida Inspecting the Guard of Honour, Accompanied by General Zeller, Military Governor of Paris. Mr. Yoshida, Prime Minister of Japan arrived yesterday in Paris on an official visit. This is the first visit by the effective head of the Japanese Government since the end of the war, and it is arousing considerable interest due to the increasingly active part which Japan will be playing in words affairs. On his arrival at the Gare St. Lazare, Mr. Yoshida in

Telescopic lens shot looking back from the observation post along the jeep trail 1¼ miles to the main camp (Billabong). November 11, 1952.

Where Spy Inquiry Heads Have Offices - The new supreme court building (above) on Wellington street, Ottawa, Canada, houses the offices of justice Robert Taschereau and R.L. Kellock of Canada's supreme court, who have been appointed a two-man royal commission to inquire into an espionage case involving 22 government employees. February 18, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Pic shows....... Finish of the Champagne Stakes won by Temeraire. Pictures taken in 1947 at Randwick 9th April 1947...... April 09, 1947. (Photo by Ernest Charles Bowen; Short/Fairfax Media)

Imam Congratulates Couple - Bashir Ahmed Minto (right), Imam (right) congratulates Princess Fathia,19 of Egypt an her commoner husband, Riad Ghali, 31, after uniting hem in marriage here tonight in a Moslem wedding. The marriage was opposed by King Farouk of Egypt, brother of the Princess. May 25, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Career Woman (Third Of Twelve) -- Seldom photographed together, Henry Luce and Clare Boothe Luce are shown as they arrived in New York from Europe aboard the liner Queen Mary in 1938. With her present husband, Henry Luce, the noted publisher, aboard the Queen Mary in 1938. February 20, 1953. (Photo by United Press).

Flying Display And Exhibition On Opens Today At Farborough Hants -- The air striking force of the future, Delta wing aircraft manufactured by the A.V. Roe Company seen in flight over Farnborough, The leading Vulcan is powered by Olympus Jet engine, the second by Armstrong-Siddley Sapphire Jets. The four delta-wing research aircraft are A.V. Roe type 707 A. (two) 707 B. and 707 C. Large crowds today attended the 1953 Flying Display and Exhibition, showing the products of members of the Society of

The XC-120 flight, without the detachable cargo compartment. A detachable-fuselage transport airplane was demonstrated recently by the United States Air Force at Hagerstown, Maryland. Known as the Fairchild XC-120 Packplane the twin-engined, high-wing monoplane carries a removable "pod" which can carry 36 litter patients, 64 fully equipped troops, or 20,000 pounds of cargo. In operation, the airplanes is designed to fly into a forward area, have its fuselage or "pod' detached in a matter of min

Marine Squadron On Carrier -- U.S. Marine Corps fliers have ***** to aircraft carriers for operations ***** enemy. Marine pilots flying F4U (Corsairs) and ***** command of Lieutenant Colonel William ***** are now operating from carriers in the *****. The above photos are the first pictures ***** since they began their present duty. Photo shows one of the Corsairs coming in for a landing *****. February 14, 1945. (Photo by Official U.S. Navy Photograph).;Marine Squadron On Carrier -- U.S. Marine

***** George VI. And Queen Elizabeth Arrivals At The Abbey. Princess Royal Arriving at the Abbey behind her can be seen Princess Elizabeth and The Rt. Hon. Lord Lascelles. May 12, 1937. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

A Tragedy Of Sugar: War on Cuba --The Presidential Palace in Havana, Cuba. From here, the President let the many thousands scoring Nebscgnnebge scguessen and taught at a furchtbares carnage. December 18, 1933.

Daisy Belles. Whiting the fields as if a belated blizzard had covered them with snow in June, thousands of gold and white daisies lend beauty to the landscape. The other two beauties who aid with their charm to the fields are Martha Jo and Lorene Harris. June 23, 1947. (Photo by Wide World Photos)

Passengers view a DC3 of ***** BAT fleet through the windows of the terminal at Mascot. November 30, 1955.

Rene with Daughter's, Eveline (left) and Darielle. January 28, 1955. (Photo by Reuter Photo).

Burmese Watch Unloading Of Battle Supplies From U.S. Cargo Planes -- Burmese residents who had come out of the hilled jungles to watch the preceedings, stand at the edge of this newly - completed airport in north Burma and gaze curiously while cargo planes of the 10th U.S. Army Air Force are unloaded. The big transports had landed earlier with supplies for Allied forces driving against the Japanese in the area. The 10th Air Force not only brought supplies but gave tactical support to Chinese for

An aerial view of the central portion of the City of Ottawa, Dominion Capital of Canada. In the foreground are the Parliament Buildings wherein the sessions of the forthcoming Imperial Economic Conference will he held. To the right is the Chateau Laurier where the delegates and others attending the Conference will be housed. In front of Parliament Hill facing the buildings are the Legations and Consular offices of foreign countries. July 19, 1932.

Then the Longs Visited New York -- New York-here's the family of Senator Huey P. Long of Louisiana, photographed when they visited here July 25, and the senator took time out to show the town how to make a Gin Fizz. At the Piano is daughter Rose; in back, left to right, Palmer Long, Mrs. Long and the "Kingfish," who was shot and seriously wounded in the Baton Rouge, La., state house September 8. September 9, 1935. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Final Scenes of the Fall of Brest. A view of Brest Harbour, showing the wrecked lorries and railway trucks. September 23, 1944. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

89Q.A. - Atomic Test At Woomera Rocket Range. October 01, 1953.

Caught Napping. The heavy, scented cherry blossom

One of the Largest & Smallest Dahlias on show at the Autumn dahlia show of the NSW ***** Society the large one is a ***** Dahlia called the dowthy ***** and in 11inchs in dahlias & the small one a Pom Pon named "Margaret" shown by W.H. Anderson. March 21, 1933.

Carslake spent most of his sentence in Parramatta Jail where men, many habitual criminals, are allowed to brighten up their cells with personal belongings. Basher-types go to other, "corrective," jails. December 03, 1952.

Olga San Juan in Paramount Pictures. January 01, 1946.

A Commission For The Queen -- Mr. Ronald Cruickshank (in foreground) and his co-workers seen at the Dovecote Studios of the Edinburgh Tapestry Company, where, to the order of her Majesty, they are completing a tapestry of "The Queen's Coat of Arms." Next August Mr. Cruickshank reckons the 9 it. by 6ft. Tapestry will be complete. It was commissioned to years ago. Examining Their Handiwork -- Two of the master weavers at the Edinburgh Tapestry Company's Dovecote Studios conferring on the progress of their work. They operate behind the tapestry, as shown in the picture at top, and mirrors are used to enable them to watch the progress of the design when they are actually seated at their task. A Wedding Present From The Women Of England: This 14 ins. by 101 ins. book, in red skin and tooled in gold, will shortly be presented to Princess Elizabeth. Mr. Stephen Gooden's Original Design For The Queen's Tapestry: The Royal arms are showing impaling quarterly, 1st and 4th, the arms of Bowes Lyon

The Card of the Princess Royal. On the road to Carrington from Goylism Bridge Aviemore. December 20, 1938.

A Good Tuck-In -- That's the anti-cold weather recipe advised by the pop-eyed Peter, swaddled in a shawl at the London Zoo. Peter, known to zoologists as a Bosman's Potto, isn't used to London's climate - he comes from the British Cameroons. December 13, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).;A Good Tuck-In -- That's the anti-cold weather recipe advised by the pop-eyed Peter, swaddled in a shawl at the London Zoo. Peter, known to zoologists as a Bosman's Potto, isn't used to London's climate - he comes f

By itself, the cargo-carrying fuselage or "pod" of the revolutionary new Fairchild XC-120 Packplane looks just like what it is - a trailer - truck of the air. The "pod" is easily towed away from the plane, either empty or full of cargo or equipment. October 01, 1950. (Photo by Dan Frankforter, Fairchild Aircraft).;By itself, the cargo-carrying fuselage or "pod" of the revolutionary new Fairchild XC-120 Packplane looks just like what it is - a trailer - truck of the air. The "pod" is easily towed

Police horse in training. December 02, 1937.

Make Up of a Temple Dancer - Stylized movements of the dances call for great physical fitness and suppleness. Dancers move with great speed and vigour and may cover many miles during a procession. Note positions of fingers; their every movement has a meaning in the language of the oriental dance. January 11, 1949. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

Helena Victoria Princess. January 01, 1934. (Photo by Keystone).

Royalty-Gread Britain - Queen Mary - 1949. ***** Queen, accompanied ***** Queen Mary and the Duke and Duchess ***** photographed here choosing Jacqmar scarves at the 1949 British Industries Fair at Earls Court. July 06, 1949. (Photo by The Evening News).

The Royal Wedding -- **** and Bridegroom arriving back at Buckingham ***** the Ceremony. April 16, 1922. (Photo by Central News).

Ottawa - Parliament Building - Canada. April 21, 1955. (Photo by The National Film Board).

Churchill Hailed On Election Tour -- The Prime Minister stands in the leading car of a long procession passing through densely-crowded/Trinity-street, in blitzed Coventry, where he received a great ovation from the people. Making a ten-speeches-a-day election tour, Mr. Churchill, Conservative leader, ended the first day in the Midlands tired but triumphant, his campaign taking on the appearance of a victory celebration, with men and women of all political parties thronging the route to cheer the leader of the Coalition Government which led Britain to victory in Europe. June 26, 1945.

Before The Thrills -- Zatopek, "Honored Master of Sport", who was second, chatting with Pirie before the event. Britain's Gordon Pirie scored a sensational success in the thrilling 5,000 metres event in the Czechoslovakia V. Britain match here when he beat the great Emil Zatopek by a yard in 14 min. 3-8sec. September 15, 1955. (Photo by United Press Photo).

Connections of ***** Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Allen, M.A. Stephen. May 27, 1946.

"College Frocks" By Heinz Oestergaard -- An H-line summer frock by Heinz Obstergaard of Berlin, in navy cotton Honan material with big shoulder bows of white silk popeline and pocket facings of white and blue stripes.It stands for fashion, according to a pretty Berlin model who shows the newest in summer H-line frocks by fashion designer Heinz Oestergaard. Made of cotton, it features big shoulder bow of white silk popiln and pocket facings of colored stripes. March 14, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Thin and Irritable. At 9st 8lb she finds she is snappish to people. She looks 10 years younger and has a wonderful feeling when people take her for the sister of her 17-year-old daughter. "But it's a problem," says Mrs. Matthews. "Stay as I am with my lovely figure and snap everyone's head off. "Or start eating and get back, my old figure. "Bother those bathroom scales. I've put them away." October 06, 1952. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Out For A Trial At Silverstone -- After mechanics had worked day and night to eliminate cerebration snags, Britain's 200,000 pound B.R.M. racing car was ***** for its first great test - the International Trophy race against the best cars in the world - at Silverstone Northants., today (Saturday). The car was flown from its testing ground at Folkington this morning, just in time to be admitted for the day's programme. But first the stewards requested a three-lap high speed test, because the B.R.M

Nazi Homage To General Ludendorff: General Ludendorff, with general ***** way to inspect troops at Tutzing *****.General Ludendorff, Germany's great ***** returned to honour and fame at Tutzing, ***** celebrated his 70th, birthday. The whole ***** Army paid homage to him. December 29, 1937. (Photo by Keystone).

Crowds Await Royal birth People are seen outside Buckingham Palace this morning November 13 awaiting news of the birth of Princess Elizabeth baby. November 13, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

North Sumatra -- Main road between Sumatra's capital city, Medan and Lake Toba. March 31, 1950.

Mounted police who formed part of a Guard of Honour enter Government house grounds this morning to attend the investitures. August 17, 1955. (Photo by Wright/Fairfax Media).

Plane Controlled By Radio -- This light plane, ***** on catapult prior to take off, is the OQ - ***** radio-controlled target plane, used at ***** Field, Air Technical Service Command Head Quarters. The pilotless plane, which is capable of speed up to 140 miles per hour was used during the war for training air force gunnery students. After take off, elevator and rudder controls are operated by radio from the ground. September 15, 1945. (Photo by ACME).

"The Thing" -- The "Fllying Sauger" model constructed by frankfurt engineer Walter O. Galonska. At Frankfurt on main, Germany, Walter O. Galonska, a German engineer, is working on a "Flying Saucer" model which he intends to offer to industrial firms for advertising purposes, He has almost completed the first model, which is driven by an electric motor through two propellers. His "Flying Saucer" Ascends on a wire. The model weighs about eight pounds and will carry a weight of four pounds. The "S

Old Time Vehicles - All Types - Vehicles. July 20, 1937.;Old Time Vehicles - All Types - Vehicles.

De Valera Lunches With Sir Winston Irish Prime Minister Eamon de Valera lunched with British Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill at number ten Downing street today September 16th. Sir Winston Churchill (centre), greets Eamon de Valera (left), and Frank Aiken the Irish Foreign Minister (right), as they arrived at number ten downing street for lunch today September. November 01, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).;De Valera Lunches With Sir Winston Irish Prime Minister Eamon de Valera lunch

Fast Company -- A short distance away from the racing shell, crew coach Beverly Bullen barks out instructions to the crew from a motor Launch. She is from Chattanooga, Tennessee. February 25, 1955. (Photo by United Press).

Mr. Churchill's Grandchild Christened -- Mr. Winston Churchill (in background) looks on as little Nicholas Soames kisses his baby sister Emma Mary, who is held by Mrs. Christopher Soames, formerly Miss Mary Churchill. Captain Soames is soon with his wife. Mr. Winston Churchill paid a visit to this Sussex village to attend the christening ceremony of his sixth grandchild, Emma Mary, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Churchill's daughter, Mary, wife of Captain Christopher Soames. Captain Soames is prospective Parliamentary candidate of Bedford. November 6, 1949.

The "Big Apple" Comes To Town -- Louise Kline and Bill Ball rehearsing the "Big Apple" dance at the Trocadero. London's First Introduction to "Big Apple" is to be made at the Trocadero, where 17-year-old Louise Kline and her partner Bill Ball, form Charlotte, North Carolina (U.S.A.) will demonstrate the latest American dance Craze. October 26, 1937. (Photo by Keystone)

Nazis on Trial in Germany -- Nazi defendants on trial for crimes at the Oswiecin and Belsen concentration camps sit in prisoners dock during a session of the trial before a British Military court in Lueneberg, Germany. Among the prisoners identified are; (1) Josef Kramer, called the "Beast of Belsen," (2) Fritz Klein, (3) Peter Weingartner. At lower left center is Maj. T.C. Winwood, defense counsel for Kramer and three other defendants. September 24, 1945. (Photo by Peter J. Carroll, AP Wirephoto).

Dismentling the giant framework of the R 100 in the shed at Cardignton. Last Of The R 100 Giant Airship Dismantled At Cardington -- The work of dismantling the airship R 100 is now being carried out at Cardington. The metal will be mad into souvenirs. January 1, 1931.;Dismentling the giant framework of the R 100 in the shed at Cardignton. Last Of The R 100 Giant Airship Dismantled At Cardington -- The work of dismantling the airship R 100 is now being carried out at Cardington. The metal will be

A meal in the Monastery refectory, hoods are worn during the meals. The strict discipline of the order is voluntarily enforced by the Melleray Monks. May 18, 1940. (Photo by Charles C. Fennell News Pictures).;A meal in the Monastery refectory, hoods are worn during the meals. The strict discipline of the order is voluntarily enforced by the Melleray Monks.

James Roosevelt. September 13, 1955. (Photo by Look Magazine).

A perfect focal shot of H.M.A.S. Tobruk as she comes alongside Sydney. February 25, 1953.

Charlie Chaplin - Actor. Born Britain. In scene from the 1936 film 'Modern Times'. January 1, 1936. (Photo by Universal Pictorial Press Photo).

Antarctic Expedition - Wilkins Expedition - 1928-30. June 23, 1930. (Photo by International News Photos, Inc.).

A typical scene in the Tour de France in one of the more restful periods with the field making its way slowly in rugged country. The Tour De France Cycling - the pack in the first slopes of the Pyrenees. August 24, 1953. sports, sport, athlete, athletic,

Harbor - Toronto, Ontario. July 18, 1950.

Where Vital Conference Will Be Held -- A Picturesque view form Stresa Italy, where the important conference opens tomorrow.On left is Isola Bella one of the most beautiful islands on Lake Maggiore, and where the conference will be held. April 10, 1935. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

Where trouble is feared. Picture of barriers erected by the Czechs on the German frontier. March 13, 1938.

The Queen Mother At Her Scottish Castle -- Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother photographed at the Gates of her Castle of Mey. Caithness, Amid The Bracing Sea Air. Behind her lies Pentland firth and, beyond, The Orkney Islands.The Photo was made during Her Majesty's recent Holiday. October 19, 1955.(Photo by Associated Press Photo)

A General view showing the Trooping of the Colour in progress with Parliament Buildings in Background. H.M. The King's birthday celebration in Canada. Saturday May 20th was proclaimed the day for the celebration in Canada of the King's Birthday. The King was present at the Trooping of the Colour of Parliament Hill, Ottawa, the Brigade of Canadian Guards. May 31, 1939. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

Queen Mary At Wimbledon's Opening Day -- Queen Mary, wearing dark glass watching the play from the royal box on the centre court at Wimbled this afternoon, June 26. With her Majesty is Sir Samuel Hoare, The British Home Secretary, who is also President of the British Lawn Tennis Association. The 1939 Wimbledon tournament started today June 26, with a long programme of men's singles matches as the opening attractions of all the courts. The weather was unkind to the famous tournament right at the start, for low clouds made the conditions gloomy in the extreme and rain seemed to threaten at any moment. These conditions, however, did not Deter Queen Mary - A Real tennis enthusiast from attending, her Majesty arriving in the royal box on the centre court quite early in the afternoon, and watching a number of matches. July 01, 1939. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Pony Express Rides Again in Canada's Postal Centenary "Pony express" rider Walter Sterne (right), six-shooter in hand, passes over the mail to his relief, Chuck Motton, during the demonstration of the mail service as it was about 1851. Last week Canada celebrated the 100th Anniversary of its Postal System, known as "Royal Mail" until 1927, when by special charter it was changed to "Canada Mail". As part of the celebrations, the organisers of the International Philatelio Exhibition now being held in Toronto arranged for mail to be carried into the city from nearby Richmond Hill by "pony express", stage-coach, "Indian runner", and helicopter. October 3, 1951. (Photo by Fox Photos).

'Air Millionaires' Meet Minister of Civil Aviation -- Left to right: Captain Alcock, Lord Pakenham (Minister of Civil Aviation), Captain Jones and Mr. R. McIntosh, chatting together at a London hotel to-day.At a London hotel to-day (Tuesday) Lord Pakenham, Minister of Civil Aviation entertained three triple-mileage-millionaire civil air pilots to lunch. They were Captain O.P. Jones of B.O.A.C. - he has flown over 3,000,000 miles - 54-year-old Mr. R.H. McIntosh of Airwork Ltd. (over 3,500,000 miles) and Captain E.S.J. Alcock of B.O.A.C. (nearly 4,000,000 miles), the brother of the late Sir John Alcock who was the first man to fly the Atlantic with the late Sir Arthur Whiten-Brown. July 5, 1949.

Egypt - 45 -- Abydos. In the Temple of Sethos I. February 15, 1937. (Photo by The "Topical" Press Agency Ltd.).

The King Nepal, who will shortly visit America, may not be allowed to take his two wives.Harried immigration officials said today the King would be breaking the law if he did.America's immigration laws bar "aliens who are polygamists or who advocate the practice of polygamy".Officials are now looking for some loophole in the laws.They have also appealed to the State Department to waive the laws for the King and his entourage.In the picture, the King and his two wives are being welcomed in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital. April 19, 1951. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.).

Atomic City (4) of Set of 14 -- Richland's traffic problems become intense when thousands of workers change shifts, Richland's two-lane highway carries over 14,000 automobiles each day. July 16, 1948. (Photo by Acme Photo).

Corvettes. November 18, 1941.

Flying 'Sky Pilots" -- The moody Bible institute in Chicago has started a class in Aviation for Missionaries and student Missionaries. In many parts of the globe, remote sections are inaccessible except by air. The institute's courses includes 198 hours of ground instruction and 50 additional hours in the air. Here, Dr. C. Norman Bartlett, (right) is teaching future flying Missionaries a lesson in Bible doctrine. February 21, 1947. (Photo by ACME).;Flying 'Sky Pilots" -- The moody Bible institut

German Prisoners Board Transport for Shipment to U.S. German soldiers stand on the wharves of a French port of embarking waiting to board a troop transport for shipment to prison camps in the U.S. Allied armies in western Europe took 2,472,906 German prisoners between June 6, 1944, the day of the Normandy landings, and April 27, 1945. On April 1, 1945, German prisoners numbering 311,630 were in U.S. camps. The U.S. War Department adheres strickly to the Geneva Convention in its treatment of prisoners of war. June 4, 1945. (Photo by U.S. Office of War Information Picture).

Bells Ring Out Abbey Ideal -- A members of the Benedictine Community at Prinknash carving the foundation stone of the new Abbey. The stone was quarried and worked by members of the community and will be laid by ***** on May 3. Every evening a real of bells rings across the peaceful Gloucestershire Country-side yet they come from no Church. They belong the Benedictine monks of Prinknash, the ***** gift towards their new Abbey which they expect to have finished in about fifty years time. May 15, 1

Survivors Of Sunken Submarine -- Shown on the Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane at the first two groups of survivors brought to the surface from the sunken submarine Squalus, May 24, by means of a diving bell. Hero of the Squalus disaster, Lloyd Maness (centre), tells Gerald McLees (left) and Francis Murphy of his desperate battle to close the watertight door in the submerged submarine. His actions saved 33 lives, but cut off 26 of the crew from any possible rescue. The picture was taken at the

Abetz Sentenced To 20 Years - Otto Abetz (left), Hitler's ambassador to occupied Paris who was sentenced today to 20 years at hard labor as a war criminal, sits with a guard during the Paris trial Tuesday. A French military tribunal deliberated about an hour and 50 minutes, weighing testimony accusing Abetz of complicity in killing of Georges Mandel, former French interior minister, of looting treasures and of other war Crimes. July 22, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto)

Captain H. F. Baker, Pilot of the airline Bengana. November 22, 1937.

Mary Churchill Is Bridesmaid At Marlborough Wedding -- Mary Churchill arriving for the wedding. Miss Mary Churchill, soon to be a bride herself, was a bridesmaid when her cousin, Lady Caroline Spencer Churchill, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, was married at St. Mary Magdalene, Woodstock, near Oxford, to Major Hugo Waterhouse, oldest son of Captain Charles Waterhouse and Mrs. Waterhouse of Middleton Hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire. December 05, 1946.

Hundreds of servicemen arrives daily to inspect the incredible destruction caused by in the atomic bomb. March 01, 1947.

W. Longworth - S.T.C. Chairman - Personality. November 26, 1953.

Neville Lodge's face wears the expression of a mischievous child as his model ship disintegrates when struck by a "torpedo". December 15, 1954.

***** V. England - Gezira Sporting Club - ***** at Gizera Sporting Club Ground on Friday, October ***** first of the two-days' play between an A.I.F. eleven ***** a team of Englishmen representing the Gezira Sporting Club. November 13, 1941. (Photo by Australian Imperial Force Photo).

AU Revoir Canada -- Prime Minister Churchill bids au revior to Canada after spending the last five days here. He left Union Station this afternoon to return to Washington where he is expected to see President Truman again. January 15, 1952. (Photo by AP Wirephoto)

Holiday Crowd At Jones Beach -- A Sweltering July 04 drove thousands of New Yorkers to near by beaches. This airview of Jones Beach on Long Island shows part of the enormous crowd that swarmed the lagoon beach (at left) and the surf at the right. Note the hundreds of parked automobiles. July 04, 1936. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).;Holiday Crowd At Jones Beach -- A Sweltering July 04 drove thousands of New Yorkers to near by beaches. This airview of Jones Beach on Long Island shows part of t

Your Cameraman again "British news Photographer of the year". Photo Shows: One of the pictures in the winning portfolio. Gloria Butler, United States Tennis player, in action at Wimbledon. December 18, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd).

Huey Hits New ***** Lauds "Share-The-Wealth" On Radio -- Sen. Huey P. Long of Louisiana makes his bitter attack on the new deal over a coast-to coast network from a Washington Broadcasting Studio. He called his address, "Our ***** government and its spokesman-Hugh Johnson."During the long talk, long gave a detailed idea of his "Share-The-Wealth" plan, the main point of which is to cut down the big fortunes and spreading out the money to families having less than $5,000. He referred to Hugh Johnson as the "pampered ex-crown prince loaned by Wall Street to run the government." March 8, 1935. (Photo by International News Photos).

Country jockey H. Molloy brings Persian Puzzle back to scale after the Doncaster triumph. November 09, 1931.

Jun Bowder and Brian Briggs. July 27, 1954.

Queen Mary Attends Film Premier -- Queen Mary being received at the Plaza Theater on her arrival this evening. Queen Mary this evening attended the film premier of " Midnight " at the Plaza Theatre Haymarket. The premiere was in Aid of the Princess Beatrice Hospital. May 11, 1939. (Photo by Keystone).

A man who came up the hard way through vaudeville, Lodge auditions a sad-faced character with a new approach to playing the violin. April 26, 1950.

Hitler Takes Over Slovakia.The scene outside German House in Bratislava, capital of Slovakia which has how been taken over by Hitler. The building is decorated with Nazi Slovak, and Hlinka flags. March 17, 1939. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Egyptian Sabres Rattle -- A freighter passed through the Canal watches by British soldiers. The sign-post direct to British army units in the area. January 15, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Fist Authentic Picture of German Troops Entering Sudeten Area No. 1.Five Columns of German Troops Poured Over The Czech Frontier on A 20 Miles Front And Met With No Resistance.German Troops crossing the raised frontier bar at Waldhaeusl. October 2, 1938. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Their War On Forest Fires -- The New Forest, Hampshire, Commissioners are introducing modern fire-fighting methods into their existent equipment and routine. New 'recruits' in the battle against forest fires are two wireless-equipped Land Rovers with trailer pumps in tow, a permanent radio-equipped fire tower at Emery Down near Lyndhurst, and walkie-talkie apparatus for forest workers, who will now add fire-prevention with modern equipment to their routine work. Main radio towers will cover most of the Forest. Whilst major outbreaks will be the concern of the district fire brigades, these new methods will, it is fele, prevent many big fires. During unusually hot weather, fire towers will be manned from dawn to dusk. April 5, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Fires burning in the mountains to the north- *****. Variations in the percentage of protected forests burnt each year. The area of coniferous plantations is increasing rapidly, but the percentage burnt is fairly constant. February 22, 1932. (Photo by Stuart William MacGladrie/Fairfax Media).

He built a model rocket-boat to test. December 15, 1954.

One of the artist's most recent models is a rocket-propelled helicopter with a 4-blade rotor driven by two loz motors. December 15, 1954.

"The Right-Hand Woman" - Mrs. Farmaner sawing out wood as a carpenter. Mrs. Farmaner aged 28, two years ago was evacuated with her two children to Idford near Newton Abbot. She found time hanging on her hands, so tried her hand at gardening, with very pleasing results. She then told the local builder that she would like to help with building and repairs to country property; he gave her a trial, and she is now the right hand woman, of Mr. G. Hamilton to the village builder at Idford. September 2, 1942. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

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