Sydney Morning Herald Collection

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In a mosque in Cardiff's dockland, four British converts to the Moslem faith listen as the Imam of the mosque, Abdulla-El-Hakin, reads to them from the Koran - the Moslem Bible. Kneeling on the right is Ali Mohammad, one of the Mosque dignitaries. Scenes like this are not unusual in Cardiff. The Arabs in Tiger Bay - the dockland area - number 3,000, forming the largest Moslem community in Britain. Many of them marry Christian girls, and in most cases when that happens the girls adopt the faith o

Opening the cocks in the only pumping station on the Murriumbidgee Irrigation area. April 27, 1955. ;Opening the cocks in the only pumping station on the Murriumbidgee Irrigation area.

English Tour Of Aust. 1936-37 - Players And General - Cricket. January 11, 1937.;English Tour Of Aust. 1936-37 - Players And General - Cricket.

Long Bridge- The second longest Bridge in the U.S. is the Huey P. Long Bridge across the Mississippi River, shown from the air. This cantilever span, completed in 1935, is 3,524 feet Long, with a main channel overhang of 790 feet. The 4,200-foot Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is the Longest in the U.S. February 03, 1947. (Photo by World Wide Photos).;Long Bridge- The second longest Bridge in the U.S. is the Huey P. Long Bridge across the Mississippi River, shown from the air. This cantileve

American Views: New Orleans, Louisiana Aerial view showing the city's growing skyline, with the Mississippi River in the background. At left is Canal Street, the city's principal shopping district; centre right is the State Charity Hospital and Tulane and Louisiana State University Medical Centres. New Orleans has a population of 570, 455. December 16, 1954. (Photo by Camera Press).;American Views: New Orleans, Louisiana Aerial view showing the city's growing skyline, with the Mississippi River

Giant Liner Launched: The Queen Elizabeth -- About a quarter of a million people on the banks of they Clyde - including 10,00 shipyard workers - this afternoon saw Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth launch the world's largest liner, the Queen Elizabeth, from John Brown's Shipyard. More than that, the cheering crowds heard the Queen deliver a message to them from the king. Our photograph shows the Queen Elizabeth taking the water. October 17, 1938.

Germany War File - German Atrocities. July 2, 1945.

Shanghai.On the right bank of Soochow Creek is seen the Astor Hotel, on the left bank behind the park is the old British Consulate. Many people are seen along waters edge viewing Navy TBM overhead. October 15, 1945. (Photo by Official U.S. Navy Photo).

C. Johnson. March 10, 1949.

Dance Of the Furies - This impressive scene shows the dance of the furies in Hadies, with Ballerina July Drapal as head fury. It is from the Vienna state Opera Ballet's new production of IGOR strawinsky's Ballet "orpheus" wich the composer wrote after the war at the instigation of George Balanchine, the famous choreographer. The ballet, which was first produced in 1948 in New York, follows the well-known story of Orpheus and Eurydike, and has many impressive scenes and exciting music. May 01, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Queen Mother Attends Thanksgiving Service -- Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, today attended the Thanksgiving Service for the restoration of St. Gabriel's College, Camberwell, South East London. Here the Archbishop of Canterbury greets the Queen Mother on her arrival at the College. November 03, 1953. (Photo by London Express News And Feature Service Picture).

"Excuse me," said little Sarah Osborn to the Queen Mother "but what have you lot on your hair" The Queen Mother replied: "It's a tiara, my, dear." Sarah, three-year-old daughter of Sir Danvers Osborn, had just presented a bouquet to the the Mother at a performance of "Marie AntoiNette" at the Scala Theatre last night. December 03, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

A close-up of their Majesties in their striking Garter robes. The King wore naval uniform beneath his robe. Garter Service. The King and Queen last week attended a service for the Knights of the Garter in St. George's chapel. Windsor Castle - the first in two years. May 02, 1950.

King and Queen at Windsor Wedding - Their Majesties The King and Queen leave St. Georges Chapel, Windsor after attending a wedding there today May 20. The were guests at the wedding of Miss Caroline Mary Lascelles, younger daughter of the right Hon. Sir Alan Lascelles, private secretary to the King, and Mr. Anthony Lyttleton. Eldest son of Mr. Oliver and Lady Moira Lyttleton. June 22, 1949. (Photo by Associated Press Photo)

Informal Visit of The Queen to The Victoria League -- Her Majesty the Queen with Miss New Zealand (Miss Bobbie Woodward) wearing furs at the Victoria League, today.Her Majesty the Queen paid an informal visit to the Victoria League, Chesham Place London, today Tuesday, and recited a gift of blankets on behalf of New Zealand, from Lady Worsley. Her Majesty also met Miss New Zealand (Miss Bobbie Woodward). November 01, 1949. (Photo by Fox Photo)

Caryl Brahms, British Novelist and Ballet Critic. December 29 1954. (Photo by Camera Press)

Focal Point of Treason Inquiry - Dominion headquarters of the royal Canadian mounted police, the justice building (above) on Wellington street, Ottawa, will be the focal point of a federal investigation into treason charges involving 22 dominion government employees. February 18, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

King Leopold. King of Belgians. April 6, 1937.

Princess Helena Victoria Attends Garden Party -- Princess Helena Victoria receiving purses during the party. Princess Helena Victoria received purses at the Garden Party in the grounds of the South London Hospital held in aid of the Hospital. January 01, 1931.

Old German Headed Home: Puffing on his ornate pipe, a Bewhiskered old German sits atop his meager belongings and waits patiently at the an halter station in Berlin for a train which will take him and other German displaced persona out of the German capital. October 22, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Artists make top of lipstick look like ***** very worn an are side. October 3, 1947. (Photo by The Register And Tribune Syndicate).

Dr. Frank Peter Graham U.N. Rep. of India & Pakistan. June 1, 1951.

(Below) close in on the destroyed male. January 06, 1952. (Photo by Look Magazine).

R.S.P.P. Exhibition: Artist, Maurice Codner, R. P., stands beside his portrait of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother at the preview of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters' Exhibition in London, today November 19. November 19, 1952. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The King Recovering - Happy Picture -- The King, who has cancelled all public engagements for some time on the advice of his doctors, was "at Home" over the weekend to a party of blind people from felixhowe on a visit to Sandringham when the public for the first time in two years.His Majesty, looking well and happy after his long illness, is pictured here with the Queen, as they chat to Mr. G.C. Hildabrand, chairman of the National Federation of the blind, in the grounds at Sandingham. Behind them is one of the Queen's Corgies. August 14, 1951. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Queen Mother - War Work. May 28, 1940. (Photo by The Associated Press of Great Britain Ltd.)

The Queen Mother Opens Royal School of Church Music -- Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, being greeted by the Archbishop of Canterbury.H.M. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother opened the New head-quarters of the Royal School of Church Music at Addington Palace, Croydon, Surrey, to-day.The Queen Mother was greeted by the Archbiship of Canterbury, Dr. Geoffrey Fisher. July 10, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

The Queen Mother on the Admiral's barge with Admiral Creasy. July 21, 1955. (Photo by Daily Express Picture).

Queen Mother and Premier Inspect -- The Queen Mother chatting to pilot of officer C. Muntz, of the 600th squadron. On the left in R.A.F. Uniform is Mr. Churchill.Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, Mr. Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister, today inspected two R.A. F. ***** the units were the 600th ***** of London) Squardon, of which the Queen Mother is honorary air commodore, and the 615th, of which Mr. Churchill is Honorary Air Commodore. Inspection was at Biggin Hill R.A.F. Station, Kent. November 01, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper).

H.M. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother -- Inspecting the sea cadet corps on a visit to King's Lynn during Festival of Britain Week, July 1951.photograph by King's Lynn Advertiser. March 05, 1953. (Photo by Camera Press).

With The Troops in Iceland - The American Forces Arrive: American infantry troops come ashore in tenders from their transports, on their arrival in Iceland to Barrison the Island with our own troops. July 13, 1942. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Ltd.)

Bricks up. July 4, 1950.

Tram conductress, Nora Skiba of Fort Macquarie Depot, said her extra 7/- a week would help Pav her cigarette bill, now about £1 a week. June 30, 1941.

A Bride'll Chase Death Adders -- Mr. Eric Worrell and his fiancee. Miss Carol Hawkins, with a tiger snake and basketball of young pythons. Residents of Cecily-street, Lilyfield, are showering congratulations on reptile-hunter Eric Worrell, 23, and snake handler Miss Carol Hawkins, 22, who will be married shortly. The couple plan to marry in two weeks, spend a honeymoon in NSW, and then leave for the Northern Territory in search of snakes, including the tiger and death adder, crocodiles, lizards

Shacks House. April 27, 1955.;Shacks House.

The Mob follows the Elephant -- Here's part of the crowd that gathered outside the Bellevue-Startford hotel in Philadelphia, Pa., June 20, to watch Govdewey and other republican celebrities arrive for the national convention. The balloon elephant atop the hotel marquee, which suffered various stages of deflation, is once more back on its feet after a pump-up job. June 20, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).;The Mob follows the Elephant -- Here's part of the crowd that gathered outside the B

German G.I.'s (Third of Six) - Dogs, trained and handled by the German workers, are used in labor service unit operations. This husky specimen navigates a series of hurdles during training at a Frankfurt Kennel. November 3, 1950. (Photo by ACME).

Germany War File - German Atrocities. July 19, 1943. (Photo by Interphoto News Pictures, Inc.).

A.T. Powell, Lab. Bankstown. July 12, 1955.

In the Fishing area of Castries nets are hung on posts to dry. Here a woman huckster, sitting on an upturned pail, sells her vegetables. In the background the fishermen repair nets. Two of the women on the left are wearing the traditional St. Lucian headdress; most prefer the straw wide-brimmed sun hat. October 01, 1949. (Photo by Peter Anderson)

Bridge over the Volga in Kalinin-Resorted after its Destruction. November 30, 1942. (Photo by Sovfoto)

Artist Adri Ames, who works in a small studio just around the corner from the Landromat art gallery, shows her latest efforts to proprietor Joseph Pernicone. Several of her paintings are already on display above the washing machines. March 19, 1954. (Photo by United Press).

Mrs John Brunton and C Miller. April 14, 1940.

Family life. March 10, 1954.

The "lady driver" label should go, says our private eye, Sandra Jobson. Inconspicuosly parked alongside a busy highway, this ordinary passenger car holds the unique anti speed device on its roof. The shutter of the little camera, mounted beside a large stroboscopic lamp, is tripped when a vehicle speeds across two strips of tape lying in the roadway. December 24, 1954. (Photo by United Press).

Butchers & Butcher Shops - Trades & Tradesmen (See Also: Meat Industry). February 16, 1955.

New German Racing Car. Officials of leading German auto and electrical equipment firms are seen viewing the new German racing car. The "Meteor". The car has a 140 horse power engine. Seated at the wheel is Karl Koing. Picture was made before a test run on the Hockenheim ring in North Baden, Germany. Orders for the car said to have been placed by Belgium, France, Britain, Italy and Switzerland. New German racing car, the "Meteor," about to under go a recent test run at North Baden. The car has a

Stalingrad's Defenders Move Up -- Red soldiers; fighting in defense of Stalingrad, move up to a new position behind barbed wire barricades. October 26, 1942. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

They Price They Pay Crossing Of The Don River -- A dramatic view of the point where the Germans have crossed the river. The Russian bombers and heavy artillery have exacted very heavy toll of German tanks and lorries. The approaches and the bridge itself are littered with the wracks to a choking point, but an utmost disregard for the losses has enabled the Germans to force the crossing. October 5, 1942. (Photo by Keystone).

Perfume - should be chosen with the utmost care ... to suit your personality. March 18, 1954.

Singapore's £1,000,000 Airport from the air Another view from the seaward side of Singapore Island. December 06, 1937.

Alamein Memorial Unveiled Tomorrow -- The Stone of Remembrance and the Cross of Sacrifice in the war cemetery at El Alamein where tomorrow, Sunday, the twelfth anniversary of the great battle, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery will unveil the memorial. October 22, 1954.

Royal Christening Cake Weighs Over A Hundredweight One of the students at the Borough Polytechnic at work on the cake watched by fellow-students. The front panel depicts a motherhood scene. A christening cake weighing over a hundred weight will by presented to Princess Elizabeth by the National Association of Master Bakers. The cake has been made by students of the National Bakery school, London, who have had only 15 months training. It has one tier, is 36 inches high, and follows traditional liens. Square in design, it is surmounted by a canopy of sugar supporting the Royal Crown. December 09, 1948.

The Queen Visits The Canadians.H.M. The Queen inspected the Toronto Scottish and Saskatoon Light Infantry at Aldershot, today. T.M The Queen chatting to Lieut-Col. Potts (C.O. of the Saskatoon Light Infantry). The Queen was accompanied by Lady Hambleden. April 8, 1940. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

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.

Queen Elizabeth. March 13, 1942. (Photo by Keystone Press Agency Ltd.)

Royal Congratulations -- The Queen Mother congratulates Sergeant G. Chandler after presenting him with the Meritorious Service Madal. Sgt. Chandler is one of the few men in the British Army who is allowed to cultivate a board.H.M. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother presented new Colours to the Lst Battn. The bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regt. at Assaye Barracks, Tidworth. The Queen Mother after wards inspected the parade and presented awards. April 26, 1955.

H.M. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother -- This new portrait study shows Her Majesty wearing a picture frock of deep oyster satin embroidered in gold and silver, with crystal beads; her jewellery and tiara are of diamonds. - The Queen Mother is on a visit to the United States and Canada; she arrives in New York on October 26th, and will visit Washington before travelling to Ottawa. She will leave New York on November 18th to return to England. October 22, 1954. (Photo by Dorothy Wilding, Camera Press)

H.M. Queen Mary -- Queen Mary on a visit to the Hyelm Youth Movement in North London. She is studying a booklet describing the organisation' activities. At 79, Queen Mary is still as alert, still as upright as she was in the days of the late King George V. Her austere yet kindly features are not now seen so frequently at occasions where members of the Royal Family attend At times, however, she makes a public appearance. February 01, 1946. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

U.S.S. Essex - Aircraft Carrier - American Navy. August 18, 1951. (Photo by Official U.S. Navy Photograph).

Yanks Treat Wounded German Paratrooper American Medical corpsmen treat a German Paratrooper's shoulder wound during the Yank drive to relieve U.S. Troops trapped in Bastogne by the German December breakthrough into Belgium and Luxembourg. January 6, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

A Gllmpse into Times Gone By -- Father McNab, the librarian, walking up the stairs, Photographed from this angle the picture reflects much of the medieval impression the monk's frocks and hoods convey to the visitor at first sight. May 24, 1948. ;A Gllmpse into Times Gone By -- Father McNab, the librarian, walking up the stairs, Photographed from this angle the picture reflects much of the medieval impression the monk's frocks and hoods convey to the visitor at first sight.

The Royal yacht Gothic photographed on arrival at Port Melbourne-February 24. The Gothic at the time of the Royal visit to Australia and New Zealand in 1953-54. March 01, 1954.

General Von Arnim and other high ranking German officers who surrendered to the Allies in Tunisia Arrive in Great Britain. General Von Arnim and General Cramer being received by Major General E.C. Gepp, C.B., D.S.O. and Colonel Richardson on the airfield in Britain. May 17, 1943.

Family life among internees, but it looks like a day's picnic. Germans, man women and children, brought to Australia for safe keeping until the end of the war, because of their fifth column activities in Britain. September 26, 1940.

The bare plinths that once supported wooden dwellings and tin-roofed rum-shops are now covered with vegetation. A few burnt and twisted relics are all that remain of five hundred homes. the scarred palm-tree trunk is a stark reminder of the former charm of this Caribbean island's city. October 01, 1949. (Photo by Peter Anderson)

Not Invited To Dinner - Harold J. Laski, political rival of Winston Churchill, stands with Mrs. Laski aboard the liner Queen Elizabeth on arrival here today, Laski, former chairman of the British labor party and professor of political science at London University, told newsmen he was not in the group of British union labor leaders aboard the liner who were invited to dinner by Churchill, who also arrived on the ship. Larki said "No, I am Just rank and file. I run just an ex-Tammany boss." His visit in this country will include two weeks at Santa Monica, Calif. March 23, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Lord Nuffield Shows The Queen A Mine: The Queen being shown the mechanism of a mine by Lord Nuffield during the tour of the factory. The and Queen received a great welcome when they visited a munition factory in the Midlands. April 18, 1940.

Royal Burgh Freedom For Queen Mother -- Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother recently received the Freedom of Inverness, (Scotland).Her Majesty receives the signet ring from provost L.M. Grigor.Lord and Lady Lovat, Mrs Grigor, Lt-Gen. Barber, Maj-Gen D. Wimberley are among those seated at the playhouse where the Freedom ceremony was held. August 08, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Queen Mother Attends Concert -- Nurse Towers presents the Queen Mother with a bouquet.The Queen Mother attended a concert in aid of the Queen's Institute of District Nursing, St. James's Palace, London today. December 07, 1954. (Photo by London Express News And Feature Services).

The Queen arrives at London Theater -- The Queen in a gorgeous wrap arriving at the palace theater, this evening, December 20.The King and Queen, with the Duke and Duchess of Kent and Queen Mary, visited the palace theater this evening, December 20, to celebrate the Duke of Kent's birthday. The Duke is now thirty-six. The shown at the Palace theater was "Under Your Hat" a comedy starring Jack Hulbert and ***** courtneidge. December 20, 1938. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Beautiful Women - See, Cheryl Tiegs - Personality. June 8, 1954. (Photo by Harry Meerson).

The Abbot of Prinknash Abbey, the Right Reverend Wilfred Upson. Elected first Abbot of Prinknash, he was one of the early members of the Anglican Benedictine community, a religious order inside the Anglican Church, which in 1913 renounced the Anglican faith and joined the Roman Catholic Benedictine Order. The Abbot who was previously Father Upson, parish priest at Westgate-on-Sea, was raised to his present status in 1938. December 26, 1942. ;The Abbot of Prinknash Abbey, the Right Reverend Wilfr

Highland Monastery -- Father Thomas McLaughlin is acting Prior of St. Benedict's Abbey; here he gives a music lesson to one of the boys at the Abbey school, fourteen-year-old Thomas E. McLaughlin (no relation), Young Thomas is a boy soprano; he has broadcast three times and played Patience in the school's production of that Gilbert and Sullivan opera. March 23, 1948. (Photo by Pictorial Press).;Highland Monastery -- Father Thomas McLaughlin is acting Prior of St. Benedict's Abbey; here he give

Forces Sweetheart And Six-Servicemen Vera Lynn, well-known as the "Forces Sweetheart" because of the way she kept up the spirit of the men in to Forces during the war with her romantic singing, seen chatting over did times with ex-Servicemen at the "Not Forgotten" Association harden Party at Buckingham Palace, London. August 4, 1950. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).;Forces Sweetheart And Six-Servicemen Vera Lynn, well-known as the "Forces Sweetheart" because of the way she kept up the spirit of the

Repairs And Improvements To Old Bailey -- Working high up on the West Wall of the Grand Hall at the Old Bailey, Professor Gerald Moira, 83-year-old artist, works on a mural depicting the 'blitz' of London, showing the damaged Central Criminal Court and featuring Civil Defense. He painted murals when Old Bailey was built in 1906. The Corporation of London is executing extensive repairs and improvements to the Central Criminal Court (familiarly known as the Old Bailey), which was very badly damage

Lucky Judge -- The chief announcer of The Sun's station 2UE Bob Pollard with finalists in the Queen of the Coral Sea Contest. With him are (top) Jill Glindemann, Della Vance, and Joan Langton, Dawn Read and Jill McEwan. September 7, 1954.

Machine Age -- This illustration shows servant of future who "seated comfortably, performs his duties merely operating a row of push-buttons." Life in the '40s has become a push-button affair to a greater extent than most people realize! November 16, 1940. (Photo by Camera Features).;Machine Age -- This illustration shows servant of future who "seated comfortably, performs his duties merely operating a row of push-buttons." Life in the '40s has become a push-button affair to a greater extent tha

Queen Mother - 1946, 47, 480, 49. April 07, 1947.

The Queen Mother Unveils Memorial to London Scottish -- H.M. the Queen Mother inspecting the ward of Honour of the London Scottish on her arrival, with Capt. John Hewson, Guard Commander.H.M. Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother this evening paid a visit to the London Scottish Headquarters, Buckingham Gate, S.W. 1., where her Majesty unveiled the 1939/45 Regimental war Memorial. The Queen Mother is Honorary Colonel of the Regiment. December 1, 1952. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Queen Meets World's Missionaries -- Her Majesty the Queen talking to Australian and New Zealand Church Missionary Society representatives. Left to right - The Right Rev. The Bishop of Nelson, New Zealand, and his wife Mrs. Stephenson; The Rev. R. J. Hewett, Federal Secretary of the Society of Australia and Tasmania; and his wife, Mrs. Hewett; and Her Majesty The Queen.Her Majesty The Queen this evening visited the City of London Head Quarters of the Church Missionary Society in Salibury-Suare, Fleet, Street, when she met officials and staff of the society, and inspected the building from which contact is maintained with about 1,000 missionaries in various parts of the world. October 27, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto)

Autumn manoeuvres of the German Army: A well camouflaged artillery observation post during the manoeuvres. October 11, 1938.

The British Chemical Industry: Britain was the original home of the chemical industry and to-day, when its products are essential to almost every industrial production, the British chemical industry stands in a leading position. From iron ore smelting to the manufacture of clothing materials, modern industry cannot function without a vast range of chemical products. And Britain's great industrial ability is in no small measure rooted in the strength of the British chemical industry. Its products

Mansion Becomes Maternity HomeMother and nurses wear a protective mask whenever the baby is handled in the early stage. The very young are easy prey to germs. September 19, 1951. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

There Were No Celebrations Of V-E Day On Okinawa - Fighting men of the Army's 77th Infantry Division on Okinawa listen to the news of Germany's surrender on May 8 a few yards behind the front lines. Their battle hardened faces indicate the impassiveness with which they received the now realizing the war is not over for them and that a long hard fight lies ahead. One minute after this picture was taken, these men were back at their posts, killing or being killed. May 28, 1945. (Photo by Official U.S. Navy Photograph).

U .S. Forces Drive Japanese From Gilbert Islands in Pacific U.S. Marines who took part in the capture of Tarawa, Strategic Japanese air base in the Gilbert Islands, move supplies across the sandy beach on a roller carrier. U.S. forces also drove the Japanese from the adjacent which Allied leaders have promised will not end until the Japanese have been driven from all territory they acquired since 1895. January 24, 1944.

Misc. Building Trades - Building Under Construction. June 19, 1938.

Department of Air. Lined up against the thick, gathering clouds of North-West Australia in its "wet" season, these Liberators of the R.A.A.F. make an impressive array of strength. Fully manned by R.A.A.F. personnel, they have made many successful long-range missions against the Japanese, including the devastating attack recently on the Siman-Mendalan power plant in Java. April 17, 1945. (Photo by Department of Air).

Smithfield Market. May 20, 1955.;Smithfield Market.

Bucket Brigade - These Marines line up, on the beach on Saipan Island, to speed the unloading of supplies and water cane. Row on row of cans filled with much needed water await transportation to interior. U. S. ships and landing craft stand by to bring in supplies, and safeguard beach. July 13, 1944. (Photo by Official U. S. Marine Corps Photograph)

Mr. Whibley has been aquaplaning for 10 years. A small wager was won when Clarrie Whibley bet a colleague he could take Reg Kounsell up the Port River in a wheelbarrow. Aquaplaner C. Whibley bet a friend he could take him up a river in a wheelbarrow. August 3, 1952. ;Mr. Whibley has been aquaplaning for 10 years. A small wager was won when Clarrie Whibley bet a colleague he could take Reg Kounsell up the Port River in a wheelbarrow. Aquaplaner C. Whibley bet a friend he could take him up a river

Deep etch hands & hook. February 16, 1953.;Deep etch hands & hook.

Work on the completion of the new L.Z. 130 below Vorwarts rustig. August 9, 1937. ;Work on the completion of the new L.Z. 130 below Vorwarts rustig.

Trucks Blast Rips Holland Tunnel. Debris Litters the Holland Tunne's east bound tube, May 13, following an explosion of drums of chemicals on a truck. The explosion was touches off when the truck (center) caught fire near the New Jersey end of the Tunnel. Flames spread to other trucks and the under water highway was filled with carbon disulphide fumes. Firemen wearing gas masks brought the fire under control. May 13, 1949. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).;Trucks Blast Rips Holland Tunnel. Debr

Snapping turtles at the London Zoo, regent's park these snapping turtles from North America have a habit of laying their eggs in the pond of their quarters. As their companions have a liking for eggs, the keeper finds only the shells when he marks a tour of inspection. Male and Female Snapping Turtles with some of their eggs. They are rather dangerous to handle as "snap" from them would cut right through the finger. March 30, 1936. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

$1,500,000 Sugar Fire -- Smoke pours from the docks the American Sugar Refinery at Arabi, just below New Orleans today. An estimated $75,000 worth of Raw Sugar was Destroyed on the docks. November 22, 1946. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).;$1,500,000 Sugar Fire -- Smoke pours from the docks the American Sugar Refinery at Arabi, just below New Orleans today. An estimated $75,000 worth of Raw Sugar was Destroyed on the docks.

Radio Telescope to be Built -- Scientists of Manchester University have been informed that they may go ahead and build the radio telescope with a movable reflecting mirror 250ft in diameter. It will cost £336,000, to build. The new telescope will use radio waves instead of light waves,Its "mirror", of wire mesh, with the supporting structure, will weigh 1,270 tons. The aerial, borne on a pole 185ft high at the focus of the "mirror", will be able to transmit signals to, and receive them from, any

Atom Plant Delivers first Isotope -- As the Oak Ridge, Tenn., atom plant employes (top) look on, Aug. 2, Dr. E.V. Cowdry (second from right), of a St. Louis, Md., Hospital, receives from Dr. E.T. Wigner (second from left), research director, the first isotope, unit of carbon 14, to be used for medical research. Looking on during the ceremony, in front of "Pile"," where isotope is produced are Dr. Prescott Sandridge (left), Oak Ridge assistant executive director, and Col. E. E. Kirkpatrick, (righ

Wide belts and widely flared skirts - tall girl *****. April 25, 1955. (Photo by Look Magazine).

10 Miles Up In A Balloon -- Prof. Auguste Piccard climbing into the aluminium globe attached to the balloon.In a hermetically sealed cylinder hanging from a giant balloon, a Swiss scientist today began an attempt to go higher in the air than man has ever gone before. He is Prof. Auguste Piccard, member of the staff of Brussels University, and he hopes to reach a height of ten miles above the earth. He is accompanied by an assistant. The start was made soon after dawn from a field at Augsburg, Bavaria. May 27, 1931. (Photo by Topical Press).

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