Sydney Morning Herald Collection

The Sydney Morning Herald Collection from SuperStock is a unique gallery of vintage Australian photos. This exclusive collection offers a glimpse into the past, with images that capture the essence of Australia's history and culture. From iconic landmarks to everyday scenes, these images provide an insight into the country's ric...Read more

NEW Stamp: The figure of Mercury is set prominently in the design of the new 1/6 stamp which will be on sale at post offices in the commonwealth on September 1. The principal motif will be one glove in stead of two hemispheres as at present. August 9, 1949.

John Eyre, Aust. first school teacher in Edwards story. August 15, 1935.

Lord Burghley, winner of the 120 yds hurdles match, talking to (left) H. trossbach berliner S.C who was second. June 27, 1932.

Lord Burghley's Daughter Marries -- Miss. Gillian Cecil, 19-year-old daughter of Lord Burghley, sets out from her London home today with her father for her marriage at St. Margaret's, Westminster, to stockbroker Mr. Giles Floyd. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Princess Alice and the Earl of Athlone, and Sir Alexander and Lady Patricia Ramsay attended the ceremony. November 23, 1954. (Photo by Evening Standard Picture).

At a recent Investiture held by the King -- Mrs. Collyns (left) with the DFC awarded to her late husband, F/LT. Basil Collyns, of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, after receiving the decoration form the King. On right decoration from the King. On right is her mother in-law, Mrs. Uollyns. March 26, 1945.

"The Tragedy Of Russia" -- Another priceless manuscript kept in the Lenin National Library, Moscow. A manuscript written and signed by Peter the Great, the Tzar who, after a tour wearing of ancient costume. Peter worked, as an ordinary man, with his own subjects. Passionately found of the sea, he built his own boats - which eventually led to the creation of the Russian Navy. He never destroyed anything he couldn't replace by something he considered better, and based all reforms on his own practical experience. Working under a pseudonym, he learned gunnery at Konigsberg, shipbuilding at Sarrdam and Deptford, Anatomy at Leyden, and Engraving at Amsterdam. September 03, 1951.

Fourth Engineer Bruce Miels and George Fisner, deck by on the torpedoed Australian ship, enjoys a smoke after being landed in port. Thirty-seven sailors lost their lives when the ship sank in 30 seconds. June 4, 1942.

Sydney Harbour -- Survivors from vessel torpedoed by gap. June 10, 1942.

Jap sub Sydney Harbour. July 26, 1942.

***** of the submarine, with a torpedo protruding from a tube, ***** the midget vessel was drawn slear. Men are seen attaching ***** hawsers lower down the shell. June 10, 1942.

Jap Midget subs Sydney. August 16, 1942.

Jap subs Sydney Harbour. August 16, 1942.

Captured Jap Sub Reaches U.S. -- A captured Japanese cargo submarine, 137 feet in length, is shown aboard ***** LSD which brought it here for repairs and display. It was found ***** abandoned in Lingayen Gulf. June 04, 1945. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Contraband: Rifles and hand-grenades found by searches on the Tachihama Maru. Grenades are on the white sheet on the foreground and in the tin at rear. August 17, 1945.

Reds Advance At Stalingrad -- Members of a Russian trench mortar crew advance under fire to a new position in the fighting somewhere in the Stalingrad area. This is an official Russian picture. December 14, 1942. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Liberated Russians Sheltered in Belgium -- Liberated Russian workers freed from the Nazi forced-labor system by Allied forces receive blankets and eating utensils March 6, 1945, at an Allied displaced persons' center operated. by the Belgian Government at Namur, Belgium. April 23, 1945. (Photo by U.S. Signal Corps Photo).

Mountain Warfare In The Northern Caucasus: Germans Pressed Northward -- Soviet mountain Armies in the wild land of the northern Caucasus are keeping up pressure on the enemy, driving them slowly and relentlessly Northwards between Nalchik and Mozdoe. The German armies of the Caucasus are thus caught between the inevitable pincers, the other claw of which, south west of Stalingrad, is driving forward rapidly in a series on sweeping successes. Red Army Infentry holding a trench in the advanced sector of the Mozdok area. March 1, 1943. (Photo by U.S.S.R. Official Photograph).

Russian Anti-Tank Guns Set For Action On Southern Front -- Crews of Russian Anti-Tank guns somewhere on the southern front get set to fire their destructive weapons against approaching German tank units. Guns such as these have been Major Factors in the Red Army's Fight at Stalingrad and in the lower Caucasus. October 14, 1942. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Red Troops In Action Of The Southern Front -- Russian infantrymen and machine gunners battle the foe on a sector of the Southern front, according to Moscow caption. In the center, a nurse aids a wounded Russian soldier. July 15, 1942. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

When Nazis Were In The Caucasus -- These soldiers are identified as German mountaineers on an observation patrol in the Caucasus mountains of Russia. Since this photo was made Russian forces have recaptured most of the Caucasus territory taken by the Germans. This photo reached the U.S. by way of London. February 7, 1943. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

War's Ruin In Kiev -- An Airview of Ruined buildings in Kiev, According to Berlin Sources. German announced capture of Kiev, Russia's third largest City, Sept. 19. October 15, 1941. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

German In Leningrad Suburb -- German Soldiers stand in the Midst of Household possessions Abandoned by the fleeing residents of a Leningrad Suburb, According to the German Censor-Approved caption. In the background are Russian homes set Ablaze during the German siege of the second city of the Soviet Union. Photo was flashed to New York from Berlin today by Radio. September 23, 1941. (Photo by German Official Photo).

Flames In Kiev -- On the Eastern Front - Flames leap from a Building on Kiev's main street. The Blaze, According to German information Accompanying this Radiophoto from Berlin today, was caused by "An Infernal Machine" planted there by the Soviets. November 10, 1941. (Photo by Official German Photo).

Dixie's Girl Friend -- A newly-released picture of Hope Dare, girl friend of J. Richard (Dixie) Davis, accused rackets mouthpiece. Shown in a theater dressing room, Miss Dare is expected to testify at the trial of Tammany district leader James J. Hines. August 19, 1938. (Photo by Acme).

Farm Wife Says She Was Chained -- Blanch Hamby (left) 21-year-old farm wife, shows State Investigator San Allen the position in which she says she was often chained to the foot of her bed during the two years sine her marriage to Lester Bamby, 38. The husband is in Tallapoosa county jail charged, with assault with intent to murder and assault and battery. September 17, 1948. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Roy Gardner, Famed Escape Artist, In Law Toils Again -- Roy Gardner, notorious pacific coast train robber and escape artist of two decades ago, shown handcuffed as he was arrested here by federal agents on a Portland, Ore., indictment charging gardner sent an obscene letter through the mails. His accuser is a Lodi, Calif., newspaper woman. March 8, 1939. (Photo by Acme Newspictures).

Salvatore Spitale. March 20, 1947.

Dr. Non Reyes Inquart. March 16, 1938.

U.S. Carrier-Based Planes Come Home -- Scout bombers of the United States Navy circle their carrier home (lower left) as they prepare for landing. As the pianos pass astern of the carrier, one will detach itself from the flight and swoop down onto the deck while the others continue to circle. Thus, one by one, all the planes come in. February 01, 1943.;U.S. Carrier-Based Planes Come Home -- Scout bombers of the United States Navy circle their carrier home (lower left) as they prepare for landing

Magic eye camera shows Adams, at start of the down swing Body is fully pivoted against braced right leg. September 29, 1952;Magic eye camera shows Adams, at start of the down swing Body is fully pivoted against braced right leg.

Walking - Misc. November 21, 1931. ;Walking - Misc.

Japanese Submarines Wrecked On Kiska -- Japanese minature submarines were found wrecked on Kiska Island, in the Aleutian chain, by American and Canadian forces who landed without opposition to take possession of the North Pacific base on Aug. 15. Heavy bombardment by sea and air forced the Japanese to flee from Kiska, their last stronghold on North American territory; The demolished submarine shed shown was located a mile from a former enemy camp on the Island. January 1, 1943. ;Japanese Submari

Mother And Son Reunited By Nazi Brands - They now Speak Different Languages -- Mrs. Ruth Friedhoff and her son, Peter Dattel, compare the identification numbers branded on their arms by the Nazis. The boy was traced by the number. Reunited by the identification numbers branded on their arms by the Nazis, a mother and child separated for years by suffering and now speaking different languages are together again in Berlin. They are Mrs. Ruth Friedhoff and nine-years-old Peter Dattel. Peter's fat

Germans Sell Out To Poles In Danzig -- The crowded scene in a market square in Danzig as the Germans dispose of chattels to the poles. The Germans dispose of chattels to the poles. Building smashed by German attacks and allied bombings are seen in back ground. Germans, former residents in Danzig, now ordered to evacuate. To the rich, are selling most of their belongings to the poles - now masters of the Baltic port - before leaving for the Fatherland. October 18, 1945. (Photo by Associated Pres

New Nazi Ensign On German Planes. The Nazi ensign on the newly-christened Junkers monoplane "Generalfeldmarschall von Hindenburg" photographed at Croydon Aerodrome (London) before leaving on the return journey to Berlin. The swastika, the new German ensign, has been placed on all German aeroplanes. May 8, 1933. (Photo by Topical Press).

Manunda Hospital ship, bombed by Japs in Darwin. March 9, 1942. (Photo by Commonwealth Department of Information).

Hospital Ship Manunda showing damage done by Japanese bombs at Darwin on February 19th. The vessel made her way to another Australian Port where these photos were taken. March 6, 1942.

Is Sea Mystery To Be Solved. June 14, 1933.

Meets Record -- Trinidad's Mike Agostini, fourth from right, races to win in 100-yard men's final at British Empire Games here late today. Other runners are, from right: H.D.Hogan, Australia, who ran 3rd; Harry Nelson, Canada, who placed behind the winners; E.Adiado, ia; K.J. Jones, Wales, background; Mike Mike Agostini, Trinidad, the winner; and D. McFarlane, Canada. Agostini equalled the existing record of 9.6 seconds. July 01, 1954. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Sir Roland Wilson. September 03, 1955.

Harry Dexter White A portrait of the late American treasury official who is alleged to have been engaged in anti-American espionage. December 29, 1953. (Photo by Camera Press).

R.A.F. Attack On Cologne Of 28/10/44. Another RAF. reconnaissance picture taken after the attack of 28/10/44. Shows the large highway suspension bridge which was completely demolished. Cologne, worst damaged city in the whole of the Ruhr and Rhineland, was given its heaviest attack of the whole war by RAF. Bomber Command in the daylight attack of 28/10/44. Lancasters and Halifaxes dropped a great weight of high explosives and incendiary bombs on the railway and industrial city. The bombers were

Sports - Fencing - Till - 1969. June 6, 1952.

89C - Loading Bombs And Ammunition - Bombing Crew At Work, Gunners Etc. December 26, 1944. (Photo by Commonwealth Of Australia Department Of Air).

Preparing For R.A.F. Raid On German Fortifications. -- Picture taken at an R.A.F., Bomber Command Station. Loaded bomb trains are leaving the dumps during preparations for another attack in support of the Allied Armies in Northern France. September 4, 1944. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

87a - Pilotless Plane, Robot Bomb, Doodle Bug, V2 Bomb. May 29, 1945. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.).

87a - Pilotless Plane, Robot Bomb, Doodle Bug, V2 Bomb. July 1, 1948.

87a - Pilotless Plane, Robot Bomb, Doodle Bug, V2 Bomb. May 29, 1945. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.).

Story Of Quads -- Kin of Mrs. Andrew Zavada, mother of quadruplets born Sunday, hear from her own lips the story of her experience. On the left are Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Wagner, grandparents of Mrs. Zavada. Others are her husband (center) and son Larry. February 18, 1948. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Phillips starts his three-quarter back swing. (a) club head taken along ground on lone of flight, (b) Weight has been transferred to right foot, (c) Head kept perfectly still, (d) No cocking of wrists at this stage. May 28, 1954.

Mrs. Percival wife of Capt. Percival (of Percival ***** fame). September 27, 1937.

Banned Street - Criers March in Protest.The protest demonstration in the streets of Bucharest.Peculiarity of the streets of this capital are the Olteni-young men from the province of "Oltenia" who carry big baskets of fruit through the streets crying their wares as they go. But the cr4es got so loud that the authorities decided to restrict the noise in the same way as they curb the tooting of motor horns. The itinerant fruit-men resented this and staged a "Protest" march. September 26, 1937. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Queen Mary - General Scenes Prior To 1940 - British Royalty. February 08, 1943. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

The King's Sister Hunts With Her Son -- H.R.H. The Princess Royal, only sister of King George VI., is seen riding with her elder son, Lord Lascelles when they took part in the Bramham Moor meet at Spofforth, near here today. The Princess Royal., who was formerly Princess Mary, is married to The Earl of Harewood. February 22, 1938. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Queen Mother's Birthday Surprise -- A Royal Secret for the Queen Mother's birthday was this smiling theatre party. She and the Queen with Princess Margaret and the Duke Edinburgh saw "The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker" - "such a lovely evening," said the Queen Mother.Fashionable observers noted the Queen's winged, open sandals in black and white leather with matching handbag. With a touch of carefree Italian summer they are among the gayest shoes the Queen had chosen this year. August 05, 1955. (Photo by Daily Express Picture).

A group of aboriginal children attending the Taree Public School, NSW. August 11, 1955.

The 'Mirror' Goes To A Spinsters Party - "Hello, gorgaous" - said the bachelor, meeting Gina Martin.It was a wow of a party. Forty young spinsters were invited to meet forty gay bachelors, with the bachelors paying for the night out and the proceeds going to charity. The men wore labels marked "Bachelor" and/or "Wolf" - all except Mr. Leslie Romain, of the Mayfair club, London, who organised the party.Mr. Romain, a married man, had a special notice pinned on his back. It said: "Not now the missus is around." November 16, 1955. (Photo by Daily Mirror)

Medals (See Also Flags Aust. Military); (See Also V.C's Military General) - War General. February 20, 1933.

Veteran with medal *****. October 17, 1946.

Morris Smith, son of the late Sgt. Izzy Smith, V.C., wore his father's decorations at the Shrine today. The decorations are (from left): Victoria Cross, Mons Star, Service Medal, Coronation Medal, Delhi Durbar Medal, Victory Medal, Russian Cross of St. George, and Croix ***** with palm. April 29, 1945.

Let's Be pals - With his forage cap at the correct angle and a saucy look in his eye, Lewis II, is welcomed by Yeoman warder ***** before taking up his duties at the tower of London where he will help Lewis 1, a famous RAF Mascot goat, to collect funds for the allied forces War memorial fund for animals. August 04, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Allied Lend-Lease Goods Distributed In North Africa -- An Arab resident of Zeralda, Algeria, holds the clothing material he has received at the village market where lend-lease goods, sent to North Africa from the U.S. are sold at cost to civilians. The United States shipped more than 170,000 tons of clothing, food and other essentials to French North Africa up to May 31. There, the supplies are made available to the population by the North African Economic Board in co-operation with French governmental authorities under the the Allied program of rehabilitation for liberated areas. November 06, 1943. (Photo by U.S. Office Of War Information Picture).

War Brides Leave For U.S. - American army men check on wharf as they prepare to go aboard. June 16, 1945. (Photo by Courier Mail Photograph).

Mrs. Bruce Eden, of Prospect, Adelaide, was the first Japanese bride to have a baby in Australia. The baby has been called John Anthony, after his Australian grandfather.First Japanese war bride to have a baby in Australia, Mrs. Bruce Eden, bathes her four-month-old son, John Anthony, at their home in Prospect (Adelaide). This week Cherry Parker, first Japanese war bride to come to Australia, had a son, Harry, in Melbourne. Both children are named after their Australian grandfathers. January 08, 1953.

For the first time in the history of the Australian Army Blood Preparation Unit is in a forward area. Here A.A.M.W.S. of the Australian Blood Preparation Unit are collecting blood from Army personnel at a forward operational base in the Dutch West Indies.Left to right: Pte. Joan Hall of Bondi, N.S.W., Pte. Harold Borham (donor) of Tamworth, N.S.W. and Pte. Phyllis Young of Vaucluse, N.S.W. Blood is packed in crushed ice and flown to the front line. July 30, 1945. (Photo by Australian Official Photo).

G.I.F. Vickers Gun. January 08, 1941.

Weapons Carriers Held UP -- These 108 British Bren gun carriers were shunted into a storage yard while the state department checks up on their origin and destination. They arrived here Nov. 1 aboard a freighter from London and were scheduled to go out over the week-end on another freighter bound for Formosa. A State department spokesman said the check will take about a week. November 16, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Diggers carry out a dull, tough but vital job in harsh conditions.Our forces in around Darwin working in extreme heat are fixing mules of ***** war defences. January 02, 1942.

First Full-Dress -- Parade today of members of the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps in their smart new green uniforms. These girls will leave for Canberra this afternoon to take part in the Jubilee opening of *****. June 14, 1951.

New Buns Philip ***** Bulolo for Australia - N. Guinea *****. October 1, 1938.

Rescue Vessels Stand By Above Area Share Submarine Was Lost -- An aerials view showing one of the salvage vessels "The Salvictor" from Glasgow, patrolling the area in the English Channel, where the submarine was believed to have been located. More than 20 surface craft were in position today at the spot where it was through the submarine affray had been located 200 feet down on the sea bottom. Anxiety is felt for the submarine's crew as no signals are now being received. April 18, 1951.

A Thames Water-Bus Service - The Odelia, during the trial spin.The launch Odelia, used to demonstrate an experimental service of Thames water buses to be operated during the summer months between Putney and Tower Pier. Each boat, built during the past two years as pleasure craft, is 66ft. Long, with a 15ft beam, and can carry 150 to 170 passengers. February 26, 1948. (Photo by L.N.A.).

Fastest of the old paddle-steamers was the Ellen, owned ***** Mildura. Timbercutters laid down dumps of fuel at *****. April 26, 1955.

Honeymooners -- Yehudi Menuhin, famed violinist, and his bride, the former Diana Gould of London (above), were honeymooning today in their hill-top home near here, where they hope to spend at least four months each year. The bride of eight weeks said she is most impressed by American friendliness but unimpressed-by the new American styles. December 04, 1947. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Hepzibah Menuhin with her son Kronord (8) and 12-year-old Dany Sachs. September 01, 1948.

Yahudi Menuhin, noted violinist of Los Gatos, Calif., greets sister, Mrs. Hephzibah Nicholas, wife of Lindsay Nicholas, Australian sheepman, and two children, Kronrod, 6, and Marston, 3, on arrival here today. Mrs. Nicholas first visit to U.S. in eight years. December 25, 1946. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Jack McNamee points Norm Harves Monday night. December 1, 1941.

Tom Maguire - Boxing. March 18, 1947.

Palmyra, Syria. July 13, 1941.

On the Easter side of the Lebanon range lies the picturesque old river town of Hama, famous for its waterwheels. These wheels take the place of internal combustion engines in pumping water for domestic and irrigation purposes, and, as the photographers taken by the A.I.F. photographers indicate, they possess a dignity and a charm all their own. For centuries they have met the requirements of a people left unchanged by the march of modern invention. A long-shot view of the town of Hama. February 18, 1942.

The Peel trophy. January 31, 1935. (Photo by W. Kimbel).

Memorial Loan Exhibition -- Sir John Longstaff's portrait of Consett Stephen, Esq., lent by the Union Club, Sydney - one of the paintings on view at the Sir John Longstaff Memorial Loan Exhibition. December 28, 1942.

Naval Homage to King George at Windsor.general view of the cortege with Windsor castle in the Background.The King's Coffin was "Piped abroad" when it was placed on the gun carriage on reaching Windsor today Jan 28. The long cortege proceeded through the draped streets of Windsor, lined with thousands of Mourners, to St. George's Chapel, when another wail of pipes was sounded. February 24, 1936. (Photo by The Associated Press).

King George on the Western Front with an officer who had the anxious job of looking after him - anxious because the King objected to seeing only the 'safe" areas and whenever opportunity served would contrive to find his way into other sectors. January 14, 1935. (Photo by Empire Press).

Ex-Queen of Siam on French Riviera. - The Ex-Queen of Siam (centre, light jump) with her young daughter, Princess Chaofa ***** Begraratna, in the grounds of the Eden Hotel at Cap d'Ail. Holding overcoat is Prince Charuetuela.The Ex-Queen of Siam is at present staying ***** her suite at Cap-d'Ail, on the French Riviera. April 15, 1938. (Photo by Keystone).

The biggest avalanche in the history of Mt. Fuji--Japan's sacred mountain -- on November 29th swept 16 University students thousands of feet to their deaths. Three students had miraculous escapes, emerging alive after they had been swept nearly 1000 feet.The course of the avalanche can be seen in the deep cleft of the let bottom *****. January 11, 1955.

Palazzo Venezia (Mussolinis Official Hdqtrs) - Rome. April 27, 1936. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

The swearing in of the fascist militia.Mussolini both sworn in the fascist troops in Rome. August 10, 1931.

Shell-like earrings conceal the receiver of the latest in hearing aids. September 06, 1954. (Photo by Australian International Press Agency).

Wounded, Sick Etc. - British Troops. November 15, 1937.

British Wounded From The Middle East Arrive In London -- Here is seen bombardier H. Butler of Folkestone, being carried from the train to the ambulance. A number of soldiers wounded in the Middle East have just arrived back in London. September 16, 1943.

Surprise - John, proud wearer of father's badge, pause in his game of football to wonder why the black-faced parson should cover himself with straw and slip from doorway to doorway. December 16, 1944.

8620 Wafer making Propaganda for Helsinki : The Organizing Commission has brought out a coloured wafer in seven languages. July 31, 1939.

Oil. May 14, 1934.

Papua & New Guinea Postage - £1. July 29, 1952.

Over The Chinese Frontier:The Approach From Burma.Our photograph shows the Gokteik Viaduct, on the way from Mandalay to Lashis, the railhead. At Gokteik "the staunch little train dragged itself across a railway viaduct alleged to be the highest in the world. In small stations perched among the mountains, posters hopefully adjured the tribesmen to X Visit Scarborough". July 7, 1938.

Singapore Residence. August 22, 1938.

***** natives watching their first movie show, which was ***** and wonder to them, as may be seen from ***** in their eyes. The animal cartoon appealed to *****. May 08, 1944.

The stylish and dynamic new Mercedes-Benz 180E offers quality motoring at a remarkably affordable price. October 08, 1991.

Queen Elizabeth and the Lord Mayor of London, Sir Charles Davis in the Royal Box at a Thanksgiving concert in aid of the Victoria League in the Royal Albert Hall recently. April 18, 1946. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited)

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