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

Anti British Demonstrations in Egypt:Part of the hundreds of anti-British demonstrators who gathered in Cairo Egypt, August 22. The demonstration resulted in clashes with police and rioters attacked with stones and other missiles. Police retaliated by firing in air. Reported two killed and 75 injured as result demonstration. September 11, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Spellman Talks With Killarney Townsfolk - Archbishop Francis J. Spellman of New York (center) places his hand on the shoulder of Bishop Michael O'Brien of Kerry, Ireland, while chatting with Townspeople of Killarney, Ireland, Feb. 13, during stop over of Spellman's plane three en route to Paris. The Archbishop is on his way to Rome for consecration as a Cardinal. February 15, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Vic Seixas, who, like Trabert, will be making his first appearance this trip in today's matches, goes for a low volley at practice. All eyes will be on the Americans form today. November 12, 1953.

Bob is a prodigious line-kicker with either foot. This is the way he holds the ball for a right foot kick. He reverses his hands when he kicks with his left foot. "Don't try for those long spectacular kicks," he says, "But make sure of one half the distance instead. Never sacrifice accuracy for length." May 31, 1948.

Bab-Souika Square, Tunis. January 16, 1939.

Religious Ceremony in Manila -- Held annually to commemorate the naval battles in the Philippines in 1646, the procession of the most Holy Rosary in Manila was this year conducted to celebrate liberation from the Japs. The image in background, fashioned by a priest and a Dutch naval officer in 1603, fashioned by a priest and a Dutch naval officer in 1603,. is regarded as having miraculous powers and is deeply venerated by the people of the Philippines. Above, priests ***** the procession through the grounds of Santa Tomas University. Many of the marchers were internees here during the Jap rule. February 25, 1946. (Photo by U.S. Army Signal Corps Photo).

The Lockheed P2V - 4 ordered by Australia as a super patrol - bomber, over Cateline Island. January 1, 1951. ;The Lockheed P2V - 4 ordered by Australia as a super patrol - bomber, over Cateline Island.

German G.I.'s (Third of Six) - Officers and men of an engineer bridge maintenance company tackle a repair job on a temporary bridge spanning the Rhine river. November 3, 1950. (Photo by ACME).

Oil, Rumania's greatest industry. Refining plant at Brazi in the Prahova oil-field north of Bucharest. January 23, 1940.

Come And Get It! -- Well, Not Quite. These darky cotton pickers on a Prattville, Ala., plantation don't wait to be called. They are shown here munching their drub on top of bales of cotton, and finding it as good as if mammy cooked it all herself. February 09, 1937. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The steep bluffs of the River Dnieper on which Kiev lies. June 23, 1941.

Smile Of Satisfaction Eisenhower Ends London TalksThe famous grin of General "Ike" Eisenhower seems to denote complete satisfaction as he leaves after meeting the Deputies Council in London today. January 16, 1951. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Czecho - Slovaks. October 27, 1935. (Photo by Presse Photo).

H. Hauptman. October 28, 1946.

Christmas Bush. (Right): Christmas bush is out again, and soon the happy season will be here. This snap was taken at Dee Why. December 12, 1932.

A new version of the Lockheed "Neptune" for air-sea rescue york, carries a big well-equipped lifeboat under the fuselage. A fleet of Neptune long-range patrol bombers has been ***** New bomber. A Lockheed Neptune long=range patrol bomber a number of which has been ordered for the RAAF. This one is carrying a big, well-equipped lifeboat under the fuselage for air-sea rescue work. May 11, 1951. ;A new version of the Lockheed "Neptune" for air-sea rescue york, carries a big well-equipped lifeboat u

Friary Of St Francis -- Three brothers of the Friary of St Francis, at Cerne Abbas in Dorset, stroll across the lawn in the garden of the Friary, wearing their brown robes. The Friary extends hospitality to wayfarers, provides work for those who want it and gives a helping hand to anyone in need. There are always a number of men and boys in residence, who have put themselves under the care of the Brothers. August 20, 1948. (Photo by Pictorial Press).;Friary Of St Francis -- Three brothers of the

Berlin's Amazing Masks - Beleive Air War. Minutest Details Carried Out Even To "Weeked" Streets And "Gas" Clouds At Kreuzberg, A Populous Working Glass Districts To The South Of Berlin -- Watching a demonstration of ***** bomb being dropped on a roof and setting ***** fire to it. March 21, 1935. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).;Berlin's Amazing Masks - Beleive Air War. Minutest Details Carried Out Even To "Weeked" Streets And "Gas" Clouds At Kreuzberg, A Populous Working Glass D

New York From Eight Miles Up - The heart of New York's metropolitan area is photograghed on one negative from eight miles high at the end of a cross - country aerial photo graphic mission of a new, four-engined U. S. Air force experimental plane, XR-12, Sept. 1. Manhattan, (upper left), is seen from the battery to central park. Across the east river are large sections of Queens and Brooklyn (upper right) on Long Island. At lower left is part of New Jersey's industrial area stretching from the pp

Air Vice Marshal Harry Broadhurst Inspects Italian Airfield. Photo shows: A.V.M. Harry Broadhurst climbing into his spitfire after the inspection. A.O.C. Desert Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Harry Broadhurst visited Italian Airfields in allied hands. His tour of inspection was made in his own spitfire. December 20, 1943. (Photo by British Official Photo).

Sinuhe and Horem-heb save life of the Pharaoh, but refuse honors offered by his mother and his sister Baketamon. (Gene Tierney). September 13, 1949. (Photo by Norman/Fairfax Media).

World amateur cycling champion, Sid Patterson, greeted in Melbourne by members of his family, on his return on the Himalaya. From left, Mrs. N. Weiss (sister), Sid, holding nephew Michael Weiss, Mr. and Mrs. Patterson (father and mother), and David (brother). November 5, 1949.

25th Anniversary of the Crossing of the Rhine: US assault craft crossing the Rhine at St. Goer, the site of the famous Lorelei rock. March 1, 1945. (Photo by Camera Press).

This woman could not get holm of any conveyance. She staggers under her load of faggots in the Unter-den-Linden. The people of Berlin will have no coal to heat their homes this winter. They are allowed to go to Grunwald Woods, which is in the U.S. ***** near Zellendorf, to collect wood. All sorts of conveyances pass through the streets carrying Wood which Berliners hope to save up for winter. They are doing all they can to secure fuel, for the outlook is grim. October 4, 1945. (Photo by British

Misc. - Maps - International. April 30, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).;Misc. - Maps - International.

5th test Melbourne. March 8, 1937.;5th test Melbourne.

An Armoured car about to start on a reconnaissance. September 8, 1949. (Photo by Associated Illustration Agencies, Ltd.).;An Armoured car about to start on a reconnaissance.

One of a Set: Germans man barricades in Berlin a German policeman patrols the entrance ***** one of the barricades that were erected ***** Berlin prior to the fall of the city. The bins are filled with bricks, while the ***** body is loaded with stones, ready to be ***** across the opening of the barricade. July 31, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Fountains Abbey Anniversary -- Our picture shows the Duke and Duchess of York arriving for the Service. September 26, 1932.

Opening Singapore Naval Base 1421938.Scene in the dock as night fell. H.M.S. "Diamond" in foreground, and "seabelle II" in distance. February 03, 1938.

Fast Brass In Milan - The band of Italy's popular Bersaglieri troops, who do most of their training on the double, takes off on a customary double time concert through the streets of Milan on Sunday, the 114th anniversary of their corps foundation. Italian pride in their sprinting militia, with its familiar cock-feathered helmet, outranks even the enthusiasm engendered by their mechanized forces. June 21, 1950. (AP Wirephoto).

Czech Peasant girls. September 24, 1938. (Photo by William Vandivert, Picture Incorporated).

At Haneda Air Force base, Tokyo, Japan, General Matthew B. Ridgway, Cincfe, welcomes Cardinal Francis Spellman of New York city, who arrived in the far east command to spend Christmas with the United Nations troops in Korea. December 22, 1951. (Photo by Atlee Lemasters, U.S. Army).

Radio Producer Cleared Of Bribes Charge -- Celebrating is acquittal Roy Speer is seen with his wife drinking champagne at their Kensington (London) home tonight. British Broadcasting producer Roy Speer was at London's old Bailey today found not guilty on four £80 - from script and song writer Ross Parker. Other script writers spontaneously organised a fund of about £500 to pay for Speer's defence.Speer £1,000-a-year producer of "Educating Archie" and "Starlight Hour" said the £80 was in repayment of loans he made Parker while they were both Army Officer in India. January 11, 1951.

Haydee Seldon -- Haydee Seldon, who is producing "Captain Carvallo" which opens at the Independent Theatre on Thursday night, was one of the foundation members of the Theatre 22 years ago. Haydee has appeared in countless productions in character parts. October 12, 1952.

Welding Mans Woolman & Lelark Gable. September 27, 1955.

German internees coming aboard the Queen Mary at Singapore, guarded by Singapore, guarded by Sikhs. They were brought to Sydney and interned for the duration. September 1, 1940.

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).

Fainting. March 4, 1954.

Despair ... Susan Hayward, portraying Lillian Roth, has reached the height of despair due to her unhappy life, in this scene from M-G-M's "I'll Cry Tomorrow", the devastingly frank, sometimes shocking, but nevertheless inspiring dramatization of the best-selling autobiography of Lillian Roth. Susan Hayward heads the starring cast that includes Richard Conte, Eddie Albert, Jo Van Fleet, Don Taylor and Ray Danton. Lawrence Weingarten produces and Daniel Mann directs. December 10, 1955.

Leading 300,000 Chinese Troops Against the Japanese -- General Pai Chung-Shi. The Japanese have revealed that ten troop-filled transports are expected to land soon at Lihuo and Chapoo. They form the spearhead of a Pinoers movement designed to crush the Chinese host behind Shanghai. Against them is general Pai Chung-Shi Brilliant Chinese tactician, with 300,000 warriors who have Sworn to drive the enemy into the sea. August 19, 1937. (Photo by Keystone).

Goodbye To Madame Pandit - Madame Vijava Lakshmi Pandit, India's retiring ambassador, wears and carries farewellflower gifts as she receives a goodbye and a handshake from Sir Oliver Franks, British ambassador, at Union station this evening. Mrs. Franks (right) is with them, John Simmons (left background, state department protocol chief, represented the U.S. as Mme. Pandit left for New York on her way home. She will become a candidate for parliament in India's first constitutional election. November 15, 1951. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Tarawa Island - Military. August 01, 1945.

Middies 'Come Aboard' At U.N. Headquarters - Midshipmen from the Naval Academy at Annapolis line ramp leading up to United Nations Secretariat Building today. The 73 middies, half of a contingent of 146 on a summer tour of east coast air installations, visited the building while the other half went on liberty. It was the first group of Annapolis men to visit the new headquarters. July 31, 1951. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

British Heavyweight Champion In Training For Berlin Contest -- Jack Gardner at work with the punch-ball during training at Betchworth, Surrey. Jack Gardner, the British heavyweight champion is now hard at work training for his forthcoming contest against Hein Ten will take place in Berlin on Sunday 23rd September. September 14, 1951. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

German Prisoners and Belgian collaborators Rounded up as British capture Antwerp -- German prisoners being marched through the streets of Antwerp, with the Central station in the background. Racing beyond newly-liberated Brussels, three flying columns of British armour drove for Antwerp. The speed of the advance took the German defenders by Surprise, and by midnight on Sept 4th capture of Belgium's greatest pert had been announced. September 1, 1944.

Captain Sir Hubert Wilkins stirring camera record of the second Hearst-Wilkins Antarctic Expedition. These exclusive pictures taken by Captain Sir Hubert Wilkins from an inspiring photographic record of the second Hearst-Wilkins Antarctic Expedition, revealing more of the icy secrets of that vast, mysterious and almost inaccessible polar continent. The base for the expedition was established at deception Island, an old whaling observations and taking pictures. The other members of the expedition

Gamblers Rebuilding Berlin Church: The war-damaged 'Gadachtniskirche', which gamblers will help to rebuild. Jaded Berliners who are fond of a gamble can follow their fancy - and help rebuild some of the city's war-shattered landmarks. At the Cafe l'Europe in the British sector, gamblers now play 'Rolo', a game similar to roulette. Twenty-five per cent of the proceeds go to reconstruction of the neighbouring 'Gedachtniskirche' on the Kurfurstendamm, and a further ten per cent will be donated to n

Cadets March Out to Planes: Two Dozen members of the pursuit squadron at the army's flying school at Kelly field march out to their planes for their final flight before graduation exercises. The fliers made their final bow a diving salute with motors wide opens at an elevation of between 50 and 100 feet. October 6, 1937. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

General Nobuyuki Abe. January 01, 1945.

Members of Sydney's Moslem Community yesterday ended a 29 day fast at the Mosman home of Pakistan trade Commissioner, Mr. K. Rahman. Above: Borefooted, they lined up white silk mats to chant prayers. August 08, 1948.;Members of Sydney's Moslem Community yesterday ended a 29 day fast at the Mosman home of Pakistan trade Commissioner, Mr. K. Rahman. Above: Borefooted, they lined up white silk mats to chant prayers.

3rd test Melbourne. January 11, 1937.;3rd test Melbourne.

With the MacMilland Expedition in the Arctic: The "Bowdoin" the flagship of the MacMillan expedition to the far North, in an improvised dry dock at hopedale. The cargo is piled high on the foredeck, throwing stern in the air, so that a new propellor can be fitted to replace the one broken on the trip up the Labrador coast. Empty casks are also used to raise the propellor shaft above the level of the water. February 16, 1932. (Photo by International Newsreel Photo).

Japan's New Cabinet Lineup - General Nobuyuki Abo, retired, the newly- appointed Prime Minister succeeding Baron Hiranuma, completed the organization of his Cabinet today, which was formally sanctioned by the Emperor in a ceremony of investiture at the Palace hold at four o'clock this afternoon. The Group photograph above was taken after the first Cabinet meeting later in the evening, on the steps of the Prime Minister's official residence. Front row, left to right : Mr. Takuo Godo, Commerce & I

Hot Day at football. Mike Shoveller, Buddy Wright and Barry Bishop took off their shirts to watch the Rugby League final at the Cricket Ground yesterday. September 21, 1952.;Hot Day at football. Mike Shoveller, Buddy Wright and Barry Bishop took off their shirts to watch the Rugby League final at the Cricket Ground yesterday.

The Biggest U-Boat Surrender -- Three of the surrendering U-Boats. Fifteen U-boats, in two columns and escorted by H.M. ships and aircraft of the Royal Navy, approached Loch Eriboll on set; 19th May, 1945. The U-boats were contacted off the Norwegian coast and ordered to congregate in a fjord. Then under the instructions of the senior R.N.Officer, the biggest surrender convoy proceeded in good order to the North West coast of Scotland during the week-end. The U-boats are remaining at Loch Eribol

The First German U-Boat Surrenders At Weymouth - British sailors watch as the crew of the U 249 are lined up on the deck of their craft for the surrender. The first German U-boat - the U 249 - surrendered and was taken in charge by the British Navy off Weymouth, Dorset. Five German officers and 43 ratings, under the command of Ober-Lieut. Kock, were on board when Commander N.J. Weir, R.N., went on board to receive the surrender. May 11, 1945. (Photo by Andrews Planet).;The First German U-Boat Su

The grand Parade. April 6, 1955.

Air Chief Marshal Sir John Baker. K.C.B., G.B.E., M.C., D.F.C. May 12, 1955.

Australian External Affairs Minister In Rome -- The Australian Minister for external affairs, the Hon. Percy Claude Spender and his wife are seen when they lunched with count Carlo Sforza (left) Italian minister for foreign Affairs, at the Villa Madama, Rome, August 1. August 14, 1950. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Count Ciano & General Alfredo Gussoni, reading a congratulators telegram from St. Duce after the Albania Seizure. May 01, 1939.

Stephen Spender, British Writer. February 27, 1952. (Photo by Camera Press).

Point In Hand -- President Eisenhower uses finger as he explains point to Francis Cardinal Spellman at reception prior to the annual dinner of the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation, Inc., at the Waldorf-Astoria here tonight. The Chief Executive was the principal speaker at the dinner. October 21, 1954. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Exhibition of Empire Products :Vice Admiral Taylor (left) and Mr. Gordon Selfridge of Selfridge Stores, London, with New Zealand exhibits at the exhibition.Vice Admiral Taylor, M.P. opened the exhibition of Empire products at Whiteleys, London. March 23, 1936. (Photo by Universal Pictorial Press & Agency).

Kiev, Russia. Russia - Miscellaneous. April 16, 1918.

Daily Life In The Canary Islands: The Draft Camel -- A camel, carrying a load of fruit from the interior to the port, in the Canary Islands.The natives of the Canary Islands use camels a great deal for all domestic and farming purposes. These sturdy and docile beasts are particularly useful for the transport of fruit in special containers from the interior of the islands to the ports. January 1, 1946.

Search For Arms in Egypt - Egyptians sit in a barbed wire enclosure in a street in Ismailia, Egypt, January 22, during a screening and search of homes for arms and ammunition by British 16th Parachute Brigade troops. The British took over in Ismailia after an American nun was killed In a skirmish with Egyptian guerrillas. New fighting broke out yesterday and continued for six hours. January 26, 1952. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Antarctic-Expeditions-Ellsworth. April 20, 1936.

The Fighting For Medjez-El-Bar. A column of German prisoners trudge wearily through the battered streets of Medjezel-Bab on their way to the prisoners-off-war camp. May 3, 1943. (Photo by Topical Press).

Cities of the World - Lisbon: On one of the old cobble-stoned sidewalks of the ancient Alfama District, these four Portuguese soldiers mount guard outside one of the official buildings. In the background, at left, is part of the district's Cathedral. April 22, 1955. (Photo by United Press).

Mrs. Mary Lundovist (Essential Services). July 18, 1946.

Speakman Receives His V.C. -- Private William Speakman - standing with his mother outside Buckingham Palace - displays his Victoria Cross in its case, after he received it from the Queen at her first investiture of the new reign, in the palace today (Wednesday). He was awarded the ***** for gallantry in Korea. February 27, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Kiev's principal thoroughfare, the Kreshchatik. July 18, 1941.

***** do your can permanent damage, maybe make it unsafe to drive. The scene is any street in any city or town. September 8, 1951.

Hospital - Maternity Scenes. February 02, 1949.

Fifth Army Fights "General Weather": Driver C.A. Langford, R.A.S.O., of Boston, Lincs., looks over the snow-covered peaks of the American-held sector on the Fifth Army Front. Rain, wind, snow and frost have quickly followed one after the other, creating difficulties on the supply routes to the American Fifth Army Front Perseverance by all units to keep the roads open have resulted in constant supplies continuing to front line men fighting their battles for Cassino the gateway to Rome. May 15, 19

Yanks Remove Explosives in Anzio: U.S. Army engineers dig out explosives buried in the sides of a building beside the docks at Anzio by Germans with the intention of blocking the docks to use by allies at newest Italian beachhead. February 29, 1944. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Tragic Level- Crossing smash at Hawkesbury River, NSW., when the Kempsey mail crashed into a bus at Hawkesbury River, NSW, on January 20, the roof of the bus, carved off as though with a knife, was hurled alongside the track two hundred yards from the scene of accident. January 25, 1944. (Photo by Associated Newspapers Ltd.).

Clover. March 11, 1946.

Big Crowd At Jamaica Opening -- Many of the 37,607 fans who turned out today for the season opener at Jamaica, stretch their necks as the field goes past in the fifth race. April 02, 1951. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).;Big Crowd At Jamaica Opening -- Many of the 37,607 fans who turned out today for the season opener at Jamaica, stretch their necks as the field goes past in the fifth race.

Barotse Women -- Facing the palisade of the inner courtyard the women of the household sit and chant their traditional song of welcome to the Paramount Chief on his return from a long journey. One or two of the women are wearing a more modern type of dress but the majority still favour the Victorian bustle. The older women have kept their dresses carefully preserved for many years. June 23, 1952. (Photo by Nigel Watt, Camera Press).;Barotse Women -- Facing the palisade of the inner courtyard the

The King Unveils Canada's National War Memorial At Ottawa.The King unveiled the Canadian National War Memorial at Ottawa when their Majesties received great ovation from Canadian ex-Servicemen after the ceremony.Photo just received shows the scene at the base of the memorial as the King and Queen (centre) were cheered by ex-Servicemen. June 19, 1939. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

Cuba - Population. May 02, 1947.

Sport - Darts. April 25, 1938. sports, sport, athlete, athletic,

Sgt. Tony Benn of Liverpool maritime Royal artillery model for Jardine's poster. April 2, 1947.

Rumania Cedes Bessarabia To Russia - The Rumanian Grand Council, with King Carol presiding, has decided to accede to a Soviet Russian ultimatum calling for cession or Bessarabia and the northern part of the province of Bucovina, diplomatic quarters reported in Bucharest June 27. Shown above is the old Turkish fortress at Cetatea-Alba, in Bessarabia, which will come under Russian control upon completion of Negotiations. January 7, 1940. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Rumanian Oilfield. April 3, 1940.

Funeral Of Famous French Statesman. - The body of M. Paul Painleve was buried with national honours in the Pantheon, Paris, after lying in state for four days. Our picture show the hearse on its way to the Pantheon. December 21, 1933.

The W.A.A.F. Poster Girl - Miss Elizabeth Harvey photographed in W.A.A.F. uniform wearing hat. The W.A.A.F. Poster Girl is Elizabeth Harvey, who lives at ***** Latmore Avenue, Claygate, Surrey. She was chosen a week ago from six semi-finalists at a meeting which took place at the Air Ministry Whitehall, where the judges were Mr. William Dring, A.R.A., Air Chief Commandant Lady Welsh, Director of W.A.A.F., and Air Chief Marshal Sir Phillip Joubert de la Perte, K.C.B., C.I.C., D.S.O. Miss Harvey, who is tall and slim, is at present working for the Control Commission at Lubbeoke, Germany, was born in 1923 and was educated at St. Stephons College, Folkestone and Hillside Covont College, Farnborough, Kent. October 1, 1946. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Cyanide Cocktail Deaths Defendants In Court -- Harlow Fraden, 20, left, declared insane by Bellevue Hospital psychiatrists, and Dennis Wepman, 22, Fraden's alleged accomplice, appear in Bronx County Court today for arraignment in the cyanide-champagne cocktail deaths of Fraden's parents, Dr. and Mrs. William Fraden, last August. Wepman was ordered to the Bronx County jail to await trial on murder charges and Fraden was sent back to Bellevue to await the state's action on the insanity report. February 09, 1954. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Radio Producer Cleared Of Bribes Charge -- Speer's lucky charm - the thumbs up mascot given to him by his eleven-year-old daughter Caroline, which he carried throughout the trial.British Broadcasting producer Roy Speer was at London's Central Criminal Court today found not guilty of corruptly obtaining a total of £80 From script and song writer Ross Parker. Other script writers spontaneously organised a fund of about £500 to pay for Speer's defence.Speer £1,000-a-year producer of "Educating Archie" and "Starlight Hour" said the £80 was in repayment of loans he made Parker while they were both Army Officer in India. January 11, 1951.

Basil Spence, O.B.E. Architect -- He planned the winning design for the new Coventry Cathedral; he designed the Sea and Ships Pavillion for the Festival of Britain, 1951, and was adviser to the Board of Trade for British Industries Fair, 1947-1949. March 14, 1952. (Photo by Camera Press).

Bob and Mrs. Scott liked this photograph best because they thought it was good one of Bruce. The baby was sitting up gooing after his bath. July 13, 1951.

Consuming calories at a fast and furious pace, these youngest competed in an ice-cream eating contest sponsored by the Johnny Ray Fan Club at the Redfern City Mission. Hot favourites were Johnny Sloman, 7 (left) and Amina Goukadar, 9. December 26, 1955.

"Tarzan" Brings His Mate To London. Johnny Weismuller (of "Tarzan" film fame) who has come to London to appear in the Health and Holiday show at Earl's Court, has his hair dried by his wife Allene after a practice swim at a London baths with 'Bel who is appearing with him. The Weismuller's were ***** married recently. February 16, 1948.

Princess Elizabeth's 21st Birthday Speech -- Princess Elizabeth broadcasting her speech. Princess Elizabeth, who celebrated her 21st birthday, at Capetown to-day, broadcast a speech to the ***** of the Empire from the gardens of Government House at Capetown this evening. May 21, 1947. (Photo by Topical Press).

Merchant shipping gin Port Said Harbour, where they been berthed by R.N. personnel after passing through the Suez Canal.Since the middle of October, officers and men of the Royal Navy have handled the berthing and unberthing in the Suez Canal of some 1,500 merchant ships, representing fifteen million tons of shipping of all nations, local labour having been intimidated. December 30, 1951. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

The Victoria Colleges Of Egypt - Outstanding British Achievement in Middle East.The Science Lecturer theatre is also the school cinema. Educational and travel films are shown to all boys during the week. The tiered seats are fitted with desks for note taking during normal lectures. August 1, 1951. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Alamein Memorial. October 12, 1954.

Indian girl plucking tea only the small tender leaf in picked from each bush. This works require dept. fingers. Ceylon worker picking "two leaves and a bud" from tea bush. July 07, 1945.

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