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

***** Olive on her back verandah against a desolate floodwaters. Last year the damage was even worse. "My husband loved to potter in *****. September 4, 1950. ;***** Olive on her back verandah against a desolate floodwaters. Last year the damage was even worse. "My husband loved to potter in *****.

The Debutante Waltz is the featured dance at debutante dinner parties held in the Oval Room of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in New York in advance of the Grosvenor Debutante Ball. Girls making their debut and their escorts alone take part in this special number. Some dance it with their fathers. August 22, 1947. (Photo by ERNEMAC Photo Service). ;The Debutante Waltz is the featured dance at debutante dinner parties held in the Oval Room of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in New York in advance of the Grosvenor

Arriving In New Orleans -- Arriving in New Orleans from the North along highway 90, the "Airline Highway," this is the first view of the city seen by the traveler. As the crosses the bridge at Carrolton Avenue, before him he looks down Tulane Avenue which reaches into the city. On the right is the Pelican Stadium, home of the New Orleans Pelicans, a baseball team. December 20, 1946. (Photo by World Wide Photos).;Arriving In New Orleans -- Arriving in New Orleans from the North along highway 90,

Ronnie Bourne, 10, who will soon walk for the first time in eight years, being given exercise by physiotherapist Miss Janet Jefferis. May 06, 1952.

Directing Invasion Traffic -- A beach control director, Pvt. Jess O. Curry of Modesto, Ill., signaling in landing craft during a U.S. military operation in Dutch New Guinea. A stream of landing craft from the big ships offshore are conveying replacements and supplies. August 01, 1944. (Photo by USA Signal Corps).

S. Smith - English R.L. May 19, 1932.

From The Princess To The Duke -- Princess Margaret, in turquoise blue dress and white cardigan, smiles as she present the Duke of Sutherland cup to the Duke of Edinburgh after the Cowdray park team had beaten the greyhounds in the final at the polo tournament at Cowdray park Midhurst Sussex, to-day. (Whit-Monday). The Princess had driven down with the Duke from Windsor. June 07, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

King and Queen walk in the London Mud Where Britain will be on Show to the World -- The King and Queen walking with officials around the exhibition sit today. The Queen wore a new hat for the occasion.The King and Queen today toured the site for next year's Festival of Britain on the south bank of the river Thames.Walking amid scaffolding and through the mud caused by heavy rain they watched buildings taking shape for the exhibition which will attract visitors from all over the world. The site, which was formerly a derelict area with a few factories and wharves, will rise from the mud alongside the Thames as a grand showplace for Britain. June 30, 1950.

Battle Station of the Atlantic -- United States naval cooperation in keeping the Atlantic seaboard cleared of submarines is symbolized by this photo taken forward from the after dockhouse of a U.S. destroyer. It shows the destroyer's machine-gun nest (center) and torpedo tubes and single depth-charge projectors at right, with a patrolling blimp in foreground. September 7, 1942. (Photo by Interphoto News Pictures, Inc.).

Solomon Islands - Population - Men. May 31, 1948.

Peter Smith. October 25, 1946.

The Governor (Lt.-Gen. Northcott) and president of the NSWCA (Mr. Sidney Smith) inspect the SCG wicket before play was resumed in the second Test today. December 13, 1947.

Dr. T. V. Soong, Minister for Foreign Affairs in the Chinese Government, who broadcast the Postscript on Sunday evening, 8th August, 1943, in the BBC Home and Forces programmes, during his visit to England. His talks was broadcast also in the BBC North American and Pacific Service, and subsequently in the African Service. March 26, 1947. (Photo by BBC).

U.S.S. Coral Sea. January 10, 1952. (Photo by Look Magazine).

This Was Billy Graham's Greatest Hour - The Fantastic Scene at ***** last evening... 12, 000 people pack the Final Rally of his Campaign in London. May 23, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.)

Foreign Minister Of Roumania's Arrival In Berlin -- On Tuesday, April 18th, the Roumanian Foreign Minister Gafencu arrived in the capital of the Reich. He was heartily welcomed at the station by the Reich's Foreign Minister Von Ribbentrop. Outside The Station - The Roumanian Foreign Minister (right), accompanied by the Reich'. Foreign Minister von Ribbentrop, the German Ambassador to Bucharest Dr. Fabricius (left) and the Roumanian Ambassador to Berlin, Radu Crutzescu, walking down the lines of a formation of honour. April 18, 1939. (Photo by Atlantic).

U.S. Warship on Which Dog Spread Rabies -- 3 Men Dead -- The U.S.S. John D. Edwards, now on service in the Philippines, which was the scene of an unusual tragedy recently when a pet dog bit several members of the crew, three of whom died of rabies. Twelve others, who were either bitten or scratched, are undergoing treatment. November 20, 1931. (Photo by International News Reel Photo).

Miss F. Eldershaw, the Principal of P.L.C. Croyden, and President of the "Fellowship of Australian Writers". Miss Eldershaw has Written in conjunction with Miss Barnard, two novels, "A house is built", and "Green Memory", and a third be come out in January. October 21, 1937. (Photo by Dorothy Welding).

Royal At Royal Tournament -- The Queen Mother and Princess Margaret are pictured here attending the Royal Tournament which opened in London. this week. The Royal Party passed between ranks of the Guard of Honour which consisted of men and women taking part in the Tournament at Earls Court. June 08, 1955. (Photo by London Express News And Feature Service Picture).

Minister Tries Out Vulcan Jet Bomber -- The Minister of Supply, Mr. Duncan Sandys (left) is pictured here with Avro's Superintendent of Flying, Wing Commander Roland Falk (Centre) and Air Chief Marshal Sir John W. Baker at Woodford Airport, near Manchester, today (Saturday) after a flight in one of Britain's latest jet bombers, the Delta-wing Avro Vulcan. The Minister took over the flight, over the Isle of Wight and back by way of Holyhead, In which the plane is believed to have reached more than 500 mph.It was made during his visit to the works of A.V.Roe and Co., Ltd., the aircraft's builders. March 13, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

King Harkon's Visit to London -- H.M. The Queen and King Haakon passing along the line of Royal Air Force as they leave Earls Court Exhibition after the Royal Tournament. June 19, 1951. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

Sun-lovers at Rose Bay got as big a surprise as the horse in the cart when the "Cygnet" drove straight into the water from a bus-stop. November 03, 1946.

Singapore Naval Base: Anchor Cable Warships every need can be filled. October 24, 1950.

African Elections. August 13, 1936. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).;African Elections.

American People (File 2) - For American Indians (See - Red Indians) - People. January 20, 1948.;American People (File 2) - For American Indians (See - Red Indians) - People.

The Royal Tour In ia -- A superbly dressed native tribesman gives a remarkable display of snake charming before H.M. The queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. One of the most picturesque events of the Royal tour in ia was the great Durbar held by H.M. The Queen during her visit to Kaduna, capital of the Northern Region of ia. February 14, 1955. (Photo by Sports & General Press Agency Limited).;The Royal Tour In ia -- A superbly dressed native tribesman gives a remarkable display o

Yasmar Children's Home - Sydney & Suburbs. December 04, 1944.;Yasmar Children's Home - Sydney & Suburbs.

Burning Oil Tanks At Dunkirk. The drifting smoke, photographed from an R.A.F. aircraft, shows where oil tanks are burning at Dunkirk. June 5, 1940. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

The Owner of The Champion "Wing Span" and The Runners-Up Handlebar Club's Second Annual Dinner -- Former R.A.F. Pilot Alan Gear seen in centre surrounded by other members during the second annual dinner of the Handlebar Club, in Fleet Street. Alan Gear won the club's cup for the best growth of 1949. Former RAF pilot Alan Gear (centre) holds the Handlebar Club's trophy for the best wing-span in 1949 when he was awarded the title at a Fleet St. London, gathering to measure best growth of the year.

Method Eases Toil for Mother of Eight Girls -- Having a family of eight girls whose ages range from 12 years to 12 days, is no hardship for Mrs. Kevin Cronin, of Enderley Road, Ascot, as she has a special routine for every day of the week. The girls are Elizabeth (12), Marion (10), Judith (9), Ann (8), Kathryn (6), Denise (5), Joan (2) and Susan (12 days). Mr. and Mrs. Cronin live in a large two-storey house surrounded by lawns and a tennis court ***** there is plenty of room for the children to

Nazi Police in Poland: A truck carrying bags of rye and wheat with other goods was trapped in the early hours of morning ny Nazi Army Police. The truck was searched and all the people in connection with it now face long terms of imprisonment. These smuggled pictures just received in England via Switzerland and New York give some idea of the attitude adopted by the Nazi Army Police of Occupation. The Polish people, Jews and Gentiles, have all their possessions subjected to vigorous search and lon

Queue To See Stalin's Body A Long Line Of People Queue On Moscow's Red Square As They Wait To Pass Through The Red Granite Mausoleum (Oblong Tiered Building To Right of Building In Centre) In Which The Bodies Of Lenin And Stalin ***** Embalmed. The Mausoleum Was Opened To The Public On November 17 For The First Time Since Stalin's Death. To The Right Of the Mausoleum Are The Walls Of The Kremlin. The Clock Tower Behind The Mausoleum Is The Spassky Gate Tower. January 06, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo)

Royal Easter Show - Show Bags - Misc. April 06, 1955.

Phillips Retains His Title - Loser's leap. Cliff Anderson jumps over Phillips, flat on the canvas after a succession of blows to the body, as the bell goes to end the sixth round of the fight to night. Al Phillips of Aldgate retained his featherweight championship of the British Empire against Cliff Anderson of British Guiana at Olympia to-night (Tuesday). Phillips was awarded the contest on a foul in the eighth of fifteen rounds. July 1, 1947.

Traffic Series - Right Hand Rule This car came out of boundary road, Roseville into the stream of traffic on pacific highway and failed to observe right hand rule. April 26, 1955. (Photo by Ronald Leslie Stewart/Fairfax Media).

How it Looks to the Fish -- This photo entitled "Bow view of a battle-wagon" won first prize at an exhibition of Korean combat photography held recently in the pentagon building, New York. The photographer is lieutenant Edward J. Finley, of The U.S. navy. June 01, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Indian children in tribal regalia gladly pose for the tourists cameras and accept an ice-cream cone as their modeling fee. March 08, 1954. (Photo by Look Magazine).

T.J. Smith. December 18, 1955.

Left to right.... F. H. Jeans, D. Watson, L. Short, A. J. Heath and N. Nolan. After Mr. L. Short and had been ordered from a meeting of the federated Iron Workers Union, other officers who had been at the meeting with Short (in picture) walked out in support of their leader. December 14, 1951. (Photo by Wilmott/Fairfax Media).

Singapore Naval BaseNavy office, the Headquarters of the C. in.C. China Station and the rear Admiral Malaysia. July 28, 1941. (Photo by Ministry of Information)

Traffic blocks don't worry this jeep - at home on sea or land.Sydney's first civilian!amphibious jeep took to the ***** this week.Blonde Mrs. Joan Matthews, a well-known model, had luxury shopping trip in Mr. John Crouch's Cygnet. ***** Crouch has just bought the Cygnet at a Melbourne ***** Commission sale, from the Commonwealth Government.Mr. Crouch, of Castlereagh-street, a motor salesman bought it for fun. Jeeps are much smaller than their ***** the "duck."Controls of the "duck" are the same as those of a land jeep, with four-wheel drive, propeller and pumping lever added. Cowl at front keeps water from the engine. A lid ***** the driver's side gives him a look at the floorings, to watch for water. November 03, 1946.

Belgium Troops - (1914 - 1918 War). February 01, 1938. (Photo by London Newspapers Agency Ltd.).

Unveiled by Army Ordance 3/28 was this new 4-ton large truck that "Swims". Dubbed the "Superduck", it is successor to famed World War II DUKW. Speeds in excess of 50mph can be attained in cross-country travel and 7mph when afloat. March 27, 1954. (Photo by United Press Telephoto).

They Turn Night Into Day. A night reconnaissance photograph taken from a Mosquito using a photo flash for illumination. It was taken during the German retreat in France and shows enemy vehicles moving along the roads in the Falaise area. With Allied air supremacy the Germans found their troop movements shadowed by R.A.F. reconnaissance the aircraft with the resultant bombing. The enemy were forced to carry out troop movements only at night. But modern night photography had given the Allies a 24

Edward James Hayward (Sydney Butler). January 01, 1940.

The young Worrell and his friend Oscar, a carpet snake. He wanted to take it to school but the teachers had other ideas on the matter. February 13, 1952.

B.C.P.A. Arrivals - Mr. & Mrs. George Worthington with their daughter, Jan Marie. August 01, 1953. (Photo by Bert Power/Fairfax Media)

The King And Great Congregation At Dedication Service to Open Festival of Britain The King and Queen and other members of the Royal Family in the front row of a great congregation at the dedication service for the Festival of Britain in St. Paul's Cathedral. Britain's King George VI today told the world that this is no time for despondency. In his speech, broadcast from the steps of London's famous St. Paul's Cathedral, he declared the Festival of Britain open and called it a symbol of Britain's

A picture received today of the principals in Beechworth wheelbarrow marathon. Mr. T. Parkinson, holding the wheelbarrow, has undertaken to push the barrow and Mr. S. Evans (his burden in the picture) from Beechworth to Mount Buffalo in eight days. There is a wager of £20 a side. May 25, 1935. ;A picture received today of the principals in Beechworth wheelbarrow marathon. Mr. T. Parkinson, holding the wheelbarrow, has undertaken to push the barrow and Mr. S. Evans (his burden in the picture) fro

The Furafura Pagans Of The Gold Coast (Northern Territories) -- A Furafura woman crosses the road. She wears a bunch of leaves behind and a few in front. The Furafura are said to be a very moral people. May 02, 1955. (Photo by Pictorial Press).;The Furafura Pagans Of The Gold Coast (Northern Territories) -- A Furafura woman crosses the road. She wears a bunch of leaves behind and a few in front. The Furafura are said to be a very moral people.

Japanese Naval - General - Japanese Navy (See Also: Training Ship, 'Shintoku Maru' - Merchant shipping) . August 24, 1949. (Photo by Japan Photo Library). ;Japanese Naval - General - Japanese Navy (See Also: Training Ship, 'Shintoku Maru' - Merchant shipping).

Native Series: A native of law Georgia island, British Solomons islands, wears a zipper-type shirt, evidence of the new civilization which came when Japanese were evicted from his village, while his pierced and enlarged ear lobes are evidence of the primitive native customs. March 22, 1944. (Photo by Official U.S. Navy Photograph).

H.M. The Queen Mother Spends Today's Society Wedding -- The Queen Mother is highly amused of the self assurance of one of the little bridesmaids.The Wedding took place this afternoon at Margaret's Westminster, between Miss Mary Roche daughter of Lord and Lady Fermoy, to Mr. Anthony Berry, youngest son of Lord Kemsley.The Queen Mother appears to be amused at the self-assurance of a tiny bridesmaid at the social wedding of Miss Mary Roche, daughter of Lord and Lady Fermoy and Mr. J Anthony Berry son of Lord Kemsley recently. November 23, 1954. (Photo by Fox Photo).

Queen Mother - 1946, 47, 480, 49. September 19, 1939. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.)

Missionaries Meet The Queen -- Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth of England chats with colourfully-garbed missionaries from foreign Lands at the City of London Headquarters of the Church Missionary Society in Salisbury Square, Fleet Street, October 28. Church workers from East and West Africa, Egypt, Palestine, Pakistan and China were presented to Her Majesty, who met officials and toured the building from which the control of more than 1,000 Christian Missionaries throughout the world is maintained. October 29, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo)

Queen Mother Receives Freedom of Dundee -- The Queen Mother inspects The Guard of Honor of the Black watch in Dundee yesterday.Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother visited Dundee, Scotland, yesterday to receive the freedom of the City. She also accepted the freedom on behalf of the black watch, Royal Highland Regiment, of which she is colonel-in-chief. June 24, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.)

Colonel E.F. Harrison of Melbourne who attended the Levee on May 26th. June 22, 1936. (Photo by John Everard Ltd.).

Heading For Tight Quarters - The first family into a local low-rent housing project is a whopper. Heading for their seven-room apartment are John and Helen Washington and their 15 kids.From left are pop; Leo, 3; Edward, 4; Frank, 5;Michael, 6; Betty, 7; Richard, 9; Thomas, 10; Margaret, 11; Mary, 12; James, 13; Ellen, 14; Eugene, l5; Bernard, 16; John, 17; and mom, carrying Kathleen, one year old. The father, a $4,200 a year bus driver, plans two double-decker bunks in each of four bedrooms for

Death On The Road: A skeleton has been placed at a dangerous cross-roads in Colorado, U.S.A. where many fatal accidents have occurred. It is hoped it will discourage motorists from speeding over this danger-spot. September 18, 1950.

Military Police - Aust Troops. May 29, 1953.;Military Police - Aust Troops.

Piteous Refugee Scenes At Croydon Airport -- One of the Czech refugees being carried bodly to the plane that was to have taken them back to Warsaw at croydon airport yesterday, March 31. Ten Czech Jewish refugees, who had spent the night in a local police station as their passports were not in order, were taken to croydon airport yesterday, March 30, to be flown back to Warsaw as they could not remain in this country. When the time came for the plane to leave, however, they fought and pleaded w

An electric-powered patrol car rolls along miniature railway tracks on the catwalk of a section of the New York bound tube of Holland Tunnel during a recent test by the Port of New York Authority. If operational tests are successful, the car will replace foot patrolmen, and four patrolmen, instead of six, will be able to patrol the tunnel. May 15, 1965. (Photo by Associated Press Photo). ;An electric-powered patrol car rolls along miniature railway tracks on the catwalk of a section of the New Y

Regent Tshekedi And Chief Bathoen Greet The King -- Regent Tshekedi (left) chief of the Bamangwatos, wearing a uniform of Royal Horse Guards blue acquired by his famous father, Rhama during a visit to England in 1895 and chief ***** Bathoen (Right) of the Bangwaketsi tribe, wearing the scarlet uniform of the dragoon guards presented to his grandfather by Queen Victoria on the same visit to England, are seen at Loatsi April 17 when they presented illuminated addresses to the king. Regent Tshekedi

Departing For The Ball -- By air. Although autogiros have meanwhile been invented that can land on roofs -- air travel in 1940 has not reached this stage yet. November 13, 1940. (Photo by Camera Features).;Departing For The Ball -- By air. Although autogiros have meanwhile been invented that can land on roofs -- air travel in 1940 has not reached this stage yet.

Tree Dwellers Of Travancore -- The approach to the Urali village has to be made by rowing boat across Lake Periyar. As the Uralis have cut off the tops of the dead trees for timber, these submerged tree-tops sometimes trap the boat. December 12, 1939. (Photo by Paul Popper).

The "Franklin D. Roosevelt" At Greenock. Ships Gather For Exercise "Mainbrace". A picture from the air of the United States Aircraft-carrier "Franklin D. Roosevelt", now at the "Tail of the Bend", at Greenock. The vessel,-of 45,000-tons, is one of over 160 ships of the navies of eight North Atlantic Treaty Organization countries which have gathered in the Forth and Clyde for the 13-day exercise "Mainbrace. It is the biggest gathering of warships in British waters or many years. Eight aircraft carries are included in the great fleet. September 11, 1952.

Representing the United States at Coronation Naval Review -- The heavy cruise USS Baltimore which is representing the United States at the Spithead Coronation Review on Monday (June 15th.). Baltimore will fly the flag of vice Admiral Jerauld Wright, USN, commander-in-Chief, U.S. Naval forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. The commanding officer of USS Baltimore is captain John B. Taylor, USN, of Chevy Chase, Maryland. Some of the 260 ships that will form up for the review are already gathered at spithead. June 10, 1953.

New Fighter for U.S. Navy -- With Europe hastily building up its armed might, the United Stated took another step forward in its naval building program Sept 24 with the launching of this first line fighting ship. This is the destroyer U.S.S. ***** going down the ways at the bath iron works corporation, bath me. September 25, 1938. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Combined Fleet Goes Through Pre-Navy Day Exercises -- Off the California coast - The United States Navy Destroyers Phelps, Dewey, Worden, Farragut and Monaghan (left to right), during Manoeuvres held off the California coast by the combined fleet of the U.S. Navy in preparation for navy day which will be observed on October 27th. December 10, 1939. (Photo by Wide World Photos).

The Germans Beat the Royal Navy...At Football -- The German band playing during the interval. Football- in a soccer match played between the football team of H.M.S. Ocean and a German Pow team on Rhodes Island, the Navy was beaten by 4-1 goals. The German were captured in the Dedecanese. October 10, 1946.

A member of the NSW Corps of Commissionaires, Moore is mail officer in a Sydney oil firm. He went to sea as a steward at 17. January 03, 1951.

R.A.F. Man Wins Bisley Prize: Warrant Officer R. Bennet being chained, after winning the cup. First-bearer on right is Squadron Leader Willot, who won the first prize last year. Warrant Officer R. Bennet. R.A.F. yesterday won the kings prize at Bisley. He is the second R.A.F. man to be the winner of the famous prize. July 23, 1947. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Bottle Oh's Yard Sister Dolly. August 23, 1954.

Sikh constables, looking fully prepared with their heavy sticks, go back to the police station to bring another batch of arrested demonstrators to court on Monday 10th. Jan. 1938. More than 100 police were on this special duty. January 22, 1938.

American Coastal Defences - Military. November 05, 1944.

U.S.S. Bunker Hill - Aircraft Carrier - American Navy. July 09, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo)

USA Cruisers. November 15, 1939. (Photo by Wide World Photos, Inc.).

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

Great Soviet Winter Offensive 1943-44 -- Red Army tankborne troops are given the signal to advance and rush to their tanks. February 26, 1944. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

9 Smoke Screens (See Also Hendon Air Pageants 24 B). July 10, 1944. (Photo by U.S. Office of War Information Picture).

Teh Circus Comes To Toy-Town -- Up the High Street of Toy Town, past the village pub, comes the travelling circus with the Bit Top, sideshows and animals neatly stowed in the wagons. And watching are the two men whose skill brought these clever little modals into being. They are Mr. Raymond Palmer (shirtsleeves) and Mr. K.P.Wise (Left). With them are child visitors and Mrs. Raymond Palmer (right). Mr. Palmer built the miniature village in the back garden of his home in Fir grove Road, Southampt

Earl Baldwin Arrives In London.Governor's Job - 'The World's Most Difficult' -- Hatless, and ***** with a stick, Earl Baldwin, retiring Governor of the Leeward Islands, arrives at Paddington Station (London), from Plymouth, where he landed from the French liner Gascogne.At Plymouth, Earl Baldwin said "I am worn out and have trouble with the circulation in my legs." My resignation was for health reasons. Being a Governor is the wolrd's most diffuicult job". June 14, 1950.

June Dally-Watkins who will compere Face of the '80s tomorrow night. She says: "Beauty is a gift of birth like a gift for music and a gift for sport. Why can't women make use of it" Inset: June in 1951. March 15, 1951.;June Dally-Watkins who will compere Face of the '80s tomorrow night. She says: "Beauty is a gift of birth like a gift for music and a gift for sport. Why can't women make use of it" Inset: June in 1951.

Child Welfare director Hicks talks to a workman engaged of the rebuilding of a ***** in Ashfield for delinquent boys. December 03, 1944.;Child Welfare director Hicks talks to a workman engaged of the rebuilding of a ***** in Ashfield for delinquent boys.

Highland Monastery -- In A Patch of Sunlight streaming into the Sacristy, Brother Paschal examines a cope used on the feast day of St Benedict; other robes hang in the cupboard. Brother Paschal himself wears the wears the workaday clothes of the monks; a severely plain black robe, and a leader belt. March 23, 1949. (Photo by Pictorial Press). ;Highland Monastery -- In A Patch of Sunlight streaming into the Sacristy, Brother Paschal examines a cope used on the feast day of St Benedict; other rob

Water-Falls - Baby - Miscellaneous. January 01, 1951.;Water-Falls - Baby - Miscellaneous.

German bombing raid on De Paris - Effects of enemy bombing civilian homes Surdes of Paris. Authorized by the censorship for France and export. June 4, 1940. (Photo by Meurisse-Mondial-Rol).;German bombing raid on De Paris - Effects of enemy bombing civilian homes Surdes of Paris. Authorized by the censorship for France and export.

America's Liberty Bell -- America's Liberty Bell, which is displayed in Independence Hall in the city of Philadelphia, is viewed by thousands of visitors each year. School children visit the famous old relic to touch it and learn its history. The Bell was bought in England in 1752 by citizens of Pennsylvania, then a colonial possession. It is famous in U.S. history because it was tolled following America's Declaration of Independence in 1776. It bears the Biblical inscription: "Proclaim Liberty

Misc-Families - Mothers. November 18, 1954.

Mrs. E. Dance. December 21, 1942.

Eurled Against The Communists -- Powerful catapults flush with the dock of fast carrier USS Boxer fling Navy Corsair fighters, armed to the teeth, against enemy troops, bridges and supplies, back of the lines in North Korea. Ranging the north-east coast of the battered peninsula at will, planes from the Boxer and other carriers of Fast Carrier Task force 77 support the ground fighting by constant day and night attacks on Key rail and highway transportation lines. Aerial photos prove heavy trains and trucks are virtually at a standstill in Northeast Korea as the enemy strains to supply his troops on the fighting lines. April 11, 1951. (Photo by Official Photograph U.S. Navy)

German Prisoners Arrive in Britain. They have just left the landing craft which brought them over. Prisoner in centre is still wearing "civvies". The boy on the left is yet in his 'teens. Officer on right looks on cheerfully. Streaming into Britain today, in overwhelming numbers, come these men of Hitler's vanquished "Wehrmacht". Captured in batches by the victorious Allied Armies of the West, they are illustrated here, arriving at a Southern Port. Some happy to be out of it. Some arrogant, others dejected. Some, who thought they could escape their captors, changed into civilian clothes, and were still wearing them upon arrival. They range form elderly Corps Commanders to youngsters in their 'teens, who had less then a moth's military training. September 27, 1944. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Raymond Warbick. January 11, 1955. (Photo by British Telegraph).

These German prisoners of war dead oat appears to have any ***** when they passed thought Sydney for an inland destination. September 30, 1941.

Laurence Short was once a communist. Now he is the Reds implacable enemy. How he beat them - he was bashed and threatened in the process - is one of the most dramatic stories of Australian unionism. It is the story of one determined man against a cunning political machine, of ballot-faking and double-crossing, subterfuge and plain dishonesty. August 27, 1952.

Dinah Shore, Liz Scott. September 24, 1952.

P. Shows - Lieut. Norman Baillie-Stewart, with his solicitor, Mr. Parkers photographed during a short interval. The first witness to be called today at the Court of Lieut. Norman Baillie-Stewart, the Officer of the Tower was the assused mans mother, Mrs. Elsie Wright. March 27, 1933. (Photo by Photo Press)

Police reinforcements were called from the country to deal with Sydney riots. This is Central Square, Sydney, where hundreds of police were ordered out to break-up a marching mass. August 3, 1933.

Members of the 241st Coast Artillery man a 6-inch Rapid-Firing rifle at Fort Andrews on Peddock's Island in Boston Harbor. April 27, 1941. (Photo by ACME).

Governor Pays New York State's Tribute -- Governor Thomas E. Dewey of New York, speaks before the flag-draped casket of a medal of honor winner, symbol of his 6,251 fellows whose bodies arrived in New York City from Europe Oct. 26, at Memorial services in Central Park, New York City, Oct. 26, honoring the dead of World War II. October 26, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

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