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

The Passing Of The Old -- The four-masted finnish barque, Passat, one of the last of the windjammers, being toward from Penarth, Glamorgan, Wales. She was destined for Antwerp, Belgium, where she will be broken up, but the tug developed engine trouble and the Passat was delayed at the start. March 07, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Attractive study of the Bob Ashtons, of Chequers, Cargo, and their two little boys, photographed by Miss Ursula Powys during one of her country trips. The Bob Ashtons photographed some 18 months ago on their 7000-acre station, Checkers, near Cargo in Central New South Wales. He runs 9000 sheep which is something these days. September 21, 1949. (Photo by The Touring Camera).;Attractive study of the Bob Ashtons, of Chequers, Cargo, and their two little boys, photographed by Miss Ursula Powys durin

George Gee, English comedian, has some Anxious moments with paddle ball, a game that becoming popular all over the world. January 10, 1938.;George Gee, English comedian, has some Anxious moments with paddle ball, a game that becoming popular all over the world.

Flying Wings -- One of a new family of aeroplanes, the Flying aeroplane designs and accepted performance standards. The wing design offers tremendous advantage in lift,” can carry one-fourth more useful load, travel one-fourth further with identical fuel-load, fly one-fifth faster, than a conventional plane of similar weight and horsepower. US Army Air Force has ordered 15 Plying Wings, first to cost more than £4,000,000. May 05, 1946. ;Flying Wings -- One of a new family of aeroplanes, the Fly

Aviation 993 C - Hawker Fury. April 05, 1951.;Aviation 993 C - Hawker Fury.

The coins standing on their edges in front of this unexcited passenger show the smoothness of the new Viscount 700 turbo-prop airliner in flight. September 11, 1950.;The coins standing on their edges in front of this unexcited passenger show the smoothness of the new Viscount 700 turbo-prop airliner in flight.

New British Jet Interceptor -- The British de Havilland Venom, a new jet interceptor shown in flight here, is being produced of factory assembly lines for the Royal Air Force seven months after the plane's first test flight. The Venom is similar in design to the jet fighter Vampire but has a two-thirds increase in power, provided by the de Havilland Ghost engine of 5,000-lb. static thrust. The engine, in its civil form, is used to power the Comet jet airliner. May 5, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto

Interviewing Mr. Bones Checking Up on the Plastic Skeleton Out reporter interviews Mr. Bones. He is making notes on the rib formation and just trying to catch-out the manufactures - but he could not do so for the plastic skeleton was anatomically perfect. Mr. Bones will be shown at the 1951 British Industries Fair. If you were to visit a house at Streatham, London, you would find more than one skeleton in the cupboard. There would indeed he many of the - and they are all made of plastic. For fro

Anouk - French Actress. January 1, 1950.;Anouk - French Actress.

Jews Hold Great Anti Nazin Demonstration In Hyden Park London -- A Jewish speaker standing beneath the Jewish banner addressing the enormous crowd of Jews at the mass demonstration. Thousands of London Jews met in Hyde Park, London on Sunday for a great demonstration against Hitler and the German Nasis to protest against the German boycott of Jews and their persecution. April 2, 1933.;Jews Hold Great Anti Nazin Demonstration In Hyden Park London -- A Jewish speaker standing beneath the Jewish b

Britain's Biggest Land Plane Crashes On Test Flight -- A general view of the crashed Avro Tudor II, which broke its back on its test flight. When Britain's biggest land plane, the Avro TUDOR II crashed at Woodford Airfield, Cheshire yesterday, Mr. Roy Chadwick, one of Britain's greatest air designed and three other men were killed. The plane had Just taken off for a test flight, it rose fifty feet and "crashed like a stone". Mr. Chadwick was the designer of the Lancaster bomber. August 24, 1947.

Jack Watling scene from "the humorous episode of Somerset May. Mai Zetterling. February 28, 1955. (Photo by J. Arthur Rank Organization Limited).

Lady Mary Soames - Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, Daughter Of Sir Winston Churchill. November 23, 1954. (Photo by The New York Times).

The Life Of Winston Churchill -- Winston Churchill, in costume for House of Commons side, who defeated the House of Lords at Pole at Ranelagh, on July 18, 1925.Pictures illustrating some of the outstanding events in the life of the Prime Minister, Mr. Winston Churchill, who has been soldier, statesman and author in his long and varied career. February 26, 1952.

New Jet Transport Unveiled--The Nation's first big Jet transport plane, a 95-ton, swept-wing plane in the 550-miles-an-hour class, is rolled out of Boeing Airplane Company's nearby Renton plant to day after christening by Mrs. William E. Boeing. New jet "Stratoliner" is described as "tanker-transport prototype, "first of a line that may be used to refuel jet bombers in flight and eventually as commercial airliners that will carry 80 to 130 passengers. May 14, 1954. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Surrounded By Rats - She Likes It -- Joey takes his "medicine" - vitamin D. Girl in a thousand is 18 years old Daphne Hislop, who works in the Crookes Laboratories, Park Royal, Loudon - for she makes pets of her rat family used for vitamin research and Daphne has more than 1,000 rats to care for, Joey, the one in these pictures, is a special favourite. He was once a poor specimen suffering from rickets, but vitamin D oil in his food has made him a sleek, fine fellow. February 26, 1947. (Photo by Mirror Features).

Radiation - Science. September 4, 1950. (Photo by International General Electric Co.).

As the Notices were Posted two men in the crowd threw these torn newspapers (seen here) in the Sir and shouted "Another murder". Ruth Ellis was hanged at Holloway Prison today for the murder of her 25-year-old lover, David Blakely. Hundreds of people waited outside the prison. Three mounted police and fifteen foot police with arms linked guarded the entrance to the prison while other police lined Parkhurst-road to keep back the hushed crowds. July 13, 1955. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Maj Zetterling has her film gown fitted at Simmons in King Street, Covent Garden, London. Swedish film actress Mai Zetterling, now in England to work on the new British picture 'The Bad Lord Byron' went to her London dressmaker for fittings of the gown she is to wear in the film. Miss Zetterling plays Teresa Guiccioli, who was the poet's Italian mistress, opposite British film actor, Dennis price, as Lord Byron. January 03, 1948.

This Cake's Made With 100 Eggs...See -- Actress Mai Zetterling cuts out the first piece of cake, showing the lighted candle inside. Swedish screen and stage actress Mai Zetterling had the honor of cutting and tasting the first slice of a traditional Swedish wedding or birthday cake - made with about 100 eggs - which has been sent from Sweden by sea for the "Scandinavia at Table" Exhibition at the Tea Centre in London's Regent Street. The two-feet-tall cake has a hollow center in which a lighte

Sir Adrian Curlewis Judge Curlewis, who split paint stripper ***** on his hands. Mr Maddison also clashed today with judge Adrian Curlewis. July 27, 1955.

Tourists arrive several buses all each day. Visitors offered from a mail roaming gardens, ***** afternoon tea is taken among firms & flames. June 1, 1953. (Photo by David R. Jones).

The "Pamir" Overhauls Sails The crew of the Pamir look down on a long line of steamship their cargo as they clamber aloft. A spectacle not witnessed in London Docks for many, many years can now be seen in the Royal Victoria Docks, where the 4-master windjammer Pamir is berthed after her 80 days voyage from New Zealand. After a brief spell of rest over Xmas, the crew is new busy at the arduous task of over-hauling the majestic vessel's thousands of square feet of canvas. With the crew clambering over the rigging high above the noise activity that is London Docks, the Pamir presents a picturesque contrast to her surroundings. December 21, 1947. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Court Martial - American Army. January 15, 1944.

A. W. Anderson. September 06, 1942.

G. Worthington (tennis). November 19, 1947.

Reuters newsroom in London 1951. The Centenary Year Of Reuters -- Section of Editorial Department London, showing Editorial Administrative Desks, Sports Desk and United Kingdom Desks. A section of Reuter's newsroom in London. July 6, 1951.;Reuters newsroom in London 1951. The Centenary Year Of Reuters -- Section of Editorial Department London, showing Editorial Administrative Desks, Sports Desk and United Kingdom Desks. A section of Reuter's newsroom in London.

Eric Flower escorted by detectives leaves Eastwood Police Station. October 24, 1949. (Photo by Frank Albert Charles Burke; John Patrick O'Gready/Fairfax Media). ;Eric Flower escorted by detectives leaves Eastwood Police Station.

New British Jet Research Airport -- A side view of the new aircraft. It was recently announced by Handley Page Limited that a new jet-powered prototype research aircraft, the "H.P.88", designed in collaboration with, and constructed by Blackburn and General Aircraft Limited at Brough, has successful completed its first test flight. This new high-speed aircraft has an experimental Handley Page wing, and is powered by a Rolls Royce 'Nene' turbo-jet engine. On its initial flight the aircraft was fl

Vickers Viscount at Essendon. October 15, 1953.;Vickers Viscount at Essendon.

Aviation 993 C - Hawker Fury. May 05, 1949.;Aviation 993 C - Hawker Fury.

Russian Resolution 1917. June 4, 1918.;Russian Resolution 1917.

Mrs. Sly has full-sized kerosene refrigerator in her bright, modern kitchen. June 21, 1954.;Mrs. Sly has full-sized kerosene refrigerator in her bright, modern kitchen.

Dancing General. March 1, 1952.

Misc-Baby - Moustaches (See Also: Beards). May 1, 1947.

A Bread is Shown -- Don Radda is a local farmer and grows tall corn. He also grew a fine bushy beard patterned after the one worn by Ansel Briggs, the first governor of Iowa, and entered several of the beard-growing contests held in connection with the state's centennial. With the contests out of the way, Radda went to his barber. these pictures show the principle stages in the disappearance of the chin foliage: (1) A La Ansel Briggs, (2) side whiskers removed and mustache pointed up, (3) the re

89D. AV- Bombs. November 26, 1944. (Photo by Commonwealth Of Australia Department Of Air).

Mrs Bob Ashton her husband, and Mrs. Ken Mackay, of NSW, watch Mr. Mackay judge a hack class at the Royal Melbourne Show. September 29, 1949.

A short while ago the site on which London these offices are being erected near St. Paul's was overgrown with grass and wild flowers. Now, once again, the face of the City of London is changing. Where once stood the buildings which Pepys knew and which were destroyed in the Great Fire of London, to be followed by other buildings themselves destroyed in the Luftwaffe blitz of 1940, the new Bank of England offices (right) are now being built. Thus, London's rebuilding plans for bombed sites are sl

Shown here is an artist's conception of the Northrop Flying Wing XB-35 in flight over Los Angeles. Top of the picture is south and directly under the Flying Wing is the famed Hollywood Park Race Track. Northrop Field, home of the Northrop Flying Wing XB-35, is approximately at the center of the picture blocked out by the view of the bomber. Front view of the big bomber at upper left illustrates how little area the big ship presents to the air in flight. May 26, 1947. ;Shown here is an artist's c

First U.S. Aircraft For British Pilots -- The first of the planes that have been ordered from America ***** now at Grantham *****. February 2, 1939. (Photo by Central Press Photos Ltd.).;First U.S. Aircraft For British Pilots -- The first of the planes that have been ordered from America ***** now at Grantham *****.

Japanese Pow (Sydney). October 13, 1945. (Photo by Official Photograph U.S. Navy).;Japanese Pow (Sydney).

Japanese Pow (Sydney). October 13, 1945. (Photo by Official Photograph U.S. Navy).;Japanese Pow (Sydney).

Commemorating battle of Britain. 35 Squad of RAF Lancaster Bombers fly past St. Paul's. September 23, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Wool - Woolen Industry & Product - Trades & Tradesman (See Also Pastoral File: Wool Buyers Etc.). August 30, 1951.

A young American at work in a Californian aircraft factory, installing a support bracket of an engine junction box in the plant's electrical assembly department. July 4, 1942. (Photo by Interphoto News Pictures, Inc.).

Mai Zetterling has the role of Hildegard, a Displaced person whom Hendlmann, the camp bully and wanted S.S. *****, forcibly adopts as his daughter, to cover his own change of name. Miss Zetterling is wearing a red and white striped peasant style dirndl skirt with a biscuit coloured shirt blouse. Sydney Box's Gainsborough picture "Portrait from Life" was filmed at Sheperd's Bush Studios, produced by Antony Darnborough and directed by Terry Fisher. Eagle-Lion Distribution. March 02, 1950. (Photo b

Vertical Takeoff Plane Demonstrated -- Convair test pilot J.F. Coleman stands on ladder ready to take over controls of the Navy's flying0 "Pogo Stick", Convair-built delta wing job inside the Navy's huge hangar for the first public demonstration of the vertical rising fighter plane. In center, the turbo prop plane, its two counter rotating propellers churning the air, rises slowly in tethered flight. At right the plane, still tethered, moves up to about 85 feet. June 2, 1954. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Deputy Child Commissioner Leaves To Attend Scout Corro Boree Sir Percy Everett prior to departure today. Sir Percy Everett, Deputy Chief Commissioner for the Boys Scouts' Association, left St. Pancras this afternoon on the Narkunda boat train for Australia to represent Lord Baden-Powell, the Chief Scout at the Australian boy Scouts' s Corroboree at the National Park near Adelaide, at Christmas. During his visit he will discuss with the Prime Minister of South Australia the question of reopening the State to young British emigrants. November 13, 1936. (Photo by Keystone).

Bush fires at Hammond *****. The army gives a hand to fight ill fires. January 07, 1946.

Snow at Katoomba. August 11, 1939. (Photo by A. Manning).

At the official table, Lieut.-General Eichelberger and Mrs. Donald Smith, wife of the Consul General for USA have a serious talk. Mrs. Smith's midnight blue satin dress has bustle drapery. May 19, 1952.

Music While You (Ride To) Work - Television research engineer David St. George saw a radio-equipped bicycle at the "Britain Can Make It" exhibition in London. David cycles five miles to a North London radio factory every day; inspired by the exhibition bike, he now rides to music with a four-valvo set to entertain him. January 29, 1947. (Photo by Mirror Features).

George Cukor, who is to direct Selznick Inter-national's "Gone With the Wind," reaches for a program at the world preview of David O. Selznickfs "The Prisoner of Zenda," at Grauman's Chinese Theater, in Hollywood, The picture stars Ronald Colman with Madeleine Carroll, and Douglas Fairbanks Jr, and at its opening more film notables were present than on any other similar occasion. October 30, 1940. (Photo by Selznick International Pictures).

British Buttons -- Buttons are one of the Industries in Britain which have greatly increased lately in range and output. The factories shown here are devoting fifty per cent of their output to exports. Buttons are going to Paris, Belgium, Holland and other Western European countries, Saondinavia, Latin America and many parts of the Empire. Extensive factories will increase production still further. All types of buttons are made and materials used include wood, cassien, plastic, bone and glass. They are in many colours, patterned and plain, some are hand painted. A display card of finished wood, plastic and glass buttons. The girl holding the card has designed nearly all of them. September 04, 1951. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Misc-Christmas-Food Puddings, Cakes - Pies/Sweets, Etc. December 22, 1935.

Clocks And Time Pieces - Folder 2/2 Time. June 27, 1955.

The Discovery of the 2,000 years old Fortress by the Shores of the Dead Sea May be One of the Most Important Archaeological Finds Yet Made in Israel. The Fortress On Top Of The Masada Rock: This close-up view of the palace shows the three terraces - the two men are stood on each of the higher levels, while the colums mark the third and lowest levels - which comprised the 2.000 year-old building. May 02, 1955. (Photo by Associated Press)

L. Short, Nat. Sec. Ironworkers Assoc. December 02, 1951.

L. Short, Ironworkers Assn. Laurence Short, National Secretary of the Federated Iroworkers Association of Australia: "I ***** why I was born ***** know what I have ***** cannot be happy unless they are free. "You, little girl, may not be directly interested in any case, but you will be unable to avoid some association with the historic struggle for human freedom. "So do your bit to protect the precious right to live in freedom from fear and want." May 28, 1953.

Final Preparations For A - Blast ***** -- Civil defense observers and newsmen watch last minute preparations being made today for Tuesday's test of blast and radiation effects from an atomic explosion on buildings and military equipment. An Army tank, on of many to be stationed 3500 yards from the blast, rolls past a house 4700 feet from ground zero, located by the tower in right background. April 24, 1955. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

New Idea For City Corners -- Name-Plates like these will be placed at 500 City intersections it test plates, shown here receiving final touches today, are a success at the corner of Bourke and Swanston Streets. Street names and numbers are embossed in aluminium on a black background. June 27, 1938.

The Princess seeing one of the Patients and her child in a Nairobi Maternity home. Princess Elizabeth had an extremely full day of engagements yesterday, her first in Kenya. She and the Duke of Edinburgh had a ceremonial welcome at the airport, toured much of the capital, had a Garden party in the afternoon, then a dinner in the evening. Among the places visited by her Royal highness was a maternity home. February 02, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Eucharistic Congress Garden Party - Dr. Robert Browne (Bishop of Cloyne) who was born in 1844. Beside him is Mr. James McNeill (Governor General of the Irish Free State). August 02, 1932.

Something New In Radio -- One of the many new designs in radio is shown in this picture taken at Radio Olympia, the first exhibition of its kind since 1939.For the absent-minded. This radio set has an electric clock and alarm which switches on the set, or gives a musical tone warning at a required time and switches off at the ends of a programme is desired. October 08, 1941.

New Experimental Dress For British Firemen -- The new type uniform (centre) compared with the pre-war (left) with brass helmet, and the war-time type with steel helmet on right. Tests are now being carried out with a new type of operational dress for British firemen. The new style, made similar to an airman's suit, is of waterproof material, with one zip fastener, allowing for speedy dressing and doing away with buttons. A new non-metal type of helmet is also being used, thus cutting down the risks from electrocution. March 02, 1948. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Samuels Headache Bar. May 30, 1939.

The World's Smallest Car In Calcutta -- There totally different vehicles seen in a Calcutta (India) street recently. showing on left the modern tram which is now biting seen more than ever in the streets of the city, in centre the old time 'bus of the double-decker variety and on right the world's smallest car driven by its pretty owner. The car has a speed of 15 m.p.h. February 18, 1935. (Photo by Keystone).

Olympic cycling winners Lionel Cox (left) and Russell Mockridge, who will ride at Henson Park tomorrow night. Cox also will appear at Wiley Park on Friday night. Defeat of Sydney sprinter Lionel Cox in the Australian championship in Melbourne yesterday has made the Olympic selection most involved. March 2, 1953.

Lionel Cox after face at Australia *****. March 8, 1955.

Here is a tiny but accurate jewelled-lever Swiss watch cleverly set in a smart flexible bracelet of heavy gold. The securely hinged lid is engraved to match the links of the bracelet - a new note in practicality for smart costume jewellery. June 3, 1955.

Misc-Christmas-Food Puddings, Cakes - Pies/Sweets, Etc. January 10, 1939.

At Easter Time. "Easter Orgy" -- "There's no harm in trying a bite at it anyway it might be all right". There's no harm in trying to bite at it anyway. It might be a bit of all right. Mm could it be... April 12, 1954. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

The first stage of bio-assay. Filling cups on the test dishes with drops of treptomycin. November 11, 1947.

Pirate and Parrot -- Robert Newton as long John Sliver, and his parrot, Captain Flint, in a scene from "Treasure Island," the RKO Walt Disney Technicolor version of the Robert Louis Stevenson novel. The Bottle Imp, title of another Robert Louis Stevenson story, could well be used to describe Robert Newton as the roistering Long John Silver in Treasure Island. May 05, 1954.

'The Nautilus Arrives in Ireland': Sir Hubert Wilkins with members of his crew aboard showing the broken periscope and hand rail. The Nautilus in which Sir Hubert Wilkins hopes to reach the North Pole, arrived at Queenstown, Ireland yesterday. June 23, 1931. (Photo by Photopress).

Indian braves and Portland townspeople turn out in one big parade honoring the movie stars and visiting press. February 19, 1948.

To fight for NSW heavy weight title - Alan Williams, who will meet Norm Harvey over 15 three-minute rounds at Redfern Oval next Friday night. January 30, 1954.

Mai's Premiere Style -- Wearing flowers in her hair, a pink and white strapless gown, and carrying a bouquet of tulips, Mai Zetterling attende the premiere of her film "Tall Headlines". April 04, 1952. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

Ashton plays near Sydney on a horse trained thoroughly to understand the game-and to enjoy it nearly as much as the man on his back. He began polo in his twenties. June 6, 1951.;Ashton plays near Sydney on a horse trained thoroughly to understand the game-and to enjoy it nearly as much as the man on his back. He began polo in his twenties.

A general view of BEA Viscount "Endeavour", which is to be flown by a BEA Crew in the London/New Zealand Air Race. February 22, 1954. (Photo by British European Airways Photograph).;A general view of BEA Viscount "Endeavour", which is to be flown by a BEA Crew in the London/New Zealand Air Race.

Spotting planes in ***** VDC manoeuvres came within so ***** the ground clipping the trees. December 07, 1942.;Spotting planes in ***** VDC manoeuvres came within so ***** the ground clipping the trees.

Ald. E. S. Marks and General Miles at the presentation of a military ambulance by the Red x for use in N.S.W. October 22, 1940.;Ald. E. S. Marks and General Miles at the presentation of a military ambulance by the Red x for use in N.S.W.

Rocket Model On View At British Radio Show -- Warrant Officer A. Bridge of Britain's Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, adjusts cut-away model of 2,000 mile-an-hour guided rocket at Earl's Court, London, yesterday, for today's opening of 1952 Radio Show. A sign placed near the model reads: "No information can be given on the technical specification performance or use of this rocket." Information later released by the R.E.M.E. to the press said the rocket and its booster (near end) are mo

US Navy engineers at Pearce Aerodrome give a last-minute check to fuses before the Truculent Turtle's take-off i the spectacular attempt to break a record. October 1, 1946. ;US Navy engineers at Pearce Aerodrome give a last-minute check to fuses before the Truculent Turtle's take-off i the spectacular attempt to break a record.

An electric "ice best" cools without ice. September 3, 1935.;An electric "ice best" cools without ice.

Swearing In - Members of the court martial are sworn in by trial judge advocate Lieut. Pinksy, on right, with raised hand. September 28, 1950.

Mr. Shinwell - Minister for War - Visits The Army Mr. Emanuel Shinwell chatting to Pte. Roy, of Torquay, while visiting the mess-room of the Wessex Training Centre, at Bulford. Mr. Shinwell, recently appointed Minister for War, paid the first visit to the Army when he inspected various training establishments in the Wiltshire area. October 30, 1947. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Box Office Draw Winner The motion picture herald annual poll has just elected Cockney film and stage start Ronald Shiner the biggest box office draw in a British film. Ronald Shiner nearly always portrays the typical London cockney in his parts and is one of the best loved comics in Britain. December 26,1952. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Childrens. April 24, 1942.

For Substratosphere Flights - The huge $300, 000 Boeings Stratoliner pictured recently after it landed at the grand central air terminal here after a flight from its home base in Seattle, Washington. The plane was flown by Howard Hughes, Noted sportsman and pilot, who will take it into the Substratosphere on several flights soon. July 17, 1939. (Photo by Wide World Photo).

In his garden, the working world forgotten, Woodward becomes a poet who looks at a sky patterned by a flowering shrub and sees in it the light through a stained glass church window. January 21, 1955.

The Camberia. March 22, 1937. (Photo by The Associated Press).

Lashed By Storm -- The Texas Tower, first of a series of early warning radar stations to guard the Atlantic coast, is being lashed today by a storm of hurricane violence. So far there have been no casualties among the 87 persons aboard. Reports have been received via marine telephone from AP staffer Don Guy, who, with a group of Air Force and civilian technicians, have been marooned atop it since Thursday. This picture of the structure was taken at its permanent location 110 miles off Massachusetts earlier this month. November 20, 1955. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Princess Dances -- Princess Elizabeth square dances at Government House here tonight. October 11, 1951. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Miss Australia, Margaret Hughes. October 9, 1950.

Laurence Short at the Arbitration Court today. September 25, 1950.

Short said to Sir Percy Spender, "Come on, Percy, be in it." April 24, 1954.

A Diamond wristlet watch or a tall, slender toasting glass, tinted wine-red, makes a tasteful present for mother to cherish. The Continental glass is 79/6, and the watches are variously priced, according to the value of the diamonds in the band. May 2, 1955.

New Trolley -- The patrons of Rome's trolley cars will soon be accorded the opportunity of being squeezed into larger quarters. Fifty streamlined cars, a little over 60 feet long, are slated to ride the tracks. Two each month will be added to the present fleet, starting with the one shown here, which was recently introduced. It costs $57,143 at the present rate of exchange. Seating capacity is 132 and it can accommodate 137 standees. October 15, 1947. (Photo by Wide World Photos).

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