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

H.R.H. Princess Marie Louise. August 07, 1933. (Photo by Clark's Press Features).

Tooth And Claw -- Not so Blood thirsty as he look is Peter, the bulbous-eyed Bosman's Potto, grimly clinging to his keeper's hand as he takes his first look at Spring - and the outside world - at the London Zoo. Peter has been brought from his winter sleeping quarters now that spring is on the way. March 20, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).;Tooth And Claw -- Not so Blood thirsty as he look is Peter, the bulbous-eyed Bosman's Potto, grimly clinging to his keeper's hand as he takes his first look at

Mr. W. J. Windeyer, QC. President of the women's association Mrs. Frank Leverrier conducts Major-Gen W. J. Windeyer and Mrs. Windeyer around the fete. September 22, 1953.

Americans Reach For A High One In Davis Cup Play - Billy Talbert (left) and Gardnar Mulloy reach for a high one during their doubles match with Mexico in the Davis Cup Play at South Orange, N.J., June 30. Left foreground is Armando Vega and it extreme right is Rolando Vega of the Mexican team. The Americans won, 6-0, 9-7, 6-2, to clinch the North American Zone Davis Cup series. June 30, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

***** By The Thames -Windsor - This aerial view of Windsor Castle ***** the King's private apartments over-taking the gardens on extreme right. ***** them on the farther side are the site Apartments. Near the center of the picture is the Round Tower and on the left, towards the river St. George's Chapel *****. ***** thirteenth century, though a residence has existed there from time of William the Conqueror in the 13th century. Additions were made by Henry VIII, Elizabeth and Charles II. Windsor park and Forest comprise over *****. April 3, 1946.

Survivors of the torpe deed "Kalingo" off Sydney Hazards. January 28, 1943.

In Nat Costume - Constantin Medvetzky, Maria Luk-Kozika, Irena Gizycki, Ann Haupt showing mural by polish artist in background. January 30, 1950.

***** eye view from inside the magnifier. It was so peaceful in the insect house at the Zoo. The ants were munching contentedly on titbits of mincemeat, apple and orange. Then it happened. "Don't look now," one ant whispered to his chum, "but I think we're being watched." Cautiously, they looked up - and there was this giant pair of eyes gazing down on there. Human, obviously. But, oh what big eyes, and with such strange ***** even for a human. After all, the ants weren't to now that television

Hatless figure of Tucker is well-known in Melbourne's worst slum area. His years of work here have made him a well-respected figure, even to the kiddie whose only playground is alley filth. Father Tucker, an Anglican priest, has particular friends among the children who play the streets of some of Melbourne's worst slum districts. He has saved many bad boys. December 20, 1950.;Hatless figure of Tucker is well-known in Melbourne's worst slum area. His years of work here have made him a well-respe

George Worthington at Milton. August 08, 1951. (Photo by David R. Jones, The Telegraph-Feature Service).

Drinking Song....Edmund Purdom and the students of Heidelberg in a musical presentation from M-G-M's "The Student Prince". "The Student Prince", filmed in Cinema Scope and in color, stars Ann Blyth, Purdom, John Ericson, Louis Calhern and the singing voice of Mario Lanza. Richard Thorpe directed and Joe Pasternak produced from the script by William Ludwig and Sonya Levien. July 26, 1954.

Royal Tour Of The South Africa: Visit To New Brighton -- A party of natives - all dressed -up-who were among the thousands who cheered the Royal Party during their visit to New Brighton. After making the acquaintance of their native subjects at Port Elizabeth, the Royal Family drove in procession through many miles of streets in New Brighton, predominantly occupied by families of the Xosa and other native Bantu races. These people turned out in thousands to line the streets in front of their ho

Italy Harnesses Volcanoes In "Valley Of Hell" To Supply Electricity -- Part of the elaborate pipelines used to carry the steam to the turbines.In the "Valley Of Hell", a 20-miles area of Tuscany, Northern Italy, where nearly 300 natural and man made wells shoot scalding steam high into the air, lies Italy's greatest source of electrical power the only place in the world where man has harnessed volcanoes for his use.Italy was forced to turn to this natural supply owing to her lack of coal and now the steam drives eight turbine plants supplying 32,800,000 kilowatt hours of electricity monthly. June 16, 1939.

Atomic Energy - Problems Of International Control.There were Three main areas of disagreement ***** the U.S.A. and the U.S.S.R. plans which ***** during the many months of discussion. April 12, 1949. (Photo by Official United Nations).

Photographed By Heavy Bomb Explosion Flash: R.A.F. Attack On Aircraft Bearings Factory At La Ricamarie. Aircraft of R.A.F. Bomber Commend attacked a needle-bearing factory at La Ricamarie, near Clermont-Ferrand, France, or the night of March 10-11. This unusual oblique picture shows a heavy bomb exploding in the target area. The light from the explosion lit up the surrounding countryside and enabled the cameraman from the R.A.F. Film Unit, who was flying in one of the attacking aircraft, to mak

Liberated Russians Sheltered In Belgium -- Young Russians workers who had boon serving under the Nazi forced labor system receive a physical checkup from a Belgian doctor March 6, 1945, after being liberated from the Germans by Allied forces. They are under the care of the Belgian Government at an Allied displaced persons center at Namur, Belgium. April 23, 1945. (Photo by U.S. Signal Corps Photo).

The World-Famous Hogarth Puppets, from England, gave their first performance today at the Oakleigh Town Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Jan Bussell and their daughter Sally put the tiny figures through their places, to the delight of the school-children audience. The Hogarth Puppets will tour Australia. April 09, 1952.

Speakman Receives his VC From The Queen - Pte Speakman VC as mobbed by crowds of well-wishers who cheered him outside Buckingham Palace after the investiture this morning. HM the Queen today held the first investiture of her reign at Buckingham Palace. Among those she decorated was 6 ft. 4 Ins Pte William Speakman, VC of the Korean campaign. February 27, 1952. (Photo by Fox Photos).

The Largest Bus In The World -- The largest bus with a good load. Ever see a large bus this car holds 117 passengers seated and a few more can crowd in by standing. It is a specially made outfit for a nursery concern of this city. The offices and packing plants and fields are two miles out of town. Every morning the bus leaves the city, carrying the employees of the company who reside in the city. In the evening the bus hauls them back. The bus is a sort of trailer to a three ton truck. the front end rests upon the rear chassis of the truck. February 05, 1934. (Photo by International Newsreel Photo).

Jap Premier arrives on Good-will Visit -- Mr. Shigern Yoshida, 72-year-old Prime Minister of Japan (left), is welcomed at London Airport on his arrival. by BEA from Rome, this evening (Thursday) by Lord Reading, Minister of State at the Foreign Office.During the week he is spending here on a good-will visit, Mr. Yoshida will be received in audience by the Queen, and will meet the Prime Minister and Sir Anthony Eden.He is no stranger to London, where he was Japanese Ambassador from 1936 to 1938. October 21, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

At last night's wared premiere of "A Sow Is Born" at Victory Theatre. Mrs. Eric Porter, Eric Porter (Producer of film), Ron Randell and Kitty Bluett. September 24, 1946.

Blasting For Iron Ore: A Mine At Corby, Northants -- The train, loaded with ore, moves away on the private line linking the mine and the steel plant of Stewarts and Lloyds. May 21, 1947. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

View of Queen Street showing Duke's car arriving at town hall. January 7, 1935. (Photo by The Weekly News).

The Sun Shone on Melbourne's floral pageant today. Here lovely girls, dressed in flowing robes wave from their flowered floats to the crowds which packed Swanston Street. March 29, 1954.

Kruger Nat. Park - Hector Macdonald is ranger of the Crocodile Bridge sector of the Game Preserve and deputy warden of the whole 8,000 sq. miles of national park. His duties are to patrol his sector, keep a rough tally on the animals, keep roads in order and watch the frontier between the Park and Portuguese East Africa which is a favorite place for the incursion of poachers. Picture shows MacDonald with Corporal "Curry-and-rice", both mounted, giving orders to three of his chapters Sgt. "Fifteen" Native Ranger "Seventeen" and Native Ranger "Soda" - before setting out for the frontier on a poacher hunt. November 25, 1948. (Photo by George Rodger, Magnum).

Charlie Chaplin Meets "The Kid" Grown Up -- Jackie Coogan (right), whom Charlie Chaplin made famous in 1921 as "The kid," is shown visiting the famous film comedian in Hollywood recently. Jackie had never seen the picture which started him on the road to fame, so Chaplin ran in off for him. May 06, 1935. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

A Day With the 25th (Seventh of Ten) - Two men hold a machine gun position at the crest of a hill, ready to drop down a few feet if enemy fire should spot them. February 3, 1951. (Photo by ACME).

Wave Flags From Truck Top -- Demonstrators in Rome following the Downfall of Mussolini July 25 are shown a top a truck in this scene from an Italian newsreel which reached the United States through neutral sources. September 17, 1943. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

The Reverend Michael Scott, who has been accepted by the United Nations Special Committee to act as Spokesman for the seattered tribes of S.W. Africa against annexation by Dr. Malan's Government. March 27, 1950. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Queen's Vase Replicas For Commonwealth -- Replicas of the magnificent Queen's Vase, to be presented on July 20 by the Duchess of Gloucester to Commonwealth High Commissioners and representatives of four mother countries of the United Kingdom. The presentations will take place in London. The superb vases, some of the most complicated pieces of bone china ever created, have been manufactured by the six members of the Fine China Association and are presented by the British Pottery Manufacturers Federation. The presentation of the Queen's Vase and the replicas commemorate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. These Vases - from left to right - are for the following countries: Back row - Pakistan: South Africa: Australia: Canada, New Zealand: India and Ceylon. Front row -- Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland. July 13, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

The King of Urundi, In The Belgian Congo.H.M. King M'poze Corneille of Urundi with his son, the Heir Apparent. Urundi is a Trust Territory in the Belgian Congo with an area of about 20,000 sq. miles, and a native population of 3,800,000 and 3,000 Europeans. The capital is Kitega. July 25, 1951. (Photo by Camera Press).

Queen Mother - Early Girl & Womanhood. February 25, 1938.

There They Go: Watching Fighters In The Air -- Members of the Royal Observer Corps at Cranbrook, Kent, watching planes that took part in a mock air war to mark the silver jubilee of the orps, whose task it is to trace invading planes during was time. Chief Observer G. Counchman (hand to forehead) was one of the original members. April 17, 1950. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Royal Children Size Windsor PoloThe Queen wearing a headscarf escorts her two children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, to the stands for the Royal Windsor Polo tournament. in which the Duke of Edinburgh was playing for the Mariners to-day (Tuesday). Following for the Mariners to-day (Tuesday). June 14, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Referee H. Gillard converses in sign language with French League men while they question one of his many decisions against them in yesterday's match at Newcastle. May 27, 1951.

The first contingent of Negro nurses to arrive in the Southwest Pacific Area receive their first batch of mail from home. Lieut. Inez Holmes (Norfolk, Va.) is handing letters to Lieut. Prudence L- Burns (Mounds, Ill.). January 8, 1944. (Photo by US Signal Corps Photo).

Russians Crack German Strongpoint Near Lwow -- Supported by a tank, at the left, Soviet infantrymen charge a German strongpoint in the Lwow area of the first Ukrainian front, according to the Moscow caption accompanying this photo, which was received in New York by Radio from Moscow, on July 21. July 21, 1944. (Photo by Associated Press Radiophoto).

Introduction To A Muntjac - East way to become friends with an Indian Muntjac - or any other animal - is to offer him some food. Carol Ann Luedecke, of south-east London, known this lesson and promptly (though carefully) offers a tit-bit to tom the Muntjac during her visit to the London Zoo. The little animal seems to be a cross between a deer and a cow. Making Friends. A young visitor to the London Zoo seems wary as she offers a sweet to an Indian Muntjac. February 01, 1952. (Photo by Reuterpho

The "Met" Service Puts To Sea -- A stern-on view of the new "Weather Ship" seen at the London Docks this morning, and showing the balloon station set on the aft of the vessel.The first of the new Air Ministry Ocean "Weather Ships" to be completed is now at the London Docks, ready to put to sea to take up station in the Atlantic. Altogether 13 stations are planned to be set up in the North Atlantic from which meteorological observations of surface and upper air conditions can be made at regular intervals. July 31, 1947.

Two Imperial Japanese Princes (left) Prince Tadahiko Asaka, son of Prince Yasuhiko, a Major-General in the Japanese Army. The Lieut Commander Prince Asa-Akira Kuni, elder brother of the present empress of Japan. April 22, 1935.

King and Queen Attend "Maundy Money" Ceremony at Westminster Abbey - The Queen with a bouquet after the Maundy ceremony. The King is seen in background. King George and Queen Elizabeth a attended the distribution of the traditional Maundy Money in Westminster Abbey, London. The distribution was made to 45 old men and 45 old women, corresponding with the years of the King's age, each man receiving £4 15s and each woman £4 5s. March 21, 1940.

Style of socks worn by the Tyrolean Dancers. International Sport & Holiday Exhibition at the Royal Horticultural Hall. Socks to set your feet a'dancing. These woolly socks are the style shown by the Tyrolean dancers at the International Sport and Holiday Exhibition, Royal Horticultural Hall, London. January 20, 1955.;Style of socks worn by the Tyrolean Dancers. International Sport & Holiday Exhibition at the Royal Horticultural Hall. Socks to set your feet a'dancing. These woolly socks are the s

Brian Johnson R L (Tackling). August 11, 1952.

Columbia Pictures presents Rouges of Sherwood Forest in Color by Technicoor starring John Derek and Diana Lynn with George Macready and Alan Hale. Screen play by George Burce directed by Douglas produced by Fred M Packard. Diana Lynn & George Macready. April 23, 1951. (Photo by National Screen Service Corp.).;Columbia Pictures presents Rouges of Sherwood Forest in Color by Technicoor starring John Derek and Diana Lynn with George Macready and Alan Hale. Screen play by George Burce directed by Do

Misc. - Maps - International. May 23, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo). ;Misc. - Maps - International

Baby Cannot Fall From This Cradle -- Very primitive but very efficient is this Indian cradle. It is made by simply throwing a blanket cover two pieces of hangling rope. The baby cannot fall nor crawl over the top as he could from a more expensive Western cradle. Primitive Efficiency. This Indian cradle is very primitive but very efficient. It is made by simply throwing a blanket over two pieces ***** rope. The baby cannot fall or crawl *****. rope as he could from a more ***** Western cradle. The baby looks ***** frightened of the cameraman. November 7, 1950. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Bush Brides Go To The Commons -- Left to Right: Mrs. Terry Paul, wife of Flt. Lieut. Horman Paul of Sydney, Mrs. Nita Cohen of Perth, Mrs. Joan Meloney, wife of L.A.C. Jim Taloney of Reedy, West Australia, and Mrs. Carol Nielson, wife of Flt. Lieut. Ronald Nielsoon, D.F.C., of Sydney Photographed outside the House of Commons studying their case.Australian "Bush brides" - wives of Australian Servicemen waiting to rejoin their husbands - were present at the House of Commons to-day, Monday, when they ***** members of Parliament in order to hear their case put ***** Parliament East Islington. March 14, 1946.

Ken Overlin. July 4, 1938.

Home Fleet, Cruise Warships, Sail To-Day - Destroyers in line ahead turn as they leave Portland harbour at the start of the Home Fleet's cruise to-day. More than 20 ships of the Home Fleet, sailed from Portland, Dorset, to-day (Thurs) for their 12-weeks' autumn cruise to the West Indies. The ships include the battleship H.M.S. Duke of York, flagship of the Home fleet (Commander-in-Chief, Vice Admiral Sir Rhoderick McGrigor), the cruisers Diadem, Cleopatra and Sirius, and more than a dozen destroyers and auxiliary vessels. The ships are expected to return to this country by the middle of December. September 23, 1948.

Visit Of The Telegraph Cable Ship "Monarch" To Pool Of London -- H.M.T.S. "Monarch" photographed in the Pool of London the Bridge in background is London Bride."Telephone Week" was inaugurated by the Postmaster General, Sir Kingsley Wood, and the Acting Lord Mayor of London, Sir Kynaston Studd, when they inspected the Telegraphs Cable ship "Monarch" which was anchored in the Pool of London. October 01, 1934. (Photo by Universal).

Bobby Was Prepared To Be Helpful - The familiar London bobby was there to aid the Russian sailors as they viewed Kensington gardens to-day.A London already dazzled by the familiar scarlet and gold of the Trooping ceremony, saw some strange new uniforms to-day (Thursday) Wearing them were sailors from the Soviet cruiser Sverdlov, now anchored at Spithead for the Coronation naval review.To-day, some 100 officers and ratings travelled in three motor coaches to sightsee in London. it is understood the Russians chartered the coaches themselves. June 11, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Norman Wisdom, British TV comedian, will be seen here soon in Trouble In Store. March 11, 1954.

"Goodbye" Railway Reservists Join Their Unit - Men of a railway reserve unit say goodbye to their sweethearts and wives on Waterloo station this morning, on their way to join their outfit at Borden camp, Hampshire, August 24. August 24, 1939. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Royal Air Force Display For Coronation Visitors -- A special flying display was given at the Kenley, Surrey, Royal Air Force station today (May 7) for the Dominion Military and Air Force contingents visiting England for the Coronation. The programme included acrobat flying, a bombing attack and demonstrations of all-round efficiency. Our photograph shows men from the Dominion Air Services interested in the radio transmitter during the display. June 12, 1937.

American Boxer who arrived in Sydney by Niagan today under ***** to H.B.C. Reading left to right - Bobby Wilson (Welter), Yernon Cormier (Feather), Phil Zivick (Light). December 29, 1934.

It's only a doll, but-every year children bear the brunt of adults' immaturity. If you suspect a baby is being murdered, call the police immediately, if you suspect a child is being ill treated call the Child Welfare Department. Baby-bashing is now recognised as an emotional disorder which knows no class distinction. August 8, 1955.

A road train, made in England for a Perth butcher. November 24, 1950. (Photo by Illustrations Ltd.).;A road train, made in England for a Perth butcher.

Cyclist Reg Harris, who arrived in Sydney today from London. He is former world professional sprint champion. November 25, 1953.

The Queen At Clarence House - This Royal Command Portrait Study by Baron shows her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in the drawing room of Clarence House, London. Queen Elizabeth is wearing a lace ball dress of smoke grey tulle neddlerun with silver thread. Her Sapphire and Diamond Necklace was a Wedding present from her father the late King George VI. Her Tiara was a wedding gift from Queen Mary. Her Diamond Bracelet was a wedding present from her husband, Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh. June 1, 1952. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Film Star Ann Sothern. January 07, 1946.

New British Militiamen Learn The Correct Army Salute -- One of the "Correct Salute" class at Hounslow today, July 18, receiving instruction from a sergeant. The new young militiamen who reported last week-end for their terms of compulsory service in the British Army are rapidly settling down at their different depots all over the country and have started on their intensive Military training. Today, July 18, at the Hounslow depot, near London, the new Militiamen were being instructed in the intricacies of the correct British Army Salute. July 18, 1939. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Westminster Wax Effigies Again On Show -- King William III and Queen Mary II, daughter of James II, seen ineffigy at Westminster Abbey.Westminster Abbey's collection of wax effigies have been brought back from their secret wartime hiding place and will again be on show to the public in the Abbey. May 11, 1951. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Miners in cage at Noble's Nob mine are ready to be lowered to work at the bottom level. shafts on the lease are now down to 305ft. July 16, 1955.

Local enthusiasts are organizing a fund to help young Lismore high jumper Doug Stuart pay his expenses to the Empire Games.Stuart has been chosen in the team after his good performances in Adelaide, but has to pay his own expenses.He has to have a guarantee of the amount needed, £100, by next Friday. January 8, 1950.

Britain's Largest Flying Boat Takes The Air. A remarkable photograph taken from another machine showing Britain's largest flying-boat the short-metal six-engined bi-plane, matching her first, flight over the Medway at Rochester. She weighs 31 tons and has a wing span of 120 feet and her 5,580 h.p. is about the same as the German D.O.X., which is eighteen tons heavier. August 23, 1932. (Photo by Central Press Photograph).

Won twice in a night - Trinidad - born Percy Lewis, British amateur featherweight champion, fought twice in a night recently and won both times. He outpointed Spaniard Pineiro at Wernbly, donned a track suit and dashed to Shepherd's Bush, where he beat Clem A'Court. Here he lands one of his many straight lefts on A'Court. November 30, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

The photograph shows Prime Minister Robert G. Menzies of Australia, addressing the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. August 01, 1950.

After two hours the patient, very nearly frozen, is lifted to the operating table. February 19, 1955. (Photo by Hubmann, Black Star).

Duke of Connaught. January 01, 1924.

Mr. Librarian Brings Forward His Weekly List Of Brooks -- Mr. J. S. Smith, St. Catherine's, presides over the Library Committee. Every week he submits to the House a list of additions suggested by his Committee to the 50,000 volumes already in the Library. Pre-war expenditure on books came to £ 300 a year. May 25, 1951.

Jobs of these men influence their home life. August 24, 1950.;Jobs of these men influence their home life.

A Village In India -- Sako and his son, Vaso, leave home with their bullocks and the precious rice, to be sown in the watered and ploughed paddyfield. August 11, 1948. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

No cars are allowed on Sark, last independent feudal state within the Empire, so when BBC officials visited the island to interview its inhabitants about their lives and customs, the recording equipment had to be hitched to a horse. La Dame de Serq, ruler of the island, will herself contribute to the forthcoming programme from Daventry. January 3, 1939.

L to R: F.A. Raper, M. Grace. December 1, 1955.

Milston. September 16, 1953.

The CO2 and dry Ice plant, rear view. In the foreground is the water cooling system. May 24, 1943. (Photo by Alan Evans).

Nudity Filmed In Hollywood - Movie scenes of partially nude actresses are being filmed by some independent producers in Hollywood these days, virtually the first time since the wild 20's. Industry leaders however frown on the nudity trend. This love scene by Linda Cristal and Johnny Saxon in "Cry Tough" was filmed two ways. The top one, with Linda nude from the waist up, will be used on screens in Europe. American movie goers will see the other one with Linda covered. October 29, 1950. (Photo by

While the guillotine was working over-time during the French Revolution, this tortoise was stretching his baby legs on the hot sands of the Galapagos Islands. Through the turbulent Napoleonic era, through the Industrial Revolution, through human conflict into the Atomic Age, he was slowly growing up. Today, he is a virile young man at the age of about 160 years - taking things as easy as ever-at the Taronga Park Zoo. Known for some obscure reason as Tiddles he now weighs almost 3 cwt, and should

Charles Zwar & J. G. Bancks. September 3, 1934. (Photo by Russell Roberts Limited).

This mighty Globemaster the largest plane to arrive in Sydney it can carry two hundred troop is showing dwarfing the mighty B29 fuelling plane these are two of the three that arrive from Melbourne today at Mascot. This B29 refuelled the fights while on flight from Japan. May 23, 1955. (Photo by Gordon Herbert Short/Fairfax Media).

Royal Family At The Ascot Races -- Their Majesties the King and Queen in the centre of a group in the Royal Box at Ascot today.Their Majesties the King and Queen, accompanied by the Royal Princesses, attended the opening of the Ascot Race meeting to-day. June 15, 1948. (Photo by Fox Photos)

Princesses' Dolls Arrive With 20 Trunks Taking the tarpauling sheet off ****** large packing-case on its arrival at the ***** Arms Goods Station, London, S.E. to-day. France and Marianne, the dolls presented by the children of France to Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Roses arrived in London to-day, They travelled with two toy motor-cars and 20 pieces of luggage containing frocks of the latest fashion. The packing case weighs *****. August 11, 1938. (Photo by Topical Press).

What did Bradman say to the bus conductor The conductor seemed awed at having the Australian Test captain as a passenger the day after the team arrived in London. The Australians begin their first match of the tour today. April 28, 1948.

Allot Hugged By Men Saved -- Capt. Allen H. Stotts (centre), the pilot of the plane from which 33 survivors of an ill-fated C-54 were first spotted bobbing on the Pacific ocean, is hugged by two of the men he saved upon their arrival in Honolulu. The men are Cpl. Dale Strawn (left) of Olwein, Ia, and Sgt. Clarence Peyton (right) of Ohio. December 27, 1948. (Photo by AP-Photo).

Radio Industry Passes Export Target -- The British Radio Industry has decided not to hold a Radio Exhibition this year in order that manufacturers may concentrate upon their export programme which is forging ahead with great success. The export target of £1m set the industry by Sir Stafford Cripps was passed in December last when equipment to the value of £1,013,162 was sold a broad. This picture was taken at the huge Electrical and Musical Industries (EMI) factory at Hayes, Middlesex, where much of the export work is carried on. In this picture the conveyer is bringing finished sets from numerous departments into the packing room. March 24, 1948.

Teamed For U.S. -- Almost unbeatable combination - Britain's No. 1 woman show jumper Pat Smythe and her grey mare, Tosca, shortly leaving with the British team for New York on a tour of America and Canada. For twenty of her twenty-four years, Pat has been riding horses - now, in the opinion of Lieutenant- Colonel Harry Llewellyn, she's the 'best woman show - jumping rider in the world'. Besides her activities in the show ring, she runs a guest house at Miserden, near Stroud, Gloucestershire (where this picture was made). October 3, 1953.

Joining U.S. Army Air Forces, American "Flying Tigers" Fight On In The Far East -- Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek (head showing over man in center foreground) shakes hands with one of the American volunteers on a visit to their base in eastern China, The Generalissimo and Madame Chime stopped off to pay their tribute to the aerial fighters on their way to the front. September 14, 1942. (Photo by Interphoto News Picture lnc.).

Royal Plate on show in London: Historic Exhibits From Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.This silver-gilt salt formed as a crab with shells on a rocky base is one of a pair from the service of Frederick Prince of Wales. It bears the mark of Nicholas Sprimont (1742) the Liege born silversmith, who is better known as the co-founder of the Chelsea porcelain manufactory. July 28, 1954.

The Anglo-Egyptian Sudan -- Peanuts are exported in quantity from the Sudan and are grown in the South. They reach Port Sudan by boat and rail from where they are shipped to European markets. December 2, 1953. (Photo by George Rodger, Camera Press).

With Election day not far off, political candidates throughout the Nation are busy mending their fences - in a figurative sense, of course, Farmer J.T. Capps and his son, Herbert, of Johnston County, N.C., however, perform the chore any time of the year whenever necessary. They're firm believers that good fences make good neighbors. August 29, 1952. (Photo by United Press).;With Election day not far off, political candidates throughout the Nation are busy mending their fences - in a figurative s

Red Cross (General) - Australia - Organisation. July 05, 1942.

British Arctic Air Route Expedition: The survey party on ice flow during the Northern Coast Survey under A. Courtauld. Left to right L. R. Wager with sextant. A. Courtauld, A. Stephenson and W. E. Hampton. October 25, 1930. (Photo by British Arctic Air Route Expedition Photograph).

Private James McDermott, 26, with his bride Lucy, 20. Before they were married last May, Lucy was a telephone operator.When the crack Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders arrived home last week from service in British Guiana, the regimental strength had increased. 22 of the Scottish had fallen for the local belles and married. November 03, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Athol Shmith, his wife "Bambi" Tuckwell and son Michael. That little camera is really a cigarette lighter. May 24, 1950.

Menuhins at the Albert Hall -- Hephzibah Menuhin accompanying her brother, the world-famous violinist, Yehudi Menuhin at the Albert Hall last night.*****, the world-famous violinist, accompanied in the piano by his sister Hephzibah, give a concert at the Albert Hall, London to a pached house last night. 1.4.47. April 16, 1947.

Blasted By RAF in Raid On Paris Motor Works -- Vichy sources describe this as a view of wrecked buildings after the British air raid on the renault motor plant near Paris March 3. April 15, 1942. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Mystery Fire In World's Biggest Liner: Police Seal Scene Of Fire On "Queen Elizabeth -- Shattered windows of the Queen Elizabeth, where firemen had forced an entry into the liner to gain admittance to the centre of the fire, at Southampton docks. Police have taken charge of the part of the 85,000 ton liner Queen Elizabeth, where fire broke out and blazed for nearly two hours as the vessel lay in Southampton Docks. Considerable damage has been caused in the ship's hospital, where the fire broke out in a small medical store; while the cause of the fire investigated. March 08, 1946.

Aerial view of sugar factory.Java sugar factory. September 13, 1940. (Photo by Luchtopname K.N.I.L.M.).

First War Dead From Philippines -- Four taken caskets, bearing remains of Army, Navy, Air Force and Merchant Marine casualties of World War II, representing 4,447 American war dead, are raised following ceremonies at the pier, aboard the USAT Lt. George W. G. Boyce at Manila May 15. These are the first war dead to be sent home from the Philippine battlefields. May 23, 1948. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

"Blowers" Practise Before Start...The oldest and youngest "blowers", Harry Love, aged 71 and June Birch, aged 12, have a little practice while waiting to join their stage coaches at the Salisbury Hotel, Barnet's former coaching house. The two stage coaches, with four in hand, left Barnet for Friars Wash, Herts with a full complement of thirteen passengers, the driver, a "blower" and a brakeman. May 17, 1949. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).;"Blowers" Practise Before Start...The oldest and

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