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

Queen Loans Her Watch For Exhibition -- The Queen watch, loaned by her Majesty for the Five Centuries of British Timekeeping Exhibition, is viewed by Barbara Soundy, 21, if New Malden, at the Goldsmith's Hall, City of London, to-day (Friday). The watch, designed for the Queen, has a seventeen-jewel movement and the bracelet is 18-carat gold. The Exhibition opens at Goldsmith's Hall next Monday. September 30, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Barrowmen in Buffalo road - Mate road *****. June 22, 1935.;Barrowmen in Buffalo road - Mate road *****.

Ordination Ceremonies - Religion. January 10, 1944. ;Ordination Ceremonies - Religion.

One of the star attractions at the Farnborough Air display yesterday was the four-engined jet bomber, the Avro 698. The speed, range and height of this new delta type aircraft are still on the secret list. September 3, 1952. (Photo by Daily Mirror).;One of the star attractions at the Farnborough Air display yesterday was the four-engined jet bomber, the Avro 698. The speed, range and height of this new delta type aircraft are still on the secret list.

At The Rural Bank Ball. Lieut. Dadre Smyth, RAN, ADC to his Excellency the Governor-General, might have been telling Del McKerihan 'You'd look neat upon the seat." April 10, 1949.

Premier's Survey Of The War -- Mrs. Churchill and her daughter Mary, leaving the house after the Prime Minister had made his survey-to the house yesterday. December 12, 1941. (Photo by Keystone Photo).

He found employment with an Australian firm reproducing in quality plaster models for decorative and advertising uses. His main desire, is to create real works of art. March 25, 1953.

Amana - Ana's Skymaster. September 02, 1947.

U.S Troops in Castellonorato Area: In their retreat the Germans blew up every bridge large or small - American soldiers can here be seen filling in a stream beside a blown up bridge in the vicinity of Castellonorato. July 4, 1944. (Photo by U.S. Official Photograph).

Coloured Troops. May 15, 1944. (Photo by U.S. Army Signal Corps Photograph).

The Love Of Learning (Fifth Of Nine): Informality and simplicity are the keynotes of the students' lives at the schools. Teatime, for instance, sometimes finds one of the tea drinkers outside while others take it indoors. The man is a surveyor by profession while the girl is a ladies' tailor. May 09, 1952. (Photo by United Press).

English Police - Dogs. February 15, 1955. (Photo by The A. Arthur Rank Organisation Ltd.).

Broadcasting Stations - (General See Separate Files For Named Station) - Radio. August 20, 1942. (Photo by Michael Lorant).

Buses - Double Decker Buses. October 20, 1938.

20th Century Scribes -- The public letter writer is still in great demand in Turkey. Daily they take their seats in their open-air office and wait for their clients to call, but not for these educated people the long laborious bother of writing the letters by hand, They've gone all modern and use typewriters instead. March 01, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Decorations (fashion). December 22, 1955. (Photo by Eldon Studios).

M. Spaak greets M. Vyshinsky ***** who has just arrived in ***** lead the USSR delegation.M. Spaak, the first permanent President of the ***** Assembly, was ***** yesterday evening at a reception for the delegates held at the *****. January 24, 1946. (Photo by Fox Photos).

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

Sport - Polo - Equipment. August 23, 1951.

One of the stable boys attending to San Domenico. The horse is a favorite, gets good attention. ***** they detected tendon trouble. Even the late Bayly Payten, one of the most knowledgable men in Australia,, would not pass him as fit *****. June 20, 1950.

Riveter working on the after deck of the rigdant *****. March 07, 1938.

Prince Charles - Day of Birth 14/11/48 - British Royalty. November 24, 1948.

"So This Is Me" -- Still life study of speedman (himself) faces Reg Harris at Madame Tussaud's. Where he was placed on show in effigy today as World Professional Cycle sprint champion and twice-elected sportsman of the year. London's Famous Waxworks is used to difficult jobs. But fixing Harris in Wax was as hard as most: Cuicksilver might have been easier.Four expert were four months making the model high cost £500, in a difficult pose on bicycle but with the weight on one toe. Tyres are filmed neither with air nor wax - the inner tubing is water. August 14, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Jeep-of-All-Trades -- Harrowing... Doubling for a tractor, this jeep is pulling a spring tooth harrow, or drag, on the farm. For the purpose of demonstration the harrow is being used on unploughed land. It would work even easier on ploughed ground; for the jeep has power to all four wheels and the tore design gives plenty of traction. September 16, 1945. (Photo by C.J. Nichols, International News Photos).

A Scene from the 20th Century-Fox Production - "How Green Was My Valley". November 3, 1947.

Harris holding off his opponents in the 1950 world's championship. He won the professional title in 1949, 1950 and 1951, has big hopes for 1953.Right Centre: Harris sweeps the straight ahead of his rivals, wins the championship. June 26, 1950. (Photo by Hulton Press Ltd).

Jeep-of-All-Trades -- Highway Repair... The jeep can operate pneumatic tools, as shown here, which makes it a good bet for small townships in rural communities for quick, efficient road repair and similar jobs. September 16, 1945. (Photo by C.J. Nichols, International News Photos).

Jeeps. April 01, 1942.

From left to right -- E.J. Harrison, J. Hath, R.A. King (M.L.C), J.A. Ferguson, W. Hale (Blacksmith Union.). May 12, 1949.

British Champion Still Hope To Race -- A smile on his face, a cycle wheel in his hand and with a girl friend In his car, Reg Harris, world cycling sprint champion, dropped from Britain's Olympic team, arrives at Herne Hill track. "I have not given up hope of representing my country", he said. August 05, 1948. (Photo by Mirror Features).

A Scene from the 20th Century-Fox Production - "How Green Was My Valley".Hollywood Paints A Hillside:This once grassy hillside in California's San Fernando Valley is now, for all intents and purposes, a black coal slag heap. For scenes in the Darryl F. Zanuck production "How Green Was My Valley" for 20th Century-Fox, the hill was denuded of vegetation and sprayed with black paint. Director John Ford is here directing a scene with Donald Crosp and Roddy McDowall as Pa and Huw Morgan. November 3, 1947.

Jeeps. April 11, 1946.

Jeep-of-All-Trades -- Trucking... The farmer takes his milk to market and brings back a load of feed for his livestock. Charles E. Sorenson, President of Willys Overland Motors, has enumerated 27 different farm jobs that the jeep can perform quickly and efficiently.Sorensen believes that the jeep will have the same phenomenal popularity after this war that the model T Ford had after the last one. September 16, 1945. (Photo by C.J. Nichols, International News Photos).

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

Reg Harris Home -- British Reg Harris, World Professional Sprint Cycling Champion, loads his bicycle aboard a car on his arrival at Northolt Airport this morning, September 1. He defended his title successfully at Milan Last Sunday. This afternoon he races at Coventry.It is reported that Reg Harris has bought a supercharged riley which he is to ace at Silverstone September 8. January 01, 1951. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Reg Harris, The English ***** Cycling Champion. April 19, 1946.

Latest Entrant in the 1850 Miss Australia Quest is Miss Joyce McGovern, of Auburn, secretary to Mr. E.J. Harrison, Labor member for Blaxland, shown receiving a presentation from the Mayor of Auburn, Ald. Crook.Miss McGovern, who was born in Dubbo, is sponsored in the Quest by the Auburn RSL sub-branch, under the presidency of Mr. A. Hawkins. In the pictures are, from left: Mr. Harrison, Ald. Crook, Mr. McHugh (PMG's Dept.), Mr. Costa and Senator McKenna. July 31, 1950.

Top Left: Stars of the wheel Van Vilet's wheel can be seen. In centre is Lognay, and on right, Reg Harris. June 26, 1950. (Photo by Picture Post).

E.J. "Dutch" Harrison, winner 1954 Ampol Tournament. October 27, 1954.

Dutch Harrison. October 26, 1954.

Dutch Harrison. October 25, 1954.

The four American golfers: Left to right, Marty Furgol, Eddie Furgol, Dutch Harrison, and Tommy Bolt. October 16, 1954.

A coupe version of a big-selling Japanese sports car will be released for the Sydney Motor Show, which stars at the Showground on Friday.It is the Honda S600 coupe which will sell for £1,139. September 08, 1955.

Melbourne Motor Show - Lagonda 2½ litre English saloon and dropped coupe costing about $3,000. It has a rise cylinder motor it was designed by famous English designer N.G. Bentley. May 26, 1949.

E.J. "Dutch" Harrison, winner 1954 Ampol Tournament. October 27, 1954.

British Champion sprint cyclist Reg Harris, training at the North Essendon board track for his Victorian race. December 08, 1953.

A Cinemascope Picture Betty Brable, Sheree North, Bob Cummings, Charles Coburn, Tommy Noonan in "How To Be Very, Very Popular".Produced, Directed and Screen play by Nunnally Johnson, Color by De Luxe, 20th Century-Fox.Sheree North & Tommy Noonan in "How to Be Very, Very Popular. December 1, 1955. (Photo by 20th Century-Fox).

Sgt. Tony Benn. April 2, 1947.

Light-Weight But Warm - New Waterproof Coat For Korean Troops -- Called a "Middle Parka", this new warm but lightweight jacket has been designed for Arctic use, and is to be issued to troops in Korea. The coat is in wool gaberdine, waterproof, and olive in colour. It is lined with worsted pile fabric. The whole coat weighs only four and a half pounds. It is worn with trousers and an inside coat. Drawstrings at throat and wrists aid in warmth-retention. It is on show at Debenham and Freebody's in London's Wigmore-street. September 19, 1951.

A Scene showing ***** New Zanlanders taking over the Guard of the Australians at Buckingham Palace today (Tues). May 11, 1937. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

A Shave In The Open -- In the shade of the old A.A. gum... the Army barber shaves ... shaving time at an A.A. unit "somewhere in the South of England." November 17, 1942. (Photo by Fox Photos).

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

Sailors Don't Care -- Casualties at a Royal Naval Hospital in the South of England enjoying open-air treatment. The walking case lend a hand to their comrades. June 3, 1940. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

The Tarcaster Herald. March 7, 1938.

The Lord Chief Justice. March 7, 1938.

The Sergeant Majors On Parade -- When the Sergeant Majors are ready to go on parade, it's Private Marcella Kerry, 21, who inspects them. Three are her brothers, the fourth her father. They are all in the Liverpool Irish Regiment. Here lined up for Marcella are (from left) Drum Major Francis Kelly, 28, fifteen year's service: Battery Sergeant Major Lee Kelly, Jun., 33, sixteen years service; Marcella's father, Battery Sergeant-Major Lee Kelly, Sen., 59. forty-three year's service, and Jimmy Kelly, 15, Sergeant Major in the Cadet Corps. April 17, 1950. (Photo by Daily Mirror)

The Garter King of Arms. March 7, 1938.

Smart Turn Out For The Queen And Coronation Visitors -- Smart parade on Horse Guards Parade, London, to-day (Thursday), It was a rehearsal of the Trooping the Colour ceremony to be held there on June 11 in honour of the Queen's official birthday. The Queen will attend the ceremony on June 11 for the first time as a crowned monarch. Corporation Visitors were among the spectators of to-day's rehearsal. June 4, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Still In High Spirits -- Are these members of the Flanders B.E.F. When Cleaning-up at a re-equipment camp in England on their arrival from Flanders. June 22, 1940. (Photo by London News Agency Photos).

Considering The Soldiers Comfort.. -- How a soldier is dressed for tests in the Arctic chamber. September 7, 1951.

Barbara Namnarine, 7, meets Fusilier John Yates of the Royal Welch Fusiliers who are stationed in Georgetown British Guiana. John is from South Wales. Royal Welsh Fusilier John Yates stationed in Georgetown, British Guiana, meets seven-year-old Barbara Namnarine. October 15, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mirror)

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

"Round-The World" Wardrobe For The Soldia -- Three of the uniforms (left to right) for temperate zone (cold weather), the dry-cold zone (below 14 degrees F), and for Jungle warfare. A military fashion parade showing the uniforms which have been developed for every climate in which the modern soldier may be called to fight, was held at the Ministry of Supply today. The display included over 130 items of clothing and equipment. April 12, 1951.

"Walking-Out Blues" At The Palace -- The officers and men arriving at Buckingham Palace to-day in the new walking-out dress for inspection by the King. A detachment of 100 men and three officers paraded in the Army's new blue walking-out and ceremonial dress at Buckingham Palace before the King to-day, Tuesday. June 25, 1946. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

The Horroy King of arms. March 7, 1938.

Royal Footman. March 7, 1938.

The painter of steel helmet puts on his mask to protect himself against the poisonous paints fumes emanating as he sprays the helmets. August 01, 1951.

Welsh Guards Relieved At Last Changing Of Guard For King Edward -- The 1st. Batt. Walsh Guards carrying King Edward's Royal standard into Buckingham Palace this morning. The 1sat. Batt. Grenadier Guards performed the last changing of the guard of King Edward's reign when they relieved the 1st. Batt. Welsh Guards , the regiment with which King Edward was always closely associated, both as Prince of Wales and as King. December 11, 1936.

Sick and incapacitated prisoners-of-war who were released following the Allied occupation of Japan being placed on board the British hospital ship "Tjitjalengka" at Yokohama. October 1, 1945. (Photo by Australian Official Photo).

The Black Rod. March 7, 1938.

Coronation 'Solo' -- Waxed moustaches peak about his trumpet as student bandmaster A. Parker of Belfast sounds a fanfare at Kneller Hall - the Army musicians school at Twickenham, Middlesex, where trumpeters are training for Coronation duties in Westminster Abbey. January 29, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Like a Box of Soldiers -- The Life Guards in wonderful formation leaving the Horse Guards Parade after the ceremony of Trooping the Colour in Honour of The King's 68th Birthday this morning June 2. July 11, 1933. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Stage and Screen Stars Entertain Wounded Tommies -- Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon making the Tommies happy during their visit. Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon, and other members of the caste of "Haw Haw", entertained wounded troops at hospital somewhere in England. August 19, 1940. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

Limbless Britons Freed From Hong Kong Japs -- Limbless Britons, all Ex-War prisoners of Japs at Hong Kong, smile from deck of British Hospital ship Oxfordshire after being freed when Japs surrendered. L to R: R. Jueke, Beausejour, Manitoba; W. Nunn, Colchester; J. Smith, Doncaster; D.Wanstall, Kirkaldy; G. Spendelow, Spalding; Bill Meeker, Plymouth, and seated: W. Parker, West Hendon. September 12, 1945. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

The Royal company of Archers. March 7, 1938.

British uniforms, 1800 military. November 22, 1954.

Duke Takes Salute At Trooping Rehearsal -- The Duke of Gloucester taking the salute at to-day's rehearsal. Beside him is Mrs. Archer Hublon on Winston, the chestnut police horse which the Queen will rids at the actual Trooping. The Duke of Gloucester took the salute at a rehearsal of the Trooping the Colour on the ***** Guards Parade, London, to-day (Friday). The ritual ceremony takes place on June 5, the Queen's official birthday, when the Queen herself will take the salute. May 30, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

The York Herald. March 7, 1938.

He May Have The Hump - But He Can Jump -- Trekking for miles across hot, sand wastes is not the only thing at which a camel excels. Here is one which belongs to the Ganga Risala Camel Corps who is showing off the east with which he can take a jump during a recent show in Bikaner, India. You've only to look at his face to see how easy it is! December 21, 1937. (Photo by Keystone).

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

King Edward's Buckingham Palace Guard Changes For Last Time -- The last changing of the Guard for King Edward VIII. At Buckingham Palace. Tonight, when king Edward VIII. Signs the abdication Bill, he will case to be a monarch, and for the time being will become Mr. Edward Windsor. His brother, the Duke of York, is to be proclaimed king tomorrow. This Morning the changing of the guard at buckingham place took place for last time as king Edward's guard; tomorrow it will be as king george VI. is Guard. January 4, 1937. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The King's Bargemaster. March 7, 1938.

The King's Champion. March 7, 1938.

The Lord Treat Chamberlain. March 7, 1938.

The Honorable corps of Gentleman-at-arms. March 7, 1938.

The geoman of the guard, British Uniform. March 7, 1938.

Considering The Soldiers Comfort -- While a medical orderly stands by in cast anything goes wrong, two soldiers walk backward and forward over wooden stopd in the 'Tropical' chamber to determine how much exertion they can stand up to in the kind of heat that is found near the equator. September 7, 1951.

A bearskin under which he can only just see, a gleaming chinstrap which is never worm under the chin..and a couple of drumsticks held lip-high. With a cautious eye on the bandmaster, the Guardsman awaits the signal that will set his drum rolling. The place is Buckingham Palace. And the ceremony is the Changing of the Guard. How does he see With a cautious eye on the bandmaster, the guardsman awaits the signal that will set the drum rolling for the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace. With his bearskin, we think it must be second sight. April 9, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mirror)

Trooping The Colors -- An Unusual View of the Horse Guards rehearsing the trooping of the colors for the ceremony on the King's Birthday. June 19, 1933. (Photo by The Associated Press).

British Prisoners, *****. September 16, 1941.

The Royal Marshalman. March 7, 1938.

From Sheet To Helmet - the sheet of metal and the finished helmet. August 30, 1951.

Tall - But They Have To Believe It -- Harry Readings, tallest of them all, passes other recruits at the Kitting-out parade to-day. The Army's supply line was long drawn-out to-day (Wednesday), when 18-year-old recruit Harry Readings attended a kitting-out parade at the Guards Depot, Caterham, Surrey. For Harry, formerly a gas fitter of Brookside, Ascot, Berkshire, is 6ft. 8½in. tall, weights over 14 stone and takes size 13 in footware. Further problem for the military outfitters - Harry is still growing. December 1, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Royal Postillion. March 7, 1938.

Army Tests Equipment For Arctic And Tropics -- Troops sloshing through the water trough during the boot testing at the Hoath Lane track at Gillingham, near Chatham, Kent. April 7, 1948.

The George Boot -- The new footwear for Army officers which has been chosen by the King who has given permission for the boot to bear his name. Georges are lighter than the boot now worn for walking out. The absence of a toecap makes it resemble the footwear which has been long associated with Army ceremonial. January 1, 1951.

Marching Back -- Three present-day officers of the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) take a step back into the year 1809 as they rehearse at Roundhay Park, Leeds, for the 'Battle of Corunna' scene in the Northern Command Tatto, to be held in Roundhay Arena form June 28 to July 3. Left to right are Lieutenant A. Campbell, form Inverness, as a Colour Ensign of the French Army; and Lieutenant N.G. Worthington-Wilmer, from Dorset, and Lieutenant K.M. Cooper, from Edinburgh, as Colour Ensigns of the British Army. Over 2,000 Servicemen and women are taking part in the Tatto, which Princess Margaret is to attend on July 3. June 22, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

The Lord Chancellor. March 7, 1938.

For First Publication Tuesdays Evenings -- Matron assisting Sgt, Allan Seawright of Tollerton, Yorks to make Christmas decorations. On right is Sister Maureen O'Gara of Ireland. Preparing for Xmas in a British Hospital In Holland. Matron, Sisters and wounded all join in putting up decorations and getting the Xmas tree ready in a word of a British General Hospital in Holland. February 5, 1945. (Photo by British Newspaper Pool Photograph).

The Earl Marshal. March 7, 1938.

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