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On the Easter side of the Lebanon range lies the picturesque old river town of Hama, famous for its waterwheels. These wheels take the place of internal combustion engines in pumping water for domestic and irrigation purposes, and, as the photographers taken by the A.I.F. photographers indicate, they possess a dignity and a charm all their own. For centuries they have met the requirements of a people left unchanged by the march of modern invention. A close shot of a big water-wheel. February 18, 1942.

Demand Evacuation Of Foreign Troops -- Part of the huge crowd which massed with banners in front of the Sudan parliament building in Khartoum on August 16 to hear over outside loudspeaker equipment the Sudan premier's address to parliament as he proposed a ***** on the evacuation of foreign troops from the Sudan. August 18, 1955. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The Buried Cities" Of Ceylon - The rock-temple (Gal-vihara), "the cave of the spirits of knowledge" is hewn out of a solid granite face, and in it broods a Buddha seated on a carved pedestal. The rock background is decorated with figures of Hindu gods, who played a considerable part in the religion of the Sinhalese Buddhists. July 18, 1942. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Medals (See Also Flags Aust. Military); (See Also V.C's Military General) - War General. November 1, 1948.

Marriages, Canadian Brides & Wives Of Australian Servicemen - War File. November 05, 1945. (Photo by C. Mail Special Photo Service).

Bank Float 6 - Hour - Day - Procession. October 9, 1947.

Tank "War" at camp - Chifley. August 26, 1948.

The House Of Representatives Electoral Rules, 1953This rule applies equally in the southern Sudan and here at Juba voters are lining up to cast their votes while late arrivals study symbols by which they will identify the boxes set aside for tokens to be inserted in favour of the candidate of the voter's choice. The mixed nature of the Juba population is clear from the picture. November 10, 1954.

Sri Lanka - General Scenes - Countries. July 7, 1945.

Syrian President Dies Before Firing Squad - Executed Syrian Premier Mohsen Berazi Votes in Syrian Presidential elections at Damascus June 25. Zaim held this election after his march coup and was the sole candidate.Syrian President field marshal Husni Zaim and his Premier Mohsen Berazi died before a firing squad at dawn August 14 in Mezzeh Barracks, Ass Amman. They were convicted of treason after a lightning coup d'etatled by Colonel Sami Hennawi, who has assumed power. Zaim had himself led a similar coup last March 30 and had dreamt of becoming a Middle East Mussolini. August 14, 1949. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Misc. Anatomy - Eyes. March 01, 1950.

British Sporting Personalities: Freddie Mills, Former holder of the British, British Empire, European and World Cruiserweight Boxing Titles, Freddie Mills has now taken up fight promoting. February 10, 1955. (Photo by Peter Abbey, Camera Press).

Jeeps - Vehicles - Military General. May 19, 1954.

Hostels For Servicemen - War File. March 8, 1943.

Use cotton wool wound around a orange stick to apply cuticle oil ***** cuticle. Work well in.Hands Beauty. May 7, 1954.

N'ice Day For A Sail -- The Norfolk Broads may be frozen over, like ***** other inland waterways, but sailing goes on - on the ice. ***** winter sports of all kinds went on all over the country Mr. Bruce Walker boarded his ice yacht and whizzed across the frozen Broads. February 24, 1947.

Catholic Bishop Greets Vishinsky - The Most Rev. J. Francis A. McIntyre (left), Coadjutor Bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, Shakes Hands wit Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andre I Y. Vishinsky (right) at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Oct. 27. Vishinsky; Soviet Ambassador to the United States Nicolai V. Novikov, and Representatives of 31 other nations attended a Solemn Pontifical Mass offered for the Success of the United Nations General Assembly Deliberations. October 27, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Ski-Jumping At St. Moritz -- A general view of the great Ski-jumping contest in progress on the Olympia Leap, St. Moritz on Dec 26, showing the crowded sleigh-park in foreground. December 28, 1933. (Photo by The Associated Press).

General Matsui, going to the Imperial Palace this morning.General Iwane Matsui, special Military Inspector of 1935. was received in audience by His Majesty the Emperor this morning in the Imperial Palace and reported to the Throne about the result of his duty. July 1, 1935. (Photo by James R. Young, International News Photos).

A view of the Newlands cricket ground, Cape Town, from the Kelvin Grove end, with the mountain and the familiar brewery in the back ground. November 23, 1949. (Photo by African Press Features).

Bren Guns & Carriers - Guns War File. January 8, 1940. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

Zulus Perform The Royal Dance -- Zulus in tribal garb performing their spectacular ceremonial dance for the British royal family at Eshowe, Zululand, March 19. Here, 5,000 men and woman in plumed head-dresses and ox-skin kilts, complete with shield and assegai, performed their ceremonial war dance. April 01, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Army's Atomic Cannon In Action --The mushroom cloud formation from history's first atomic artillery shell rises in the background seven miles away from the 280-mm rifle which fired the shot on Frenchman Flat today. The department of defense said the atomic shell burst with precision accuracy directly over the target. May 25, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Emperor Hirohito. December 10, 1933. (Photo by Shimbun Rengo News Photo).

Elsa Maxwell, dressed as a farmer, eats an ice cream cone, at a barn dance in the Hotel Waldorf Astoria, New York, Jan. 17, 1937. Miss Maxwell was hostess at the party. October 17, 1954.

First Day At Olympic Nursery -- Under the watchful eye of the Swiss ski instructor, Walter Von All Man, the boys have their first lesson on the "Nursery" slope at Murren. Their initial run took them four yards. A hundred schooldays from London are staying at Murren, Switzerland for a special holiday course of skiing. Some of them may one day ski for Britain they are the first organised postwar party of British boys to get the chance to learn to ski the right way at the right age. If their ability matches their enthusiasm they will probably return each year and make the Swiss ski resort an Olympic nursery for Britain. January 19, 1949.

Village in Northern Syria cone-shaped houses huddles together, ***** the treeless plains. March 9, 1942.

The House Of Representatives Electoral Rules, 1953"When a poll has been ordered to be taken... the Returning Officer shall proceed to allot a design in colour... or a symbol to each candidate whose name appears in the final list of valid nominations...."... he shall thereafter publish a notice specifying... the full name... of every candidate... as also the particular colour symbol... allotted...."A copy of the final list shall be prominently displayed... outside the polling station.... The colour or symbol allotted to each candidate shall be prominently shown in such copies."Colours and Symbols The Commission has also decided that only four colours will be used for ballot papers in the following order: (1) Red, (2) Black, (3) Yellow, and (4) Green. It is expected that in the vast majority of cases, there will not be more than 4 candidates in a constituency. Where the number of candidates is only 2, the ballot paper will contain 2 colours only, viz. Red and Black; if there are 3

Members of Battery "F" of the 9th Coast artillery practice with a 3-inch rapid-firing gun with 15-lb shells at Fort Strong, on Long Island, overlooking Boston Harbor. April 27, 1941. (Photo by Acme).

Shipments of blue and white United Nations flags are being made to the unified United Nations forces assisting the Republic of Korea in defense against the North Korean Communist invaders. The use of the UN flag was authorized recently by the UN Security Council.The photograph shows two U.S. airline hostesses holding one of the flags, which are being sent to General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, Commanding General for the unified United Nations forces, to be distributed to the Korean battlefronts. June 21, 1950. (Photo by United States Information Service).

Top sail Schooner. July 24, 1951.

"Orcades". January 14, 1949. (Photo by Stuart William MacGladrie/Fairfax Media)

Royalty-G. Britain-Princess Margaret-early. September 08, 1933. (Photo by Marous Adams).

The pilot steamer "Captain Cook" is undergoing a route check-up at Mort's Dock.Russ Howe (left) and John Bourne, apprentice engineers, are shown refitting the left hand and telescope to the steamer's figure head. June 13, 1947. (Photo by Frank Albert Charles Burke/Fairfax Media).

Modern Vikings Row Up The Thames - The Viking ship Hugin being rowed upstream, with Tower Bridge in the background.The Viking ship 'Hugin', which was sailed across the North Sea from Denmark to commemorate the 1,500th anniversary of the landing in Britain of Hengist and Horsa, to-day (Monday) was rowed by its crew of young Danes up the Thames from Tower Bridge to Richmond (Surrey), where a civic reception had been arranged for the modern Vikings. As the longship passed Lambeth, a boatload of 'Ancient Britons - doctors and students from St. Thomas's Hospital - attempted an attack with flour 'bombs', but were intercepted by river police. August 1, 1949. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Little Princesses Visit Model Village -- Princess Margaret Rose standing on a bridge which spans the railway in the model village.Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose to-day paid a visit to the model village and gardens, Bekonscot, at Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. They were accompanied by their parents (the Duke and Duchess of York) and Queen Mary. April 15, 1936. (Photo by Topical Press).

Human Bible Stories.The Creation - from In Our Image, 1949. -- Without the impetus of a reformatory movement with ***** on through the centuries, but with little major change. March 05, 1950.

It became a way of life for the Diggers of 2/15 Field regiment, supporting the AIF's ill-fated 8th Division in its withdrawal to Singapore.But as they fell back, the gunners of this famous artillery regiment inflicted heavy casualties on the Japanese.They were continuously in contact with the enemy for four weeks. In one fierce engagement, nearly 5,000 rounds were fired in a six- hour fire fight!.Malaya-war Australian Runners in action.First pictures received of war in Malaya. January 28, 1942.

Look To The Skies -- Sfc. Millard Holman, Buford, Georgia, directs the firing of the sky sweeper from his position to the rear of the gun crew. Sfc. Holman is the section chief of the gun crew, battery a, 531st anti aircraft artillery battalion, Fort Bliss, Texas. December 02, 1954. (Photo by Official U.S. Army Photo).

Bulolo - Merchant Shipping. September 3, 1951.

R.M.S. Orcades. January 14, 1949. (Photo by Gordon Herbert Short/Fairfax Media)

Pantomime at Windsor Dec. 21st. 1941. Ballroom Scene. Dance Minuet. June 16, 1953. (Photo by Camera Press Ltd.).

The interior of the Gordon Mobile Library. May 22, 1952. (Photo by Stuart William MacGladrie/Fairfax Media).

Reproduction ***** to Kingsley Walker Perth. January 19, 1955.

Only One of these three children at La Perouse Public School is a half-caste. White girls defied cameraman to pick her. Can you April 04, 1950.

Queen and Princess Margaret Attend London PageantQueen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret in the Royal Box during the play at Chelsea today. Dec 10.Her Majesty the Queen and Princess Margaret went to the Chelsea Palace Theatre, London, today, December 10, to see the pageant of the nativity staged by the Parish of St. Mary Graham Terrace, Chelsea. December 23, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Pearling luggers *****. October 18, 1952.

Diggers carry out a dull, tough but vital job in harsh conditions.Our forces in around Darwin working in extreme heat are fixing mules of ***** war defences. January 02, 1942.

Royal Children Return To Clarence House -- Prince Charles and Princess Anne Photographed as they returned to Clarence House this morning, after, their morning drive. February 12, 1954. (Photo by Topical Press Agency Ltd.).

Pantomime at Windsor Dec. 21st. 1941. Queen Elizabeth & Princess Margaret with Mr. Tanner. June 16, 1953. (Photo by Camera Press Ltd.).

This German design leaves no doubt about who owns the book.Our own bookplates are distinctive. Artist Sir Lionel Lindsay chooses a wise-looking Australian crane. October 21, 1953.

Comradely Smile -- A Russian seamen (right) has a hearty comradely smile for the camera as he is photographed aboard one of the 31 'mystery' fishing trawlers anchored off Falmouth in the mouth of the River Helford. The trawlers are sailing in the wake of their parent ship, the Tambov, to the Black Sea via Gibraltar. They are to fish for sprats and sardines, according to their captain. The trawlers shown here is anchored alongside the 'Timnov' (background). May 21, 1950. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Large Kangaroo carved on a smooth boulder is gracefully drawn with more detail than usual. It is an isolated carving at Berowra. August 29, 1948.

Flt-Sgt. Lewis is Demobbed - With Ceremony - Lewis's demob papers are handed over to his escort before he leaves Halton.The most novel ***** ever seen took place today at Halton RAF station, bucks, when, complete with damob hat and suit, Flt, Sgt. Lewis, better known as Lewis, world famous goat Mascot of the R.A F., was officially dispatched into Civvy Street with a guard of honour and fife and drum band. Lewis's new home will be the PDSA at St. Swithin's farm. II ford, Essex. October 12, 1948. (Photo by Fox).

A new unpublished photograph of Prince Charles and Princess Anne.Prince Charles with the Queen Mother looking out of the window of the little Welsh House talking to Princess Anne who is showing them a glove puppet.This new picture of the Royal Children was taken at the Royal Lodge, Windsor, and is one of the many which will appear in the book published by John Murray and written by Lisa Sheridan, the royal photographer, entitled "Playtime At Royal Lodge" on Sale to the public Thursday August 12th 1954. August 07, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

'Invasion' Ship Approaches Broadcasters - The Viking ship, surrounded by vessels of all sorts and sizes, making for the beach at Broadstairs, Kent, today (Thursday).One of the vessels, crowded with holiday-makers, appears to be dangerously low in the water, with a distinct list.There were wild scenes on the sands at Broadstairs, Kent, this afternoon (Thursday), when the Viking ship 'Hugin,' re-enacting the landing of Hengist and Horse 1,500 years ago, was successfully beached. July 28, 1949. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Japanese lugger ***** marvis (nearest camera). August 1, 1937.

Peter Lawford (M.G.M) blows in here and it comes out there - like a foghorn. February 2, 1948.

Caron Howard, 17, of Coogee returned to Sydney today in the Himalaya. The doll and lei are souvenirs of an eight-day holiday cruise. January 01, 1955.

Gallipoli Star, 1915. May 16, 1937.

"Goddess Of The Moon" Come To London -- Ho Lai Sheum (Beautiful Goddess of the Moon) arrives at St. Pancras Station with her English husband, Sergeant Allan Pickford of Southport, Lancashire, who met her a birthday party in Hong Kong last year. They arrived at Tilsbury earlier in the liner Corfu from Singapore.And She's a good cook, too - A Goddess in a tweed coat and fur-lined boots arrived in London yesterday. Her name is Ho Lai-Sheum, which in Chinese means Beautiful Goddess of the Moon, but she is more usually known now as Mrs. Alan Pickford, wife of a Royal Army Pay Corps sergeant. January 17, 1955.

Wearing a floral evening gown, with matching stole, Princess Margaret leaves after the London premiere last night of the film "Daddy Long Legs" at the Carlton, Haymarket. The performance was to help the Invalid Children's Aid Association.The film, a musical, stars Fred Astaire and Leslie Caron. Leslie, who flew from home in Paris for the premiere, was presented to the Princess. June 07, 1955. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Medals For Britain's War Heroes -- A girl workers examines one of many British campaign medals just coined in the Royal Mint at London Mar. 13. The star - shaped medals, being turned out by the thousands, will be awarded to British heroes of the campaign in Africa, Burma, Italy, France, Germany, the Atlantic and the Pacific, and the air battles over Europe. March 16, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

English brides of Aust. servicemen. April 02, 1946. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Princess Margaret Rose who celebrates her birthday on August 21, when she will be 14. August 15, 1944. (Photo by Studio Lisa)

H.R.H. Princess Margaret Rose Of York -- A delightful portrait of little Princess Margaret Rose who is the second in succession to the Throne.She is the younger daughter of Their Majesties The King and Queen. She was born August 21st. 1930. February 08, 1937. (Photo by Hay Wrightson).

Salvage Ship - Claymore. March 1, 1955.

The schooner Lamora. October 22, 1951. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Britain's royal children, Princess Anne, left, and her brother, Prince Charles, dressed in appropriate kilts watch the Braemar games, in Scotland. September 09, 1955.

Princess Margaret holds Princess Anne's hand as they arrive in Aberdeen with Prince Charles on their way to Balmoral. August 22, 1955. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.).

Down the steps to the quay side at Valletta, Malta, goes Prince Charles. And skipping after him, in wait-for-me style, follows Princess Anne. But although the golden-haired Anne went as fast as she could go, she could not keep up with Charles's longer legs. The children were returning to the Royal yacht Britannia after spending an afternoon ashore. With Princess Anne is her Artie Edwina - Lady Mountbatten. April 26, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Allied Lend-Lease Goods Distributed In North Africa -- Arab residents of Zeralda, Algeria, crowd the village market where materials for clothing, furnished by the Allies, are sold under the supervision of local French officials. The merchandise, which was sent to North Africa from the U.S. under Lend-Lease, is made available to the population through the North African Economic Board as part of the Allied program of rehabilitation for liberated areas. Up to May 31, the United States has shipped to North Africa more than 170,000 tons of clothing, food and other essentials, valued at approximately $40,000,000. November 06, 1943. (Photo by U.S. Office Of War Information Picture).

Frank Sinatra today put British-born actor, Peter Lawford, to a stiff loyalty test - he asked him to be best man at his wedding.The result was to make Lawford the man between” his brother-in-law President and his leader.If Lawford says yes,” he will embarrass President Kennedy.Kennedy and Sinatra are friends, but it is considered unwise to have the friendship widely publicised.Sinatra’s pre-election campaigning for Kennedy did more good than bad, the President’s advisers admit. November 21, 1951.

In The Footsteps Of Robin Hood -- Gateway and grounds of Nottingham Castle where Hood was sometimes an unbidden and unwelcome guest and once or twice a prisoner. March 02, 1949. (Photo by Steven Henty, Pictorial Press).

Father Tucker - Personality. January 11, 1951.;Father Tucker - Personality.

Princess Margaret Rose. March 11, 1935. (Photo by Marous Adams).

Royal Princesses Plant Yew Trees At Glamis Castle -- Princess Margaret Rose planting the smaller of the two trees were planted, Her sister planted a larger tree beforehand.The Royal Princesses, Elizabeth and Margaret Rose, planted yew trees at Clamis castle, Forfarshire yesterday to commemorate the Coronation year. October 17, 1938. (Photo by Topical Press).

Not yet three: Talking to disabled ex-servicemen at a benefit exhibition, Princess Margaret shows poise, self - confidence, characteristic of Britain's Royal Family. September 17, 1950. (Photo by The Associated Press).

H.R.H. Princess Margaret Rose Of York -- A delightful portrait of a little Princess "Rosebud".She is the younger daughter of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of York and will be six years of age on August 21st. 1936.Princess Margaret Rose is the third in succession to the Throne, her father The Duke of York the eldest brother of His Majesty King Edward VIII is heir apparent.This charming portrait of Princess Margaret Rose was taken at the time of The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester's Wedding and shows her in her delightful Beidemaid's Dress. May 25, 1936. (Photo by Hay Wrightson).

Sea Ranger Princess Elizabeth Spent Her First Day As A Counsellor Of State In Camp -- Princess Margaret Rose helps to prepare a meal at the camp. The Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose spent a day in camp with girl guides today it was the first day as counsellor of State for Princess Elizabeth during the absence of her father, the King, on his visit to the troops in Italy. The Princesses both took their turn in helping to cook the meals and wash the dishes. July 24, 1944.

Royalty Makes Surprise Visit To Science Museum -- Princess Margaret Rose is held up by the Lady-in-Waiting in order to get a better view of some sailing-ship models, during the visit.H.M. Queen Mary, accompanied by the Princess Elizabeth and Margaret Rose to-day paid a surprise visit to the Science Museum, South Kensington, London, S.W. where they spent the afternoon viewing many of the exhibits. March 22, 1938. (Photo by Topical Press).

At The Horse Show -- Prince Charles, in Corduroy slacks and Sweater with Princess Anne at the third day of the European Horse Trials in Windsor Great Park today, May 20. August 24, 1955.

With a fine sense of the value of showmanship, Dudley Bulmer poses for tourists with a twig through his nose which was pierced. September 23, 1953.

Army fires 16 inch howitzer in practice off coast fort story, VA., -The Army's mighty 16-inch howitzer coast defense gun roared during target practice by Battery "A", 246th Coast Artillery, June 10. This is the first time the huge defense gun has been fired since 1933. He Army estimate per shot is $2.000. June 10, 1941. (Photo by Acme).

In The Footsteps Of Robin Hood -- General view of Rag Fair, held twice weekly in Nottingham's Sneinton's Market. Robin Hood and his men often attended just such fairs in disguise. The Rag Fair is very old, and no date can be put on its origin. March 02, 1949. (Photo by Steven Henty, Pictorial Press).

Menuhin's Debut As Conductor -- Yehudi Menuhin here makes his debut as an orchestra conductor, leading the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in a Radio broadcast. The violinist thus followed other concert artists who have fulfilled ambitions to wave the Baton. before taking the podium. Menuhin had studied conducting technique with his friend Antal Dorati, permanent conductor of the Dallas Orchestra. Dorati, who had planned to attend the Radio concert, was grounded in St. Louis on an air trip from New York. January 22, 1947. (Photo by Wide World Photo).

The Royal Princess Visit The International Horse Show at Olympia This Afternoon -- Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose (who were accompanied by Viscount Halifax) seen arriving at the show. June 22, 1939. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

New Buns Philip ***** Bulolo for Australia - N. Guinea *****. October 1, 1938.

New Army Salutes For New Rifles - A platoon of the coldstream guards gave a drill display with the new Belgian rifle. Sergeant G. Cooper demonstrates how to Port Arms for inspection".The New Belgian F.N. 300 rifles supplied to the Army presented a saluting problem, because their shape is different to the old lee enfield rifles.The Army has given orders that the new rifle must be held differently, and that the salute should be made with the left hand, across the body. October 13, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

School For Brides - Mrs. Nochiko Rushlow, Japanese Wife of An American Serviceman, learns about U.S.-Style cooking on a modern range from Mrs. Edith Harris of Alameda, California. They are checking a Roast. August 12, 1955. (Photo by United Press).

Coat of Arms Crest. June 28, 1954.

Army's New Sub-Machine Gun -- Barrie Spraggon, 12, a Dagenham sea scout, fires the gun at the demonstration. Behind is major Robert Turp, Chief salesman of the sterling company.The sterling Sub-Machine gun, which has recently been adopted by the British Army as a supplementary weapon to the Belgian F.N. Rifle was demonstrated today February 15 at the indoor range of the Sterling Engineering Company, its makers, at Dagenham, Essex. The gun, which replaces the sten gun, is also in use throughout the Commonwealth. It weighs six pounds, fires up to 575 Rounds a minute and is accurate up to 200 yards, although it can kill up to 500 yards. February 23, 1955. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Tennis Exhibition Matches.H.M. the Queen H.R.H. Princess Margaret, and the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. C.R. Attlee, watching the stars at play at Highest to-day.Princess Margaret, with H.M. the Queen, to-day (Tuesday), attended the Lawn Tennis Exhibition matches held at highgate. Many leading Wimbledon players, including the Dominion, American and Continental stars took part in the matches. January 08, 1948.

The Queen and Princess Margaret see the Royal D/HA Couple OffHer Majesty the Queen, followed by Princess Margaret, descent fro the plane after saying goodbye to the royal couple.This morning at 1230 Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh left London airport on board the BOAC startocruiser. Canopus, on their post-poned tour of Canada. The Queen and Princess Margaret, who saw them off entered the plane to make their final goodbyes to the couple. October 08, 1951. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Mr. Green working in Vega table Garden of the home. November 01, 1947

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).

Princess A Festival Hall -- Princess Margaret receives a bouquet from eight-year-old Patricia Benson, of South Norwood, London, on her arrival at the Royal Festival Hall, London, last night March 8 for a concert in Aid of the national fund for Poliomelitis research. Patricia caught polio six years ago, but is now completely cured.Looking on is the countess of West Morland.The princess wears an off-the-shoulder evening dress of White Brocade. September 5, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Princesses Take An Elephant Ride At The London Zoo -- Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret riding on an elephant at the London Zoo.Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret temporarily forgot the parting from their parents - now on the way to Canada - when they paid an early morning visit to the London Zoo with a party of young friends.They rode on the elephants, gave them tit-bits, took ***** in a llama carriage and spent a considerable watching the amusing baby Giant Panda. May 10, 1939.

This exquisite Dior ball gown is in heavily embroidered white faille with matching faille stole. January 10, 1955.

Visitors come on board the Union on Saturday morning. July 23, 1947.

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