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

Rifle Grenade - Guns War File. December 6, 1943. (Photo by U.S. Office of War Information Picture).

Coach, Harry Gallagher showing swimmer Jon Henricks his time taken during training at Drummoyne Today. January 18, 1955. (Photo by George Lipman/Fairfax Media)

Ted Comes Home -- Now an Ex-Marine, slugger Ted Williams slips on his old Red Sox uniform in the club's Fenway Park dressing room. Released from active duty with the Marine Air Wing, Williams, 34, said he was "Rusty" but anxious to get back into the lineup. July 30, 1953. (Photo by United Press Photo).

Kissing Daddy's Medal -- Little Sandra Dodd, aged 9 months kisses the medal awarded to her father after the Investiture at the Tower of London this morning. Sergeant Frederick Dodd of the Crops of Royal Military Police was awarded this British Empire Medal for "devotion to duty in the Middle East". An Investiture was held is morning at the Tower of London, when, on behalf of H.M. The Queen, Lt. Gen. G. K. Bourne, C.B., C.M.G.., C.B.E. (the G.O.C. in - C Eastern Command) presented British Empire Medals to 45 recipients, 26 of whom were military and 20 civilian. The majority of the latter won their awards for work during the floods earlier this year. September 28, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

In The Footsteps Of Robin Hood -- The Old Market Square, Nottingham: This was the place where regular fairs were held in Robin Hood's time. March 02, 1949. (Photo by Steven Henty, Pictorial Press).

Goodwill Sheild For Annual Competition At The Honolulu Swimming Carnival called "Keo Nakama Meet"John Henricks will hand to Captain N.W. Smith, commander of Orient line S.S. "Orcades" on Friday (7th October) at 11a.m. a Sheild which Captain Smith will take to Honolulu to and will present on behalf of Messrs. Ive and Hendricks to the famous Hawaiian Coach, Sakamoto, who will receive it on behalf of the Hawaiian Swimming Club. The Seild is called the "hicks I've-Jon Henricks Sheild". October 8, 1955.

Mrs. Frank Mills the former Elaine Walker Smith, of Sydney and San Francisco, who married Dr. Frank Mills, of Darling Point, at St. Mark's Church on Monday 9am.Town and Country Ball -- Elayne Walker Smith (right) were this coin-spotted pink satin brocade dress to the Town and Country Ball at Glen Ascham last night.More than 250 were received by the committee president, Mrs. Clinton Ayers.Mr. and Mrs. Ayers guests included Mr. and Mrs. Keith Mazoudier, of Trundle, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Nickolls, of West Australia.Special Chinese dishes were served for supper, held buffet-style on the floodlit terrace.Smith Family Appeal Committee country vice-president Mrs. Bill Macphillamy came down from Bathurst with her husband for the ball. April 12, 1953.

St. George Rugby League second - row forward Norm Provan and his wife Betty. Betty will be at the Cricket ground tomorrow to see her husband play for Sydney against Country. May 18, 1955.

Oxford's Probable Crew For The Boat Race -- Quite an unusual procedure is being taken this year with the Oxford crew, for already the probable crew to meet Cambridge are setting down in the boat, while two trial eights are rowing against them. Here the Oxford crew are seen receiving instruction from their coach Mr. Peter Haig Thomas, while waiting to through Osney look yesterday. November 8, 1934. (Photo by Keystone).

***** of the Lutana twisted & torn when she crashed into the scale of great dividing range 20 miles east of Quirindi. September 9, 1948.;***** of the Lutana twisted & torn when she crashed into the scale of great dividing range 20 miles east of Quirindi.

Alcatraz - Island. November 16, 1950.

A meeting of the New Guard, a vigilante group formed during the Depression, in the Town Hall in 1931. January 04, 1932.

Hollywood's Freshest Discovery -- Pier Angeli proudly show off her engagement ring given her the day before by Vic Damone. She will be married by the end of November, while rumor has it that Purdom is splitting up with his wife. Pete Martin reports Angeli & Damone now married; Mrs. P has sued ***** Purdom says he's trying to bring back tenderness to leading men. Here pier Angeli shows him her engagement ring from Vic Damone. October 15, 1954. (Photo by Gene Lester, The Saturday Evening Post).

Queen Elizabeth II - Coronation. November 5, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Men who are doing guard duty around Darwin's coastline. November 08, 1950.

Some of the casks in Tulloch's cellar hold 2000 gallons each, are made from German oak and are more than 80 years old. May 06, 1953.;Some of the casks in Tulloch's cellar hold 2000 gallons each, are made from German oak and are more than 80 years old.

Harry Purvis boarding Herald Dakota at Dubbo. September 10, 1946.

Detective Carroll (scientific expert), left, and Detective Smith (fingerprint expert), of the Brisbane C.I. Branch, examine the fence of the house where the girl's body was thrown over it. September 23, 1952. (Photo by Brisbane Telegraph).

Native Dancing - Dancing. September 02, 1949. (Photo by B.O.A.C. Photograph).

Lama Priest & Temples Religion. May 27, 1946. (Photo by J.P.L. Photo).;Lama Priest & Temples Religion.

Given Sight Battle Gets Christmas *****: Since birth, Bette Goudy, 14, recently was given sight through ***** which transplanted the cornea of a stillborn baby to her right ***** next wednesday will actually see her first Christmas. Here she ***** peek at some of her gifts. March 21, 1947. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).;Given Sight Battle Gets Christmas *****: Since birth, Bette Goudy, 14, recently was given sight through ***** which transplanted the cornea of a stillborn baby to her right ***** next

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

Candle Burns at Poll For Lord Mayor. October 18, 1937.;Candle Burns at Poll For Lord Mayor.

Girls From the Tyrol Come To Town -- Three attractive incentives for taking a holiday in the Austrian Tyrol are, left to right, Midi Hiltrolt, Erika Karle and Irmgard Decristoforo, from Seefeld. They were wearing their national costumes with beaver hats at the International Holidays and Sports Exhibition, which opened at the Royal Horticultural Hall, London, today (Thursday) until Saturday January 29. This is the first exhibition of its kind in the world. January 20, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto)

Bruno Hauptmann has his fingerprints taken. October 30, 1934. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).;Bruno Hauptmann has his fingerprints taken.

Dr. Johnson's house in Gough Square. November 9, 1936. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).;Dr. Johnson's house in Gough Square.

Making Maps For The World -- John Ramage has been in the map-making business for thirty years. In this picture he is putting the finishing touches to a map-drawing on a Kodatrace which has taken nine months to produce. These tracks take anything up to a year to make, and are compiled from 3 multitude of sources, including railway timetables, poet office guides and local guides. All the lettering is done by hand, which is more sympathetic for map production than type. October 1, 1950. (Photo by C

Juri Tukalov. You can see from the exhausted look, just how crushing was the defeat of Russia's Olympic champion, Juri Tukalov, 23, in the first heat of the Diamond Sculls at Henley. (And after he'd eaten a special steak breakfast, too.) The lead was taken at once by Peter Vlasic, of Yugoslavia. Peter was a length up at Fawley and that was where Juri must have decided that, steak or no steak, he couldn't catch his opponent. For he dropped his rate of Striking. And Vlasic sculled away to an easy

Coronation Of Queen Elizabeth II -- The Queen, dressed in the magnificent robe of cloth of gold, receives the Sceptre with cross, the ensign of Kingly power and justice, from the archbishop of Canterbury immediately prior to the crowning. January 06, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Newspaper, Radio. September 05, 1951. (Photo by Acme Photo)

Bob Sinclair introduces two-year-old Vicki Sinclair to Wodalla at Flemington, where a constant guard is being kept on the horse, a prominent Cup candidate. November 2, 1953.

Av.-97. January 4, 1951. (Photo by International News Photos).

New Bust Of The Queen Of The Belgians -- A magnificent bust has recently been completed of the new Queen of the Belgians, Queen Astrid. The bust is the work of M. Pierro de Soete, the famous Belgian sculpture and is to be copied to decorate all the principal buildings and all the schools of Belgium.M. Pierro de Soete puts the finishing touches to the bust of the new Queen of Belgium. April 9, 1934. (Photo by Keystone).

"As far as true comedy is concerned - that is, real pantomimic clowning," said Kelly as he donned a rubber cap and "clown white" greasepaint, "the funny man who thinks to himself that he is being very funny will never get laughs from an audience."Clowning Is Serious Business! - The funny face of the clown oft masks a serious face and heart, as every audience of "I Pagliacci" knows. Perhaps the greatest exemplar extant, outside of the classic halls of opera and inside the realm of real life, is Emmett Kelly, who has kept circus fans in stitches for 30 years which his sad and solemn clowning. January 01, 1950.

Jogjakarta - Java's Republican Capital. A general view of the scene in Malioboro Street, Main Thoroughfare of Jogjakarta, Java. Despite the difficulties in Indonesia, business goes on as usual. As a precautions against "Invasion", public conveyances are "armed" with bamboo spears. These slender weapons can be seen on horse-drawn vehicles in this picture. The inhabitants of the Republican city are keenly interested in the progress of events, and news bulletin boards are displayed in the street. August 22, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The docks of the "Nederland' Steamship Company at Tandjong Priok the port of Batavia, Netherlands Indies. Prior to Japanese occupation the port of Tandjong Priok was the clearing place for rubber, tea, coffee, quinine, tobacco and citronella oil which went to India, the Malay Peninsula, China and the U.S.A. June 19, 1945. (Photo by Netherlands Indies Government Information Service).

Sub. Destroper - First 'Neptuner' For R.A.F. One of the first two long ***** January 14, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).;Sub. Destroper - First 'Neptuner' For R.A.F. One of the first two long *****

"Son of Frankenstein" -- Bela Lugosi, known for his great characterization in "Dracula," undergoes the finishing touches of the makeup he wears in "Son of Frankenstein," at the hands of Jack Pierce, Universal's head makeup man. September 25, 1952. (Photo by Universal).;"Son of Frankenstein" -- Bela Lugosi, known for his great characterization in "Dracula," undergoes the finishing touches of the makeup he wears in "Son of Frankenstein," at the hands of Jack Pierce, Universal's head makeup man.

Puts Whammy On Reds -- Major Louis Montoya, Denver, Colo., Fifth Air Force Director of Targets, puts the "evil eye" on Communist troop and equipment positions as he selects targets for tactical air strikes. Slightly resembling a man from Mars, Major Montoya scans an aerial photograph of an important build-up area through a powerful magnifying glass. Final recommendation comes after hours of detailed study of maps, photographs and pilot reports. Major Montoya's wife, Virginia, and sons, Alan and

Trevor Tuckfields & his boat Warroo at Newport which he sailed from Perth via the North of Australia. He will stay in Sydney until he replaces his sail's which have been tattered by storms. His wife sailed with him as his only other crew member. October 02, 1952.;Trevor Tuckfields & his boat Warroo at Newport which he sailed from Perth via the North of Australia. He will stay in Sydney until he replaces his sail's which have been tattered by storms. His wife sailed with him as his only other cre

Girls from Riga in their national costume. December 22, 1935. (Photo by Atlantic).;Girls from Riga in their national costume.

Coronation Scarf. Muriel Skerman wears a rayon silk scarf regal motifs at the private exhibition of approved coronation souvenirs held by the Council of Industrial Design this afternoon November 10 at Tilbury House, Petty France, London. A Rich silk scarf decorated with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth is one of the first Coronation souvenirs to be approved in Britain. The portrait shows the Queen wearing one of her favorite tiaras. The scarf (at right) is also decorated with extracts from her public speeches. The Lord Chamberlain has forbidden the use, on souvenirs, of any of the sacred State symbols used at the Coronation, or of the crown. November 10, 1952. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Piccard Explains His Bathyscape -- Spectacles with a hinged second lens ***** a touch of the Bizarre to Professor Auguste Piccard as he is pictured aboard the cargo steamer Scaldis at Antwerp, Belgium, September 10, explaining ***** Bathyscape to scientists and reporters. The Bathyscape is a forty-ton steel ball, construction of which has taken Piccard and his assistant Max Cosyns, two years to perfect. In it they will descend to unexplored depths of the gulf of Guinea, East Indies. Suspended beneath a huge float, containing Petroleum - "Gasbag" for the Bathyscape - the sphere will be lowered at first without crew, several miles beneath the surface. September 07, 1955. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.).

Tennis Star's Dress "Aces" Officials -- Lea Pericoli (her surname means danger) is seen here in her normal off-court dress.Italian tennis star Lea Pericoli - the Lollobrigida of the lawn courts - slammed English tennis officials out of court this week when she appeared in what they described as "the shortest ever dress in England." Twenty-year-old Lea, born in sunny Milan, and living in blazing Addis Ababa wore a tennis dress with an open fronted pleated skirt. June 8, 1955.

Phil Zivick. February 21, 1935. (Photo by James Mathers Telegraph).

Generalissimo And Madame Chiang Kai-Shek receive General Sir Archibald Wawell and Lieut-Gen, George Brett, commander-in-chief and deputy commander-in-chief respectively, of the Allied Forces in the Southwest Pacific, on their recent visit to Chungking to confer with the Generalissimo on the Allied command, Left to right, seated, Sir Archibald Clark Kerr, Ambassador to China until January 1942, now Ambassador to U.S.S.R., Madame Chiang, Generalissimo Chiang, Lieut-Gen. Brett, General Wavell 1/2 Behind Sir Archibald Kerr is Gen. Lancelot Dennys, head of British Military Mission to China; between Sir Archibald and Madame Chiang is Ow en Lattimore personal political adviser to the Generalissimo behind Generalissimo is General Ho Ying-chin and next to him is Brig-GeneralJohn Magruder head of the American Military, Mission to China. April 10, 1951.

This Door Foiled Rioters -- Warden James A. Johnston points to door that kept rioting prisoners from getting outside this island prison. It was the key to the door that prison guard William A. Miller threw away before convicts fatally shot him in their attempt to gain freedom. May 5, 1946. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Halsinki Badge-Swappers - Badge-Swapping at the Olympic pool. Left to right: 15-year-old Pauline Musgrove, of York, youngest member of the British team, Jean Wrigley, of Oldham, Vadim Bubok, of the Russian polo team, Jean Botham, of Manchester, and other Russian polo players looking on.Latest craze among competitors at the Olympic games in Helsinki is Badge-swapping. Enthusiastic devotees of the Fad are the Russian Athletes, who now have many foreign Badges in their collections. July 23, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Trailing Antelope -- Dressed in full Regalia, Shoshone Indians squat before a campfire during a break in the ceremonies in connection with the recent Antelope hint here. September 22, 1946. (Photo by Wide World Photos).;Trailing Antelope -- Dressed in full Regalia, Shoshone Indians squat before a campfire during a break in the ceremonies in connection with the recent Antelope hint here.

Arabi Ben Akba, 32, Ubangi Chilliwingi African midgets arrive by air in Sydney for the R.H.S. Show. African pigmy Arabi Ben Akba (pictured with Ubangi), had to talk fast at home to join ***** travelling side *****. February 21, 1955.;Arabi Ben Akba, 32, Ubangi Chilliwingi African midgets arrive by air in Sydney for the R.H.S. Show. African pigmy Arabi Ben Akba (pictured with Ubangi), had to talk fast at home to join ***** travelling side *****.

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

Cinerama make-up man puts ***** eye-lash on star *****. August 25, 1940.;Cinerama make-up man puts ***** eye-lash on star *****.

Michele Morgan surprise eating fruit in the fridge. The star eats very simply and loves snacking on fruits between meals. May 9, 1955.;Michele Morgan surprise eating fruit in the fridge. The star eats very simply and loves snacking on fruits between meals.

In Australia he tries his hand at Journalism, tells the sporting public why our fighters don't quite measures up to world standard. April 22, 1952.;In Australia he tries his hand at Journalism, tells the sporting public why our fighters don't quite measures up to world standard.

Preview of V.C Centenary Exhibition -- Lanc Corporal Tomlin of London looking at the Victoria cross and other awards and portrait of captain N.G. Chavasse, Royal Army Medical corps. He was one of three people ever to receive the double V.C. he died of wounds received in action. Sir Anthony Eden, the Prime Minister, will open the VC Centenary exhibition at Marlborough House, London, tomorrow. Over 1,000 exhibits ranging from a tie-pin to a tank will be shown, covering the 100 years of the Victor

The Technique And Practice Of Opium Smoking -- Opium is sold in thin sheets, ½-inch wide and 2 inches long, and carefully wrapped up in paper. The dealer sells other merchandise too, customers. February 27, 1952. (Photo by Hedda Morrison, Camera Press).;The Technique And Practice Of Opium Smoking -- Opium is sold in thin sheets, ½-inch wide and 2 inches long, and carefully wrapped up in paper. The dealer sells other merchandise too, customers.

Life in an Internment Camp for German Nazis. Nazi internees cooking their own food from parcels received from outside the camp.. They are cooking on home-made stoves using wood chips as fuel, in Camp Roosevelt, Hamer Germany. At Hemer, in the British occupied zone of Germany 3,300 Nazis, mostly Gestapo and 6.6. men are interned in "camp Roosevelt', formerly a German prisoner-of-war camp. It was known as Stalag 6b. During the war, up to 30,000 allied troops were held there, and were finally liberated by the Americans, who gave the Camp its new name. After extensive enquiries by the Intelligence authorities some of the internees are released. May 1, 1946.

For this picture the photographer put on his swimsuit, put his camera in a watertight case and jumped in at the deep end - just to see what happens when the sun is hot and the water is cool and the bait is under the water. Pat Turner, of Manor-Place, London, could teach the swans a thing or two about gracefulness as, with her hair flowing Mermaid-like behind she dives for pennies at Kennington Park (London) open air pool. June 22, 1951. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Radio Sound Effects. WIP broadcasters in Philadelphia have devised ingenious sound effects to accompany programs. Here the destruction of a 30 story building is simulated by ten fingers and 3 strawberry boxes. January 21, 1955. (Photo by PIX Publishing Inc.).

All-Out Effort --As Cambridge University stroke A.K. Muirhead (Glenalmond and Lady Margaret) puts his twelve stones behind practice with his crew on the Ouse at Ely, Cambridgeshire, in preparation for the inter-Varsity Boat Race against Oxford on March 26. Cox is G.T. Harris (High Wycombe R.G.S. and Jesus). February 25, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Tom Meet Foord On Tuesday -- Eddie Phillips out shooting at High Beech during his training.Eddie Phillips is now in training at High Beech, Essex, in readiness for his fight with Ben Foord at Harringay ***** on Tuesday next. June 11, 1938. (Photo by Keystone).

Reluctant Lion. Worse than a jungle jaunt, thinks Jackie as he and Alan brave the crowd of fans and photographers outside the night spot. September 4, 1954. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

Capt. T. R. Young. October 2, 1955.

Championship Worries - Slightly worried expression is worn by Australia's Beryl Penrose, concentrating on her Centre Court battle against wily and dangerous American Louise Brough in the women's singles of the Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, London, to-day (Friday). June 27, 1952. (Photo by Reuter Photo).

The Channel Champion. - Hassan Abd El Rehim strikes a boxer's pose after landing near Dover, at South Foreland. Hassan Abd El Rehim 41-year-old Egyptian Army Lieutenant, swam across the English Channel faster, than anyone in history Aug. 22. He won a first prize of £1,000 in the big cross-channel race. His time ***** 10 hours 52 minutes was 13 minutes better than that set by Georges Michel of France in 1926. Rehim had swum the channel twice before. In 1949 he became the third man to swim the 19-mile strip in both directions. The 24 entrants for the big cross-channel twelve countries. August 22, 1950. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Village children grin - but apathy grips most of the country's adults. Street scene in village near Makassar. April 17, 1950.

Pug In The Pine -- Heavyweight Jack Gardner concentrates on getting himself "In-The Pink". Ready for his next fight on April 4... After that he can don the Pink and following the hunting horn, .. without fear of losing £5000. February 28, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Piccard's Ascent Into The Stratosphere -- The Erection of the Giant Scales which will be used to weight Professor Piccard's Balloon before the ascent into the Stratosphere. Photo from Zurich Airfield. September 26, 1932. (Photo by The Associated Press of Great Britain Ltd.).

10 Die, 99 Injured in Train Crash - Nine people died among these twisted and torn coaches of the wrecked day-trip train, seen sprawled along the embankment after the crash near Didcot, Berks, yesterday. November 21, 1955. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Australian Film Star, Shirley Ann Richards ***** to christen the ANA's Skymaster "Amana" before its ***** for Australia to inaugurate the first peace ***** Pacific flight by commercial passenger ***** February 1, 1946. ;Australian Film Star, Shirley Ann Richards ***** to christen the ANA's Skymaster "Amana" before its ***** parture for Australia to inaugurate the first peace ***** Pacific flight by commercial passenger *****

Following her team of horses behind the plough is one of the jobs she has to take in her stride. August 10, 1955.;Following her team of horses behind the plough is one of the jobs she has to take in her stride.

Sleeping Ballerina -- Dreaming of being a famous ballerina, eight-year-old Virginia Seys of Newbury, Bucks, curled up for her sweet dreams on the Lord Mayor of London chair at Mansion House today. Little Virginia was attending the Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Denys Truscott's annual childrens party at the Mansion House. 550 children were at the party. January 11, 1953. (Photo by United Press Photo).;Sleeping Ballerina -- Dreaming of being a famous ballerina, eight-year-old Virginia Seys of New

Hikers looking at map. May 14, 1940. (Photo by Steven Henty).;Hikers looking at map.

Queen Elizabeth II - Coronation Scenes - General Scenes - British Royalty. January 06, 1954. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.).

Schoolchildren Cheer The Queen -- Youngsters cheer as the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, in the Golden State Coach, drive along the Embankment towards Westminster (in tack ground) for the Coronation. June 02, 1953. (Photo by United Press Photo).

Wasting For The Proclamation Crowds wait in front of the royal exchange, London, this morning, February 6, for the proclamation of the King's death to be read. This picture was made from the steps of the exchange. In the background is the Mansion House, topped with a Union Jack at Halfmast. On the right is Bank of England. February 6, 1952. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

City Crowd Hears Coronation Proclaimed. Thousands of people listening as Clarenceux King of Arms, Sir Arthur Cochrane, read the Proclamation from the steps of the Royal Exchange, City, to-day. Seen facing the steps in a line of pikemen of the Honourable Artillery Company. With centuries-old ceremonial, the Coronation date of Queen Elizabeth II June 2, 1953 - was proclaimed in London to-day (Saturday). June 7, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

The hands of Maggy Rouff. Her real name is Madame Wagner. Her expressive hands are those of a writer or an actress. She has many talents beside designing. Her book on fashion proves that she knows not only the technique but the psychology of the who trade. September 25, 1953.

The Queen, Crowned, Returns in Triumph To Palace The Queen wears the Imperial State Crown on her had as she acknowledges the cheers from the many thousands who packed the Royal route after her crowning in Westminster abbey. The golden coach in which she is traveling was returning her to Buckingham Palace. The picture was taken in Whitehall. June 02, 1953.

Women's Dress For Coronation -- An advance glimpse of Coronation splendour was given at the premises of Norman Harnell in Bruton Street, London, to-day (Monday ***** January 05, 1953.

This close-up view of one of the walls in the largest of 2UE's new suite of studios shows the curved and splayed "diffusers," with Douglas Annand's abstract murals. The studio is 38ft long, 25ft wide and 16ft high. June 06, 1952.

Thomas Starr, president Detroit Lincoln Group: "Lincoln would handle the presidency today in... honesty, simplicity and under standing. He would know both sides of a question before he acted". February 2, 1948.;Thomas Starr, president Detroit Lincoln Group: "Lincoln would handle the presidency today in... honesty, simplicity and under standing. He would know both sides of a question before he acted".

Nose landing gear of the Navy's Lockheed Constitution, world's largest transport airplane. The wheels are 44 inches in diameter. When the Constitution is in service, there will be a passenger entrance through the nose landing gear wheel well. May 26, 1947. ;Nose landing gear of the Navy's Lockheed Constitution, world's largest transport airplane. The wheels are 44 inches in diameter. When the Constitution is in service, there will be a passenger entrance through the nose landing gear wheel well.

She can't afford it yet, but one day soon Ellen McKeon will probably own one of the tractors she has seen demonstrated in a Sydney saleroom. August 10, 1955.;She can't afford it yet, but one day soon Ellen McKeon will probably own one of the tractors she has seen demonstrated in a Sydney saleroom.

Roy Denny of Dubbo fines bike gears. October 27, 1945.;Roy Denny of Dubbo fines bike gears.

Chic Young and his Dog Butch, one of the 85 of Daisy's pups. Butch has an avid appetite for such oddities as pancakes, cockies, pork liver and popcorn. Chic Young, like the Bumsteads, also has an appreciation for a soft-looking, patient dog. April 21, 1950.

President Presents Pilot's Medal To His Parents - President F.D. Roosevelt presents the Congressional Medal of Honor to Mr. and Mrs. Harl Pease, Sr., who received it for their son, Captain Harl Pease, Jr., United States Army Air Force pilot believed killed when he made a daring raid over a Japanese base in the Pacific despite a damaged plane. The citation read in parts: "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty." Captain Pease previously had won the Distinguished Flying Cross. February 15, 1943. (Photo by Interphoto News Pictures, Inc).

Whiteman Cup TrialsPractising at Wimbledon for the Whiteman Cup Trials yesterday where (l to R)Miss Narel, Mrs. Mottram, Fred Perry (coach) and Miss Fletcher. June 09, 1952. (Photo by Daily Mail Contact Picture).

and little else, and put him to work rescuing crashed aircrew.The indefiniteness suited Pentland. He understood what was needed and set about ***** Dakotas. The squadron transport was a Brisbane milk van. As commanding officer, Pentland had a battered old coupe.Pentland's official job was rescue. *****. May 24, 1950.

Madame Chiang Kai-Shek And Her Right-Hand Woman” Help China To Turn The Tide -- Madame Chiang Kai-Shek (left) with her right-hand woman, Madame Huang Chi-Hsiang, in Hankow, now the Chinese capital.The women’s modern outlook is exemplified by their dress.Madame Chiang Kai-Shek, wife of China’s Generalissimo. and her right-hand woman”, Madame Huang Chi-hsiabg, wife of the Vice-Director of the Political Affairs Department of the Military Headquarters, are being given much credit for the energetic way in which China is now waging the war against Japan and has turned the tide in her favour. April 06, 1938.

General Eisenhower As A Boy -- Dwight David Eisenhower, aged 12, third of six sons of David J. and Ida Elizabeth (nee Stover) Eisenhower pose for a family group of the Daguerre type, in 1902. Serious-faced young David is seen on the outside left - a position he soon changed to "Center field" when he took up baseball. His father (whose family had been in America since 1730) was, in turn, farmer, engineer, ice-maker. - In the centre, foreground, is Milton Stover Eisenhower, aged 3 when this picture was taken; he is now President of the Kansas State College, and was, unitl 1943, Associated Director of the American office of War Information. - Picture was taken at Abilene, Kansas, where the General spent his boyhood. He was bor 14.X1890, at Dennison, Tex. December 13, 1945. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

Geiger Counter Test to Establish Age of the Kentmere Boat -- A geoger counter is to be used to establish the age of the "Kentmrere Boat" an archaelogical relic discovered last May in a dried out lake near Kentmere, Westmorland by Mr. Leslie Ridding, an employee of the Cape Asbestos Company. The boat, 14ft. long, flat-bottomed, with a round stern and shaped bow, has created great interest among naval historians and it is thought that it may date from the Norman Conquest. For the geiger test, a piece of the hull will be submitted to the "carbon 14" test with now apparatus made at Harwell and recently installed at the British Museum. September 20, 1955.

Aircraft Constructions. May 2, 1947. (Photo by Boeing Aircraft Company).

Misc.- People - American-Indians. March 20, 1939.;Misc.- People - American-Indians.

The R.A.F. Roundsel Over California - For the first time since World War II, the roundel insignia of the Royal Air Force is a common sight over Southern California. The reason; R.A.F. pilot are becoming familiar with performance of the new lookhead P2V-E Naptune anti-submarine aircrafts - one of which is pictured here in flight over the American state. Neptunes, in quantity production for the U.S. Navy, are being made available to Great Britain and Australia through the Mutual Defence Assistance

The Album of Americana Election in Johnston County (14) Of 22 -- Johnston County farmers were more interested in talking tobacco prices than in a last minute political appeal. Wind and sun have left their mark on these faces. The men wear overalls but they own their farms, drive new cars and pay a stiff income tax. August 12, 1948. (Photo by ACME).;The Album of Americana Election in Johnston County (14) Of 22 -- Johnston County farmers were more interested in talking tobacco prices than in a las

Japanese Pow (Sydney). December 01, 1949. (Photo by Official U.S. Navy Photograph).;Japanese Pow (Sydney).

In the United States to Study P2V operation with navy and lockheed these RAAF maintenance superintendents are photographed in classroom at Lockheed's service school. First of a fleet of the longrange Neptunes will be flown to Australia by RAAF pilots later this year. In photo the men study the elevator control system with Lockheed instructor R. C. Hollinger. RAAF personnel are Squadron Leader Harold Morewood, Flight Lt. N. L. Avery, Sgt. M. L. Donoghue, Flight Sgt. Lloyd Pretty, Sgt. L. E. Davie

Color and appearance, important factors in wine type and quality, are judged with a strong light. October 6, 1954.;Color and appearance, important factors in wine type and quality, are judged with a strong light.

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