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

Damage done by Japanese bombs on the island of Singapore.Fires in the distance started by Japanese bombs. February 19, 1942.

Emperor Hirohito reads imperial rescript, formally opening the 90th session of the imperial diet in the Diet Bldg., Tokyo, Japan. Members of house of representatives are seated at left and members of house of peers are at right. June 20, 1946. (Photo by Dederbo, Official Signal Corps photo).

Materials: No. 20 crochet cotton, a No. 4£ crochet hook, a piece of linen. Abbreviations: Ch-chain; tr-treble; dc-double crochet; sc-single crochet. Note: Instead of being worked on a chain base, the edging may be worked into the hemmed edge of the linen. In this case, begin at the 2nd round, working 2 ch, 1 tr all around, making about five spaces to an inch. February 18, 1952. (Photo by Langham Studio).

Wedemeyer Visits Chiang Kai-Sheks -- Lieut. Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer (right) is greeted by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek during a formal visit at Nanking, China, July 23. at left is the Generalissimo. Wedemeyer is in China on a Fact-Finding mission fro press Harry S. Truman. January 12, 1950. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Jeeps. April 11, 1946.

Home From Italy - Met With English Food -- Private C.Harrison of Sunderland (center) with an eye wound, happy as a ' sand-boy ' at being home, receiving sandwiches and ten from a Red Cross and St. John nurse on arrival in London. Passing through London, men recently arrived in England, repatriated from Italy, were met by the Red Cross and St. John with ambulances, refreshments and a Liaison officer to assist them to their destinations. July 26, 1943. (Photo by London News Agency Photos).

Queen & Duke on arrival at Princess Wharf Hobart. Tas. February 26, 1954.

The Duke Visits Master Mariners -- The Duke of Edinburgh with the Master and officials of the Master Mariners' Company when he went aboard the headquarters ship, the sloop "Wellington', anchored in the Thames off the Victoria Embankment.Left to Right - Senior Warden Captain G.C. Saul: the Duke of Edinburgh: Air Chief Marshal Sir Frederick Bowhill, Master of the Company: and the Deputy Master, Captain F.G. Spriddell. The "Wellington' served during the last war as an escort ship, was bought by the Company and converted as their floating hall. May 11, 1949. (Photo by Plant News Ltd.).

First Army Decorations Of The War -- Captain Francis Peter Barclay (centre, holding stick) and Lance-Corporal Herbert Arthur Davis (almost behind him) receiving congratulations. Captain P. F. Barclay was awarded the Military Cross and Lance Corporal H. Davis the Military Medal. Both men belong to the Norfolk Regiment and their decorations were given for conspicuous gallantry and coolness on night patrol. Captain Barclay led his patrol far into the enemy lines and secured a house and then continues the reconnaissance. On their return they were fired at by the enemy and took cover in a ditch, but being without ammunition they withdrew without loss to our lines. March 25, 1940. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Young Army "Flag Waggers": Boys of the Duke of York's Royal Military school, Dover, at signaling practice on the parade ground. Hundreds of youngsters are being trained for the Army at this school. May 23, 1938. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

Duke Pays Homage To His Wife, The Queen - The Duke of Edinburgh kneels before the throne and pays hoamge to his wife Queen Elizabeth II, in Westminster Abbey after her coronation yesterday. Churchman at left, holding book, is the Archbishop of Canterbury. Flanking the Queen are the Bishop of Durham, left, and the Bishop of Bath and Wells. Others surrounding throne are unidentified peers and churchmen. June 03, 1953. (AP Wirephoto).

Japanese Prisoners At Work In Singapore Docks - This Japanese wears a white glove to shovel coal.Since the Allied occupation of Singapore, Japanese soldier been put to work in and around the city. They are usually guarded by Indian troops who keep them working and also the civil population getting too near. October 9, 1945. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Life in an Internment Camp for German Nazis. A working party of Nazi internees returning with buckets of coke for the kitchens through the gates of Camp Roosevelt, Hemer, Germany. At Hemer, in the British-occupied zone of Germany, 3,300 Nazis (mostly Gestapo and S.S. men) are interned in Camp Roosevelt, formerly a German prisoner-of-war camp Stalag 6b. The internees have their time fully occupied, because,in addition to their instructional centre where they are taught everything from dramatic art to brick-laying, they have all the camp chores to perform, such as working on the allotments and fetching coke for the kitchens. May 1, 1946.

First Tank Christening In ***** Tanks" Campaign -- Lt. Peter Cill, the tank Commander, Christina the thanks with a bottle of beer. A Royal tank regiment unit in the South Coast, Ohbistened a heavy infantry tank "Waltzing Matilda" as a compliment to the Australians who have done so well in the Middle East. They wanted to call her after the ***** home town, out as that town had no ***** the £20,000 needed they could not *****. July 30, 1941. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Moving up to meet the "aggressor," a Patton tank thunders through a Bavarian village. The Germans have become accustomed to U.S. maneuvers. September 13, 1955, (Photo by Look Magazine).

Pictures taken at the First War Guilt Trials which opened on August 24th. At Dachar -- The relatively mild appearing defendant as he at talking to the interpreters who was constantly at his side to keep him apprised of the progress of the case. The interpreter is Sgt. Oscar Sessler, and the defendant, Franz Strasser, Kreisleiter (or district leader of the Nazi party) of Kaplitz, Sudetenland. October 15, 1945. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited)

Re-Arming Britain -- A "Centurion" entering the water test, where it remains in 6 feet of water for a set time - a test for leakage and engine performance. Britain's latest fighting vehicle - the 50 ton "Centurion" - believed to be the only new tank produced in quantity by any nation since the end of the war - is now in full production, and representatives of the world's press were invited to see construction work and tests carried out at the Royal Ordnance Factory at Leeds. October 29, 1950. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited.).

Science On The Side Of Justice -- A general view of the Chemical Laboratory of the Home Office S. Western Forensic Science Laboratory Bristol. In foreground (left to right) Police Lialson Office D/Inspector G. Mallett A.R.P.S., F.R.M.S., (at table) Mr. H.J. Walls, B.Sc. Ph. D. Senior Scientific Office and staff chemist (nearest camera) Experimental Officer B. Lilliman B.Sc. In background Experimental Officer H. Campbell (left) and Junior Assistant J.E. Fishbeck. December 29, 1947. (Photo by Topical Press).

Loyal Greetings - From Coronation Road -- Perilously perched on a window - sill a resident of Coronation Road (in the borough of West Ham, London) fixes Coronation decorations in readiness for the great day. These were the gift of a West End businessman, who searched for a Coronation Road - and found it in West Ham. He offered all the bunting necessary to decorate the road. May 29, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Queen Elizabeth II Coronation - 1953 - Fashions, Coronets & Hair Styles - British Royalty. January 11, 1953.

Flags By The Mile - For Coronation. Union Jacks that will give colour to Coronation day celebrations are finished by workers at a Rochford, Essex, factory. From the roof hang other banners, bearing the Crown and cipher. At work on the table are - left - Shipley Wellington (Rochford); and Brenda McGrath (Southend). At right of table - Jean Cushen (Eastwood) and Rita McGrath (Southend). January 12, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

For Static-Free Broadcasting - Workers adjust a new "Cloverleaf" antenna designed for frequency modulation radio transmitters by the Bell Laboratories in America. Static-free broadcasting - known as frequency modulation is being rapidly extended and developed in the U.S.A., where 500 cities of 47 State will soon be able to avail themselves of the service. Construction of new stations, coupled with improved technical advances, will bring the new service within reach of million of new listeners. Frequency modulation radio waves follow a line-of-sight path, and travel only to the horizon. July 29, 1947. (Photo by Fox).

He Lost Cross-Channel Duel - Abdel Latif Abu Heif, of Egypt, winner of the Butlin International cross-channel race, is presented with the 1,000 guineas "Butlin cup" by Mr. Billy Butlin at Folkestone swimming pool a short while after the race had finished. A thrilling stroke-by stroke due ***** Two exhausted swimmers ended yesterdays cross-channel race. They struggle ***** last two miles with only a few year between them. Fifty yards off the shore ***** Dover and Folkstone, the 27-year-old Egyptian, Abdel Abu Helf, began a mighty last effort flinging himself forward in the - energy -sapping butterfly stroke. a few minutes later he climbed onto the rocks, the winner, with a time of 11 hours 44 minutes. August 16, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper; Paul Popper Ltd.).

King and Queen Visit BIF -- The King and Queen arriving for their tour of the Earl's Court, London, section of the British Industries Fair to-day (Tuesday).***** Australia and New Zealand will be made within a fortnight.The announcement was made in a Buckingham Palace bulletin. May 01, 1951. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Misc. - Hosp.& Med. - Maternity Hospitals. February 02, 1949.

U.S. Forces Occupy Strategic Islands in South Pacific -- U.S. Marine raiders study the remains of a Japanese Zero fighter plane they discovered on one of the Russell Islands, when U.S. Forces occupied this strategic outpost 30 miles northwest of Guadalcanal in the Solomons several weeks ago. The plane crashed while attempting to reach its base after being hit by American gunfire. The American forces approached the Russells expecting a fight, but the Japanese had evacuated them and the occupation was completed without opposition. July 19, 1943.

Versatile Charlie Dunn - above as French Polisher. January 07, 1954.

"Down With Franco Spain" - Part of an estimated 50 pickets mill about near 515 Madison Avenue, New York, May 15, as demonstrators picket the Spanish Consulated which occupies the 31st floor of the building. The demonstration was staged in protest against seizure of several hundred prisoners by the Spanish government from metal works and smelters who staged "Food Strike" in Bilbao some weeks ago, according to Milton Wolff, commander of the Veterans of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade. May 17, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Queen Salote of Tonga greets her Royal guests, Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, as they step from the Royal barge, beginning a two-day visit to the island kingdom. Behind the Duke of Edinburgh stands the Queen's Lady-in *****.Two Queens - One of the many happy moments of the Queen's visit to Tonga is her meeting with tall Queen Salote. This picture, taken a few seconds after she had been welcomed by Queen Salote, shows the smiling Queen about to approach the Prime Minister, son of the Tongan ruler. The Duke of Edinburgh, resplendent in white uniform and decorations, is smiling happily while Queen Salote, delighted at the visit of Her Majesty, turns to introduce her son. January 09, 1954.

Queen Elizabeth & Duke Of Edinburgh - Tour At Malta 1954 - Returning From Australia. May 5, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

40,000 people packed the Exhibition. The looked cool and lovely, in spite of the. March 19, 1954. (Photo by The Telegraph Feature Service, Brisbane).

Mr. Eden At Mansion House Appeal For More Territorials -- A general view showing Mr. Eden addressing lunch-time crowds from the Mansion House today (Tues). Mr. Anthony Eden, Deputy Opposition Leader, made an appeal for more Territorials in a speech he made at the Mansion House, London, today (Tues) Mr. Alexander, Minister of Defence, launched the Territorial Recruiting Drive yesterday when he spoke at the Mansion House yesterday amidst a communist uproar which resulted in eleven men and a woman being arrested, charged with disorderly conduct. October 5, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Royal Tournament Dress Rehearsal -- A general view of the show. A full dress rehearsal was held today at the Olympia. June 15, 1949. (Photo by Associated Newspapers Picture).;Royal Tournament Dress Rehearsal -- A general view of the show. A full dress rehearsal was held today at the Olympia.

Fortune-Winner Still Saves On Smokes. Twice in a month the biggest-ever football pool prize has gone to Aberdeen. Four weeks go Edward Cross, a bus driver, was stopped on his Aberdeen bus-route and told that he had won £61,456 in the penny points. And now William Melville, 51 year old stone-mason, also from Aberdeen, has collected a cheque for £64,450, won in a football pool. Despite his fortune, Mr. Melville is still keenly alive to the duty of saving. Celebrating at the Waldorf Hotel, London,

Hauptmann Smile As He Goes On Trail - Bruno Richard Hauptmann, unemotional and Iron-Nerved on all occasions, smiled as he was led into The Courtroom in Fleming on, N. J., Jan. 2, to begin the trail which my send him to the electric Chair as The Kidnaper and slayer of Baby Charles A. Lindbergh, JR. Few photographers have ever been able to catch Hauptmann with a smile on his face. January 29, 1935. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).;Hauptmann Smile As He Goes On Trail - Bruno Richard Hauptmann, un

The war's end found most of the Jap submarine fleet moored in Yokosuka Harbor, Honshy Island. Above are some of the Navy's two-men subs moored at the giant fleet base. Medium subs, or "J" boats, are in the background. October 26, 1945. (Photo by US Army Corps Photo).;The war's end found most of the Jap submarine fleet moored in Yokosuka Harbor, Honshy Island. Above are some of the Navy's two-men subs moored at the giant fleet base. Medium subs, or "J" boats, are in the background.

Mr. Magnen, Vice-Chairman of the "Physique Nucleaire" of the College of France has invented with the aid of his collaborator Mr. Chanson, the first "Protonic" microscope. This machine is similar to the electronic microscope, but deffers from the latter by the fact that the shot which is used is the "Proton" and the optical deviation is Electrostatic instead of magnetic. This machine which obtains an enlargement of 500,00 times, will unable to study, amongst others, the microbes of diseases which up to this date one had not been able to detect. March 21, 1952.

High St, Miller Point. February 26, 1955.

Biggest Army Maneuvers Begin -- The biggest Army maneuvers to be held in this country began early this morning. Known as" Surprise Packet", the exercise involves some 50,000 troops, including Territorials, and 12,000 vehicles, and is being staged over eight counties. This picture shows bren gunners of the Southland Force in action near Andover. October 12, 1951.

Nearing Home - The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh with Prince Charles and Princess Anne driving in an open carriage past King Charles statue on their way home - to Buckingham Palace. May 15, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Queen at Timaru, NZ.Queen Elizabeth greeting Samoan Scouts who were in the South Island for a Jamboree. Mayor Mr. R. E. White presented the Scouts to Her Majesty. August 25, 1952.

The long road back. These Germans, until a few moments age were members of Hitler's fighting forces, trudge along hands over heads, to become prisoners of the "week Allies". July 17, 1944. (Photo by U.S. Official Photo)

The Coronation - The Queen in the Coronation Coach passing St. James Palace.London was a city of crowds and of pageantry for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II to-day. June 02, 1953. (Photo by Associated Newspapers).

Elia Kazan -- The Brilliant young American stage director is bringing Broadway's dramatic hit "Death of a Salesman" to London. Kazan is equally famous for directing films, won Academy Award with "Gentlemen's Agreement". July 29, 1953. (Photo by Camera Press).

Trooping The Color on the Horse Guards Parade. Watched by members of the Royal family, the troops wheel in perfect formation. June 19, 1939. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Cavalry group on its way for a day's patrol rides in riot-control formation. Riot control volatile Berlin. Photo taken in heavy snow on March 3rd. March 09, 1951. (Photo by ACME).

Allies Move Up On MunsterSoldiers of the 17th U.S. Airborne Division await orders to advance on Munster, Reich town 51 miles northeast of the Rhine from Wesel, which is being entered by tanks of the British Sixth Coldstream Guards, some of which can be seen rolling down the highway (left). The German strong point was cleared April 3, 1945, by Allied troops which included elements of the Ninth U.S. Army. May 21, 1945. (Photo by U.S. Signal Corps Photo).

Welcome Home! -- As thousands lined the streets of the Nation's Capital, General Dwight D. Eisenhower gets Greatest welcome ovation every paid to at the Capital. Here is a general view of the "V" former by fire ladders on Pennsylvania avenue as the General's car pass under. June 18, 1945. (Photo by ACME Photo).

Madame Chiang Kai-Shek links arms with her husband and American General Stilwell in Burma, 1944, not long after the stormy Cairo meeting. May 4, 1944.

During his recent tour of State, Mussolini received amazing welcomes from the peasants including this sign at Calabria. April 23, 1939.

***** the midget Japanese submarine ***** The pictures illustrate the Japanese ***** worked. Above: This was unable to stand upright in ***** to look through ***** December 21, 1942.

Close-Up -- Part of the ship's deck after the submarine had launched her deadly missile. The submarine then dived thinking the freighter could not survive the blast. June 22, 1955.

Abandoned By Germans During Russian Advance -- German trucks (top) were abandoned during the Russian advance in the middle Don area, while the tanks (bottom) were captured by soviet troops southwest of Stalingrad, according to the captions accompanying these Russian photos. Original of both picture were in two sections. April 14, 1943. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Queen Elizabeth signs a book on her arrival at Startford. With Her Majesty is Mayor of Stratford, Mr. N. H. Moss. January 14, 1954.

Queen in Fiji. December 23, 1953.

W.V.S. Britain - (Women's Voluntary. Service) - War File. April 16, 1945.

Olympic games 1948 - Athletics - R. Larsson (No. 128) taking the last hurdle in the 400-metre semi-final in which he set up an Olympic record of 51.9 secs. R. Ault, U.S.A., (No. 338) was second. July 30, 1948.

American ballerina Nora Kaye dancing in the world premiere of Anthony Tudor's ballerina "Can Can Bar" given in Tokyo. November 03, 1954.

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

Trooping The Colour Rehearsal -- A general view of the scene on the Horse Guards Parade this morning as the Guards marched past the Duke of Gloucester during the dress rehearsal of Trooping the Colour rehearsal. May 30, 1952.

Brisbane's G.P.O. *****. November 25, 1936.

Naval Funerals - victims of the first raid on Syd harbour by Japanese subs - Rockwood cemetery. June 1, 1942.

Arresting The Crime Wave -- The coat the bullet went through. A chemist prepares to analse the powder stain on the victim's coat. Its area is measured and shows that the shot was fired from close range - about 3 or 4 inches. A police scientist examines powder burns on a murder victim's coat but science still lags behind the criminal. December 15, 1949. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Historic Block Taken From Coronation -- The view from the Altar showing the coronation chair with the scone stone beneath the seat, in its setting. The historic scone stone (on which Scots kings were crowned) was stolen from beneath the seat of the Coronation chair in Westminster Abbey in the early hours of Christmas Day. The Stone was taken from Scotland more than 600 years ago. (The chair was made i 1299- three years after the Scone Stone was seized by Edward I ("Long Shanks"). December 27, 1950. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Front of The Sunday Sun Coronation medal shows charming engraving of her Majesty the Queen. April 5, 1953.

This was Oxford Street, late in the evening. Paralysis ***** set in. People saw, heard, spoke no evil. June 19, 1955. (Photo by K. Hutton, Picture Post).;This was Oxford Street, late in the evening. Paralysis ***** set in. People saw, heard, spoke no evil.

Cole Porter's "Can Can" In London Gillian Lynne, 25, Former Sadler's Wells Ballerina. At a rehearsal today September 30 for Cole porter's "Can Can" which opens October 14 at the London Coliseum. She is the leading dancer in the show. October 12, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).;Cole Porter's "Can Can" In London Gillian Lynne, 25, Former Sadler's Wells Ballerina. At a rehearsal today September 30 for Cole porter's "Can Can" which opens October 14 at the London Coliseum. She is the leading

Misc - Law - Profs - Barristers. March 30, 1936.;Misc - Law - Profs - Barristers.

***** 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

Recreation room of the children court at "Yasmar" new home for Delinquent children at Ashfield. April 17, 1946.;Recreation room of the children court at "Yasmar" new home for Delinquent children at Ashfield.

Good outdoor furniture. December 2, 1954.;Good outdoor furniture.

Italian Boxers: Gianni Zudda - One of Italy's top Bantam-weight boxers. January 25, 1955. (Photo by Camera Press).

Dr. Fritz Klein, Josef Kramer. November 17, 1945.

Queen Mother Visits Old Age Pensioners Club -- The smiling Queen Mother seen chatting to Mrs. Elizabeth ("Call me Liz" Segoe (68) who was playing cards in the Stepney old Age Pensioners Club, during her Majesty's visit this afternoon.H.W. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother this afternoon paid a visit to the Stepney Old People's Welfare Association premises at the Royal Foundation of Saint Katherine in Butcher Row, Ratcliffe (East London).after seeing the Chapter House and the New Chapel, the Queen Mother visited the club for Stepney Old Age Pensioners. November 16, 1955.

Leaving Greymouth, New Zealand, the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh say farewell to Mayor Mr. F. W. Baillie, as they continue their tour of the South Island. January 25, 1954.

Duke of Edinburgh Plays Cricket At Arundel Castle --The Duke of Norfolk and the Duke of Edinburgh before the start of the match at Arundel Castle to-day.Duke of Edinburgh plays cricket at Arundel Castle. The Duke of Edinburgh, captained a team of well known cricketers, in a match against the Duke of Norfolk side at Arundel Castle to-day Sunday in aid of the National Playing Fields Association. August 2, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Toy Soldier On Parade: This typical "Toy Town" horse has been made by the boys themselves for the display. Some 140 boys at the Army Apprentices School at Arborfield, Berks, their average age 15, are bringing "Toy Town" to life for the revival of the Royal Tournament at Olympia. They are learning to march and drill in jerky movements with stiff arms and legs for a 10 minutes" Toy soldier" display at the Olympia show. June 4, 1947. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Opening of 2UW. November 6, 1933. (Photo by S.J. Hood).

Battle school. The first lap on the assault course. April 12, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Out Of The East -- Berliners have been admiring this Mongolian mask, which is one of the pieces on show at the Ethnological Museum. November 29, 1933. (Photo by Atlantic Photo).;Out Of The East -- Berliners have been admiring this Mongolian mask, which is one of the pieces on show at the Ethnological Museum.

Even masks need a touch of paint after a carnival and Fred Ellender and Bert Priestly try them on for effect. Their firm rents the masks to carnivals and fairs. February 22, 1955.;Even masks need a touch of paint after a carnival and Fred Ellender and Bert Priestly try them on for effect. Their firm rents the masks to carnivals and fairs.

The Queen Meets The Australians: Today, at Lords during the match between Middlesex and Australia, the Australian team were presented to H.M. The Queen, and this picture shows Hassett presenting Don Tallon to H.M. The Queen, also the picture shows Langley, Ring, Hill, Harvey, on the left of the Queen is the manager of the Australian team. July 20, 1953.

The Burgomaster of Leipzig Holds A Party -- This is how the Americans found the Burgomaster of Leipzig. A Bottle stands on the table, a letter rack, A Blotter and Ink-Well Everything fairly normal except that the Burgomaster is Dead. This dramatic scene Welcomed American Troops as they entered the Leipzig town hall. The Burgomaster, Alfred Freyburg , Frau Freyburg and their 18-year old daughter made a suicide pact-and kept the their promise before taking poison the family held a champagne supper

Scenes From "Doodle-bug" Alley, Southern England - The kids doing "Commando" staff in "Doodle-Bug" Alley watched by the lorry driver. September 17, 1944. (Photo by L.N.A).;Scenes From "Doodle-bug" Alley, Southern England - The kids doing "Commando" staff in "Doodle-Bug" Alley watched by the lorry driver.

Corner Cop - Rome Traffic Cops may soon find themselves occupying a new perch... set four feet from the ground, but not in the centre of the road... the idea which is being tried out in the Via Del Corso is for the platform to be on the corner of one of the buildings... it is claimed that he will be more visible to Pedestrians and more so to motorists. January 10, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Queer Fish : This Red Indian fish, about eight inches long and colored maroon, was caught at Forster and sent to Mr. Tom Cusack, at the City Fish Markets. It lives among weeds at the bottom of the ocean and is rarely seen. The Red Indian fish produces its young alive. June 28, 1944.

Salmon Fish. January 27, 1953.

First picture of the new Covenanter cruiser tank described as an "armoured greyhound". It has an astonishing turn of speed, and a terrific fire power. The tank was named by the Minister of Supply, Lord Beaverbrook. It will doubtless prove as fierce a fighter as the Covenanters of the 17th Century. December 16, 1948. (Photo by London News Agency Photos).

Royal Visitors To The European Horse Trials -- L to R: The Princess Royal; H.M. Queen Elizabeth; and Prince Charles watching the Dressage tests on the 1st day. Many of the world's finest horses and riders - men and women - can be seen in action at the Four day European Horse Trials opened in Windsor Great Park. May 19, 1955. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Catcher for million (goodyear) is well covered goodyear *****. April 9, 1934.

The Duke Of Edinburgh Flies In The World First Jet Air-Liner -- The Duke of Edinburgh sitting in the comet before taking off for a flight which lasted over an hour. On the left is the chief test pilot of de Havillands John Cunningham.The Duke Edinburgh visited the de Havilland Aircraft company at Hatfield where he saw latest design of jet aircraft including the comet jet air-liner which goes into service with B.O.A.C. in May. April 2, 1952. (Photo by United Kingdom Information Service)

Defenses Of The East Coast Of Great Britain: Men of the Royal Scots Fusiliers march on the beach for their training. November 5, 1940. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Germany Nurses - Germany War File. January 1, 1945. (Photo by Canadian Army Photo)

Closing Of The Games Of The XIV Olympiad : Standing on the Tribune of Honour (nearest camera) Sir Frederick wells, Lord Mayor of London, holds the Olympic Flag which will remain in his safe keeping till the XV Olympiad which is to be celebrated in Helsinki. Also seen in this picture, made during the closing of the Games of the XIV Olympiad at Wembley Stadium, London, August 14th, are J. Sigfrid Edstrom, President of the International Olympic Committee (on Tribune furthest from camera) and standing right foreground is Lord Burghley, Chairman of the organising Committee. On left are State Trumpeters. August 14, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Madame Chiang Welcomed--Sandra Chow, 5 (left, held by airline hostess) Presents a Bouquet of roses to Madame Chiang Kai-Shek, first lady of Nationalist China, On her arrival here last night for medical treatment at the Franklin hospital. A large group of local Chinese were on hand to greet her at International Airport. August 17, 1952. ( Photo by AP Wirephoto);Madame Chiang Welcomed--Sandra Chow, 5 (left, held by airline hostess) Presents a Bouquet of roses to Madame Chiang Kai-Shek, first lady

A Bushman of the Kalahari desert and youngster. When birth of a child is imminent, tribal custom is to fete the father well. Bells are then tied to his feet so he can be located to receive the happy news. July 04, 1937. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Ltd.).;A Bushman of the Kalahari desert and youngster. When birth of a child is imminent, tribal custom is to fete the father well. Bells are then tied to his feet so he can be located to receive the happy news.

Look Crashes The Movies....When a scene in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's "The Barkleys of Broadway," Technicolor musical starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, called for a Look Photographer, Hollywood found just the type in the person of Maurice "Butch" Terrell, Look photographer. Here's the way "Butch's" big moment on the screen will look. On the set, between his scenes, Actor Terrell reverts to being Look photographer Terrell to catch candid shots of the famous dancing partners, reunited for their

London News Motor Service Ltd Heaton Halifax "Port of Sydney". April 7, 1948.

Wing Commander J. R. Kinninmont, Co, of 77 Squadron in Korea, was another passenger on the plane. February 12, 1953.

Mourning for the fallen. A group of Australian Diggers rest on their reversed arms at the dedication of the British War Cemetery at Yokohama. Representatives from Tokyo Missions unveiled memorial crosses to Commonwealth dead, and the monument shown above commemorates the Australian dead who lie there. Dedication of the cemetery was carried out by Lt-Gen Sir Horace Robertson, C-in-C BCOF and Administrative Commander of British Commonwealth Forces in Korea. June 26, 1951. (Photo by HQ BCOF, Japan)

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