Sydney Morning Herald Collection

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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.

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).

Queen Arrives In Gibraltar -- Queen Elizabeth stands still to acknowledge the salute as she leaves the Dockyard after Ceremonies there welcoming her to Gibraltar today, May 10. The Royal Party had sailed in on the Liner Britannia for a 27-Hour visit to the fortress, - The last port of call of the Commonwealth tour. Behind the Queen, saluting, is The Duke of Edinburgh. May 20, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Eyes Front. Dwarfed by the tall officer of the guard the Queen inspects the guard, of honor of Fijian police shortly after her arrival in Fiji. February 3, 1954.

"The Queen Is Home"-- In a B.O.A.C. Argonaut aircraft, Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh flew from Aden to Entebbe, in Uganda. While there, the Queen inaugurated the Jinja Dan of the Owen Falls project which is harnessing the waters of the Upper Nile for the benefit of agriculture and industry in Uganda, Egypt and neighbouring territories. June 1, 1954. (Photo by B.O.A.C. Photograph).

Sam Welker, a Brown Drilling Co. petroleum engineer, and Jack Rice, a tool-pusher, examine an oil sample at the rig at Exmouth Gulf yesterday. June 01, 1954.

Cities & Towns - West. Aust. Perth Parliament House. April 29, 1939.

Jap Outboard Motors -- A U.S. Marine examines Japanese outboard motors found on the beach on Kolombangara after American forces moved into that Nipponese-occupied island in the northern Solomons. October 19, 1943. (Photo by U.S. Marine Corps Photo).

Miss France At Istanbul -- Sylvanie Carpentier (Miss France) suns herself at Istanbul. Turkey, August 30. She will be competing in the "Miss Europe" beauty contest to be held there September 2 to September 9. September 01, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Princess Elizabeth At Fighter Command H.Q. - Princess Elizabeth inspecting the guard of honour at Fighter Command H.Q. to-day. Princess Elizabeth paid a visit to-day (Friday) to the headquarters of Royal Air Force Fighter Command at Bentley Priory, Stanmore, Middlesex. The visit should have taken place earlier this month, but was postponed owing to the Princess's indisposition. November 17, 1950. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

New Royal Racing Yacht Near Completion -- Looking down on the trim lines of the new Royal yacht as workmen prepare her for ***** at Gosport. A new royal racing yacht of the Dragon class, wedding present to Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh from the Island Sailing club (Isle of Wight), is nearing completion at the yards at Gosport, Hants, where she is being built. The yacht, which is over 29 feet long, has been named Bluebottle, and will be seen in the Solent this week for sail stretching. It is hoped that the vessel will be formally presented to their Royal Highnesses at Cowes. June 29, 1948. (Photo by Fox).

Princess's Jewels On Show -- The Princess's diamond pictured at a preview at Olympia to-day (Friday). Diamond jewellery presented to HRH Princess Elizabeth on the occasion of her wedding and gifts made to her 21st birthday as well as at other events during her South African tour, take pride of place at the Fair of British Diamonds, a department of the British Industries Fair which opens on May 3rd at Olympia and Birmingham. Also a prominent exhibit is the world's largest diamond - the 770 carat Woyie River diamond - set in a unique flower of which the stone forms the centre. April 30, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Jeeps. April 01, 1942.

Trooping The Colour Ceremony At Horse -- Guards Parade, London. King George VI going to the Parade Ground for the Trooping the Colour Ceremony at Horse Guards Parade. July 25, 1938.

Unscheduled - King Koroki's Pa, near Ngaruawahia, was not on the official list and many Maoris become disturbed because the Queen would miss the famous spot. To the delight of the whole of New Zealand the Queen visits the well known meeting house. January 06, 1954.

Well Drilled: Garden Boys, in their distinctive headgear, use men-sized tools to drill holes during track laying work on the railway at Longmoor camp at Liss Hampshire, where they have been working with the Royal Engineers No.16 Railway Training Regiment. They are cadets Brian Wilkes, 13, of Doncaster (left) and Brian Rooke, 13, from Springfield, near Darlington. The youngsters were among cadets of the 1st Independent Squadron, Royal Engineers (Gordon Boys) who received instruction in various railway trades at Longmoor camp. May 11, 1954. (Photo by Reuter Photo).

Next-Of-Kin Investiture -- Mrs. D. J. C. Britton, of Fordingbridge, Hants, and her son Peter, of Christ's Hospital School, looking at her late husband's Military Cross. Major D. J. C. Britton was awarded the M. C. for bravery in the Far East when serving with Force 136; he dropped by parachute behind the enemy lines. His Majesty the King held an investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning, Tuesday, when he handed awards to the next-of-kin of officers and other ranks. November 5, 1946.

Second V.C. Of The War Now Valet To Benny Ross -- Sgt. John Hogan, V.C. helping Benny Ross to dress in the dressing room of the Saville today. Sergeant John Hogan, V.C., was down and out, and selling matches to Benny Ross, the famous American comedian, who is starring in "It's in the Bag", at the Saville Theatre. Sgt. Hogan was the second man in the Great War to win The V.C. November 6, 1937. (Photo by Keystone).

Rader Girls in Hyde Park for Army Day - Girls of the 46th (Mixed) Heavy A.A. Regiment getting their equipment ready for public inspection in Hyde Park to-day. Rader equipment manned by girls of the Women's Royal Army Corps attached to the 46th (Mixed) Heavy A.A. Ret., R.A., is included in Army equipment on display along Serpentine Road, Hyde Park, London to-day (Thursday) as Park of the celebration of Army Day, commemorating the Cease-fire in Europe in 1945. Girls are not included in the Army Day march through London. May 5, 1949. (Photo by Reuterphoto)

H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth. July 28, 1944. (Photo by London News Agency).

Queen Elizabeth II - Portraits Prior to 1950. February 22, 1944.

Queen Elizabeth II - Possessions Of Dolls, Dogs, Hokes Etc. - British Royalty. August 7, 1939. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Front view of two tier stand at the Singapore Turf club course. Patrons have comfortable seats, and arm rests, to watch races. Membership of club 10,000; costs 10 dollars (£1/10/-) a year. December 1, 1950.

French Victory In The Derby - Princess Elizabeth, (centre) pictured on the course today, was wearing a two-piece costume of Eau-de-Nil with a hat to match trimmed with Lily-of-the-Valley. With her, on left, is Princess-Alice who was in a Shepherd's plaid black and white coat and skirt. On right is the Duchess of Gloucester who was also present to see the Derby stakes go to France this afternoon. An immense crowd of racegoers at Epsom to-day (Saturday) saw the Delby Stakes, Blue Riband of the English Turf, fall to the French horse Pearl Diver, owned by Baron G. de Weldner and ridden Migoli, ridden by D. Smith, was second with the Gaekwar of Baroda's Sayajirao, famous brother of Dante, third. Muchvannted odds-on favourite Tudor Minstrel ridden by never-a-Derby-yet champion jockey ***** challenged hard at the finist after a good race, but was unplaced. June 07, 1947.

A Royal Of Cheer For The Patients The Queen had a cheering "get-well-soon" smile for the patients when she visited the London Hospital yesterday. People waiting to see the doctors applauded as she walked through the out-patients department. When the Queen later toured some of the women's and children's wards she asked each patient she spoke to "How are you getting on" The Queen looks happy and well as she receive at a London Hospital she visited recently. People waiting to see doctors applauded as the Queen walked through the out-patients department. November 27, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Repelling The Air Attack: Anti-aircraft gunners wearing gasmasks as they work their anti-aircraft gun aboard H.M.S. Revenge during the combined exercises with the Mediterranean Fleet in the Atlantic. May 9, 1938. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

London's Anti-Aircraft Defenses - Moving Guns Into Position: Gun crew moving their anti-aircraft gun into position today September 27. S Anti-Aircraft guns made their appearance in several parts of London today. September 27, 1938. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The Spotter: R.T.H. Clay, once a clerk in business in Oxford, is now a spotter. A.A. gunners have certainly proved their worth during the attacks by enemy aircraft. For every machine destroyed, dozens have been turned back by the barrages of fire which these men have sent up into the skies. This H.A.A Battery R.A. was formed after the Munich crisis and is manned by titled people and business men of Oxford, teachers, butchers, professors, University men and M.A's all of whom are fighting together for the common cause. These men went to action stations at the beginning of the warafter having and only a few months training. September 9, 1940. (Photo by Fox photos).

Heavy Gold Chain of office glitters on the chest of Leonato, Governor of Messina (Cecil Winter) in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing at the Tivoli. November 27, 1949.

"Olympic Designs" British Women's Uniform Chosen : "Olympic-Look" A smiling model shows off the new British women's Olympic uniform in London, to-day (Thursday).Simply cut, white, open-necked dresses with tight-fitting navy blue jackets, will be the uniform of British Olympic women athletes at this year's Games. Chosen by members of the team from a selection submitted by an Oxford street store, the uniform will be topped off by a beret with Union Jack - Olympic Rings badge. The Skirt hemline is 15 inches from the ground. May 20, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Good Advice for Soprano - Celebrated pianist Benno Moiseiwitsch meets talented 3DB soprano Glenda Raymond star of "Opera for the People" series, and gives her useful on oversea musical conditions. The pianist will give his final recital in the Melbourne Town Hall tonight, and Miss Raymond will leave for Milan, Italy, after her last Australian public appearance in the Town Hall on July 24. The proceeds of her concert will help to finance the trip. July 23, 1948.

General Eisenhower In London -- General Eisenhower faces a barrage of cameras in his London office. He has assumed the Supreme Command of the Allied Expeditionary Forces.General Dwight D. Eisenhower, 53-year-old Supreme Commander of the British and American Expeditionary Forces organizing in the United Kingdom, has arrived in London. January 17, 1944. (Photo by Plant News Ltd.).

The Queen and Lady Mountbatten with Prince Charles a Princess Anne at the Marsa polo ground, Malta.THE Queen and Lady Mountbatten with Charles and Princess Anne at the Marsa polo ground, Malta. Princess Anne appears interested in something behind her while Prince Charles walks quietly with his mother. May 6, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

The Duke Leaves Place By Helicopter -- The helicopter flying over the royal standard at Buckingham Palace this morning. After gaining height over the palace ground the helicopter made off for Lambeth Bridge to follow the line of the Thames.The Duke of Edinburgh took off in a Dragonfly helicopter from the lawn in front of the Terrace at Buckingham Palace this Morning to visit the military staff college at Camberley, Surrey. The helicopter was piloted Flt. Lt. A.J . Less. For this trip the Duke was a passenger only. He does not hold The special certificate issued to pilots of these aircraft. June 30, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

The Duke of Edinburgh in a slit trench.Field Marshal the Duke of Edinburgh 1953 yesterday watched military exercises during his visit to British units in the Soltau region of West Germany. March 20, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Princess Elizabeth Visits Exeter - Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth, on a two-day visit to Exeter, visited the St. Loyes College for the Disabled. Princess Elizabeth, wearing a new off-the face hat, trimme with sweeping laurel leaves, chats to one of the trainees - a disabled Polis soldier - during her visit yesterday (Wednesday) to the St. Loyes College for the Disabled at Exeter, Devon. November 14, 1946.

Studying. October 31, 1947.

Scenes In the Life Of Princess Elizabeth - Princess Elizabeth attends a meeting of the N.S.P.C.C. at the Mansion House. April 1, 1947. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

***** passing through the Maoris on her way to the ***** Maoris cheered and sang as she walked by, at Rotorua. January 11, 1954.

Queen & Duke at Flemington Races. Melbourne. March 11, 1954.

Hit By Jap Bombers -- Hit by Japanese Aichi dive bomber in an attack on small boat shipping in Rendova Harbor, this PT boat was beached despite fact entire stern was blown out by bomb. Men can be seen searching for survivors. August 21, 1943. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

More Help For Guadalcanal -- Standing offshore a U.S. transport unloads men and materials to reinforce yanks on Guadalcanal Island in the Solomons. The tree stumps are mute Testimony of the fierce fighting which has raged on he Island. December 19, 1942. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Singapore Digs In - Malayan boys help to erect sandbags round public and other. Important buildings as Singapore prepares itself against attack. January 30, 1942. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Singapore's big guns ready to roar. August 16, 1945. (Photo by The New York Times).

Mount Batten is a keen sports ***** enthusiastic Cricketer. Off duty ***** his turn at bowling. April 22, 1948.

Mount Henry Home For The Aged - Perth. September 28, 1953.

Allied officers at the conservation ceremony of the native built church at the Guadalcanal cemetery. August 01, 1944.

The most recent portrait of H.R.H. The Princess Elizabeth Duchess of Edinburgh. November 28, 1948. (Photo by M. W. ElphinsTone, The London Electrotype Agency Ltd.).

Princess Elizabeth's Bedroom Suite -- This chest is part of the bedroom suite designed by Neil Morris. Neil Morris, 31 year old Scots furniture designer has made a bedroom suite for Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh. It is made in white Scots sycamore. The suite is being given to the royal couple as a gift from the people of Glasgow. February 09, 1949. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

N. Coast Baseball *****. October 31, 1940.

"Covenanters" In Action -- The Mark V Cruiser tanks (covenanters) ready to set out on exercise. A Demonstration by an Armoured division was held recently in the northern command when the new covenanters took part. October 15, 1941. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Chiang Kai Shek - General & With Wife. December 8, 1941. (Photo by The Central News Agency).

Queen Elizabeth II - Scenes 1948. November 14, 1947.

U.S. Marines Rest Before Battle On Guadalcanal -- United States Marines in full packs and battle gear take a brief rest during a pause in a march to the battle front on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. Shortly after the picture was taken, these Marines came to grips with Japanese troops, beating them in the engagement. May0 3, 1943.

Chinese A.R.P. and A.F.S. Go Into Action - Attap Huts ablaze after Jap bombs fall on a village in Singapore area. Chinese of the A.R.P. and A.F.S. quickly get the flames under control. February 27, 1942. (Photo by Metropolitan Morning Papers).

Lieutenant Mountbatten Unveils War Memorial -- Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten performed his first public engagement at the little Wiltshire town of Corsham, Where for the past year he has been serving with HMS Royal Arthur, when he unveiled the town's war memorial, a Garden of Remembrance.Before the ceremony he was introduced to Miss A. Tennant and Miss L.J. Rigden who gave the garden to the town. Detachments of the Royal Navy, *****, army, RAF and WAAF from local stations took part in the Parade. April 11, 1947. (Photo by Mirror Features)

University - West. Aust. Perth. February 1, 1948.

The Situation In Berlin -- An armored car troops of the 11th Hussars roll out from their head quarters on a patrol of Berlin Streets. July 5, 1948. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

The Duke of Edinburgh Reviews Empire Troops Here For The Coronation -- The Duke of Edinburgh shaking hands with senior sister Pam Scotland of the Royal Australian Air Force Nursing Services during his inspection of Australian women Officers at Pirbright.The Duke of Edinburgh, wearing the uniform of Admiral of the Fleet, today left Buckingham Palace by hoverplane for Pirbright in Surrey, where he reviewed the Empire Troops here for the Coronation. May 23, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Master Anthony Everitt wearing the Albert Medal, which was awarded to his mother posthumously. ***** Investiture held by the king ***** Investiture the king presented the Albert Medal to four-year old Anthony Everitt - this award has been granted posthumously to his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Everitt in recognition of conspicuous *****. Mother's Act: Four-year-old Anthony Everitt, with the Albert Medal posthumously awarded his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Everitt, killed in attempting to rescue men from a burning bomber. February 22, 1945.

Herald-Sun - General Scenes - 1973-1974 - Misc. September 19, 1955.

Don Keane, W.A. walker. April 18, 1952.

British prisoners of war repatriated from Italy arriving at a west Country port in the hospital ship Newfoundland on 23rd April, 1943. The BBC announced their arrival, and made a recording of the scenes at the dockside which was broadcast in BBC News Bulletins that day. April 22, 1943. (Photo by BBC).

The Army Gets Ready For The "Z" Men Cloth Models Are Being Prepared At Units -- With the prospect during the summer months of hundreds of Reservists arriving for two weeks intensive training, Units up and down the country are giving much thought and preparatory work to arranging their "refresher courses". Cloth models are frequently used for explaining and carrying out indoor exercises on supplies in the field and organization base areas etc. This picture was taken at a Depot of the royal Army Orandee corps and shows an officer ensuring a model is in good order, and instructing a cadre of permanent staff who will be able to assist in the training of the Reservists later on. April 10, 1951.

Royal Tour Melbourne Victoria. The Duke of Edinburgh, as Admiral of the Fleet takes the salute at Flinders Naval Depot as the new Queen's Color is paraded. March 05, 1954.

Queen with Capt. M. L. Hardie, Naval Officer in Charge, Auckland, passing ***** House flag pole after inspecting Naval Guard of Honor at Waitangi.December 31, 1953.

Royal Tour Victoria. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh as Marshal of the Royal Air Force welcomed at the R.A.A.F. Station Point Cook. From left Air Marshal Macaulay and the Minister for Air Mr. McMohon. March 12, 1954.

One letter serves for all these when they write home to their pare its at Birmingham, Philemon who claims to be the oldest (by some 20 secs.) is official letter writer. May 22, 1943.

It is Mr. F. Parker in center not Frankie *****. December 9, 1946.

While construction men look on, the first plane takes off. Most such construction work is first of all a race against time, building new airfields or re-building captured enemy ones, so that the march to Tokyo may not be slowed. April 11, 1944.

As a means of keeping warm these three members of Drummoyne Rugby Union Club played a game of football on Bondi Beach today. Johnny Denton, of Ryde, Is being tackled by John Stephenson, of Ryde, and Ian Findlay, of Filvedock. August 28, 1955. (Photo by Ronald Leslie Stewart/Fairfax Media).

The Symbol Of The Crown -- The British Crown as the link of commonwealth and colonies is symbolised In this Grace Wheatley painting, which has the Queen as centre piece. The picture, entitled 'The Crown', hangs in the Royal society of Portrait Painters' Exhibition previewed today (Thursday) at the Royal Institute Galleries in Piccadilly, London. November 17, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

New portrait of Princess Elizabeth. December 10, 1943.

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

Duke of Edinburgh Visits Shape -- The Duke of Edinburgh with field Marshal Montgomery (left) and General Fruemther, Supreme allied Commander, Europe, during his visit to shape headquarters, near Paris, yesterday. He later attended a Garden party given by General Gruenther and his wife. June 28, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Duke of Edinburgh Attends Staff Course At Royal Naval College -- Lieutenant, the Duke of Edinburgh (Left) working out a problem on a chat with Commander W.G.F. Bird, Royal Navy (right) at the Royal Naval College. The Duke of Edinburgh, who is a Naval Lieutenant, attended a Staff Course at the Royal Naval College, here. The course lasts until the middle of September, and is designed not only to qualify Officers for the Performance of Staff duties - but also to carry further the studios of history, strategy, and the arts of war. May 13, 1948. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.).

Awards - Men Decorated For Bravery - British Army. January 11, 1940. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

Three V.C.'S At The Palace -- L to R Lt. Colonel Henry Foote, V.C., Royal Tank Corps of Birmingham; Major Richard Wakeford, V.C. of London, Hampshire Regt. and Lance Corporal Francis Jefferson of Ulverston, Lancashire Fusiliers after their investiture by the King. At a recent Investiture held by H.M. The King, there were three winners of the Victoria Cross - 23-year-old Major Richard Wakeford, Hampshire Regiment, one of Britain's youngest V.C.'s he won the award in an action near Cassino in Italy. He was wounded in the face, both arms and both legs. The second V.C. was presented to LT. Colonel Henry Foote, Royal Tank Corps for his gallantry during an action in the Western Desert after the battle of "Knightsbridge" when he kept open a vital corridor for the Guards. He was taken prisoner in November 1942, and transferred to Italy, from where he escaped to Switzerland. The third recipient of the V.C. was Lance-Corporal Francis Jefferson of the Lamcashire Fuiliers, who won the award in t

These three loaves were made recently from Australian flour by Mr. W.J. Barry, of the Adelaide Milling Co. The flour for the largest and most nutritious loaf on the left was gristed from the Gabo type of wheat, that in the *****. June 01, 1954.

Perth - General scenes.St. George's Terrace. April 22, 1939.

New Portrait of The Queen - One of two portraits of the Queen which are among the 339 exhibits at the Royal Society of portrait painters' annual exhibition in London. It is by W.E. Webster and after the exhibition closes will be sent to the corporation of Nairobi who commissioned it. Webster, who has been a member of the society for more than 30 years, made his painting after studying a number of photographs. He rarely works that way, but the Queen was unable to give him any sittings. November 19, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Dressing Station on Rendova -- Sloping in the mud under the palm trees on Rendova Island, Navy Physicians and hospital corpsmen gather round the litters to dress the wounds of Marines carried back from the battle lines during the attack which swept the Japs from the Island and gave U.S. forces a base for the attack which captured Munda point airbase. August 11, 1943. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

The main entrance to the Singapore Naval Base is called Canberra Road, after the Australian Capital. It takes very excellent credentials and a special pass authorised by the naval authorities to get past the European and Asiatic sentries to the gate. March 3, 1938.

Troops with anti-tank rifles covering a roadway during a large-scale anti-invasion exercise in England. August 18, 1941. (Photo by London News Agency Photos).

London To See An Air Raid Again: Sighting and hearing the "enemy" during the rehearsal at the Duke of York's headquarters, last night. An all together new thrill is promised in this year's Royal Tournament, which opens at the Olympia next week. It is the anti-air craft display by the Air Defence Brigades of the Territorial Army, which are going to stage an impression of an air raidon London by night. A rehearsal of the event was held last night at the Duke of York's headquarters, Chelsea. May 10, 1934. (Photo by Keystone).

Women In War-Time - A girl van-driver, complete in her uniform which is made after the style of the battledress, at work in London. She is seen being assisted by a girl porter, or better know as a " Georgeina " (right) with the trays. Women are being trained to drive and unload light vans delivering supplies of food to Lyons' teashops in the London area. April 1, 1941. (Photo by Fox Photos)

Last Public Appearance of Princess Elizabeth - Seven-year-old Patricia Remington was playing with her doll when Princess Elizabeth made a tour of the wards. Making her last public appearance for several months, Princess Elizabeth to-day opened the Country Branch of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital at Banstead, Surrey. June 28, 1948.

H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth A new Photograph taken at Windsor Castle for her 18th Birthday. September 17, 1944. (Photo by M. W. Elphinstone, The London Electrotype Agency Ltd.).

Typical swampy country suitable for spread of myxomatsis by mosquitoes. January 04, 1952.

The Royal couple often point out things of interest to each other. April 12, 1954.

Duke Presents Sword Of Honour -- The Duke of Edinburgh 1953 presenting the Sword of Honour for most outstanding qualities of leadership to flight cadet under officer P.G. Cock of Brill, Backs aged 20.In uniform as marshal of the Royal Air Force, the Duke of Edinburgh was reviewing officer at the passing-out parade at the Royal Air Force College, Cranwell, Lincolnshire, to-day (Tuesday) of the 59th, Entry of General Duties flight cadets and the 10th. Entry of flight cadets of the Equipment and Secretarial Wing.The Duke inspected the parade of 400 flight cadets, presented awards and addressed the parade. The Duke had flown to Cranwell form White Waltham (Berkshire), himself piloting a twin-engined Devon of the R.A.F. that he would take a passing-out parade when he had himself won his 'wings'. July 28, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Salute. A boy Scout salutes the Queen as she enters her car in Hobart yesterday. The Queen had attended an ex-servicemn's rally. February 22, 1954.

The Queen Returns From Nigeria -- The scene at London Airport as the Queen prepares to inspect the guard of honour formed by men of the RAF. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrived back at London Airport today after their tour of Nigeria.They were met at the Airport by the Queen Mother, Princess Margaret, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, as well as members of the Government including Sir Anthony Eden. February 28, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

***** -- The crowd of young recruits chatting to recruiting sergeant while waiting to enter the office. Despite the conscription bill and the great territorial recruiting drive, there was a great rush of young recruits regular Army at the central recruiting ***** depot, New Scotland Yard, this morning. May 22, 1939. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

The late Mrs. T.H. Kelly, whose husband first owned Glen Ascham, playing the 17th century Italian virginal in her home.Mrs. T. H. Kelly playing her 1620 A.D. Virginal at her home at Darling Point 52 the instrument was made by Hans Bachers in the Lowlands of Europe & decorated in Italy. It has a Russian boat of Arms above the keyboard. March 14, 1938.

Youthful Fire-Fighters - Schoolboy fire fighters at Egham during their practice. The Storodes School, Egham, Surrey, have a fire-fighting squad of forty boys, some of whom in the under 13½ of years of age. The lads are quite efficient in the use of the stirrup pump, roof-spotting, rescue work and first-aid. February 13, 1941. (Photo by Fox).

London's Anti Aircraft Defenses: A searchlight Unit in action. November 5, 1940. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

"On (Fashion) Parade" Wracs Get New Uniforms - "In their Number Once". Left to right; Jun Cmmdr. Partridge in ceremonial dress; Sgt. E. Wright, other ranks ceremonial; Jun Cmmdr. Hetman, in ceremonial dress of a major in the Qaranc; and Subaltorn P.C. Stenning wearing the subaltern's uniform of the Nursing Corps. Members of the Women's Royal Army Corps and the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps will soon be wearing the new walking out and ceremonial uniform, which have been under discussion for nearly three years. November 4, 1949. (Photo by Fox Photos).

The U.S. Marines And The Navy Bombers At Work Against Japs In Solomon Islands -- Guns ready, the Marines are seen approaching a shipers' nest. October 05, 1942.

Flowered Hat Fashion For Princess - A close-fitting white hat, trimmed with large white daisies, is the ***** worn by Princess Elizabeth, pictured on her arrival at London Airport after her twice-delayed trip from Malta, where she has been staying with her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh. The Princess, who is expecting her second child in the late summer, left Malta a day back to Niceowing to bad flying conditions. She stayed the night at Nice. Princess Margaret met her sister at the Airport when her Viking aircraft Landed. May 10, 1950.

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