Sydney Morning Herald Collection

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At Melbourne University, the Duke ***** mild "raggings".Before entering the students house during his visit to the Melbourne University, The Duke of Edinburgh was presented with a pair of crutches by a top-hatted trouserless student. Students gave the Duke a tremendous "ragging", but the Duke enjoyed himself. April 08, 1954.

The Duke of Edinburgh arrives in Malta to take UP Naval Appointment: The Duke of Edinburgh walks to the Custom House steps to board the motor boat which took him out to the destroyer Chequers. November 01, 1949.

To Pipe To The FrenchA Member of the Band being Introduced to the Duke by Pipe Major John MacDonald (right).The Glasgow police pipe band are off for a goodwill tour of France. Before they left they were inspected at Buckingham Palace by H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh. June 6, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Australian from Moscow, Arrives in Britain -- Mr. W. L. Morrison, third secretary to the Australian Embassy in Moscow, comes ashore at Tilbury today. He and other members of the Australian Embassy staff arrived in the Swedish liner Suecia. They were expelled from Moscow a fortnight ago following the Petrov affair. May 06, 1954. (Photo by Evening Standard Picture).

Empire Games Athletics, Final Day, Eden Park, Auckland - E.W. Carr (left, Australia) winning the 440 yds from L.C. Lewis (England) in 47.9s to equal the British Empire Games record. June 14, 1950.

Japanese South-Eastern Army Chief Surrenders on Board H.M.S. Glory -- Picture taken on board the British light fleet carrier Glory off ***** on September 6 '45 when the surrender of the Japanese in the South-West Pacific area was signed by General Imamura, C. in C. of the Japanese south-eastern Army and by Admiral Jin Ieha Kusakaf for the Japanese south-eastern naval forces in the area.General ***** Signing the official document for the surrender of 139,000 Japs in New Britain, New Zealand, Solomone and New Guinea. The surrender ceremony took place on the flight deck of H.M.S. Glory Lieutenant General Sturdee, G.O.C. First Australian Army, who signed for the Allies is closely watching the Jap General from the other side of the table. October 15, 1945. (Photo by British Official Photograph)

Refugees Receive Care In Tientsin -- After the air raids in Tientsin, ***** camps were quickly organised for the thousands rendered homeless. The picture shows medical attention being given to some. October 13, 1937. (Photo by Central Press Photos Ltd.).

The Empress of Annam -- N'Guyen Huu Hao, the Empress of Annam, poses for a rare picture in the palace grounds in hue, Capital of Annam. The empress, a French Convent-bred girl, is noted for her beauty. Annam is one of the 5 divisions of French Indo China. May 22, 1941. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Cuba - Population. May 02, 1947.

The Queen's Beasts For Abbey Annexe - Mr. James Woodford, R.A., at work in his studio Hammersmith, London today February 6th, on the model of the Lion of England which will stand guard at the Royal Entrance to the Annexe of Westminster able for the Coronation.It is one of the ten "Queen's Beasts" taken from Heraldic devices used by her Majesty's Ancestors and which will be part of the Decorative scheme on the Annexe. The Lion wears the authentic expression of that ferocious Loyalty". March 8, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press photo).

Egypt - 99 - Assouan. Waters rushing through the Dam. Although many features of Ancient Egypt remain the Nile today has many modern engineering constructions along its course like the Assouan Dam, just south of Cataract. January 25, 1937.

King Sees The Bombers - The King inspecting a gun turret which is used for clay pigeon shooting during the training of air gunners. H.M. the King made a tour of stations of an R.A.F. Bomber Command Training Group in the South of England. October 10, 1940. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

He takes his microphone into all sorts of add places. Here he interview a driver in Sydney. October 21, 1953.

Robert W. Dill, right, collector of customs in Port of New York, points to hollowed-out sides of wooden crate in which he says 2,000 carats of cut and polished diamonds were found at Idlewild Airport, N.Y., August 2, 1954. With Dill at Customs House at Bowling Green in New York City, August 4, is James Page, left supervisor of Customs Agents in New York. December 14, 1955. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Rosita Moreno twirls through a few steps of a Latin-American dance. Injured in an accident at Guadalcanal, she was permitted by medical officers to do only a few basic steps during performances for the remainder of the tour. When they picture was taken she was entertaining a big allied audience in the new Halindre with a USO - camp shows ***** that included Hollywood star Ray Milland and starlet Mary Elliott. April 30, 1944.

The charmer (Saya Tin) and his wife make passes with two King Cobras. The snakes do not like strong sun and one had to be caught by the tail as it made for the shade. May 18, 1949. (Photo by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Magnum Photos Inc.).

Oxford's Revolutionary Training Idea -- Two eights in the Leviathan after its launch at Iffley to-day. In an endeavour to improve the standard of rowing, the Oxford University Boat Blub has adopted a new idea for training. It is an American idea, a 16-oared coaching punt, 45ft. long 6 ft. wide, and with total span between plade tips of 25ft. November 15, 1951.

With the Byrd Expedition in the Antarctic. -- Chris Braathen, dog driver sailor, and member of the supporting southern party, with his piratical before. April 12, 1930.

Members of two Distinguished Families After One Had Honored The Other.-- The members of the Roosevelt and the Byrd families, two of America's most distinguished, are shown in an informal pose at the executive mansion in Albany, following the enthusiastic reception accorded rear admiral Richard E Byrd and his party on their arrival in the capital. Governor Roosevelt decorated the noted polar explorer with the state's distinguished service medal, before one of the largest crowds in the history of the capitol. August 20, 1929. (Photo by International Newsreel Photo).

West Germany will soon know how our preparations for the Olympic Games are going.West German theatre goers will see a film on the preparations which Will take them through Melbourne and to most of the Games sites.The man who is going to make the film arrived in Melbourne on the German freighter Ludwigs hafen, now at Victoria Dock.He is the ship's radio officer and free-lance Movie photographer Hans Berger, 31 (above). He has been commissioned by a Hamburg film company. May 18, 1955.

Rugby Union, Alan Morton, NSW.For Morton is the hard-running former Test winger who captained Randwick to-wards the end of last season.But they were at the right ground and Morton was not there as a "talent scout" for Randwick.He had come at the invitation of Northern Suburbs' president, Mr. Leo Corcoran, to conduct an extensive series of tests on the club's players. January 01, 1955.

Lord Montagu Is Sent For Trial -- Today's picture of Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, who was sent for trail at Winchester Assizes by the Lymington Magistrates on a charge of committing a serious offence with a 14 year old boy scout in beach chalet at Beaulieu. Lord Montagu pleaded not guilty and reserved his defense. His bail of £50000. was continued. November 16, 1953. (Photo by Evening Standard).

Cheek To Cheek -- The Self-Styled Marquis Ugo Montagna, A central figure in the Wilma Montesi case, Dances Cheek to Cheek with a friend, Jolanda Petrini. At a Party in Rome July 29, Held to Elect a "Miss Cine Roma Of 1955" He is Financing a film about the montesi Case. July 31, 1955. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The U.S. Marines And The Navy Bombers At Work Against In Solomons Islands -- Black smoke plumes skyward from Tanambogo Island, after U.S. carrier-based planes had blasted Jap installations on the isle. November 30, 1942.

Continental Artist adds last Touches to work -- Mr. D. Orba, continental artist, touching up one of his paintings - "The Lands Building" - in preparation for his exhibition, which will be opened at the Myer Art Gallery today. Mr. Orban arrived from Sydney on Friday. June 24, 1946.

Madame Chiang In Washington -- Madame Chiang Kai-stek (left), first Lady of China,l and Mrs. George C. Marshall, wife of the secretary of state, prepare to leave Washington National Airport today after Madame Chiangs arrival here by plane. December 01, 1948. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

***** General Chiang-Kai-Shek inspecting a ***** newly-formed Officers Training Corps.Chiang-Kai-Shek, G.O.C. Chinese ***** an officers' training corps to prepare China for a long compaign against ***** Japan. Lectures are given by the General ***** other officers who have returned from the *****. June 19, 1938.

Charles Chaplin in The Great Dictator” with Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardner, Billie Gilbert, Henry Daniell, Maurice Moscovich. October 19, 1940. (Photo by United Artists Corp).

The Queen Mother Receive the Freedom of the City -- Sir Rupert de la Bere introduces Aldermen and members of the Corporation to the Queen Mother during the ceremony at the Guildhall.H.M.Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother accompanied by Princess Margaret, drove from Buckingham Palace to the ancient Guildhall, where she received the Freedom of the City of London at the hands of the Lord Mayor Sir Rupert de la Bere. October 28, 1953. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

State Opening of Parliament - The Carriage -- Their Majesties are seen framed in the window of The Royal Carriage as they pass horse Guards Parade en route to Westminster to open Parliament this morning November 12.With full State Ceremony, the King, accompanied by the Queen, opened Parliament today November 12. As they drove in a state landau drawn by four Windsor Greys, Their Majesties were cheered by large crowds along the route from Buckingham Palace to the Houses of Parliament. November 12, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo)

Souvenir From The PrincessPrincess Elizabeth is pictured here as she presents a Souvenir Medal to her Husband The Duke of Edinburgh after his polo team "The Optimists" lost 9-4 in Rome April 22 to the Italian team "Nastro Azzurro."The Winning team received Cups. The Losers received medals. May 14, 1951. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

New Barge to be used for Royal Progress Down the Thames:The New Royal Barge at speed during trails on Southampton water today.Official trails of the New Royal Barge, in which the King and Queen will travel down the River Thames in London from Westminster Bridge to Greenwich to open the National Maritime Museum on April 27, were carried out here today. The Barge, of the type used by commanders-in-chief of the navy, is a 65ft craft with powerful engines giving a speed of 26 knots. The progress down the Thames will be the first made by Royalty for 100 years. April 26, 1937. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The Royal Family Of Belgium: Princess Marie-Christine -- Daughter of ex-King Leopold and the Princess De Rethy (his second wife). She was born February 6th, 1951. The children of ex-King Leopold's second marriage are not in line of succession to the throne of Belgium. November 1, 1953. (Photo by Belga, Camera Press)

L to R: Prince George, Prince of Wales, Duke of York, Duke of Gloucester. June 19, 1933.

Incidents During The King's Reign.Their Majesties King George and Queen Mary with the late Queen Alexandra and members of the Royal Family at the wedding of Princess Maud in 1923. May 6, 1985.

Farewell to the United States -- King George and Queen Elizabeth as they stood on the rear platform of the Royal Train and waved goodbye to President and Mrs. Roosevelt on the night of June 11th as they departed from the United States after their four day visit. June 11, 1939. (Photo by ACME).

Egyptian Sabres Rattle -- An aerial picture of the huge British camp in the Canal Zone near Fayid. January 15, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.)

Engagement of Mr. Graham Payn and Miss Sheila Ascoli -- Mr. Graham Payn and Miss Sheila Ascoli photographed in London today.The engagement has been announced of Mr. Graham Payn to Miss Sheila Ascoli. Mr. Payn, a principal in "Magic Carpet" at the Prince's Theatre, London, joined the Territorials in April 1939, and was discharged from the London Irish Rifles owing to ill-health in 1940. Born in South Africa, he made a reputation as a boy soprano throughout that country in 1930. Miss Ascoli has been in the W.R.E.N. for 2½ years. She is the daughter of the late George Ascoli and Mrs. Carroll-Marx. September 06, 1943.

Sir David Murray Anderson. August 12, 1936.

Ma Ohn Sein, wife of the snake charmer and a charmer herself, kisses a King Cobra on its forehead - a daring performance. May 18, 1949. (Photo by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Magnum Photos Inc.).

The White House, Washington - America. June 13, 1939.

Former German Army Chiefs. General Guderian. November 9, 1951. (Photo by Camera Press).

Address Un Assembly -- Mrs. Vijaya Lakashmi Pandit, (above), Chairman of India's delegation to the UN General Assembly and India's Ambassador to Moscow, Addresses a session of the Assembly at Flushing Meadows, N. Y., Sept. 19, and appeals for cooperation of all powers to try to settle their problems peacefully within the Framework of the UN.Mrs. Pandit, Chairman of Strife-torn India, delegation, appeals for peaceful cooperation. September 30, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Old Herald Sun. August 1, 1947.

Official Picture Of H.M. The King. May 24, 1936. (Photo by Peter North).

The King Meets French Soldiers During His Visit to France - The King returns the salute a contingent of French soldiers during his visit to the British Army in France. February 12, 1947. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Olympic Games event ticker one of the first batch to come off the printing presses and stored in Myer's specially built strongroom today. Eventually 1,500,000 ***** will be stored there, ready for sale for people throughout the world. Against the background of Australia, the event is illustrated (left) and on the right the hands of a clock point to the time of the contest. March 08, 1955.

Mr. Desiderius Orban - Australian Artist. December 18, 1939. (Photo by Forrai Studio).

Thousands Italian Flyers Leave For Africa -- A men K presenting officers with religious decorations prior to their departure from Naples for Somaliland.A Thousand officers and men of the Italian Air Force left Naples ***** Saturday to join the Italian forces in Somaliland. March 10, 1935.

Madame Chiang Kai Shek. April 16, 1943. (Photo by U.S. Office of War Information Picture).

The Queen Inspects Parcels for British Prisoners of War in Germany.The Queen personally examines a parcel destined for a British Prisoner of war in Germany at St.Jame's palace today, March 6. Various articles are now allowed to be sent and the Queen herself "Censored" this parcel.The Queen today, March 6, inspected sections of the prisoner of war department at St. James's palace this afternoon. Here are prepared the parcels of comforts sent to our prisoners of war in Germany. April 02, 1940. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Decorated with a representation of a genie emerging from a bottle, the U.S. Super-Fortress Genie, now at Mascot, is decorated with painted bombs to indicate the number of bombing raids she has made over targets in Japan. June 24, 1945.

Empress of Annam Received by The PopeThe Empress of Annam photographed at the Vatican.The empress of Annam who has been on holiday in Europe with the Emperor, was received by the Pope when she visited Rome on her way home. The Empress is a Roman Catholio. July 21, 1939. (Photo by Keystone).

Happy Arrival.Chief N'Ganda, of the Burifc tribe, in happy mood at London Airport today. He greeted London by playing a tune on his xylophone. May 28, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mail Contact Picture).

Irrigation Works-Cyprus -- Almost nearing completion. Men and women working on the weir which when completed will control the torrents that rush down the river and feed the canal safely.Because of the physical features of the country it is necessary to irrigate all land used for cultivation in Cyprus. Tanks are built all over the lowlands, some of then dating back to the Turkish occupation. These tanks are filled by the summer rains in the hills and the water carried by conduits and used for winter irrigation. September 14, 1951. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

The launch going towards Westminster Pier:After lunching at the Guildhall the Queen and the Royal party travelled by car to Tower Pier for the journey up river to Westminster Pier in the Port of London Authority launch, Nore. From Westminster Pier, the Queen and Prince Philip drove via Great George Street and Birdcage Walk to the Palace. June 12, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Cur Sailor Princes with the Fleet -- The Price of Wales (left) and Princes George (right) with Admiral Sir Ernle Chatfield, Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterraneen Fleet, photographed H.M.S. "Queen Elizabeth". October 04, 1932. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

Replica of some of the world famous skulls. October 31, 1938.

Eighty Stories from the ground-and not a hair turning at the 13,000 windows still to be cleaned. A steel-nerved squad scaling the Empire State Building in New York. April 17, 1931. (Photo by Air Mail).

Jugged History. There is history, 300 years of it, in the unique collection of Toby jugs owned by 64 year old Mr. John Bevins, host of the Lincoln's Inn at Hulme, Manchester. Mr. Bevins' hobby has lasted him 40 years,and he still spends his leisure time in touring the countryside, seeking additions to his collection. May 18, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Judith Anderson star of the Medea with Les Welch of Festival Records Pty. Ltd. on the occasion of the production in Australia of a long playing disc of the play. November 02, 1955. (Photo by Australian Photographic Agency)

J. O. Anderson in action playing Johnston Challenge round new Stadium Forest Hills. October 16, 1923. (Photo by International)

"A Revolutionary Development in Better Hearing". - Madeleine Hobbs of Whitton (Mddx.) showing one of the modern hearing aids. The instrument is concealed by her Alice Band and the tiny battery can be hidden in the pocket. at 21, Wigmore Street, Mayfair (London) this morning, a Mannequin Parade - with a difference - took place. For this parade entitled a "Revolutionary Development in Better Hearing", arranged by the Ardent Hearing Service, Ltd. was designed to show the developments which have been made in hearing aids during the period 1910 to 1955. It was proved that today, deaf people need not feel self-conscious about wearing a deaf-aid, for the modern hearing aids, a far cry from the conspicuous Instruments of bygone days, can be concealed in such every day articles as ties, scarves, spectacles, jewellery, etc. May 10, 1955. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Josephine Baker taking part in the International ***** Deanville. December 27, 1938. (Photo by Daily Mail Picture).

Josephine Baker, the well-known coloured cabaret star arrives at London on Airport. She is here for a cabinet season. May 25, 1953.

The Duke of Edinburgh as Colonel of the Welsh Guards: This Royal Command Portrait of the Duke of Edinburgh made by Baron, shows H.R.H. wearing full dress uniform as Colonel of the Welsh Guards. The Duke of Edinburgh assumed this appointment last year. The Duke celebrates his thirty-third Birthday June 10, 1954. June 10, 1954. (Photo by Rota Pictures)

Native Dancing - Dancing. February 01, 1954.

Coronation Rehearsal - A Rehearsal was held yesterday of the second half of next June's Coronation procession. A shuttered landau drawn by eight Windsor Greys and escorted 16 troopers of the Household Cavalry was timed between Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. November 24, 1952. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract).

Polishing Up the Glass State Coach for the Royal Wedding: The Glass State Coach at the Royal News today.The Glass State Coach which will bring Princess Elizabeth and Lt. Philip Mountbatton back to Buckingham Palace after wedding at Westminster Abbey is being polished up and prepared for the great occasion.Royal Coach. Only Royalty rides in this blue and gold glass State coach, drawn by Windsor greys. The Princess went to the Abbey in it returned in it to Buckingham Palace with her husband. October 09, 1947.

The Royal Tour: Royal Cars Leave for New Zealand.Humber cars part of the fleet to be used during the Royal tour of Australia and New Zealand, being loaded in readiness for departure at the Royal Albert Dock, London. November 18, 1948. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Europe's Youngest Crown Prince -- Following the tragic death of King Albert of Belgium his son has become King Leopold III. Prince Badouin, son of the present King is now the Crown Prince and Duke of Brabant, and is the youngest Crown Prince in Europe. He is a very happy and bright boy and is seen here in a characteristics attitude, at the Royal Palace in Brussels. June 13, 1934. (Photo by Keystone)

"Shangri-La" Valley Rescue. W.A.C. Cpl. Margaret Hastings, only female survivor of the service plane which crashed on May 13, 1945, (right) watching Filipino paratroops who were dropped into the valley to prepare a runway for the rescue gliders preparing the midday meal. December 21, 1949. (Photo by Netherlands Indies Government Information Service).

Mob Law In Tehran - Persian demonstrators hoist two of their numbers to tear down the anglo-Iranian sign from the company's information centre in Tehran, June 22. They left only the word "Iran". June 9, 1951. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Crater of Raoeng, one of Java's finest volcanoes. Air Travellers on the line Java-Australia of Royal Netherlands Indies 'Airways will fly over this mountain on their way to Sydney. September 13, 1940. (Photo by Luchtopname K.N.I.L.M).

Major Joyce Snelling - Pesident of A.A.M.W.S. September 25, 1955.

A King In Waiting - Leopold: Will He ReturnPrince Alexander, in sailor uniform, the seven-and-a-half year-old son of King Leopold and the Princess de Rethy, poses for the camera with his pet goat in the grounds of his home at Pregny. June 1, 1950.

Prince Alexander of Albania. August 08, 1940.

Queen's Vase Replicas for Commonwealth:Replicas of the magnificent Queen's Vase, to be presented on July 20 by the Duchess of Gloucester to Commonwealth High Commissioners and representatives of four mother countries of the United Kingdom. The presentations will take place in London.The superb vases, some of the most complicated pieces of bone china ever created, have been manufactured by the six members of the Fine China Association and are presented by the British Pottery Manufactures' Federation.The presentation of the Queen's Vase and the replicas commemorate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.These Vases - from left to right - are for the following countries:Back row - Pakistan: South Africa: Australia: Canada: New Zealand: India and Ceylon.Front row -- Wales, Scotland, England and Northern Ireland. July 13, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Belgian Crown Prince Returns From Holiday In Holland -- Prince Baudouin, the Pittlu Crown Prince of Belgium, photographed on his arrival in Brussels yesterday, on his return from a holiday at The Hagus. July 21, 1936. (Photo by Keystone)

Christening of the Duke and Duchess of Kent's Baby -- A photograph taken at the christening of the infant Prince George of Kent. Included in the group are the King and Queen, Queen Mary, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, the Duke and Duchess of Kent and Children, King Haakon, the King of the Hellenes, Prince Bernhard, and the Prince and Princess of Norway. August 05, 1942. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

Japs trapped on this arm of bay.China Straits at the entrance to Milne Bay. The Japanese forces that could not be withdrawn by their naval vessels are trapped on the peninsula shown in the distance are being slowly exterminated. This view is looking north. September 01, 1942.

Building Shanghai Defense - Chinese civilians, using outdated methods, pourcement into frames to build pill boxes for the defense of Shanghai on the outskirts of Woosung at the mouth of the Yangtze river, Jan.20. These workers were conscripted by Nationalist forces to do the work. January 28, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Espionage Royal Commission Geoffrey Ronald Anderson leaving the court with his counsel, solicitor B.R. Miles. Anderson was cross-examined by Mr. Windeyer Q.C. about his affiliation with the Communist Party. January 25, 1955.

One of the most talked of novelties show at the 25th Swiss Watch Fair was this music-box wrist watch. Just flick the tiny lever opposite the music-box winding stem and you have a little tune to cheer you up or amuse your friends. May 1, 1955.

King and Queen Inspect Mobile Tea Car - The Queen being shown part of the mobile tea car's equipment by Lady Blane (in Y.M.C.A. uniform) while the King (on left) chats with Major-General Sir John Brown.The King and Queen inspected a Y.M.C.A. mobile tea-car unit for the troops in the grounds of Buckingham Palace today (Friday) before its departure for France.The tea-car inspected by their Majesties was one raised by auction by the Lord Mayor of London, at the Tea Exchange. March 11, 1940. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

Queen Visits London Scottish - Her Majesty being helped out of a Bren Carrier in which she had a ride.H.M. The Queen, who is honorary colonel of the regiment, yesterday may 29 visited a battalion of the London Scottish. July 9, 1941.

Air Commodore At Australia -- Air Commodore Knox-Knight,, who is in charge of the Royal Australian Air force London headquarters, leaving St. Martin-in-the fields after the service today.The address at the annual Australia Bay service of Commemoration, held at St. Martin-in-the fields church, Trafalgar Square, London today (Wednesday) was given by the Chaplan of Australia's first aircraft carrier H.M.A.S "Sydney", the Rev. H.E. Fawell. January 25, 1949. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

The Queen Visits The W.R.N.S. -- The Queen inspecting the guard of honour on her arrival.H.M. The Queen paid a visit of Inspection to the training depot of the Womens Royal Naval Service at Burghfield, Barshire. April 20, 1948. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited)

The Royal Family in Malta. The Duke of Edinburgh examines the spade with which he planted a tree in the gardens of historic San Anton Palace, near Valletta. May 5, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

King George VI Now Leads Services: On December 11th King George became Admiral of the Fleet. Colonel in Chief of the Royal Marines. Field Marshal. Marshal of the Royal Air Force and Colonel in Chief of all the Guards. He is here seen in the uniform of colonel in chief of the Scots Guards . He and The Queen with the Princesses are spending Christmas at Sandringham where they are expected to stay for two weeks. February 08, 1937. (Photo by Hay Wrightson).

With Byrd In Antarctica - Group of the member of the party at the Amundsen Cairn, built by the explorer of rocks to mark his trip. May 18, 1930.

American attendants adjusting the "Iron lung," the respirator in which Frederick J. Snite, jun., was taken from Peking, China to America. Snite, the son of a wealthy Chicago merchant, was suffering from infantile paralysis. Before being taken to America. Snite was confined in the "Iron lung" for 15 months. July 13, 1937.

The huge biplane stored at the aft. deck of the Jacob Ruppert. December 8, 1933. (Photo by Charles P.S. Boyer).

Antarctic explorers linked with ***** by means of Willem. August 01, 1930. (Photo by International News Photos Inc.).

Bekonscot Ready For The Summer -- Putting the finishing touches to the new Sydney Harbour bridge, which is complete with a train and a liner. The charming little model village of Bekons cot, near Beaconsfield, is now already ready for the Easter visitors, who this year will see several new features there. This beautiful Lilliputian solicitor, for charity, and has already earned large sums for such purposes in the past. April 5, 1949. (Photo by Fox Phots).

Plans For A New London -- Sir Edwin Lutyens looking at the Royal Academy map of the new Central London which many of Edwins ideas have been introduced.Royal Academy plans for a new London will be revealed at an exhibition to be opened at Burlington House, Piccadilly, next Thursday. This great scheme has grown out of the Greater London Highway Development Survey, better known as the Bressey Plan. It was prepared by Sir Charles ***** Bressey in consultation with Sir Edwin Lutyens, for the Ministry of Transport between 1934 and 1938. For the first three years a Royal Academy Committee of 15 architects has been working on revision of the plan. October 13, 1942. (Photo by Fox Photos)

Commander. Wing-Commander J. F. Lush, CO of 38 Squadron, RAAF, in Malaya. July 13, 1950.

The Canadian Memorial.Canada's National War Memorial, which is to be erected in Ottawa, has now been completed. Designed by the late Mr. Vernon March, it is the work of five brothers each of whom has specialised in a particular branch of sculpture, and it consists of a great arch surmounted by symbols of victory and Liberty through which will pass representatives of the Canadian services who fought in the war. Our picture shows a scale model of the Memorial, in the workshop at Farnborough, Kent. Preparations are being made for assembling the Memorial in Hyde Park before it is shipped to Canada. November 11, 1932.

The Queen Steps Ashore -- The historic moment at Farm Cove when Queen Elizabeth II, followed by the Duke, leaves the barge to the salute of the Governor-General, Sir William Slim and the cheers of citizens who had awaited this moment for hours. February 15, 1954.

Commemorating The "Battle Of Britain" -- ***** J.L. Hurley (left) Royal Canadian Air Force, ***** Air Commodore E.G. Knox-Knight, royal ***** Australian air force, while waiting for the 200 R.A.F and U.S.A.F planes to pass over London during the great "fly past" commemorating the 8th anniversary of the "Battle of Britain". September 15, 1948. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited.).

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