Sydney Morning Herald Collection

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Shells Hit Pootung - Fires started by shells from Communist guns rage in Pootung across the Whangpoo river from Shanghai on May 22 when Nationalists repelled a Communist attack. Since then Pootung and Shanghai as well have been captured by the Communists. May 27, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

San Domenico. September 11, 1950.

New Supermarine Seagull V takes off from RAAF Richmond. May 25, 1936.

Public Relations Section, HQ BCCF, Japan -- Flight Lieutenant J.K. Adams of Cheltenham, Vic, after the trip. In background an Aircraftsman removes the parachute, and foreground, an Arm ourer, L.A.C. Fisher unloads the guns. Three picture were taken at the Australian Air base in Japan before the fighters took off for their first strafing mission to Korea on 3 July in support of the United Nations resistance to North Korean aggression, and on their return from the mission. July 08, 1950. ;Publi

Below it flies above the De Havilland Comet jet liner constructed for Canadian Pacific Airlines, the first sold outside England. September 9, 1952. ;Below it flies above the De Havilland Comet jet liner constructed for Canadian Pacific Airlines, the first sold outside England.

Rough Range - Oil Wells Etc. - Western Aug. (See Alos: W.A. Files for Exmonth Gulf Cape Range Oil General). June 01, 1955.

British Engineers Do Not Stay At Home -- The up-stroam side of Esna barrage across the Nile, most recent of British contributions to Egypt's water-control problems. July 11, 1951.

Duke Leaves For Malta The Duke of Edinburgh seen in conversation with Lady Mountbatten and Air Vice Marshal J. A. Gray, Senior Staff Officer, transport command (back to camera) at London Airport this Morning Oct. 15 before leaving for Malta, where the Duke is to resume his Active Naval Career as first Lieutenant in the Destroyer "Chequers". Lady Mountbatten who is rejoining her husband, Vice Admiral Earl Mountbatten of Burma, At Malta, flew with the Duke. July 8, 1952. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

"About Turn, Mr. Smertenko!" - Professor Johan Smertenko (nearest-camera) seated in the Me. 108 for the second half of his return flight from France to Great Britain, at Croydon this morning (Thursday). Professor Johan Smertenko, vice-president of the American League for a Free Palestine, who, in defiance of a Home Office order forbidding him to enter Britain, landed at Croydon in a private French aircraft yesterday, returned to France by the same means this morning (Thursday). He had been held at nearby Wallington police station overnight alter Having spent so long on the telephone yesterday afternoon that it became too dark for him to fly back. January 16, 1947.

Sea snakes 14" long. Blue back yellow underneath tail black & yellow spots, caught north near Port Stephens. February 19, 1946.

How To Rope A Rattlesnake -- In the snare. This is a close-up of a rattler just before the loop is drawn around his neck. Hunters must sneak up quietly as noise scares the snakes. November 28, 1950.

Skull and bones found in the sand at Terrigal. January 26, 1932.

He's down in Phillip street, under old Paris House, surrounded by all the legal eagles. About 15 judges, who still have their own hair, as well as their wigs, get Harry to do the honors. He does a lot of KC's too. Harry's been at it over 50 years, and is going to carry on regardless. He's got nothing to worry about. Even if his razor slips, an unlikely event and he gives someone the unkindest cut of all, he should be all right. "Several of my Judges have promised to look after me if that happens." he says "Several of my Judges have promised to look after me if that happens," he says. May 14, 1947.

A Stone image of Queen Victoria seems to hold court atop the rocks of Southern Utah's Bryce Canyon, where through the ages erosion is Gradually carving out a vast silent city which will eventually be destroyed by the same forces. August 29, 1952. (Photo by United Press).

Snite Sees Baby Daughter For First Time - Fred Snite Jr., who has lived in an "Iron Lung" for the past four years, gets his first view of the 8½ pound daughter born to his wife, as his portable "Lung" was wheeled to the window of the hospital nursery. September 25, 1940. (Photo by Acme).

Tim Maunsell and Jill Waddy. July 11, 1953.

Once over the rapids of the Amazon's tumble down the eastern slopes of the Andes, Snow had a relatively quiet drift down the river on his raft. Here he is seen eating breakfast. May 05, 1954.

Putting The Skids Under Them Hero ere heavy bombs on wooden skids or sleds on which, they were moved across the aerodrome at Benina, near Benghazi. They were abandoned by enemy forces in their retreat westwards. The bomber In back.-ground appears to be a Heinkel He-111. March 3, 1943. (Photo by British Air Ministry Official Photograph).

US Fleet Here. The US aircraft carrier Valley Forge, flagship of Task Force 38, shown off the Heads on arrival in Sydney today. Pilot ship Captain Cook can be seen ready to put the pilot aboard the Valley Forge. January 30, 1948.

343 - RAAF Lincoln Bomber. May 12, 1952.

Is there such a thing as a Beatnik in Sydney Keith Smith struggled valiantly to find one in his "Inquiry on the Beats" from E ABN Channel 2 on 8 Wednesday night. But not one person could he find to admit straight out that he or she was a beatnik. Unwittingly, however, I think he found the Beatniks the "weirdies" who don't know what they are, have no direction, no ambition, no talent. These are the self-described "non-conformists" who adopt an almost uniform dress, a monotonously Similar jargon with a monotonously limited vocabulary exhibitionists, poseurs, people who "are looking for something" and who will probably find it in suburban mediocrity. March 25, 1954.

Royal Family Their Wedding Guests - Members of the Royal Family were guests at the wedding of Lady Carolien ***** daughter of the Marquess and Marchioness of Bath, and Mr. David Somerset, the Queen's Godson. Here are the bride and brideroom leaving St. Peter's, Eaton-Square, London, after the ceremony. The bride wore a pattern of raised roses on her silk brocade gown. July 05, 1950.

Queen Arrives For Royal Show -- Queen Elizabeth is greeted as she arrives at the London Palladium tonight by unidentified person. At left looking on is the Duke of Edinburgh. The Queen was at the Palladium to see the Royal command variety performance. November 01, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

This was the Metro Cinema. The film showing was "Valley of Decision." The frenzied mob left only a shell. February 1, 1952. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

R.A.F. Lincolns Over Polar Regions -- Glaciers (huge frozen rivers of ice move imperceptibly) and enter the sea spattered with drifting ice, between two islands - Near the Hold with Hope Island - in the Arctic.Five aircraft of the R.A.F. Flying College at Manby have just completed a series of navigational training flights to the Arctic.One of them the Aries III made a 3,553 mile non-stop flight from the advance base at Keflavk, Iceland across the North Pole to Alaska.The other four Lincolns made navigational flights from Keflavik into the Arctic Circle flying over Shannon Island and Greenland. July 27, 1951. (Photo by BIPPA).

Thule Hanger Site -- Men of the U.S. Army's Corps of Engineers assemble steel to be used in the construction of the hangar, at the Thule Air Base. August 21, 1951.

King of Egypt Attends Ceremony of Departure Of Sacred Carpet -- Policemen preceding the procession of the Sacred Carbet before it left for Mecca. For the first Timem King Farouk attended the Solemn Annual ceremony of the Department of the Mahaml (The Holy Carpet) from Cairo to the Holy City of Mecca. The carpet is carried on the back of a richly caprisonned camel. January 16, 1939. (Photo by Keystone).

R.A.F. Flying Boat visits to Australia 1938. Crew of one of the Flying Boats aboard their ship. January 23, 1938.

Fit and well. November 02, 1946.

Prince Elizabeth Photographs Ascot Procession -- Princess Elizabeth, from the Royal box, makes a cine picture of the Royal procession at Ascot to-day. Rain that yesterday soaked the Ascot turf, brought a last minute charge in the Royal family's Gold Cup day plays to-day (Thursday). Instead of driving through the Golden Gates, according to custom, the King and Queen and other members of the Royal party changed from cars to coaches at Duke's Drive, for the traditional procession. June 15, 1950.

Referee H. Gillard converses in sign language with French League men while they question one of his many decisions against them in yesterday's match at Newcastle. May 27, 1951.

Pearls Seized on ship. A Customs officer examines part of a huge quantity of pearls seized today on board the freighter River Clarence after her arrival from Hong-Kong. August 13, 1947.

A Tosca For Pat -- Miss. Pat Symthe with her *****. Show jumping champion Miss. Pat Smythe was the guest of honour at Luncheon at the Spanish Restaurant in London's West End, given by the directors of Cassell & Co., who this Autumn published her book "Jump for Joy". The purpose of the function was to present Pat with - statuette of her horse "Tosca" 30, while film stars strive for their Oscar, this British idol is more than content with a Tosca! December 14, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Snake Women Finds A Mate -- Carol Hawkins... long lengths of beauty. Carol Hawkins, 22, the snake woman of Woy Woy, has found a soulmate. ***** is Eric Worrell, 23, the ***** snake man of Lilyfield. They make a perfect pair. Next week they will be married at Woy Woy and go snake hunting in the Northern territory for their honeymoon. Miss Hawkins is looking forward eagerly to their new life together. She said: "You should see Eric with sankes. He was some peculiar knowledge of them. He knows their moods, when they will bite and when they will just caress him. "I am used to seeing snakes curled up on Eric's bed, in his coat pockets, and in his shoes. July 25, 1948.

Sir John Anderson. October 08, 1950. (Photo by Rupert Crew Ltd.)

Exterior of A German Troop carrying glider damaged by R.A.F. bombing an aerodrome in the Western desert. Even allowing for the increased appearance of size created by the camera's perspective, this photo gives a fairly accurate idea of the size of these troop carrying gliders. January 14, 1943. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

This 12-gauge, double-bar-relied, hammer shot-gun was fired by an unknown gunman into the face and chest of Francesco Carbone, 22, in front of his Guildford home, last Monday night. It was found yesterday by Det. - Sgt. George Davis (B030 extension 320) in blackberry bushes near Carbone's home. It is branded "Braendlin Armory Co., Birmingham, No. 27235, and has three unusual features one hammer cap has been brazed, the right-hand trigger has been spot-welded, and there is a silver shield under t

King George 1905 in Highland Dress. May 15, 1937.

The Royal Silver Wedding -- The King and Queen, then the Duke and Duchess of York, pictured with their first-born daughter, Elizabeth, now Duchess of Edinburgh, in 1926, the year of her birth. A State Drive from Buckingham Palace to St. Paul's cathedral for a special service of commemoration will mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the wedding of their Majesties the King and Queen on Monday April 26th. April 17, 1948. (Photo by

Prefabcriake For Tomorrow's Royal Christening Mr. Harry Wargg, Cake decorator to E.C.Bell of Sheffield, putting the finishing touches to the icing. He came to London specially for the job, at Goring Hotel, Grosvenor Gardens. Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh have accepted the gift of a double-tiered 35lb cake for tomorrow's christening of the baby Prince. It has been presented by the Universal Cookery and head Association and members from all parts have contributed ingredients. The cake has been assembled in London, the tiers being "prefabricated" by students at the City of Manchester Training College of Domestic Economy and by the Club of the three Wise Monkeys, the finishing school in Pont Street, London. December 14, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Little Canada -- The Royal Canadian Air Force in England.RCAF in England - The uniform is rather like the R.A.F., so is the bomb trolley -- but load of coke bottles shows it's trans-Atlantic. Seen at N. Luffenham. Rutland, England. June 1, 1952. (Photo by Central Office Of Information)

Off To The Hospital -- President Ronald Reagan, holding a Superbowl mug and a teddy bear, gestures to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House Friday afternoon. Reagan was enroute to Bethesda Naval Hospital for his first through colon examination since a cancerous tumor was removed seven months ago. January 17, 1936. (Photo by AP Laserphoto).

Copenhagen Amalienborg Castle - Denmark. November 7, 1932.

Elections In Fiji -- A voter marks his ballot paper dropping it into the ballot box in the presence of the assistant returning officer., who will then go on to the next island on the itinerary. July 11, 1951. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Quadruplets Serve In Same Army Unit *****. November 23, 1951. (Photo by United States Information Service).

Children Honour Memory Of "Fairy Tale King" -- Children an critics of child actors in the festivities. Denmark is celebrating the 125th anniversary of the birth of Hans Christian Andersen, the immortal fairy-story teller, and 100,000 children from all the schools of Copenhagen are taking part in tableaux and processions representing every character from his tales. February 06, 1931. (Photo by Central Press Photograph).

First Showing - No. 1 on November 21, Driller dips finger into first crude oil sighted at Rough Range. Oil oozed over top of prospecting drill Hand of second driller (left) also dips into oil. Flow began when drill bit into sandy strala at level between 3605ft and 3620ft. Shortly after ooze showed, small gusher jetted stream 90 ft into air. Flow from ¼n pipe was at rate of 25 barrels an hour over a 25-hour period. May 27, 1955.

***** Miss NSW, ***** Pat Woodley, talks over with models Hazel Rogers (left) preparations for a mannequin parade she will compere at the Trocadero between 12.30 and 2.30 tomorrow. October 30, 1951.

French Canadians visiting Vimy. January 10, 1928.

Valley Force Moors At Portsmouth -- The U.S.S. Valley Forge, American aircraft carrier on a goodwill tour of the world, prepares to moor at the British Naval Base at Portsmouth, England, May 6. Picture was made from superstructure of the British battleship H.M.S. Duke of York, the forward main battery and forecastle of which can be seen in right foreground. The Valley Forge's cruise began last October at San Diego, Calif. May 7, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

US Navy task Force 38 arrives on cruise -- Flagship of the Force under the command of Rear Admiral H.M. Martin, USN is the aircraft Carrier valley Forge which is shown entering the Headsin heavy rain yesterday morning. January 30, 1948. (Photo by Frederick John Halmarick/Fairfax Media).

New Commander For Commonwealth Division Arrives In Tokyo: Major General M.M. Alston-Robert-West, former British military commander in Austria, arrived in Tokyo today en route to Korea where he will take over command of the first commonwealth Division from Major General A.J.H. Cassels. Major General West (right) is shown being greeted at the Tokyo International Airport by the Commander-in-chief, British Commonwealth Forces Korea, Lieut-Gen W. Bridgeford. September 2, 1952. (Photo by British Commo

Farewell, Jean Bazley, 18, of Watkins St., Rockdale, says goodbye to her husband of one month, Ray, 21, when he left Central railway station today with 2400 other National Service trainees for a 14-day CMF camp at Singleton. February 21, 1953.;Farewell, Jean Bazley, 18, of Watkins St., Rockdale, says goodbye to her husband of one month, Ray, 21, when he left Central railway station today with 2400 other National Service trainees for a 14-day CMF camp at Singleton.

These pictures show scenes during a flight by Sunderland Flying "oats manned by member of the Royal Australian Air force, while escorting High seas convoy. The Squadron is well on the way co creating a record for the number of hours flown on active service. The bomb-aimer, in the nose of the aircraft, sets his bomb sights as the Sunderland swings away from the convoy to inspect a suspicions vessel. July 2, 1940. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Pythons - Snakes - Animals. September 21, 1954. (Photo by Mozert).

Clydeside Family -- Sam, eighteen, is William Salisbury's second son. He is new half way through his apprenticeship at Alex Stephens & Sons. Here he is seen marking off a ship's top mast for lift plates. This mast is for the City of Singapore. November 1, 1950. (Photo by Central Office Of Information Photograph).

Old Cars - Motors - General. February 22, 1932.

"Cavalcade Of Cars" -- (L to R) A 1906 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost and a 1913 Rolls Royce lined up for the Covalcade. The R.A.C. Country Club celebrate their Golden Jubilee this (1963) and a motoring Covalcade took place at Woodcote Park, Epsom, to-day, Saturday. "Under the trees, the distinctive radiators glittered proudly in a long row.". July 27, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Field Marshal Smuts arrives at Northolt Airfield for the empire talks. The Field Marshal gives a message of greeting on leaving his aircraft. June 11, 1946.

Snow help with the building of the balsa raft on the banks of the river Chinchipe. Build vines were used to bind the light log together. Helped by a friendly native, Snow built a new raft (left), trying the logs with vines. It also broke up. May 05, 1954.

Belgian Antarctic - Expedition 1958. May 24, 1929.

U.S.A. - Transport - Railways. May 30, 1952. (Photo by Look Magazine).

20th Century-old And New -- At top is the New York Central's 20th Century Limited which began operating on June 15, 1902. The train consisted of five wood and steel cars accommodating 42 passengers. At bottom is the newest $4,000,000 version of the extra-fare New York to Chicago limited which is scheduled to go into service next week. The new train consists of 16 cars and accommodates 160 passengers. September 10, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The "Elongated Look" In The New Spring Collections -- A novel summer frock or beach dress featuring the new "elongated line".The dress is of poplin, with Kangaroo pockets. The collar high in front, dips low at the back. Shown by Herbert Sidon, of London, in his new spring collection.February 1, 1955. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Chiang Kai-shek. February 10, 1953.

Old Fashion's 1950's - General - Fashions. December 27, 1954. (Photo by Rapho Photographic Agency).

Attached to the Royal Netherlands Indies Army Air Force as tail gunner this Australian is loading ammunition on a bomber at its base somewhere in Australia. Serviced by Dutch attached R.A.A. F. personnel, Indonesians and West Indians, piloted by Dutchmen and with their tail guns all manned by Australians, planes of the Royal Netherlands Indies Army Air Force are taking part in raids over enemy occupied territory and doing their share in the liberation of the Indies. April 17, 1945. (Photo by Netherlands Information Service)

Tibet, Hermit Kingdom -- High officials in the garden of Deky Lingka; second from the left is Tsarong Shape-pe, the greatest personality in Lhasa and one of the most powerful men in Tibet (he was a favorite of the 13th Dalai Lama). On the right is one of the commanders in chief. May 5, 1948. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

C. P. Snow, Scientist And Writer - Since 1945, Civil Service Commissioner. April 11, 1950. (Photo by Camera Press).

Wing Commander J. Lush (Melbourne), acting commanding ***** officer of 90 wing R.A.A.F., at his desk at Far East ***** Air Force H.Q., in Changi, Singapore. He was formerly C.O. of 38 Transport Squadron. December 01, 1950.

King of The Wild Men.He has fine manners and wears beautiful clothes. He was brought up in the country William Wallace of Albania fought with his sisters. Only on rare occasions arrive the Palace grounds. August 18, 1935.

Duke of Edinburgh At Air Display The Duke of Edinburgh, wearing a grey chalk-Stripe suit and brown Suede shoes, leaves the Bristol Britannia, Britain's Newest Civil Aircraft, after inspecting the Fuselage and controls. The Duke of Edinburgh flew from Balmoral in a Viking of the Queen's flight today to visit the Aircraft constructors at Farnorough, Hants. A close-up of the Duke's legs and shoes This picture was taken when he visited an air display at Edinburgh. September 2, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Mr. H.G. Hawker, the famous Trans-Atlantic airman conducts division ***** at flight. Mr Hawker seeing that his lady passenger is quite safe and comfortable before daring on their flight. May 20, 1948. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Cross Channel Flight Anniversary. Twenty five years ago Bleriot flew over the channel and this remarkable event in aviation is to be celebrated next Saturday on the aerodrome of Buc near Paris, France. During the ceremony which is to be presided over by the French Government and important officials of the British Air Ministry, 170 French planes will fly over the aerodrome. A squadron of the Royal Air Force will also take part in this review. Bleriot's old monoplane was taken out and carefully pl

This is it: Douglas B-19 Sees Light of Day. Prior to ground tests and the first flight, the Giant, 82-ton Douglas B-19 bomber (above) gets its first breath of fresh air after removal from its hangar. The ship, which is manned by a crew of ten, has a useful load capacity of 28 tons and a 7750-mile non-stop flying range. April 19, 1941. (Photo by ACME).

The automatic which was used against the bandit. June 27, 1930.

Prepares For Hawaii-Cairo Flight. The U.S. Army U-29 plane "Pacusan Dreamboat" circles The Island Of Oahu during a recent test hop in preparation for a non-stop flight it will attempt from Hawaii to Cairo, Egypt, a distance of 10,000 miles, as soon as weather in the polar region is favorable. In the background in this view from an accompanying plane is Waikiki Beach and the Diamond Head area of Oahu. February 10, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The King Riddles The Target with a Bren Guns Deadly Shooting - The King shows his form as a gunner: Here he is firing a bren gun at the ranges. The King proved himself an excellent gunner when he tried out a bren gun during his visit to a British small arms factory: He ridled the target with bullets, sixty shots at 200 yards. it was Sunday when the King paid his visit but all the workers were on the job full steam ahead: His Majesty, who was accompanied by Mr. Herbert Morrison - The Minister of Supply - said that the country was grateful for the splendid way in-which they had responded to the call for increased output. July 01, 1940.

Wants To Advance -- Kenneth McMahon, (Right) talks over a detail of the manufacture of airlines at the Lockheed plant, Burbank, Cal., with Todd Oviatt, his superior. He hopes by successive "Upgradings" eventually to step into a supervisor's shoes. That's why he has been spending a couple of nights a week in study. Scene inside one of the great construction hangars of the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation at Burbank, California. July 20, 1941. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

New Nazi Ensign On German Planes. The Nazi ensign on the newly-christened Junkers monoplane "Generalfeldmarschall von Hindenburg" photographed at Croydon Aerodrome (London) before leaving on the return journey to Berlin. The swastika, the new German ensign, has been placed on all German aeroplanes. May 8, 1933. (Photo by Topical Press).

Now How Did This Happen -- Most people know how the sailing ship got in the bottle - but how did N.D. Brookes of Luton put a working model of a lathe, with attendant, inside this bottle The now mystery will be puzzling many thousands of visitors to the Model Engineer Exhibition which opens at the New Horticultural Hall in West minister, London, next Wednesday August 18th. August 16, 1954.

How To Rope A Rattlesnake -- Then they go into cages. The flour sacks are used only for carrying ***** rattlers in the field. For the trip home, the snakes are dumped out, caught ***** and transferred into these safer cages. October 10, 1952.

With The Byrd Expedition In The Antarctic. A view along the Barrier wall from the west cape. December 4, 1930.

The Sleep Walkers -- Hard Wakening... Sleep-drugged Carol Courtney is lifted out of bed by nurse at end of her 15 minute sleep. She hates to get up - but she'd be pretty sore if they let her sleep. May 25, 1940. (Photo by Camera Features).

Superfortress Bombs Over Burma. Tons of bombs speckle the sky over Rangoon, Burma, as they spew from the yawning bomb bays of B-29 Superfortresses. The target of this daylight attack by the 20th Bomber Command B-29s was a large Japanese supply depot near the Mingaladon Air Field near Rangoon. January 3, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Mrs. Gwen Atchison, of Hawthorn, Melbourne, who has a large number of four and five-leaf clovers in her backyard. October 07, 1949.

Britain's New Wonder Plan Passes Test; Flies Backwards, Dances, And Will Not Crash Head On. The new wonder plane "In Flight". Britain's new wonder airplane, ***** here today. Flies backwards, dances, ***** can Collide-Head-on powered by a five-litre motor, with double ***** induction, combined with ***** and blown exhaust, this amazing machine soaped from the airfield in a wild *****, poised like and ***** Eagle, turned, rose and fell, circle round and round, flew backwards, sideways, upside dow

Brought to Australia in 1832 by the Hamersley family one of the earliest pioneering families to settle in Western Australia and whose coat of arms is engraved upon it, this glistening silver coffee pot was made in 1727, during reign of George II. With it is a Georgian cup and saucer. Fashioned by the fine silversmith Edward Vincent, this gracefully elegant example of silver ware bears the London hallmark, the leopard's head crowned and the date letter, a Roman capital "M," authenticating the time it was made, which, incidentally, was the same year that Sir Thomas Gainsbor ough was born. The earliest known hallmarked coffee pot dates back to about 1682 and was cylindrical in shape like this one but its handle was at right angles to the spout. Coffee was first used in England in 1648. August 28, 1949.

Mr. R. Bates of Earlwood Robin Bates has hand a good day at the show but dad has had it. August 18, 1949.

Explorers Net Seal - Members of the Byrd Antarctic expedition are shown at their base in little America as they maneuvered a, fishing net around an obstreperous seal. After considerable work, the animal was trapped. Seamen sometimes use them for food but this one may be destined for an American zoo. March 12, 1940. (Photo by Associated Press Paramount News Photo).

Czechoslovakian Air Force - Czech, Air Force (Also In England). January 31, 1944. (Photo by British Official Photograph)

Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force Bomber Group in Britain demonstrate how aircraft fires are handled, at a big Canadian, air base in England. March 12, 1945. (Photo by Canadian W.I.B.).

Little Canada -- The Royal Canadian Air Force in England.RGAF in England -- Volley ball -- at North Luffenham, Rutland, England. Sabres are in the background. June 1, 1952. (Photo by Central Office Of Information)

China's Greatest Victory: The Battle Of Changsha -- At A Chinese First-Aid Station: Peasants as well as a soldiers are treated. January 01, 1951. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

Shanghai Gold Stampede - A Shanghai,China, policeman pulls an umbrella-wielding woman from the crowd that fought to gain entrance to the Central Bank of China on Dec. 23 in an effort to exchange gold yuan, new currency, for one ounce of gold. Seven persons were reported killed andhundreds Injured in the stampede. December 26, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Wirephoto).

Charles Chaplin - Died 25/12/1977 - Early Scenes. August 23, 1947.

A new portrait of:- His Majesty King George VI. In Field Marshal's service uniform taken at Buckingham Palace, October, 1939. November 22, 1939. (Photo by Harris's Picture Agency).

Duke and Duchess of Windsor Attended Memorial Service -- The Duke when he was Prince of Windsor leaving the church after the service. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor today attended a Memorial Service at the British Embassy Church in Paris to Mr. H. Lloyd Thomas, formerly as instant private score to the Duke when he was Prince of Wales. February 26, 1938. (Photo by Keystone).

Geographical Data -- This sign in a workshop of Pan-American Air Way's base on Guam, indicates the island's position with relation to other base of the Pacific Clipper Planes. April 12, 1941. (Photo by ACME).

King & Queen with family. June 30, 1948. (Photo by K. Hutton, Picture Post).

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