Sydney Morning Herald Collection

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The Temple of Horus. February 15, 1937. (Photo by The "Topical" Press Agency Ltd.).

Egyptians Evacuate Canal Zone -- Egyptian workers loaded with baskets boxes, bags and bundles swarm on the platforms and track of Ismailia railway station in the Suez Canal zone of Egypt, Oct.25, as they prepare to leave zone with their goods and families. The evacuation is a result of the Anglo-Egyptian crisis over control of the canal and the presence of British troops in the area. October 29, 1951. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

How Should An Officer Dress For Dinner -- That is the pre-war officers's mess dress: Scarlet monkey jacket, waistcoat, starched shirt, black bow tie, tight striped blue trousers with straps going under the boots, which are calf high. July 30, 1954. (Photo by Daily Express Pictures).

British Arctic Air Route Expedition: Ferrying dogs across the Fjord for the beginning of the journey. Left to right - Scott, Hampton and Courtauld. September 15, 1931. (Photo by British Arctic Air Route Expedition Photograph).

Veterant Is Dwarfed -- Though she is 8,000 tons less displacement the new United States aircraft carrier 'Valley Forge apparently dwarfs the British battleship 'Duke of York' as she arrives at this British naval base on her round-the-world goodwill cruise. The carrier, 27,000 tons is latest of the 'Essex' class to be commissioned and has complement of about 100 planes. She was commissioned in November, 1946. The 'Duke of York', second World War veteran, displaces 35,000 tons. May 6, 1948.

Control Panel In President's Communications Car -- Maj. George MoNally, white house signal, branch head sits in front of the multiple control panel in President Truman's new railroad communications car, delivered today for service. The panel with its maze of gadgets, controls radio broadcasts, radio photo transmissions, tape recordings of presidential speeches and incoming-outgoing teleprinter copy. Named the "General Albert J. Myer," the special car was a hospital car in World War II and was remodeled in St. Louis by the Army at a cost of $119.354. February 8, 1952. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

English Pony Is Mascot Of Danish WAAF's -- Watched by Leslie, one of her four daughters, Mrs. Daphne Bray is seen outside her home at Naerum, Denmark grooming Pilotte, the pony imported from her mother' Wraysbury (Buoks) farm, ready for it's first parade as the new mascot of the Danish W. A.A.F's of which Mrs. Bray is the only English member.Mrs. Daphne Bray, widow of Air Commodore Arthur Bray D.F.C., R.A.F., who held the unique position as Chief of Staff to the Royal Danish Air Force from 1951 to 1953, now lives at Naerum in Denmark. August 02, 1955. (Photo by Fox Photos)

Wounded Chinese Communist Offer Captured -- Two Chinese Communist prisoners carry a wounded Chinese officer after the latter was brought in by a tank crew (background). He was shot down and captured by the tankmen while they were on patrol north of Seoul on May 1. May 5, 1951. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Martin Luther - 1400's German Religious Leader - Personality. December 14, 1950.

Elections In Fiji -- Mean while, the ballot boxes for the main centres are being sent through the mail. A considerable ***** of careful planning is Entailed so that boxes (complete with ballot papers and instructions to voters and presiding officers) reach remote areas in time for Polling Day. The Suva Post Office check the address on one of the bags. July 11, 1951. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

A bandaged, injured child plays in the rubble, while mother and others wait in the hope they will be taken off the Island. August 17, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

One of the streets of the town, completely destroyed. August 17, 1953.

Fayid -- Women and children seen queueing for food with armed soldiers in close attendance. October 30, 1951. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

Flying-Boats Take Off. An unusual effect was produced when two of the British flying-boats, which left to-day for Melbourne and home, passed each other on the Harbor. The one in the background has left the water. The other is throwing up spray preparatory to turning and following the others on the take-off. March 4, 1938.

Speedy, strong and dangerous are the new German bombers made by Focke-Wulff. June 19, 1940. (Photo by International Photo Reports).

Passed By The Censor. Munitions the Germans will not get; French factory totally destroyed. A French Munition factory which has been totally destroyed beyond hope of repair, it will be useless for the Germans to look for plunder here. July 3, 1940. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Charles Chaplin in The Great Dictator” with Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardner, Billie Gilbert, Henry Daniell, Maurice Moscovich. November 15, 1940. (Photo by United Artists Corp).

Sword of Middle Ages Adopted by Army -- The "Jin-Tachi" traditional Japanese battle sword of the middle ages was adopted by the imperial army according to regulations issued recently. The sword shown here has been made for h.m. the emperor ***** mosuke kamatsuzaki, famous swordsmith. It was worn by the emperor at the army memorial day ceremonies ***** at the yasukuni shrine. March 12, 1934. (Photo by Shimbun Rengo News Photos Service).

For Melting Pot - For Melting Pot -- Even this heirloom, presented a British Filed-Marshal during ***** Boer War, found its way into a ***** don melting-pot during the ***** boom in gold dealing. April 19, 1932.

Smertenko in Paris, Determined to Reach London - Professor Smertenko at his hotel in Paris. Professor Johan Smertenko, Vice-president of the American League for a Free Palestine, arrived in Paris by air from Geneva, Switzerland; he is expected to carry out his threat to land in Britain, despite the ban on his entry. In the event of his arrival at London Airport, immigration officers would, it is believed, prevent his passing through the Customs and he would be detained until the liner returned to Paris. Smertenko, whose anti-British utterances have made his presence unwelcome to the British authorities and to Anglo-Jewish organisations, is said to be relying on his visa and the support of the United States Embassy to secure his admission to the country. January 10, 1947.

Cheek to cheek technique, as demonstrated by Milton Mitchell and partner at the Jitterbug Jamboree in Sydney Town Hall last night. March 3, 1944.

Food For The Long Winter - Scene at the Byrd Antarctic expedition Base at little America with seals ready to be skinned and the meat stored away for the long winter months. August 25, 1929.

Charles Percy Snow, C.B.E., Writer - He married, in 1950, the novelist Pamela Hansford Johnson; they have one son. August 26, 1954. (Photo by Mark Gerson, Camera Press).

Man In The Iron Lung At Lourdes -- Fred Snite, in his lung carried in the special trailer, arriving in the court of the Rosary at Louders for the special "Sunset Benediction" on May 26th. Fred Snite, American "Man in the Iron Lung" has travelled 5,000 miles in a liner and his special trailer to louders, where miraculous cures are said to take place. May 28, 1939. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

H. Snelling Q.C. & A.J. Goran. July 06, 1953.

Rear - Admiral Richard E. Byrd, leader of the expedition. December 21, 1933.

First Night Of "The Robe" -- Exterior view of the Roxy Cinema, New York, where "The Robe" is being shown. October 23, 1953. (Photo by Nick De Morgoli, Camera Press).

A man (center) appears as an insignificant figure as he makes his way over the massive rocks that lead to the Highest of the totem poles in Utah's Monument Valley. Though other rocks nearby have crumbled, this tall spire remains at a height of 1006 feet above level ground and casts a shadow 35 miles across the desert at Sundown. August 29, 1952. (Photo by United Press).

C-124 Globemaster Crash Scenes These three pictures show the wreckage of a U.S. Air Force C-124 Globemaster which crashed west of Tokyo, Thursday,June 18, shortly after takeoff from Tachlkawa air Installation en route to Korea, with 122 passengers and seven crewmen. There were no survivors. In photograph AF-4656-1 small fires still smoulder after fire crews had brought the blaze under control with chemical spray. AF-4656-4 shows one engine of the Globemaster partially burled in mud. This engin

This attractive light-grey dolls house with yellow trimmings and bright blue roof belongs to five-year-old Denise Folkard, of Mosman, NSW. It was made from Woman's pattern. ***** to its five rooms. Only a limited number of plans is available ... so hurry. May 1, 1953.

Canadians With The Royal Air Force -- Another Canadian in winter kit complete with fur forage cap of the R.C.A.F.No. 1. Royal Canadian Air Force has been serving with the Fighter Command of the Royal Air Force for many months. The squadron has played a prominent part in the defenses of this country and especially in the defense of the London area. There are three D.F.C.'s in the squadron which has brought down more than 70 raiders. These pictures show something of the life in the squadron. January 19, 1941. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Canadian Parliament Opens In Ottawa - Earl of Athlone, Governor-Generals reads the speech from the throne, dressed in the uniform of a Major-General. Seated by his side is Princess Alice. On the left of the throne is Prime Minister MacKenzie King; standing in front of it, on right, the new Sergeant-at-Arms, Lt.-Col. W. J. Franklin, holds the Commons Mace before him. On the Woolsack are the Judges of the Supreme Court, Members of the House are ranged along either sides while their wives occupy the benches behind them. When the Canadian Parliament assembled for its opening session in Ottawa - the first opening ceremony after the war - the occasion was a historic one in that it marked the last session in the Governorship of the Earl of Athlone and the first one in the re-elected Government of Prime Minister McKenzie King. March 24, 1948. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

Elections In Fiji -- Agents carefully check off the names of voters at the polling stations and give each new arrival a card on which his number on the electoral roll is marked. July 11, 1951. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Archduke Felix and Princess Anna-Eugenie wed at Beaulieu -- A close-up picture of the bride and groom after the wedding at Beaulieu Church. The bride is wearing a satin gown by Dior and ***** veil of 200-year-old Hungarian lace.The wedding took place on Wednesday 19th Nov., at Beaulieu-sur-Mer on the French Riviera, between Archduke Felix of Hapsburg, and Princess Anna-Eugenie of Arenberg. Members of most of Europe's royal housees were present at the ceremony. November 21, 1952. (Photo by Fox Photos).

The Suez Canal Crisis.To avoid incidents, wives of British soldiers have to he escorted by life-guardsmen on even the shortest trips. February 27, 1952. (Photo by Camera Press).

Scandinavian Council in Copenhagen -- A general view of the opening of the meeting at Christiansborg - the residence of the Danish government. King Frederik and Queen Ingrid of Denmark listen to some of the speeches.One of the first steps to the realisation of a United Europe was made during the week-end in Copenhagen when the Scandinavian Council held its first meeting. February 16, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

The Victoria Colleges Of Egypt - Outstanding British Achievement in Middle East.Madhat Mohammaed Hassan El Abd is 13, and he has been at Victoria College seven years. His father is an Egyptian architect, and he intends to be one too when he has completed his studies. He says that the seven years he has spent at the College have been the happiest in his life. August 1, 1951. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

El Alamein - Egypt - United Arab Republic. October 12, 1954. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.)

Queen Elizabeth & Duke of Edinburgh - Together - 1955. September 20, 1955.

Unpublished portrait of the King. December 14, 1937. (Photo by Bertram Park).

Red Army Soldiers Dash Past Flames -- Flames reduce a building (right) to rubble as Russian troopers continue to push through a village on the Russo-German front. This picture is one a series made by the same corps of cameramen who produced March of time's "One Day of War". March 7, 1943. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

U.S.S. Valley Forge (aircraft carrier). February 3, 1948.

Snake ***** -- Two-year-old ***** toys playmates - and no wonder. ***** to the dull his father exports and it is quite a normal thing to ***** clutching an Indian Python in his hand. Books and toys are dull playthings for two-year-old Tony Jackson, of London. Tony prefers snakes, His father's occupation is exporting snakes, and it causes no surprise when Tony is found playing with Indian pythons and other reptiles. October 01, 1948. (Photo by Mirror Features).

L-R. Ray Hollard (8) Barry Hollard (9) and Graham Cook (II) all of Maeerylands made the best of kids day at the show today. April 12, 1955. (Photo by Kenneth Charles Redshaw/Fairfax Media).

Bruce Abernethy (left) of Nowra ***** Darrell Martin of Griffith doing their week-end washing in front of a cattle pavilion at the Showground to-day. Both men look after cows from Austral Park. April 10, 1955. (Photo by Ted Foster).

RAS Poster. March 26, 1939.

Customs Haul. When the liner Hellenic Prince reached Melbourne, Customs men discovered these Cigarettes beneath the false bottom of a suicase, brought to Australia by a migrant. April 14, 1952.

Boiler Kid Receives Blessing - Fred Snite, Jr., the self-styled "Boiler kid", who has spent the last 15 years in an iron lung, receives an Easter blessing from Father William Barry at St. Patrick's Catholic church here this morning. The service was so crowded the lung had to be placed in the entrance doorway. April 09, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

To Explore Unexplored Peru: Sebastian Snow -- Aged 25, he was educated at Eton; together with Mr. Julian Tennant, 29, a fellow Etonian, he is on an exploring expedition to an area in the interior of Peru, inhabited by hostile Indians. - It is believed that the territory has never before been visited by white men. May 27, 1953. (Photo by Armstrong Jones, Camera Press).

Discovered Lost City -- Home after discovering a lost Inca City in the jungles of Peru is Mr. Sebastian Snow, 25-year-old explorer, pictured on his arrival at London Airport to-day (Friday) from New York. Accompanied by a fellow old Etonian, Mr. Julian Tennant, Mr. Snow set out last April to find the ancient Inca City of Paititi, and recently reported finding the ruins. It was Mr. Snow's third expedition to South America. His home is at Exetar, Devon. July 30, 1954.

ALP Conf. L-R: J. Shortell, Se. Vice/Pres. ALP. J. Blackburn, Jnr Vice/Pres ALP. June 13, 1953. (Photo by Frank Albert Charles Burke/Fairfax Media).

Marshall Visits Chiangs ***** - Gen. George C. Marshall (left), special envoy to China, poses on the steps of the Nanking residence of Generalissimo, Chiang Kai-Shek with his host, the Generalissimo (left) and Madame Chiang (center), shortly after his arrival at Nanking. December 28, 1945. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Danish Spitfires For The R.A.F. -- Two Danish pilots chatting after a trial flight in one of their new Spitfires.A flight of Spitfires have been handed over to the R.A.F. brought from the money presented recently to Mr. Churchill by the Danish Fighter Fund. Mr. K. G. Anker-Petersen, Chairmen of the Fund, presented the Spitfires to the R.A.F. April 12, 1942. (Photo by Fox Photos)

Old Fashion's 1950's - General - Fashions. November 20, 1951.

Where One Thousand Additional Homeless Will Be Lodged By City -- A view of the huge room on the upper floor of the municipal ferry terminal at the foot of White-Hall and South sts. New York, which will soon be thrown open to the homeless men of this city. This room , crowded with his hundreds of beds, added to the space already available at the municipal lodging house and the annex at the foot of East 25th St. Bring to a total of 4,000 men able to be lodged every night. February 27, 1931. (Photo by International Newsreel Photo).

Britain's Latest Cars -- The new Standard estate car at the show today. It is priced at £495. The Motor Show, opened at Earls Court, London, by HRH The Duke of Gloucester today, was thronged with thousands of visitors, many from overseas, who saw a glittering display of 270 different vehicles. October 27, 1948. (Photo by Fox).

Sudeten Germans Return-"Free Corps" Marches Back Into Eger.Returning Sudeten-German member of the Henlein free corps on the march back through Czech territory receiving the Nazi salute of Sudetens on passing through Haslow.First pictures -- made by an Associated Press staff cameraman -- of scenes in Eger, Sudeten area of Czechoslovakia, following the triumphant march back from Germany of Sudeten Germans banded into the Henlein free corps, reached London (England) by air tonight September 22. September 22, 1938. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Noni Piper, model French swim suit at a fashion while you work parade held at ***** food factory today. Fashion by *****. November 17, 1950.

Guitry to Wed. A new portrait of Sacha Guitry., 54 year old actor who today officially announces his forthcoming marriage to Mile Genevieve St Jean, the French film actress and fellow countryman. Guitry has been married twice previously and he was divorced from his second wife Jacquilene Debulae yesterday. April 07, 1939.;Guitry to Wed. A new portrait of Sacha Guitry., 54 year old actor who today officially announces his forthcoming marriage to Mile Genevieve St Jean, the French film actress and

Roland Shiner worm's eye view (victory). Britain No. 1 comedy star. January 01, 1953.

Mannishly styled panama hat, with turndown brim and embroidered band was worn with her gabardine suit by Elaine Blanshard (left), who attended the races with her sister Olivia. September 30, 1951.

Shivaram Indian dancer with programmer Seller Zaineb Shah. June 23, 1950.

Mrs. Max Murray (Maysie Greig) with her son Robert. March 23, 1955.

Prof. Rope, Ann Sothern. June 10, 1955. (Photo by Jay Scott).

Land drift ***** balder highway ***** Sea lake & Oxygen. April 3, 1952.

A passenger on a rescue ship lends a coat to Mrs. Violet Zeez Zuick, of Vancouver. July 01, 1940. (Photo by The "N.Z. Herald").

Merchant Shipping, Morgan. July 01, 1940.

John Plowman. January 21, 1949.

British Arctic Air Route Expedition: Courtauld immediately after emerging from top of tent. Rymill in hole over tent behind Courtauld. May 29, 1931. (Photo by Mr. F. S. Chapman, British Arctic Air Route Expedition Photograph).

Sydney jockey Jack Thompson earned big money as an apprentice and had no trouble in buying a car. Above picture was taken eight years ago. October 8, 1947.

Emlyn Williams Returns To North Wales - A very recent picture of Emlyn Williams taken at his London home. As Charles Dickens -- Emlyn Williams, The Welsh actor and playwright, recently had a very successful run simply by portraying Charles Dickens reading from his own works. Now Mr. Williams is returning to his native Wales-still as Charles Dickens. All proceed from the tour will be devoted to the Welsh nation the Eisteddfod. May 14, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

89.I. Atomic Bombs & Factory. August 23, 1945.

Duke and Duchess of Windsor in Berlin -- The Duke and Duchess of Windsor during their tour of the factory. The Duchess of Windsor, who are visiting Germany, yesterday made a tour of inspection of the Osram factory in Berlin. October 13, 1937. (Photo by Topical Press).

Aluminum Protection -- Aluminum foil makes this Siebe Gorman fire protection suit, which can resist a heat at 20 degrees centigrade, shown at *****. Factory Equipment Exhibition. ***** which opened at Earl's Court, ***** London, today (Monday). Ned Kelly would be envious of this aluminium foil suit, German designed, it won't stop bullets, but it is claimed to offer good Gre-protection, with standing heat at 200 deg centigrade. March 28, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Done Star State Flag Ceremony Headquarters, Fifth Air Force, Korea -- When an "adopted' Texas tactical unit of the Fifth Air Fore, the 27th Fighter Escort Wing, was replaced by a real, live Texas unit, the 136th Fighter Bomber Wing, the official flag was lowered only long enough for an official transfer, then hoisted back to its regal position. Taking part in the transfer are left to right, Col. Albert C. Prendergast, Dallas, Texas, 136th Wing Commander; Brig. General James Ferguson, Deputy Commander, Fifth Air Fore; Maj. Gen. Frank F. Everest, Fifth Air Force Commander, and Col, Raymond F. Rudell, Buffalo, N.Y., 27th Fighter Escort Wing Commander. July 21, 1951. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Photo).

Japan Sea Splash -- A plume of spray rises in the air from forward of the bow of Boxer as Ltjg Droege's F4U cartwheels and Plunges in the sea. Already, Boxer has altered course to avoid plunging into the plane. About 20 seconds have elapsed in this photo since Droego's Plane first got in trouble. All eyes strain forward as the crucial second is reached which will decide whether Lt. Droege will survive or not. May 19, 1951. (Photo by Official US Navy Photograph)

She is still the queen to a host of admirers, still the first toast of the party as in the old days. April 26, 1950.;She is still the queen to a host of admirers, still the first toast of the party as in the old days.

The "Valiant" Comes In. -- The "Vickers", a new four-jet bomber, comes in to land at Farnborough. It is one of 50 types of aircraft which will be on show at the flying display and exhibition of the Society of British Aircraft Constructors which opens here on Wednesday. September 10, 1951. ;The "Valiant" Comes In. -- The "Vickers", a new four-jet bomber, comes in to land at Farnborough. It is one of 50 types of aircraft which will be on show at the flying display and exhibition of the Society of

Josephine Baker Weds -- Josephine Baker, famous Paris dancer is married to Jo Bouillon, Orchestra leader, in the Chapel of the Chateau of Mirandes, property of Miss Baker, near St. Cyprien in southern France, June 3. June 05, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo). ;Josephine Baker Weds -- Josephine Baker, famous Paris dancer is married to Jo Bouillon, Orchestra leader, in the Chapel of the Chateau of Mirandes, property of Miss Baker, near St. Cyprien in southern France, June 3.

Desert Scenes. July 30, 1953.

Children who saw Sorlie shows years ago now bring their own children to the Christmas pantomime. Mrs. Sorlie greets them as old friends. March 12, 1952.

Brisbane Wedding Smiling radiantly Elaine amd Bill Shmith leave the long drawing room after the marriage ceremony Elaine's small brother John was page boy. March 11, 1952. (Photo by David R. Jones).

Not quite in the Shmith style, but just as appealing was this early shot taken of Shmith himself at about 18 months. The ribbon around his waist was intended to make him look like a kewpie doll. May 26, 1950.

Ann Sothern and Gene Raymond in a scene from RKO Radio's "There goes my Girl," in which they are co-starred. April 30, 1940.

British Troops Fire On Cairo Mob -- Kasr el Nil Barracks, Cairo.It is reported from Cairo, that British troops at Kasr el Nil barracks, near the Nile, fired today on demonstrators who were trying to force their way inside. One report says that about 100 demonstrators were shot. There are about ten dead and 30 seriously wounded. February 21, 1946. (Photo by Fox Photos).

***** hired by the A.B.C. to establish pay T.V. for them ***** at the ABC grounds at Gore Hill. Kim Williams: "This is an important as the advent of televisions." Kim Williams, 41, now qualifies as a mature age whiz-kid and he remains the reformed composer of a piece of music ***** banned by ABC radio for being sexually explicit. His resounding quality must be his ability to land on his feet, professionally. in the fraught, tangled lead-up to the introduction of pay TV in Australia - a complex t

Actor-Playwright Home -- Mr. Emlyn Williams, the famous actor-playwright and his Photographed at London airport this morning when they arrived on the Boac service from New York. March 17, 1952.

Damage To Le Havre Area This picture in Le Havre area between 9.9.44. and 11.9.44, including the daylight attacks by R.A.F. Bomber Command shows the damage to the gun positions. It was taken by a Photographic Reconnaissance unit aircraft under the direction of R. A.F. Coastal Command. November 13, 1944. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

A Most Interesting Model -- Placing the model in position. One of the models of pioneer cars which will to on view today (Thursday) at the " Fifty Years of Progress" exhibition in piccadilly is the first Morris car. a two-seater, 12 horse power, four-cylinder machine, produced in 1911. July 18, 1946. (Photo by Fox Photos).

And Still They Grow -- How transport aircraft have grown in 18 years is illustrated in this "family portrait" released by Lockheed Aircraft Corporation today showing six models, ranging from old to new, of principal Lockheed airlines when all were in reunion at their home airport at Burbank, Calif. Since days of 1934 Electra, 1937 Model 14 and 1939 Lodestar (small planes, left to right), capacities have increased from 12 passengers to about 50 to 100 in modern Constellation types (two front ship

Darryl Zanuck. June 28, 1941.

H. Nelson at City night refugee. December 4, 1938.

Cooper Leads in Open With 284 -- Lighthorse Harry Cooper, Veteran "pro" from Chicago (Above Driving) finished the national open today with the amazing score of 284 - 4 strokes below par over 72 holes and 2 strokes below the old open record of 286 strokes. June 6, 1936. (Photo by Associated Press Photo)

New System Revolutionises 3-D -- The single-unit 3-D system shooting a test. The Lesley Dudley 3-D attachment is fitted to an ordinary camera. The inventor is behind the camera and with him is Sam Martin (who helped to make the projector attachment). Third from left is Mr. Danny Carter of Christine Bruce Productions, who hold the world distribution rights of the new system. The girls blowing the bubbles, which will later been seen floating over the heads of cinema audiences in an uncannily realistic manner are (left to right) Marguerite Brennan and Pamela Deaming. Marked developments which have startling potentialities, have been achieved by British technicians in the field of the third dimensional films. A new system has been invented, which, requires only one camera, one film and one projector and it does not required an interval every half hour to change the picture. It was invented by Leslie Dudley. March 24, 1953.(Photo by Fox Photos).

Their Home Is An Ancient Monument - Up the wining staircase of their 15th-century home go Mrs. Piper and daughter Ruth. March 26, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Former British champion Henry Cotton (left) and his wife accompany Max Faulkner on a round at Sandwich, Kent. Faulkner is due in Australia on February 21. Bring on the birdies. British professional golfer, Max Faulkner, promises to dazzle Australian galleries with his Bird of Para-disc-like dressing. Recognised as Britain's best-dressed golfer, Faulkner is due in Sydney on Wednesday week by plane. He will take 20 pullovers, with socks to match, in cerise, royal blue, canary yellow, navy blue, light blue, Magenta and beige. He will have three pairs of plus fours, in pale pink, pale blue and pale yellow, and a pair of canary yellow slacks. February 03, 1951. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

George Finey. August 12, 1949.

Robin Hood And His Merrie Men -- The Sheriff of Nottingham, whose battle of wits and strength against the daring Robin Hood provides many highlights, is dramatically brought to the screen by Peter Finch. He's a villain you'll love to have. May 12, 1955.

Theodore Fink. January 20, 1932.

100Ft. Fire Escape Ladders - One of the four 10-ton escape ladders extending to 100 feet which have just been delivered to the Metropolitan Fire Brigade from America. Two of the units are for Eastern Hill headquarters and two for Prahran. The ladders have been brought to Australia under the Lease-Lend plan by arrangement with the Home Security Department. December 29, 1942.

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