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Eyes will be on J. G. Lush in the ***** Shield match at the ***** Cricket Ground to-day. The ***** bowler, spoken of as a *****.Ginty Lush, one of NSW cricket's most talented and colourful all rounders, died Sydney yesterday at the age of 72.Lush, who died in Sydney Hospital after a stroke, will be remembered for his faultless character and outstanding skills on the cricket field.A former NSW captain, he was a capable pace bowler, a stylish and aggressive batsman and a reliable fielder. He was rated in his time as the best cricketer never to have plaeyed for Australia. February 19, 1937.

Ismailia the Residence. February 20, 1940.

Vickers Viscount at Essendon (Vic). October 15, 1953. ;Vickers Viscount at Essendon (Vic).

Sentiment For Independence - This trolley in Surabaya, Java, bears A Revolutionary Slogan. Independence-Seeking Indonesians Agreed Oct. 25 to Negotiate with the Dutch. October 25, 1945. (Photo by Leslie Priest, Associated Press Photo).

Dr. Donald Soper (Rev. Lord) - Pres. of Methodist Church. December 3, 1951.

Austin Shiner The Rugby League referees dispute has brought into the public eye a man they called "The Gentleman Referee" and "Mr. Immacualte". He is Mr. Austin Shiner, president of the NSW Referees Association and Kevin Humphreys counterpart in the refereeing world. May 06, 1955.

Shivaram (male), Janaki (Female). March 16, 1950.

Duke's Yachting Portrait In London Exhibition -- Mr. Bernard Admas' portrait of the Duke of Edinburgh, painted for the Royal Thames Yacht club, which hangs in the Royal Society of portrait painters' Exhibition at the Royal institute Galleries, Piccadilly, London. The Exhibition is having its preview to-day (Thursday). The portrait, later to hang in the entrance hall of the yacht club's headquarters in Knightsbridge, shows the Duke in yachting dress at the rail of the Royal yacht Britannia. November 17, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

N.S.W. ALP president J. Shortell addressing the unity conference at the Town Hall today. August 13, 1955. (Photo by Kenneth Charles Redshaw/Fairfax Media).

J. Shortell, Pres. NSW ALP. February 15, 1955.

U.S.S.Champlain -- This is The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Champlain. April 10, 1941. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

U.S.S. Tahoe -- The United State Coast Guard cutter Tahoe appears above. April 10, 1941. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Heavy 'roo guards. November 28, 1955.

In The Red: A striking tires-piece beach outfit, in poppy red Sudan cotton, is worn at London's Festival Gardens by model jean Dawnay. The Square-cut Collis jacket has half- length sleeves, while white trimmings make a contrast to the tied an bra and matching red shorts. June 14, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

"Niagara" - Also Salvage Scenes - Merchant Shipping. February 24, 1942.

DJ Morgan The Sun ***** Woolahra Naigara rescue. June 24, 1940.

Clearing kennels for stray dogs and cats were opened in the city by the RSPCA this week. The kennels are at a Water Board yards, George Street North (where inspector is shown at work), City Council yards (behind Town Hall), Belmore Park (near Central Railway Station). Others will be opened next week in Wynyard Park, Hyde Park *****. December 10, 1950.

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.

New Doglas DC3 Airliner Kurana at Essendon airdrome "Swinging". January 04, 1938.

Building A Bomber -- In another picture you saw Palmer working on a plane motor. Thoroughly conversant with plane construction, He's shown above (left) working on the Windshield of a Lockheed Hudson Bomber. Note that some wag has scribbled "sold" on the fuselage, near the nose. July 18, 1941. (Photo by ACME).

A head on view of the Short-Mayo composite Aircraft just after the separation of the two components. December 14, 1936. (Photo by Imperial Airways).

Ed Wynn - comedian, actor, producer and author - died here today, aged 79. Ed Wynn, Judy Garland. June 22, 1950.

Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith with the Lady Southern Cross before his last flight. Kingsford-Smith . . . and the missing Aeroplane. August 27, 1934. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

This old photograph shows some of the great champions of the past. They are, from left to right: Maxie Rosenbloom, Jim Corbett, Jim Jefferies, Tom Sharkey and Paul Berlinbach. May 02, 1951.;This old photograph shows some of the great champions of the past. They are, from left to right: Maxie Rosen bloom, Jim Corbett, Jim Jefferies, Tom Sharkey and Paul Berlinbach.

Misc - Anatomy. September 09, 1947.;Misc - Anatomy.

Amana - Ana's Skymaster. September 02, 1947.

Eric Williams who today swan from Nth Bondi to Coogee. of Rozelle. October 2, 1954. (Photo by Paul Francis Trenoweth/Fairfax Media).

Minister Arrive For Economic Conference -- Two Ministers from Australia for the Commonwealth Economic Conference, arrived at London Airport tonight. They are Senator W. H. Spooner (National Development) (centre) and Mr. John McEwen (Commonwealth and Agriculture) and (left) Dr. Wilson, who is the Treasury Chief. November 20, 1952.

Harold Leslie White, Commonwealth Librarian of Australia, is in the United States for three months to observe libraries, universities and colleges and to confer with colleagues in his field. His visit is made possible through a grant-in-aid awarded by the U.S. Department of State under its exchange-of-persons program. The photograph, made at the U.S. Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., shows Mr. White (Centre) with Dr. Luther Evans, U.S. Librarian of Congress, and Mrs White. In the back gr

Windeyer. May 20, 1954.

Infantrymen Examine Huge Japanese Bomb -- Infantrymen of the U.S. Tenth Army's Twenty - Fourth Corps examine a Japanese aerial bomb during a pause in ground fighting for Okinawa. The huge bomb had been abandoned by the enemy in their retreat before U.S. Army units. 1398. July 6, 1945. (Photo by Official U.S. Navy Photo).

When film stars Googie Withers and John McCallum bought a spinning top for their four-year-old daughter Joanna yesterday, they just had to try it out-in Castlereagh St. They soon had a couple of interested spectators-Peter Spencer, 3, of Newcastle (left), and David Jackson, 5, of Guildford. The stars will appear in three plays for J. C. Williamson. January 11, 1955. (Photo by Australian Photographic Agency).

After a complete overhaul this Bristol Pegasus engine ***** a 12 hours flat out test ***** being put is a plane ***** a specially construct plane for ***** up. July 16, 1940.

Scoured wool is cleaned in a "carding machine; wool fibres are separated by a machine "comb" before they pass through operations reducing them to a fine thread. June 3, 1955.

Bertram Thomas Expedition - In Dakaka Sands. A typical ghadhara patch presumably of gypsum. October 1, 1931.

Victorian policeman. April 15, 1955.

Clyde ***** his brother Bruce (at controls) with the tractor which has replaced the horse-drawn plough (right) used by their pioneering grandfather Thomas Southwell. October 21, 1953.

Minnie Filsen. June 26, 1951.

Australian Artist. Freda Fineman exhibited oils and water colors at a one man show in the Argent Galleries, New York, last month. A recorded interview with Miss Fine- man was broadcast over The Voice of America. May 04, 1949.

New Invention On The Steamers Of The North-German-Lloyd -- Several passage-steamer of the N.-German-Llyod started a new custom. The fire-brigade is dressed in cloths these made of asbestos, to enable the men to come as near as possible to the burning place and put out the fire. February 07, 1938. (Photo by Atlantic-Photo).

George Finey the uninhibited artot, gives his impression of atomic fury in front of his artistic conception of the state of the world. October 19, 1953.

Peter Finch and Elizabeth Taylor take a break during the shooting of Elephant Walk. September 22, 1953.

Fireman's "New Look" -- Luton, Bedfordshire, N.F.S. men test, a new type of dress which may replace the traditional fireman's uniform. Made like an airman's flying suit, it fastens with one zip-fastener and is completely waterproof. It is worn with a non-metallic helmet. March 03, 1948. (Photo by Mirror Features).

Mrs. Attlee with Lady Sockice at Ken House, Ken Wood. July 17, 1951. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

Mr. L. Short, who was made by the Arbitration Court-National Secretary of the Iron Workers Federation is seen her leaving the building of the Ironworkers federation this afternoon. November 30, 1951. (Photo by Kenneth Issitt).

Mr. A. A. Shoebridge. November 26, 1955.

Her waving to her sister who was on the wharf to meet her. Miss "Australia" (Miss Margaret Hughes) returned from her trip to the continent and England on the "Himalaya", yesterday. September 7, 1950. (Photo by John Needham).

Princess Poses With Ambassadors -- Princess Elizabeth poses for a family-album type picture with British Commonwealth Ambassadors today at the Canadian Embassy. Left to right, Seated: M.A.H, Ispahani of Pakistan, Hume Wrong of Canada, Elizabeth, her husband Philip and Madame V. L. Pandit of India. Standing: P.C. Spender of Australia, Sir Carl Berendsen of New Zealand, Sir Oliver Franks of Britain, G.C.S. Corea of Ceylon and B.J. Jarvie, South African charge D'Affaires. November 01, 1951. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

All-round sportsman the Duke of Edinburgh at the helm of the yacht Bluebottle, competing in a race at Cowes Regatta. The Duke is a good cricketer and polo player. On a downwind run at a Cowes regatta, Duke of Edinburgh steers Dragon class Bluebottle which has good chance of winning right to represent at the Melbourne Olympics. Uffa Fox is the burly fellow standing in the cockpit. August 25, 1953.

Lady Angela Scott Engaged - Duchess of Gloucester's Sister: This is Lady Angela at her sister's wedding The Duchess of Gloucester. Lady Angela Scott has become engaged to Lt-Commander Peter Dawnay. R. N. Lady Angela is 5th and youngest daughter of the late Duke of Buccleuch and a sister of Duchess of Gloucester, and was born in 1906. Her fiance is the second son of Lady Susan Dawnay and of the late Major the Hon. Hugh Dawnay who lost his life in the Great War. He is one of four brothers the eldest of whom married Lady Katherine Beresford daughter of the 5th Marquess of Waterford and the youngest Lady Elizabeth Grey younger daughter of Earl Grey. May 03, 1937. (Photo by Hay Wrightson).

Emotions Grief. May 20, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

The most important moment of Julie's life - from out of ***** silence she hears a human voice - her mother's - for the first ***** isolated life. October 4, 1954.

Much has been said and written about the cleverness of kelpies, and we were pleased recently to meet a red member of the breed called "Smoky" *****. December 3, 1952.

Member of the Mawson Expedition committee in conference in Melbourne. Standing (from left): Mr. J. L. Mulrooney, Mr. F. Strachan, Major R. G. Casey, Dr. A. C. Rivett, Mr. A. V. E. Neill. Seated (from left): Captain McKenzie, Sir Douglas Mawson (leader of the expedition), Mr. E. J. Holloway, Sir David Orme Masson, Rear-Admiral Kerr, Sir Edgeworth David, and Mr. MacRobertson. April 4, 1931.

New British Engine Will Raise Airliner Speeds To Over 400 Miles An Hour. The Lincoln bomber in flight powered by its two Theseus turbine-propeller engines. The two Merlin's have been put out of action. A new Bristol aero engine, the Theseus, which is likely to raise the speed of passenger airliners from around 250 miles an hour to over 400 miles an hour was demonstrated at Bristol by the Bristol Aeroplane Company. The engine, in which a gas turbine is made to drive a propeller, is designed to ma

Bata Factories - general view.The boot-factory at Zlin, Czechoslovakia, around which Bata built a city of 50,000 people. October 12, 1937.

Eucharistic Congress - Sydney 1953 - Religion. April 20, 1953.

These Test Cricketers Are "Ashes" Possibles." A new and unpublished picture of T.P.B. Smith (Essex). The last day of the 2nd Test trial at Canterbury, Kent. July 12, 1946. (Photo by Fox Photos).

The old homestead as it is today with alterations and *****. The gnarled tree to the right of the white-fronted garage is a mulberry planted ***** original Thomas Southwell. October 21, 1953.

Not Proud - House Proud She's Cabinet Minister's wife, but she's no snob. Mrs. Emmanuel Shinwell wife of the Minister of Fuel and Power washing the tiled path to the front entrance of the small house in Beechcroft Road, Tooting, London, where she and her husband live. Mrs. Shinwell does all her own shopping and housework. The Shinwells celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary last week. October 18, 1946. (Photo by Mirror Features).

Shinwell Still Isn't Worried Britain's War Minister, Emmanuel Shinwell, who recently decried current 'war' talk, and the Chief of the Imperial Staff Viscount Montgomery had no crisis 'blues' when they appeared at a Whitehall conference to launch the new recruiting drive for the Territorial Army - as part of Britain's defence plans. In his speech at the conference,Mr. Shinwell said the Territorial Army must now be recognised as an indispensable part of the of British Army, and called especially for reservists serve with the anti-aircraft command. September 30, 1948.

Athol Shmith. May 26, 1950.

Grace Sorlie has been Charge of the "front of the house" for years. Her partner ***** she's the "fastest usherette in the business." March 12, 1952.

Ann Sothern. April 25, 1941.

Princess Arrives For State Dinner -- Princess Elizabeth walks past Quebec Police on her way to the State dinner at the Chateau Frontenac here tonight. November 15, 1951. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

President Cleveland Starts Maiden Voyage -- Carrying a capacity passenger list of 550 persons, the SS President Cleveland, new luxury liner, is backed form dock here today to start her maiden voyage. She will call at Honolulu, Manila, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Yokohama before returning her Feb. 9. The new ship is a 23,500-ton liner and was built on the West Coast. December 27, 1947. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

The movie Was very funny, but canine Claude (bottom picture) is laughing most - the sneaked in for free! November 25, 1955.

The Duke of Edinburgh On Board The "Bluebottle" -- Trimming the spinnaker while running before the wind The Duke of Edinburgh with Lt.-Commander Michael Crochton, the helmsman of the yacht. The "Bluebottle", a yacht of the Dragon glass (app. l8ft. long) was presented to Their Royal Highnesses Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh by the Island Sailing Club. The Duke contested his first race on the yacht when he entered the 'Bluebottle' at a recent yachting event at Cowes. In the yacht's crew of three, the Duke acted as third hand. On the first day, "Bluebottle" came in third but disqualified itself through grazing a buoy; on the second she finished 7th. September 29, 1948. (Photo by Baron, Camera Press).

Australian Artist. Freda Fineman exhibited oils and water colors at a one man show in the Argent Galleries, New York, last month. A recorded interview with Miss Fine- man was broadcast over The Voice of America. May 04, 1949.

Jockey - H Findlay. October 3, 1951.

Fires/Firemen - Gas Units Suits & Masks - Misc. October 16, 1955.

Duke of Windsor Sees German Motor Plant -- Duke of Windsor with director-general speck, during his visit. On right is Dr. Ley, leader of the labor front. The Duke of Windsor, who, accompanied by his wife, arrived here today, visited the stock machine works in the suburb of Marienfelde this afternoon. This factory was the first to be called" National Socialist Model Factory". October 12, 1937. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Queen Elizabeth Visits British Greenland Expedition ship -- Queen Elizabeth sees for herself - inspecting one of the tents being taken by the expedition - specially designed for Arctic conditions, during her visit to the "Tottan". H.M. Queen Elizabeth visited the M.V. "Tottan" - a former Norwegian sealer - now berthed in the river Thames and leaving shortly with the British North Grreenland Expedition will make a study of scientific and meteorological conditions in the far north. July 02, 1952. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Egyptian Paratroopers In Training. Paratroopers of the newly-formed Egyptian parachute Brigade, lining up inside a training plane just before making a practice jump. June 16, 1952.

Toast For The Goneralissimo--President Elpidio Quirino (left, seated), president of the Philippines, offers a toast from the Philippines to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek of China (seated, right) on his arrival at Baguio, summer capital of the islands. Chiang came to the Philippines for conferences on a proposed formation of a Pacific Union of countries. Opposed to Communism. Looking on in background are military aides and interpreter. July 13, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto) ;Toast For The Goneral

Broad Jump. E. Willis. February 3, 1952. (Photo by The Sunday Herald).

Kurana Douglas Airliner (Crashed Nov. 8, 1948). November 12, 1948.

Triple Threat: New versatile US Army plane is a low altitude fighter, bomber, and dive-bomber. Called the Invader, the plane has heavy armament. December 4, 1944.

Service For Footballers -- As Sergeant Bob Branch, of the East Surrey Regiment, hands a football up to the pulpit, Cannon A. Wellesly Orr blows a referee's whistle to start his annual Footballers' Service at St. Paul's Church, Kingston, Surrey. The ball was dribbled "over the top" by men of the East Surreys at the battle of the Somme in the 1914-18 war. Imitation goalposts hung in the Church for yesterday's service. Corner posts and flags were at pew-ends. Historic Football dribbled "over the t

Darryl F. Zanuck. October 17, 1949.

New police uniform ***** seen on the streets of Melbourne was worn today First Constable Snell (left) at the corner of Collins and Spencer Streets. But at 8 a.m. the wind was too cold for him to remove his coat and show the summer style. Later, when he left the windy corner, he took it off. The uniform will become general issue when stocks are available. March 10, 1947.

British Arctic Air Route Expedition: Watkins talking to Courtauld through the ventilator into the tent under snow immediately on the arrival of the relief party. July 10, 1931. (Photo by Mr. F. S. Chapman, British Arctic Air Route Expedition Photograph).

Radio Telescopes & Antennas - Science. August 30, 1953.

"Niagara" - Also Salvage Scenes - Merchant Shipping. February 24, 1942. On 19 June 1940 she was under the command of Captain William Martin and had just left Auckland when, off Bream Head, Whangarei at 3.40 am, she struck a mine laid by the German auxiliary cruiser Orion and sank in 121 metres (70 fathoms) of water at 5.32 am. The mines were part of an extensive field of moored contact-type mines laid by the Orion on the night of 1314 June, and a further three mines were disposed of by minesweepers in the area. A secret and large consignment of gold from the Bank of England was in Niagara's strong room and went down with the ship. There were 295 boxes, each containing two ingots of gold (590 ingots total), valued at £2,500,000.[4 The gold was payment from the United Kingdom to the United States, which had not yet entered the war, for munitions supplies.The Claymore recovered 555 gold bars

Wordsworth Centenary: Rydal Mount Near Ambleside - "Rydal Mount" near Amleside, Westmorland, where poet William Wordsworth (centenary of his death is on April 23rd) lived from 1813 to the time of his death on April 23rd 1850. April 18, 1950. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Explanation Simple. The 10,000-ton Norwegian migrant ship was emptying fuel and water tanks. The object was to reduce the draught enough for the ship to try to enter dry dock in Melbourne. It remains to be seen whether the Skaubryn will be able to get into the dry dock. The ship canted at 10 degrees today. October 17, 1955.

RAF Damage To German Transport At Vaires -- Wrecked railway trucks strew about the yards. A scene of great devastation was revealed. when the first ground photographs were taken at the Vaires, France, railway yards, target many attacks by R.A.F. Bomber Command. January 1, 1945. (Photo by Department of Air).

Japanese Tuna Checked -- Federal Department of Health men re-enact on a San Francisco pier today how they inspected frozen Japanese tuna for possible radioactivity from the March 1 hydrogen blast. This particular cargo of fish left Japan on March 14 and was inspected in San Francisco bay before the ship docked. Left to right: Herman Neuron, analyst, and Richard Stalvey and Russell White, inspectors. A U.S. customs inspector looks on. May 23, 1954. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Dogs give serum to fight tick poison Boy the Beagle and Donna the Alsation are helping to save many other dogs from death by tick poison. Because they are immune to the poison, a serum from their blood will be used to treat dogs suffering from tick bite. Since they were pups, Boy and Donna have lived in tick-infested country at Cronulla. When they were bitten by ticks, they lost appetite and suffered a paralysis which made them stagger. Their bark became shrill. Unlike most dogs they survived, gradually built up immunity to tick-bite. Now they can carry as many as 20 ticks without ill-effects. Lent to surgeon - Their poultry-farmer owner lent them during the week to North Sydney veterinary surgeon Rowland Pursell. From the blood of Boy and Donna, Pursell gets an anti-tick serum. One bleeding provides enough to treat 10 dogs. November 6, 1947.

Farmers Represented In New Cabinet By Insurgent Seiyukai-Party Diet Member As the new Agriculture and Forestry Minister, Mr. Toshio Shirmda, 63, represents the insurgent group within the Saiyukai Party which recently attempted to carry out a vigorous regorm removement in the Party program. A member of the Lower House of the Diet who has also served as Cabinet Counsellor, he brings to his new post the reformist principles and policies of his Party pertaining to the problems of Japanese farmers. January 1, 1940. (Photo by Japan Photo Library).

Another For The Duke's Sideboard -- The Duke of Edinburgh receives the Cicero cup from Mrs. Rex Benson. H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh flew from Scotland yesterday to play polo in the final of the Cicero cup at Ambersham, Sussex. His team, pipers hill, secured the cup after they had defeated Beechwood. The Duke himself scored a brilliant goal, from 80 yards. June 03, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Royal Couple Off To Canada -- The Floodlights playing on the huge Canopus. In their glare the Queen, Followed by Princess Margaret, is seen walking down the Gangway. The goodbyes have been said. and a few minutes after this picture was taken the Royal Plane Took off. Scenes at London Airport last night when Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh were boarding the Strato-Cruiser Canopus for their 3,400-mile flight to Canada. October 08, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Mr. L. Short, National Secretary of the Ironworkers Union, arriving at No. 1 Conference Rook, Phillip St. this morning. December 04, 1951. (Photo by Stuart William MacGladrie/Fairfax Media).

Dogs (Police) - Overseas - English Police Dogs - Police (See: Separate File For: Australian Police Dogs). April 22, 1947. (Photo by Wide World Photo).

P. Smith - Eng. Cricketer. October 8, 1946.

Red Hot River Splits Palma -- Thick smoke mushrooms from the Belching mouth of the Volcano as the Lava floods down to the villages below. Picture made the morning of July 12.The Volcano on Palma, one of the Canary Isles, is pouring out four rivers of Lava, which at night look like flowing fire. Several villages have been engulfed by the Lava, running in streams fifteen feet deep. One river, three quarters of a mile wide, is creeping toward the port of Puerto Naos. Trenches are being dug two miles from the city, but the tow will probably have to be abandoned. July 13, 1949. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

TFAI Views: Djibouti Town Centre -- An overall view of Place Menelik, the principal square in Djibouti, capital of TFAI (French Territory of the Afars and Issas). TFAI, formerly French Somaliland, was renamed in 1967; it is France's last toehold in Africa. December 17, 1975. (Photo by Peter Fraenkel, Camera Press).

Yugo-Slavs Demonstrate In Prague - Yugo-slavs contingent attending the great Sokol Festival in Prague, marching through the city carrying a giant portrait of Marshal Tito. July 11, 1948. (Photo by Sports & General Press Agency Limited).

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