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New Chief Whip At The House Of CommonsThe Rt. Hon. James Stuart.The right Hon. James Stuart, M.V.O., M.C., M.P., has been appointed a chief whip at the house of commons in succession to Capt. Margesson, M.C., M.P., now war secretary. Mr. Stuart, who comes of a family famous in Scottish history, is a brother of the earl of Moray. His new office carries a salary of 3,000 a year, and he will be jointly responsible with Sir Charles Edwards for the management of ***** business in the house of *****. January 01, 1941. (Photo by Universal).

Gregory Stroud as Strephon in "Tolanthe", which open at the Theatre Royal next Saturday starting at the matinee. June 15, 1936.

Mr. G. P. Stuckey (left) Junior Counsel appearing for John Fairfax & Sons, Pty., Ltd., and for the Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald (Mr. H. McClure Smith) and Mr. A. C. Gordon (Stephen, Jaques, & Stephen, instructing Solicitors). June 18, 1955.

Dr. Reginald Stuart-Jones - Wives. August 29, 1951.

Dr. R. S .Jones. September 18, 1952.

Churchill. February 04, 1945.

Lord Woolton's Son WedsMiss Mary Churchill, whose engagement to Capt. Christopher Soames was announced yesterday, gets a big hand from sight-seers as she arrives with her mother for the wedding at Beaconsfield to-day (Saturday). At the church of St. Mary and all saints, Beaconsfield, Bucksm this afternoon (Saturday), the Hon. Roger David Marquis, son and heir of Lord Woolton, was married to the Hon. Lucia Lanson,Only daughter of Major General Lord Burnham, of Hll Barn, Beaconsfield. The Bridgeroom's father is a former Minister of food and minister of Reconstruction, and was recently appointed to the Chairmanship of the Conservative party organisation. November 09, 1946.

G Borwick & J. L. Scott (left) inspecting *****. December 03, 1951. (Photo by E. H. Turnor).

In the grey light of dawn Bob Scott limbers up his kicking leg in preparation for the approaching 1948 Rugby season in Auckland. Although he is very strongly built he is as supple as a ballet dancer/as this picture shows. He is wearing his Ponsonby Club jersey. July 13, 1951.

Mrs. Vic Seixas, wife of the US Davis Cup captain, has brought color to the tennis courts of Australia. While watching her husband practise for the challenge round against Australia she wore this peasant-style handwoven cotton frock which she bought in Mexico City. The skirt is jade green woven with a white weft, while the white blouse top reverses the colors - it is gaily embroidered in jade green. December 26, 1952. (Photo by The News and The Mail).

Seixas Leap Into Final :Victor Seixas (U.S.A.) leaping the Centre Court net after defeating Mervyn Rose (Australia) 6-4 10-12 9-11 6-4 6-3 in the men's singles semi final of the Wimbledon (London) lawn tennis championships today, Wednesday.Seixas now enters the final. July 01, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Pier Angeli presents Globe to Sol Seigel for Best Film of Year (comedy) Les Girls. April 11, 1948. (Photo by Jay Scott).

Phil Scott - Boxer. March 01, 1954. (Photo by International News Photo).

Gregory Stroud popular Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Baritone appear in the role of Pish-Tush in "The Mikardo" on Saturday at the Theatre Royal. January 12, 1936. (Photo by Lafayette).

Menzes & Scott & Rid. August 22, 1953.

Sol Lesser in association with The American Theatre Wing presents."Stage Door Canteen" (A soldier's Love Story). July 18, 1943. (Photo by Daily Times).

Opening of the Scott Polar research institute at Cambridge, by Mr. Stanley Baldwin, the chancellor of the University, in memory of Captain Robert Falcon Scott, C.V.I., R.N., of Antarctic fame.Mr. Peter Scott with his mother, Lady Hilton-Young (formerly wife of the late Captain Scott) inspecting exhibits in the Institute. On the left is Mr. Yule Oldham, once a reader in Geography at the University. November 16, 1934. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

This evening watch, with its woven gold bracelet offsetting the severity of the amethyst-studded lid and matching milled bezel was presented at the 25th annual Swiss Watch Fair in Basel. The winding stem is cleverly concealed behind the watch to preserve harmony of design. May 1, 1955.

The feast day of the German nation -- The imperial capital on 30 January, the 4th year.Day Machtiubernahme by Adolf Hitler - The parade of Leibstandarte "Adolf Hitler" in district the Leader at the Chancellery in the v

The Army Air Corps Heralds 30 Years Of Progress -- The Wright airplane at fort Myer, Va., July 27, 1909. left to right, ***** Lieutenant B.D. Foulois, Wilbur Wright, Lieutenant Frank P. Lahm and Orville Wright. Lahm is a colonel now. Still on active duty and Foulois, chief of the air corps, retired as a Major General.The Wright aircraft pictured in 1909. July 24, 1939. (Photo by Wide World).

Ingrid Bergman is chained to the stake aside rehearses her part of Joan of Arc for the musical drama Joan of Arc, which opened in London recently. Her husband, film director Roberto Rossellini, is directing the production. November 5, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Early incidents in the Life of the Royal Family.H.M. the Queen (as Princess of Wales) in the Highlands with her family.Front, L. to R.: Princess Royal, Duke of Gloucester, Prince of Wales and Duke of York. May 6, 1935. (Photo by Sport And General Press Agency Limited).

U.S. Forces Attack German Base off GreenlandU.S. coast Guardsmon and soldiers advance over the ice in skirmish formation toward a small island off the Danish Island of Greenland in the North Atlantic, where the Germans had secretly established a radio station and weather reporting base. The German installations were destroyed. ExistenceUnder an agreement between the U.S. and Denmark, the U.S. is pledged to protect Greenland against aggression. January 10, 1943. (Photo by "U.S. Office of War Info

Misc-Beauty - Make-Up - Application Of Make-Up. October 15, 1947. (Photo by The Register And Tribune Syndicate).

Much-bombed Japanese airstrip on New Ireland in the Southwest Pacific. The strip one of those guarding Rabaul has been rendered practically useless by continual bombing by Allied planes. April 4, 1944. (Photo by Official U.S. Navy Photograph).

Latest pictures of starved, diseased Indonesians as left by the retreating Japanese in the now liberated territory of Netherlands New Guinea. These once healthy men and boys were brought in great numbers by the Japanese to the forward area as forced labour. They were either kidnapped or coerced under all sorts of false pretences. The starved Indonesians, covered with undescribable wounds and sores, receive first medical attention from medical personnel attached to the Netherlands Indies Civil Administration units. August 14, 1944. (Photo by Netherlands Indies Government Information Service).

Lost Bombs of London Local residents waiting to return to their hoses raised a cheer as sappers drove away with their 20000 pound prize. Underground railways stations reopened train recommenced scheduled services, buses resumed their usual route straight down Tottenham Court Road, life in a Square mile of the West end was back to normal. September 1, 1949. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

Lost Bombs of London Captain Shawyer and Sergeant Major Tones - veteran Royal Engineer Bomb Disposal experts - have chained the trepanner to the side of 2,000 pounds of steel and high explosive, -Slightest heating from friction can set off fuse, Jones reaches up to that on tap of water-can to drench fuse as drilling continues, Large hosepipe is from compressor that drives the trepanner. September 26, 1948. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

Republic Celebration In Italy.Italian Infantry Eighteen Abreast in the Parade.A feature of Italy's celebrations commemorating the founding of the Republic was a huge military parade through the streets of Rome. June 06, 1955. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

Sport - Boxing. November 04, 1952. (Photo by G. K. Austin).

Vice Admiral Sir Guy Royle (left) taking salute at naval march, beside him is Captain Yates of ***** Naval Depot. October 22, 1941.

Australian Beaten At Harringay - Sands gets under a left from Tommy Yarosz and counters with a blow to the body.Dave Sands of Australia was outpointed by Tommy Yarosz of America in their 10 round contest at the Harringay Arena. London.My London fight against American Tommy Yarosz was tough going. Tommy outpointed me. I wasn't properly acclimatised. April 04, 1949. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Death of the King's Shipmate. A photograph taken by Command of H.M. The King.Admiral Sir Henry Hervey Campbell, Groom-in-waiting to the King and formerly a shipmate of his Majesty, died in London from bronchial pneumonia, following a chill caught while shooting with the King at Sandringham last month. He was 67.Photo Shows: A picture taken by command of H.M. the King, showing the late Admiral Sir Henry Campbell with H.R.H. the Prince of Wales (to whom he was Governor) aboard H.M.S Hindustan. This photograph was taken on the last day of the Prince's naval career. February 13, 1933. (Photo by Topical Press).

Luxury is the keynote of this stunning gold formal bracelet-watch introduced at the 25th annual latch Fair in Basel. The tiny jewelled-lever movement which may be concealed under the attractive cover has the same self-winding feature that until now could on by be offered in larger watches. May 1, 1955.

Anna Maria Sandri will be seen soon as a Bedouin chief's daughter in The Black Tent. November 1, 1955. (Photo by J. Arthur Bank Organisation Ltd.)

Francis Stuart - Press Attache Of The Aust. Embassy - Personality. June 11, 1954. (Photo by Kenneth Charles Redshaw/Fairfax Media).

New Secretary Of State For ScotlandMr. James Stuart appointed.It was recently announced that his Majesty the King has been pleased to approve the appointment of Mr. James Stuart, M.P., as secretary of state for Scotland in the new Government.Mr. James Stuart who was born in 1897 and educated at Eton has been member of Parliament for Moray and Nairn since 1923. From 1935 until 1941 he was a Lord Commissioner of the Treasury and a Government Whip, and from 1941 to 1945 he was Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury and Government Chief Whip. November 27, 1951. (Photo by United Kingdom Information Service).

Australian Girls Wins 80 Metres Hurdles In British Empire Athletics Match Against United States -- The Duke of Edinburgh talking to Miss Maureen Gardner (Great Britain) who was second, and Miss S. Strickland (centre) the Australian girl, who was first, after the finish of the Women's 80 metres hurdles race, during the British Empire versus the United States Athletics match, which followed the Olympic Games, at the White City Stadium, London. August 12, 1948.

John Stuckings. November 18, 1949. (Photo by Frank Albert Charles Burke/Fairfax Media).

Italians Demonstrate Against Roatta--Romans massed about the ancient Coliseum in A demonstration against Lt. Gen. Mario Roatta whose trial as a war criminal was interrupted when he escaped from a military hospital. Later the crowd marched to the Quirinale, Rome's royal palace, where one man was killed and several wounded in a clash with mounted Carabinieri. At left is Communist banner bearing the hammer and sickle. March 13, 1945. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

7th Fleet Commander -- Vice Adm. Arthur D. Struble (above) is commander of the U.S. Seventh fleet, based in the Philippines-Guam area, which can be called up on to carry out President Truman's orders for men and arms to the immediate aid of Southern Korea. June 27, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Modern Antique Hunters "Sold!" Here is the man who runs things, auctioneer William O'Reilly, sealing with a bang of his gavel the sale of an item to a bidder. The auctioneer's rostrum commands a view of the entire auditorium of bidders.He can catch the lift of an eyebrow, signifying a raise in the bidding, in any part of the hall. December 24, 1944. (Photo by Sidney Latham, International News Photos).

Mrs. Vic Seixas. November 24, 1952.

Surrender In Tokyo Bay -- General Sir Thomas Blamey on behalf of Australian signs the surrender document on board U.S.S. Missouri in Tokyo Bay in the presence of the Allied Signatories and the Japanese representatives (left foreground). August 15, 1945. (Photo by Australian Official Photo).

"Noah's Ark: Superstructure to Preserve Navy's Small Craft -- A view of men at work building the "Noah's Ark" preserving superstructure on one of the minesweepers moored in Haslar Creek, Portsmouth.A number of small craft with superstructures of curious ark-like appearance have recently been seen in the Solent and at Spithead and a number are also moored in Haslar Creek, Portsmouth. The appearance of these modern "Noah's Arks" is the outcome of a Reserve Fleet programme for the preservation of newly constructed inshore minesweepers of which the Navy has constructed a large number to build up it's minesweeping forces. May 09, 1955. (Photo by Fox Photos).

These giant aluminum saucers erected near Sydney are gathering new facts from the sun for CSIRO physicists. August 07, 1952. (Photo by C. S. I. R. Radiophysics Division).

Action In Italy - Two landing ships open their doors and American troops stream ashore to reinforce the line expanding the Anzio beachhead. August 01, 1945.

Having his Arm in plaster is no draw back to first class bassoon player Tom Wrightman, English musician, who has joined the Victorian Symphony Orchestra. Before coming to Australia he was principal bassoon with the London. September 01, 1950.

Win Right To Vote -- Joseph D. Burris (left), tells how he won the right to vote in Georgia's Democratic Primary July 17 by Quoting Abraham Lincoln. John Baskin (right) 76-year-old, also won the right to vote by saying he would cut off his right hand for his Government if necessary. They were among whose registration is being challenged at hearings before the Fulton country (Atlanta) Registrar. July 13, 1946. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Newlyweds Leave Courthouse -- Actress Martha Raye and Thomas J. Begley, dancer on her television show, leave the Arlington County courthouse today after they were married in a double ring civil ceremony. The Bride wears a black and white cotton three-piece suit. The comedienne said she has known Begley for five years, having met him in Miami where she owns a nightclub. April 21, 1954. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

In "Ted Ray Time" -- The cast of "Ted Ray Time," a new series of variety broadcasts heard in the British Broadcasting Corporation's General Overseas and Home Services. Left to right, in the front row, are the star of the show, Ted Ray himself, with Audrey Jeans and Harold Berens. In the back row are Kenneth Connor, the two men who write the script in conjunction with Ted Ray, Sid Colin and George Wadmore, Don Peters and the producer, George Inns. Ted Ray has been appearing in BBC variety for a great many years, but Audrey Jeans, his new leading lady, made her first broadcast a few months ago and had only broadcast three times when she was offered the job of appearing every week in "Ted Ray Time." She first went on the stage as a chorus girl when she was fourteen and has worked her way up through sheer determination until in 1953 she became leading lady at the Palladium with George Formby. March 16, 1955. (Photo by BBC Photograph).

Budget Day - All smiles, the crowd that waited outside the House of Commons this afternoon. April 6, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture.).

Break From Rehearsals -- Lady Boyle finds herself with two admirers during a break in rehearsals for the Royal Variety Show which was held at the Palladium, London, last night.On the left is Norman Wisdom who wears his famous cloth cap and right is a fellow comedian Al Read. November 1, 1954. (Photo by Evening Standard Picture).

No Luxury Here Vacant allotmens fitted wit rough wooden floors and folding chairs were the first movie theatres, The audience was at the mercy of the weather; only advertising hoarding prevented people outside from enjoying a free show ... In the easily days of films in city centre, one or two blurred shorts were sandwiched between vaudeville acts. Vaudeville thrillers developed later. June 28, 1950. (Photo by The Register & Tribune Syndicate).

***** Tennant Creek. November 06, 1950.

Rum Jungle ... At work on the treatment tanks that will be a part of the separation processes...September 29, 1953. (Photo by Gordon Herbert Short/Fairfax Media).

Around the ***** of the why. The courier-mail building in the foreground. May 18, 1954.

Duke And Duchess Of Windsor Scenes Prior To 1940. January 01, 1936. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.)

Nurses See The Cause of All The TroubleNurses from University College Hospital have a close-up view of the 2500 lbs bomb removed this (Sunday) morning from the spot where it has lain beneath a partly-demolished building off Tottenham Court Road, London, since it was dropped there in the 'blitz' days of 1940. Men of No. 2 Bomb Disposal Unit, under command of Major F.S. Knight, who had rendered it safe this morning, had hauled it to the surface. The bomb was finally declared 'completely safe' at 11.255 a.m. July 17, 1949. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Sergeant-Major Wendy Gibson on the parade Ground: She is 27, has joined the Auxiliary Territorial Services as early as February 1939 as one of the first volunteers was promoted to the position of Senior Leader (which is equivalent to sergeant-major) from the ranks. She joined in the City of London - a fact indicated by the sign of the sword on the triangle sewn on her upper arm the sign is taken from the City's coat- of-arms). Before the war, Wendy worked in a Sports and Games warehouse in the City of London, was in charge of its office and showroom. Her company has promoted her to the position of a director, a position she is to assume when the war is over. October 29, 1940.

R. White Mine No. 1 -- Deep down beneath the city of Detroit there is a labyrinth of 60ft wide avenues along which run trucks and motor vehicles. May 06, 1955.

Herbstmanöver in ItalyBetween Turin and Genoa, the great Italian maneuvers were held, attended by delegations from almost all countries where militarisohe.The king of Italy in conversation with the leader of the German Aboronung, General Dollmann.Text without liability! October 16, 1933.

Physicians at the Melbourne University School of Physics prepare the Van de Graaff high voltage atom smashing machine for atomic experiments which will begin at the school this week. November 17, 1946.

Misc - Audiences. November 24, 1953.

Eureka Stockade Premiere-- Chips Rafferty signing autographs for young fans before entering *****. July 29, 1952.

Open-Air Hairdresser.Hairdresser Wuertz of Vienne has established what may be the first ladies open-Air Hairdresser's establishment in the world.As every woman knows, sitting under the dryer on hot days can be very uncomfortable. And her Wusrtz idea of perms in the open air has caught on. For Australian woman a summer visit to the hairdresser is now a pleasure. July 22, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd).

Dawson's Manager Hawke ***** examines Jack Hassan *****. June 22, 1950.

Duke Of Windsor - King Edward VIII. August 28, 1936.

Prince of Wales attends Amateur Boxing tournament at West Ham.The Prince of Wales was present at the amateur boxing tournament in aid of St. Mary's Plaistow and St. Bartholomews Hospitals, at the Public Hall, West Ham, London.Photo Shows: The Prince of Wales at the match, with some of the boxers. November 17, 1931

Doctors American - Hospital & Medical. November 23, 1940.

The King Distributes Maundy Pence at the Abbey.The King distributed the traditional Maundy Pence in ***** star Abbey today, April 9th. It was one of those characteristic acts which have bound him so closely to his people. It was the first time for 250-years that a monarch has discharged every duty on Maundy Thursday, with the exception of the washing of the poor persons feet, which was last performed by King James II.O.P.S. King Edward presenting the Maundy Pence to poor people in West inster Abbey today April 9th. April 09, 1934. (Photo by Keystone)

Angelic-looking in church, little Zulu Jake Tuli is ferocious in ring or gym he became more religious after killing an opponent in a fight. Zulu Jake Tuli. Ferocious in a flight. New Sensation ***** overseas boxing the fearsome looking Jake Tuli, here shown at training in London for his fight against Belgian Emile Deplanque. Tuli, a Zulu, recently won the empire flyweight championship, and is seeking a world title fight. Tuli's opponent in his last fight, a Frenchman, was taken to hospital, wher

Trumpet Sounds For Whittington -- Mr. Edward Blundell, a trumpeter dressed in the style of the Whittington period, leading the procession to the Church. Excavation were officially begun to-day (Thursday) in the bombed Church of St. Michael Posternoster Royal, Collage Hill, E.C., in an attempt to find the tomb of Dick Whittington, Whittington, four times Lord mayor of London in the 14th and 15th centuries, is traditionally supposed to lie buried in the Church, which was shattered by German air raiders in 1944. October 06, 1949. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Miss Pam Weston, of the Womens Voluntary services, carrying a Geiger Counter, and followed by Miss May Morris, of the British Red cross, sets out of a suspected radio-active area. The instrument gives out a series of clicks when radio-activity is encountered and thus enables the rescue party to find their way through the infected area.A demonstration was given at Winchester, Hampshire, by a party of experts from H.M.S. "Phoenix" showing the various safety devices designed to protect the public and members of the Civil defense under conditions in which radioactivity is likely to be present. February 20, 1950.

Review Of Troops In Abyssinia.Our photograph shows troops filing past his Excellency, the Viceroy, Marshall Craiziani, in Addis Ababa on November 11. December 26, 1936.

Allied Gun Blasts German Positions in Italy - A White blast of flame flashes against the dark sky as soldiers of the Allied Fifth Army fire a British "long tom" gun upon German positions during night action in the Anzio area of Western Italy. May 19, 1944. (Photo by U.S. Office of War Information Photo).

Policing Trieste: "Operation Betfor" - Officer and the men of the Royal Scots Regiment, at an observation point, keep close match on Yugoslav troop movement in the village of Orle, East of the "French Line" and Trieste.Until the Governor of Trieste - who has yet to be appointed - Decrees otherwise, the new free territory of Trieste, is being policed by a force of some 10,000 British and American Troops. October 30, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Monica Scott: "I am thrilled and flattered to be given the chance to create a work of art." May 02, 1948.

Gipsy Wedding - Mrs. Kate Stewart and Mrs. Flora Mitchell prepare the bride, Nellie Sperio for her marriage to George Stewart. Mrs. Mitchell is head of the tribe. June 07, 1950.

Mala Powers Aldo Ray. June 10, 1955.

She'll miss the party at the palace.Mrs. Lyall Ramsay of Double Bay, is bitter about the refusal of the Federal Government to send herself and her daughter Diana, 11, to London to represent Australia at the Royal afternoon party at St. James Palace next Monday.The Queen is giving a party to enable her guests to see the wedding presents of Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten. Mrs. Ramsay and her daughter received their invitations by airmail during the week.We had a confidential chat with Mrs. Ramsay and Diana at their home in Epping-road on Friday. November 16, 1947.

Shepherd Of Kashmir -- Group of women resting after collecting firewood. February 27, 1952. (Photo by Hedda Morrison, Camera Press).

Bastille Day celebrations in Paris -- Heavy tanks of the French Army lead an armored division in the parade.One of the biggest military parades since the War marked the annual Bastille Day- 14th July- celebrations in Pairs. July 15, 1952. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited)

Germany's New Secret Tank corps -- A close-up view of one of the machines.First and exclusive photos of powerful Military Machines.One by one the armaments of various types that Germany built in secret are being disclosed. Here are several pictures received in England of her New Tanks. They taken at Doeberitz, near Berlin, where man are in active training on a large *****. July 29, 1935. (Photo by The International Graphic Press Ltd.).

Rum Jungle. Uranium whites shaft. Fred Strange, Bill Pirie, Fred Drummond leaving the shaft. The biggest one at Rum Jungle.. September 29, 1953. (Photo by Gordon Herbert Short/Fairfax Media).

Crown Tableau - symbol of the Coronation year - formed by bloodstock in the main arena after the grand parade at the Royal Show yesterday. Packed ringside seats, and the busy sideshow area (foreground) are shown in this Courier-Mail aerial picture, taken at 3.15 pm, when 76,345 people were on the ground. January 01, 1953.

President of the N.R.M.A. (Mr. J. C. Watson) officially opened new patrol ***** of the association at Woollomooloo yesterday. Patrolmen leaving the building after the ceremony. September 17, 1937.

Union of state conference in Newcastle. October 25, 1937.

Le Duc et la Duchess de Windsor Assistent a La Chasse a courre en foret de Rambouillet.Le duc et la Duchesse de Windsor ont assiste a La Celle Les Bordes, en Foret de Rambouillet, a la traditionnelle chasse a courre de la Saint Hubert. On les voit ici ecoutant le rapport des chasseurs. April 17, 1950. (Photo by Photo Express)

Princesses Margrethe, Benedikte and Anne-Marie, born April 16th, 1940, April 29th, 1944, and August 30th, 1946, daughters of king Frederik IX and Queen Ingrid of Denmark.Princess Margrethe with her sisters Benedikte and Anne-Marie. The Danes want her for their Queen. January 18, 1954. (Photo by Bernsen's International Press Service Ltd).

Cricket Match Between Authors and Actresses.A.P. Herbert Bowling. Standing At the Wicket is Miss C. Stewart.The annual cricket match between authors and actresses took place today in Aid of the St. Pancras house improvement Society at West Wing, Outer Circle, Regent's Park. July 25, 1939. (Photo by Keystone).

John Cooper - U.S. Senator. September 09, 1955. (Photo by Look Magazine)

Inauguration Of Air-France -- Pierre Cot, Minister of Aviation during his allocution. The official inauguration of Air-France, which was postponed owing to the death of Georges Leygues, minister of Marine, took place today at Le Borget airport. In conjunction with the ceremony, the new Air-France flag was hoisted on the company's places lined up for then occasion. Air-France is the name given to the coalition of all the French air companies into one, which is coalition of all the French air companies into one, which is entirely under government control. November 21, 1933.

Misc-Trades - Hair Dresser To 1969. January 28, 1955.

Prince of Wales Journey through France DelayedThe journey of the Prince of Wales and Prince George from Paris to Santander was delayed some hours by an accident to an express travelling in the opposite direction at Lugos, 40 miles from Bordeaux. Both lines were blocked and passengers had to be transferred to other trains. Photo shows the Prince of Wales (wearing beret) examining the wrecked train. January 01, 1931. (Photo by Keystone)

The King At Sibenik.O.P.S. The King Photographed on board the yacht Nahlin, before leaving the Jugoslavian port of Sibenik On the start of his cruise. August 12, 1936. (Photo by Keystone)

Reg Gillam is a calm, rather serious young man who in addition to acting in three of the festival plays has designed 40 of the costumes.Born in Caulfield - his mother taught ballet and ballroom dancing - Reg worked for the Commonwealth Railways in the Northern Territory towards the end of the war. He got so fed up with the isolation there that he wanted to study some art when he got back.He started with the National Theatre doing one- line, then two-line, parts and after three years won a Government scholarship to study full-time with the National Theatre. For 12 months he worked in every possible capacity, acting, helping produce, designing. March 26, 1951.

Duke Of Windsor, (Deceased) Portraits - British Royalty. January 01, 1944. (Photo by ACME News Pictures, Inc).

Senator John Sherman Cooper: Lawyer, Born : Somerset, August 23, 1901Educated : Somerset public school; centre college, 1918-19 Yale university., B.A., 1923; Harvard law school, 1923-25.Admitted to Kentucky Bar, 1928, Kentucky state representative, 1928-30,county judge, Pulaski county, KY., 1930-38 U.S. army , world war II (Private to captain) elected to U.S. senate, November 5, 1946.Photographed in Washington, D.C., January 10, 1947. July 04, 1947. (Photo by World Wide Photos)

Under the drier and on top the town sits Patsy Ann Barkway on a pile of London telephone directories. Soon she will have the waviest waves and the crispest curls of any three-year-old in Cricklewood. Patsy Ann would have stayed all day, sitting with grown-ups, enjoying the clipping, the trimming, the lotions the peeps in the glass. But all good things come to an end. At last Patsy Ann had to be taken home to Fordwyke-road, with the people she left behind in the hairdressers saying: "Isn't she lovely." August 7, 1952.

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