Sydney Morning Herald Collection

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A new uniform has now been issued to the Italian Army. It consists of an open jacket, with grey-green shirt and black tie. These soldiers are here seen marching ***** wearing the new uniforms. March 25, 1934. (Photo by Keystone)

A Chinese Princess In LondonA Sister of the Ex-Emperor of China (Now ruler of the Manchurian State) arrived on the N.Y.K. steamer "Terukuni Maru" at Tilbury this morning, she is Princess Cheng Tui-ai and she is accompanied by her husband Prince Cheng Tui-ai. During their visit they will be known as Mr. and Mrs. Cheng. The Princess, who is famed for her beauty and charm 20 years old and is believed to the first Chinese Princess to have ever set foot in England. December 10, 1932.

The Work To Relieve Pain -- In an atmosphere as free from ***** as science can make it ***** girls are filling small ***** with the wonder drugs ***** Efocaine at the new $100,000 extension of the Crookes Laboratories, opened by Mr. H.R. Mckenson, M.P. Secretary for overseas Trade, at Park Royal London to-day. Left to Right - Maisie Shepherd Irene Cooney and Gloria Haynes. the girls who have to be AI in ***** work in the pressurized, aseptic ampoule filling rooms when the air is filtered and S

British Flying Boat Soars Over Manhattan -- Before the British Imperial Airways flying boat Caledonia alighted at Port Washington today to complete the first westward trans-Atlantic voyage of a commercial company's seaplane, the big ship circled lazily over Manhattan. The Caledonia is shown just before the last stage of the trans-ocean journey, from Montreal, was completed. July 9, 1937. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).;British Flying Boat Soars Over Manhattan -- Before the British Imperial Ai

Millionaire's £50,000 Mausoleum - Impressive Monument in Batavia. Built at a cost of £50,000 the family mausoleum of the late O. G. Khouw, multi-millionaire and philanthropist, in the Laanhof Cemetery at Batavia, Java, was opened for inspection for the first time on Sunday, September 4, when 7000 people visited it. It was designed by Giuseppe Racina, of the Italian firm of Ai Marmi Italiani, of Genoa and Batavia. In sending photographs to The Daily Telegraph," the firm states that the building was begun on March 3, 1930. It is oaf granite on a quartz foundation. The pedestal of the statue is a solid block of green granite. October 10, 1932.

Supplies For Thule -- Men of the lady's military sea transport service head for Thule, Greenland with supplies for the ***** of the important Northern Air Base. September 18, 1952. (Photo by U.S. Navy Photo).

Causing terror aboard an aircraft carrier, a Kamikaze, engulfed in flames, plunges towards the ship deck a ware artist's impression. September 24, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

XIV Olympiad - Swedes Sweep Board In 3,000 Metres Steeplechase : 3,000 Metre Steeplechase competitors taking water jump at Wembley Aug 5. seen in picture are E. Elmsaeter of Sweden (355); M. Chesneau of France (347); R. Pujazon of France (349) T. Sjoestrand of Sweden (357); P.V. Siltaloppi of Finland (345) and A. Cuyodo of France (348).The Olympic 3,000 metres steeplechase at Wembley Aug. 5 was won by Thure Sjoestrand of Sweden in 9 min 4.6 secs; with E. Elmsaeter of Sweden second and G. Hagstroem, also of Sweden, third. August 20, 1948. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.)

Tai-Lu facing the microphone to make recordings for a new series of sound radio and TV programmes based on the book "Princess Tai-Lu," by her owner, Billy Thatcher, and Shelagh Fraser. Billy will make the noises of the other animals who are characters in the series. January 19, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mirror)

This photograph shows the escape breach made in the wall of the Amines prison, which in one of most dramatic strikes of war, was precision attacked at low level by R.A.F. Mosquitoes to release French patriots condemned for helping the Allies. Several Australians took part RAAF photo. November 30, 1944. (Photo by Department of Air).

Marilyn Miller. June 02, 1930.

Pony Steals The Show - It was their Mascot Fay, a Shetland Pony, that stole the show.The band of 296 (stoke Newington) air training corps Marched proudly through Battersea festival gardens (London). September 10, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Photo Ltd.).

Part of an Australian and New Zealand hospital arrive in Crete. Some of these nursing sisters were wounded in a bombing raid whilst embarking, but they carried on uncomplainingly through the hardships of the evacuations. June 12, 1941.

Few statesmen have reacher higher levels than did Prime Minister Menzies when he was invited to address the US Congress - and was loudly ***** by the American legislators. July 21, 1950. (Photo by United States Information Service).

Would You Like To Live In A Mushroom - Strange house built by a Milanese architect in the Via Lepanto in Ellen. It is shaped like mushroom or teadstool and to make it even more like the fungi that grows in the countryside the upper part is painted orange with white spots. The house has a ground floor two metres 20 cm. high and a first floor two metres 80 em. high, it cost one and a half million lire. June 01, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Wave Flags From Truck Top -- Demonstrators in Rome following the Downfall of Mussolini July 25 are shown a top a truck in this scene from an Italian newsreel which reached the United States through neutral sources. September 17, 1943. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Expecting Company (First Of Seven) -- This is the speed skating rink on frozen Lake Misurina, near Cortina D'Ampezzo, site of the 1956 Winter Olympic Games. The jagged Dolomites form a backdrop. A second highway is being constructed between Misurina and Cortina to help traffic flow smoothly.Cortina, a village of 8,000, experts a housing problem when an estimated 200,000 sports enthusiasts descend upon the area next February. The people of Cortina are really looking forward to the big event -- though they estimate they will be able to handle but a fourth of the crowd. The rest of the fans will have to find accommodations in other towns in the area. August 19, 1955. (Photo by United Press).

Expecting Company (Sixth Of Seven) -- This is the Olympic ski Jump at Cortina D'Ampezzo, site of the 1956 Winter Olympic Games. August 19, 1955. (Photo by United Press).

Carrier 'Vengeance' Out of Home. Fleet Exercise - Firefly and Sea Fury aircraft line the deck of the 13,190 tons light fleet carrier HMS 'Vengeance' as it proceeded to Gibraltar for home fleet exercises, September, 1950. It was revealed on Sept. 14 that sand had been discovered in the filter arrangement of the lubricating system supplying the carrier's main machinery when she was at portsmouth. While the investigation into the incident was continuing, a second was reported after she had put into plymouth. This concerned a mis-adjustment of a main valve. An Admiralty spokesman referred evening Sept. 21 to a report that the aircraft carrier Vengeance had been taken Gibraltar Sept. 18 because of engine defect. September 22, 1950. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

American Boxers:Ezzard CharlesFormer Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World. March 27, 1954. (Photo by Camera Press).

Ex-Guardsman Anthony Steel, whose next British film is The Planer's Wife, keeps in trim by working out at the gymnasium. December 12, 1952. (Photo by J. Arthur Rank Organisation Ltd.).

Last dash to shore, aboard American-manned alligators, during the landing of Australian troops at Balikpapan, Borneo.In background: smoke from ruins of enemy positions and from burning oil-wells. Shore installations were subjected to an intensive naval bombardment before the landing operation. July 12, 1945. (Photo by Australian Official Photo).

Birkhall is Honeymoon Home For Elizabeth and Phillip -- The Curving driveway at the approach to Birkhall, Abergeldie Shire where Princess Elizabeth and Lieut. Phillip will spend the latter part of their honeymoon. Birkhall, near Balmoral, where the second part of Royal Honeymoon will be spent, is a three storey mansion standing in a heavily wooded glen, within a few miles of Balmoral. Built in 1715, it was in Possession of the Gordon family of Abergeldie until 1852, when it was purchased by King Edward VII, then Prince of Wales. November 13, 1947.

Countess Agnes Van Rosen and Hell Drivers and Dan Chadwick (left) and Harry Woolman. September 26, 1955.

When he has finished his day's work - he is a painter and interior decorator - Bob helps his wife with odd jobs around the place. Here she bottles preserves while Bob screws the lids tightly on the jars. This is in the little kitchenette which opens off their bed sitting room. July 13, 1951.

Dr. Walter P. Schreiber, a Former German General who spent three and a half years as a prisoner in the Soviet Union, at his desk at the U.S. Air Force School of Aviation Medicine.Dr. Walter Schreiber, Former German General now faculty a member of the U.S. Air Force School of Aviation Medicine at Randolph Field. October 24, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Ice Blue For Cocktail TimeAn ice blue cocktail dress in Woollen Jersey with an ambroidered lace-like tulle coat- from the Autumn collection of the Spanish couturier Balenciaga, of Paris. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Miss Doon Plunkett -- Daughter of the late Hon. Brinsley Plunket and Mrs. Brinsley Plunket (nee Aileen Guinness). She is the niece of the Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, and cousin of Lord Plunket. Photographed at Gstaad in the Bernese Oberland. Doon Plunket of the Guinness family and a niece of the Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, danced with her cousin Guy Kindersley at the Louth Hunt Ball which was voted the best party of week. May 4, 1953. (Photo by Brodrick Haldane, Camera Press).

Rabbi Dr. Israel Porush. June 09, 1940.

Tear Gas Billows Around Alcatraz In Riot Battle -- Cloud of ***** gas billows around cell block of Alcatraz prison as guards and Marines ***** convicts are holding forth since rioting began yesterday. The gas was used today along with rifle grenades in the bitter fighting. May 3, 1946. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

***** and glucose are put into the patient's veins by the physician anaesthetist to make up the loss of body fluids while surgeons saw into the brain covering. Lives are saved by such carefully planned teamwork. In many cases, early and adequate diagnosis of mental and nervous disorders can enable the highly-skilled neuro-surgeon to save a patient from death or insanity. This is the scene during a neuro-surgical operation on the brain in a Sydney hospital. March 22, 1941.

The Boat Race: The Oxford Eight At Work -- A fine action picture as the Oxford eight pull out for a practice spin. L to R: -J.A.Gobbo - bow, (Melbourne Univ.); E.V.Vine (Geelong, Australia.B.N.C.); J.M. Wilson; D.P.Wells; R.D.Rakes; J.G. McCleaod (Sydney Univ.): E.O.G.Pain (Sydney Univ.); G.Sorrel - stroke: and I.A.Watson, the cox. The Oxford University eight have now arrived on the river Thames for their final training in readiness for the annual Boat Race against their Cambridge University rivals. March 9, 1955. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Ltd.).

Makes Lift-Saving Catch -- A Royal Navy helicopter makes a life-saving catch, and scoops WRNS second officer Leta Ridley, M.B.E., of Birkenherd, from the Solent during a demonstration of the Navy's new helicopter scoop rescue net. The net, invented by Lt. Commander John S. Sproule, of Worthing, chief of Costal Search unit, at Ford, Sussex, is aimed to be of use in those cases where the person in the sea us unable to attach the harness previously used for Rescue. The net with the casualty in it c

Officers of the Centarus today waved a cheery welcome to Sydney after the huge ship had settled on the waters of Rose Bay. The size of the flying-boat is suggested by the men, who stand over six feet. December 24, 1937.;Officers of the Centarus today waved a cheery welcome to Sydney after the huge ship had settled on the waters of Rose Bay. The size of the flying-boat is suggested by the men, who stand over six feet.

High Priestess Of The Voodoo: The secret leagues is ***** into a brotherhood and sisterhood. The members often ***** for years the lonely lives of hermits. February 15, 1936. (Photo by Kosmos Press And Translation Bureau).;High Priestess Of The Voodoo: The secret leagues is ***** into a brotherhood and sisterhood. The members often ***** for years the lonely lives of hermits.

Captain Sir Hubert Wilkins stirring camera record of the second Hearst-Wilkins Antarctic Expedition. These exclusive pictures taken by Captain Sir Hubert Wilkins from an inspiring photographic record of the second Hearst-Wilkins Antarctic Expedition, revealing more of the icy secrets of that vast, mysterious and almost inaccessible polar continent. The base for the expedition was established at deception Island, an old whaling observations and taking pictures. The other members of the expedition

Accused German Doctors and Scientists -- Karl Brandt, one of the accused men.Twenty three German Doctors and Scientists are now standing trial in the famous dock at Nuremberg for to turning and murdering concentration camp inmates by means of inhuman experiments. Ghastly stories are being told in court of the murders and atrocities they are alleged to have committed. Some of them are famous throughout Europe for their medical or scientific accomplishments. All have pleaded "Not Gullty". February 1, 1947.

Count Emilio Pucci Italian Fashion designer. July 19, 1954.

Reproduction of unique painting, The Lightening Brothers, a totem of the Wardaman tribe, in black, white red and yellow, in an open rock shelter at Dealmere, Northern Territory. Large figure is Yagtjadbulla, 12ft high in *****. The smalle one, with wife under one arm, is Teabuinji. May 23, 1953.

Misc. - People Aboriginal Art Cave Painting, Rock Carvings. November 29, 1932.

World's largest tanker arrives in the Thames - A general view of the "Tina Onassis" at her berth at Purfleet, Essex.The 43,000 ton tanker "Tina Onassis" has arrived in the Thames and is berthed at Purfleet, Essex. Over 750ft. Long, she is the largest tanker in the world and is named after the daughter of a Greek shipowner. The ship, which was built in Germany, has brought a cargo of oil from the Persian Gulf and is now on loan to a British oil Company. The "Tina Onassis", which took 15 months to build, is also the largest vessel over to come up the Thames - the previous largest being the "Dominion Monarch" - 27,000 tons. January 11, 1954.

The Syrian ParliamentExterior view of Parliament House at Damascus. February 15, 1955. (Photo by Camera Press).

Sudan Asks For Foreign Troops To Be Evacuated -- Some of the many thousands of ***** Sudanese waiting in Khartoum to hear Mr. Azhari, the Prime Minister, speak to ***** Parliament's decisions. The Sudanese Government has demanded a speedup in the granting of full independence by the condominium Powers - Britain and Egypt and the withdrawal of British and Egyptian troops within three months. The independence includes the severing of all ties with Egypt. August 19, 1955. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Japanese Receive Flour Milled From U.S. Wheat -- A workman (left foreground) in rationing depot in the Tokyo-Yokahoma area measures a family's tour ration for three days ***** 22,250 long tons of flour milled in Japan from wheat shipped from the United States is ***** on June 25. This is the first ration of any kind the people of this area have ***** in two weeks.July 27, 1946.

Duke And Duchess of Windsor in Venice The Duke's Straw Hat. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor Arrived in Venice Yesterday where they spent some time Sichtseeing Before Proceeding to Castle Wasserleonburg. O.P.S. The Duke of Windsor Carrying A Straw hat And the Duchess of Windsor Walking in Vienna Followed By Interested crowds Yesterday. June 5, 1937.

A.P. Herbert. December 09, 1935. (Photo by The International Graphic Press Ltd.).

Danger of World War has Receded - Says Mr. Churchill.Prime Minister Mr. Winston Churchill speaking at the closing session of the annual conservative Party Conference here. In his speech the Premier made three main points: that "there is a general feeling in the world that on the whole the danger of world war has receded since we(the Conservative Government) became responsible: and that Road Transport and Steel will be denationalized 'before we are a year older.' October 12th 1952.

Preparing For Army Air Parade -- Flying fortresses of the Second Bombardment Group from Langley Field, Va., under the command of Colonel Robert Olds, flying in echelon formation during a rehearsal here for the demonstrations of the army's fighting planes during the American Legion Parade. World War II's most incredible lunacy and bravery. September 20, 1938. (Photo by Wide World Photo).

The brave ***** women who will fight during the war with Italy. They are (L to R) ***** Evoumedarre; Moulatevorks and Alede, all land owing class. October 20, 1935. (Photo by Keystone).

The Queen Attends Church Sale of York Near Balmoral Queen Elizabeth in a happy mood as she leaves with the two princesses after attending the sale of work. Queen Elizabeth accompanied by the little Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret yesterday attended a sale of work at Carthie Church, which is near Balmoral, where the Royal family are at present in residence. September 4, 1938. (Photo by Wide World Photo).

Princess And Duke See The Pope -- Princess Elizabeth (centre) with the Duke of Edinburgh (on her left), seen when they had private audience with the Pope. Wearing a black velour dress, reaching to the ground, and a black veil of Spanish lace, Princess Elizabeth, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, was received in audience by Pope Pius XII. The Duke was in Naval uniform. Welcoming the royal couple in fluent English, the Pope asked after their children and sent his respects to the King and Queen. April 13, 1951.

Birthday Cakes For Sir Winston -- One of two of the Birthday cakes for the birthday celebrated of Sir Winston Churchill who is 80 tomorrow, on show at Floris Bakery, Brewer Street, W.L. to-day. November 29, 1954.

Vic Seixas, Talbert & Trabert after match. December 29, 1954.

The Rev. William Edwin R. Sangster, M.A., Ph.D. - Minister of the Westminster Central Hall, London; President of the Methodist Conference, 1950. January 10, 1955. (Photo by Peter Abbey, Camera Press).

The Queen at Salvation Army. (Canadian Centre) - Her Majesty watching two Canadian sailors playing snooker at the Canadian Centre of the Salvation Army. September 10, 1940.

George Putnam - Husband of Amelia Earnhart - Personality. July 07, 1937. (Photo by The Associated Press Of Great Britain Ltd.).

The Galla Performance At Covent Garden - HRH Princess Elizabeth arriving at the Royal Opera House resplendent in evening gown and Orders, for the Gala Performance of the Sadler's Wells Ballet in company in honour of the President of France and Madame Auriol. Princess Elizabeth wore a crinoline-skirted dress of Ivory satin with very short sleeves and off-the-shoulder decolletage. The skirt and bodice were embroidered all over in a rose design in pearls, crystals and rhinestobes. October 03, 1950.

British Everest 1953 Expedition -- The party consisting of Mesars Hunt: Lock: Grroory: Tensing and 6 sherpas seen during an expedition on the Nuptse glacier. May 14, 1953.

Here's A Harbour Headache -- The Olympic Splendour may be the pride and joy of millionaire shipowner Aristotle Onassis, but to Fremantle Harbour authorities it's just a headache. The whaling tanker, on its maiden voyage, is so modern, so big, that they can't berth it without disrupting other ships. So the Olympic Splendour to day was bustled out to Gage Roads by FHT tugs. There hull until March 7. The big tanker is carrying £1,500,000 worth of whale oil. with other ships of the Onassis fleet, it was recently chased ignominiously from Peruvian waters. March 8, 1955.

Duke Wears The Kilt. The Duke of Edinburgh, wearing the new, kilted, number one officers dress as Colonel-in-Chief, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, chatting with the Queen at the Palace of Holyrood-house here, where the Queen presented new colours to the 1st. Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. June 27, 1953. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.).

Princess Elizabeth changes car wheel during her training in A.T.S. May 6, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Homeward Bound - The luxury diningroom of the "O.E." converted to a Mess Hall to seat two thousand troops at one sitting. One of the last batches of homeward bound Canadians are seen at "Chow Time". The "Queen Elizabeth", the world's largest liner, completes her service as a war transport this week and will shortly be "demobbed" and returned to the Cunard White Star Line. The last of her service tasks has been to convey many hundreds of thousands of Canadian troops back to their home country. March 05, 1946.

World's Largest Tanker Launched At Barrow-In-Furness - Spyrios Niarchos entering the water during the launching at Barrow-in-Furness, today December 2. The world's biggest oil tanker, the 47,750-ton Spyrios Niarchos, was launched at Barrow-In-Furness, today December 2. Vickers Armstrong built the tanker for Greek shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos, who attended the launching. Flying the Greek flag, the ship will carry crude oil from the Persian Gulf to refineries in the United Kingdom. The new tanker is 757 feet long, and turbines of 20,000 horsepower will drive it at a maximum speed of 17 knots. December 2, 1955. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

C.I.D. Investigate Sunninghill Fire -- Sunninghill Park, gutted by the fire early this morning, pictured from the air later to-day (Saturday). Berkshire C.I.D were called in to day (Saturday) to investigate a fire which started in the early hours of this morning at Sunninghill Park, the intended residence of H.R.H. princess Elizabeth and Lieut. Phillip Mountbatten, R.N. Only one wing of the 25-room building escaped the flames after hours of fighting by brigades from six Berkshire and Surry towns. The police are endeavouring to establish the cause of the fire; whether accidental, deliberately fired as a protest against restoration work going on or set on fire from political motives. August 30, 1974. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Mrs. L.S. Amery, New Protrait Of Mrs. L.S. Amery. Wife of The Rt. Hon L.S. Amery, secretary of State for Dominions etc.Mrs. Amery is a daughter of the late John Hamar Gresnwood of the late John Hamar Greenwood, of Whitby Ont. and sister of The Rt. Hon. Sir Hamar Greenwood. Bart, M.P. July 18, 1928. (Photo by Bassano Ltd.)

John Amery And Fiancee In Paris.Mr. John Amery and. his fiancée, Miss Una Wing , photographed in Paris yesterday on their unsuccessful search for a priest to marry them. They are here seen on the Boulevard. August 24, 1932. (Photo by Wide World Photos).

Demonstration Of Squadron Of Hawker "Hurricane" Fighters -- A line of the Squardon's Hawker "Hurricane" Fighters on the concrete at Northolt this afternoon. A demonstration of new Hawker "Hurricane" Fighter Air craft was given this afternoon by No.111 (F) Squadron at Northolt Aerodrome, Middlesex, Squadron-Leader Gillan recently flew one of these aircraft from Edinburgh to London at an average speed of 408 miles an hour. March 6, 1938. (Photo by Topical Press).

'Candy Floss' For Aero Engines -- A 'Hercules' engine gets the protective 'Candy Floss' (the webbing agent's nickname!) from the spray-gun of the Cocooner. Aero engines sent oversees from the ***** Division of the Bristol Aeroplane Co., at Filton, Bristol, are sometimes ***** in a special plastic covering as protection against humidity. Corners and high points of an engine to be treated in this way, are first padded, than a framework of tare is prepared as a basis for the plastic *****. A webbin

Hitler's Sister Arrested - Paula Hitler Wolf (above), sister of Adolf Hitler, is shown after she had been placed under house arrest near Berchtesgaden by forces of the *****, Airborne Division. She is living in ***** of Dietrich Eckhart, Nazi poet and former favorite of her brother. She said her brother had ordered her to change her name so that nobody would know he had any relations alive. She also said she was married a few months ago. This photo was made by James Pringle, associated press pho

Thomas Edison - Invented The Electric Light Bulb - Personality. December 24, 1948. (Photo by International Newsreel Photo).

Cologne - Panorama of Destruction: This aerial view of Cologne taken from a Cub spotter plane flying low over the city, gives dramatic illustration of the desolation and devastation wrought on the fourth largest city of the Reich. Cologne Cathedral is seen on the left of the picture structurally undamaged but surrounded by a scene of grim devastation - half submerged in the waters of the Rhine is seen the famous Hohenzollern Bridge blown up by the retreating enemy - who occupy the east side of t

Ancient Norse Scenes To Be Enacted At Lerwick - The Norse Galley and its crew at Lerwick. The picturesque and spectacular "Up Helly Aa" Festival is shortly taking place at Lerwick, Shetland Islands, and this yearls "Guizer Jarl" is Mr. Robert Gray. The biggest feature of the festival is a procession by torchlight of about 350 people, with a replica of an old Norse Galley at the head. On the poop of the galley stands the Guizer Jarl. The culminating point of festival is the burning of the Norse Galley by the torch bearers. January 13, 1937. (Photo by Topical Press).

Trygve Lie (right), Secretary-General of the United Nations, presents the blue and white flag of the United Nations to Ambassador Warren Austin, United States representative to the United Nations. Until peace is re-established in Korea, this flag will be flown at the headquarters of General Douglas MacArthur; United States Army, Commanding General for the unified United Nations military forces assisting the Republic of Korea in defense against the North Korean Communist invasion. July 08, 1950. (Photo by United States Information Service).

United States Air Force F-80 Jet fighter airplanes, operating with the United Nations Unified Command against the Chinese and North Korean Communists in Korea, fly over the flags of the United Nations and the United States as they return to their base in the Republic of Korea after a strafing and bombing; mission against the Communist aggressors. May 14, 1951. (Photo by United States Information Services).

Launch of two new submarines - H.M.S. "Truant".Two submarines were launched at the yard of Vickers-Armstrong, Barrow-in-Furness, and were Christened H.M.S. "Triad" and H.M.S. "Truant". May 5, 1939. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Prof. Kathleen Lonsdale. April 13, 1950. (Photo by Hulton Press Ltd.).

Thomas Lawrence (Lawrence Of Arabia) - Alias T.E. Shaw (Changed Name) - Personality. February 27, 1955. (Photo by The "Topical" Press Agency Ltd.).

Channel Convoy Shelled By The Germans: Another burst closer, between two ships but still another miss.***** pictures of the Channel convoy shelling taken from one of the escorting warships, they show how the German Gunners tried to find the range. and missed. November 05, 1940. (Photo by Keystone).

The Windsor in LondonThe Duchess of Windsor, making her first visit to this country since 1949, leaves Claridges Hotel by car with the Duke of Windsor this morning. For the Duke it is his first visit to London since the funeral of his mother, the late Queen Mary. The couple arrived in London by the Night Ferry. November 30, 1953. (Photo by The Associated Press).

Duke Plays Compston at Golf. Archie compston, the world- famous golfer who coached the Duke of Windsor, is at present on the Rivera, and has had several rounds with the Duke on the Mendel course, Cup d'Antibes. The Duke make a drive, watched by his golfer friend Archie Compston. January 06, 1939. (Photo by Sport And General Press Agency Limited)

Arriving For a Royal Dinner.Queen Ingrid of Denmark, and Queen Elizabeth of Britain (Left), followed by King Frederik and King George, Mount the Stairs of the Danish embassy, London, as they arrive for a Royal dinner held at the Embassy. May 10, 1951.

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

Last dash to shore, aboard American-manned alligators, during the landing of Australian troops at Balikpapan, Borneo.In background: smoke from ruins of enemy positions and from burning oil-wells. Shore installations were subjected to an intensive naval bombardment before the landing operation. July 12, 1945. (Photo by Australian Official Photo).

The Royal Family Leaves For Scotland Princess Elizabeth and Lieut. Mountbatten get a big cheer from the crowd as they arrive at Euston Station by car this evening (Monday). There were huge crowds at Euston Station, London, this evening (Monday) to see Their Majesties the King and Queen and the two Princesses leave by royal train for Scotland, where they will stay at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, Lieut, Philip Mountbatten, R.N. fiance of Princess Elizabeth, was in the party. July 14, 1947.

Princess At The Ball -- Left to right: Lieut. Michael Parker. R.N. : Princess Elizabeth: the Duke of Edinburgh: and Princess Margaret at supper when they attended the charity ball in aid of the King George V Sailors' Fund, at the Dorchester Hotel, London. May 05, 1948. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Ltd.).

The XIVth Olympiad: Italy beat Great Britain in the 2000 metres Tandem sprint at Herne Hill.Teruzzi and Perona, Italy, nearest camera, pulling away from Harris and Bannister Great Britain, to win two of the three heats in the final of the 2000 tandem sprint. October 08, 1948. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Loneliest Island In The World -- A medical officer from H.M.S. Carlisle seen with come of the islanders. He gives advice and treatment.The island in the South Atlantic 1.000 miles west of Cape of Good Hope, was recently visited be H.M.S. Carlisle with store. This is the first time in two and a Half years their a ship has called at the Island, and great excitement was caused among the 150 inhabitants. August 12, 1948. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Zagreb. May 01, 1941.

Hon. First -- The Duke of Edinburgh as the first Honorary Fellow, receives his diploma from Mr. Eric Brocklehurst, President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, at the Society's reception in Portland Place, London, to-night (Monday).Afterwards, he inspected the exhibition organised to show the contribution made by pharmacy to medical science.(Mr. Brocklehurst's home is at Kirk Ella, East Yorkshire). May 23, 1955. (Photo by Rueterphoto).

Abraham Lincoln's Words Inspire People Of U.S. And Of World -- ". . .that Government of the people, by the people, for the people shall hot Perish from the earth."A Korean woman with her baby strapped to her back, and an elderly man cast their ballots during the first United Nations sponsored election held in Korea May 10, 1948. January 18, 1951. (Photo by United States Information Service).

The Happy Princess - A smiling picture taken tonight, Wednesday, as H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth left the Dorchester Hotel, London. All the world is waiting to read the engagement notice, which is to be published tomorrow morning Thursday, of Princess Elizabeth to Lieut. Philip Mountbatten to which the King has given his consent. July 9, 1947.

Camera Debut is made by Gene Tierney's baby, Christina. Proud mother, who is married to Oleg Cassini, holds her. January 19, 1949. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Mrs. C. Rooter playing 2nd watched by her Moss Vale team mates. February 28, 1946.

Princess Elizabeth And Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten To Wed; The Princess Attends Private Dinner Party at Dorchester Hotel. Princess Elizabeth - with folded hands - leaving the Dorchester Hotel after the dinner party. After the announcement of the engagement of Princess Elizabeth to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten (formerly Prince Prince Philip of Greece) the Princess went to the Dorchester Hotel, in London, for a private dinner party - and later the party went to Apsley House, for dancing. July 9, 1947.

England's Leading Fever Hospital -- A visit to the LCC North-Eastern Hospital. The "Iron Lung" (Drinker's Respirator). The child is being treated for paralysis of the muscles concerned with breathing following a severe attack of diphtheria. September 21, 1951. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

Security Council Votes The Admission Of 16 New Members to U.N. Sixteen nations were recommended for immediate U.N. membership this afternoon at an urgent meeting of the Security Council requested by the Soviet Union. The council votes 8 to 0, with 3 abstentions, to approve a USSR resolution that the General Assembly admit the following states: Albania, Jordan, Ireland, Portugal, Hungary, Italy, Austria, Rumania, Bulgaria, Finland, Ceylon, Nepal, Libya, Cambodia, Laos and Spain. he USSR voted a U.S. proposal to include Japan among these states, as it considered that the admission of both Japan and Mongolia should be taken up at the next assembly. Arkady A. Sobolev , of the Soviet Union, Sir Pierson Dixon, of the United Kingdom and Mr. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr., are seen here (l to r) during one of the votes. December 14, 1955. (Photo by United Nations).

Corridor View of the Imperial Airways flying-boat, 'Canopus', which gives an idea of the spaciousness and site of these great eighteen tan aircraft. Twenty-eight are being built for operation on the Empire routes. They will each be powered with four engines developing approximately 4,000 h.p., and have accommodation for twenty-four passengers and five crew on a double deck. By night there will be sleeping berths for sixteen while several tons of mail and freight can be carried in addition. They

part of the Promenade Saloon in the new class of Empire flying-boat under construction for Imperial Airways by Short Bros (Rochester and Bedford) Ltd. June 22, 1936. (Photo by Imperial Airways).;part of the Promenade Saloon in the new class of Empire flying-boat under construction for Imperial Airways by Short Bros (Rochester and Bedford) Ltd.

Bets down! Barbara Stanwyck has the dice and she's coming out for her point. The talented actress, contender for 1948 best actress" award, plays her most dramatic role to date in Universal-International's "The Lady Gambles," which co-stars Robert Preston and Stephen McNally. Barbara is cast in the role of a respectable woman carried to the brink of social degradation by the gambling fever. Las Vegas resorts form an authentic background for the film. August 6, 1949.;Bets down! Barbara Stanwyck ha

GI's Pass Through Gate of Imperial Palace: A group of strolling GI's are about to pass through one of the gates of the Japanese Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Through the Archway may be seen the dome of the Japanese diet building. September 16, 1945. (Photo by C. P. Gorry, Associated Press Photo).

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