Sydney Morning Herald Collection

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Relatives Arrive For Menuhin Wedding -- Members of the Nicholas family of Australia arrived in Oakland July 15, 1938, from the East to attend the wedding of Lindsay Nicholas to Hephzibah Henuhin, pianist and sister of Yehudi Menuhin, the violinist, at Los Gatos, Calif., July 16, 1938. Left to Right: Yehudi Menuhin and his wife, the former Nola Nicholas; George Nicholas of Melbourne, her father and father of the prospective bridegroom; his son, Hilton; Moshe Menuhin, Yehudi's father; Mrs. Nicholas, and Dr. and Mrs. Edmond Alcock of London. She is Linday's sister. July 15, 1938. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Japanese Commander Enters Nanking -- Gen. Iwane Matsui, highest in command of the Japanese armies in the Nanking-Shanghai area, salutes his victorious troops as he enters the walled city of Nanking through the Chungshan gate. August 1, 1938. (Photo by ACME Newspapers Inc.).

U.S. Senator Addresses Rok Navy Personnel - Warren G. Magnuson U.S. Senator from the Stats of Washington, addressed a group of Republic of Korea Navy heroes at the ROK Navy Academy at China, Korea recently. The appearance of the Senator took place during an awards ceremony at the Academy during which Roar Admiral Allan Smith, USN, (right) presented U. S. Silver Stars and Bronze Stars to ROX officers and enlisted men who performed outs banding feats of seamanship and personal courage during the siege of Wonsan and other naval actions off the coast of Korea. April 30, 1951. (Photo by Official Photograph U.S. Navy).

Martys widowed mother tells him he should marry a nice girl, settle down. Marty says hes too ugly to be attractive to anyone and wont try to meet any girls in case he receives a snub. September 30, 1955.

Tell-Tale Hats (Seventh - End of Set) -- By their hats you shall know them... that might very well be the theme of this layout of headgear which may seem silly and outlandish to some of us, but which fit in nicely in the right locale. The hats often tell us something of the people wearing them. Look at each picture long enough and you will feel its mood, stare at the face and hat and you will sense the heat of the Congo, smell the smoke of the Ruhr Valley, or hear the guttural chatter in a Frankfurt bazaar.This also applies to animals with odd-looking hats. Here, for instance, a Geneva cab horse sports a tassled crocheted bonnet that covers his ears. That's the way they happen to do it in the Swiss city - so it's nothing startling there. April 29, 1955. (Photo by United Press).

Ketches - Yachting. March 25, 1954.

The beautiful silver prize is the J.J. Giltinan Trophy for the 18-footer world championship. February 07, 1938.

Ceylon typical village. May 10, 1942.

Ready To Meet The Enemy In The Sky -- Huge 4.7 inch anti-aircraft ***** Army's new powerful ***** weapons, are lined up in the final assembly area of the Grand Rapids Stamping Division of Fisher Body, in Detroit, prior to shipping. The army claims that the guns can fire a shell higher than the altitudes attained by present day planes. May 20, 1944. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

German Inspects Yank 'Flak Wagon' In Belgium -- A German soldier inspects an American "Flak Wagon" captured by the Germans during the recent fighting in Belgium. This picture was taken from a roll of captured German film. December 25, 1944. (Photo by Associated Press Radiophoto).

Anti-Air Craft - Military Guns. January 01, 1945. (Photo by Central Press Photos).

Mrs. Keith Miller. April 03, 1928.

An Alien Control Department officer interrogation Yamashita Snr (center) and his son and a daughter as they left the train at Brisbane.Last of the Japanese internees to be repatriated to their homes within Australian territory arrived in Brisbane to-day enroute to Thursday Island. They were the Yamashita family - no relation to the General of that name -- of 10. December 1, 1950. (Photo by The Courier Mail).

Hotel Accommodation For 2/- A Night - In Aristocratic Eaton Square -- An R.A.F. man enquires the "terms" at the 2/- Eaton Square "Hotel" - a typical scene at the front door of the hotel.Provided you are a member of one of the three services you can now have hotel accommodation in Aristocratic Eaton Square for as little as 2/- a night. The catholic hostel for serving men - where the 2/- bed and breakfast can be obtained - has now been opened by Cardinal Hinsley in Eaton Square, and, although it is being run by a Roman Catholic organisation, uniformed guests of any denomination are all welcome. June 3, 1940. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Vickers tripods, manufactured at a N.S.W. annexe, shown on the assembly line.Vickers tripods in assembly line at a air Sydney ***** factory. June 20, 1942.

New Weapon For The British Army: A 12 year old see Cadet demonstrates how easy the new Sterling sub-machine gun is to handle. A demonstration of the new Sterling sub-machine gun given at Daganham, near London. The weapon has now been adopted by the British Army and will be used instead of the Sten gun, and supplementary to the F.N. rifle. The Sterling - which weights 6 lbs - is capable of firing at the rate of 575 rounds per minute and can be used either as a fully of semi-automatic sub-machine gun, sighted for accurate shooting up to 200 yards. February 16, 1955.

Dressing For The Jump -- Major P.E.Y. Dawson, of the Airborne Forces Recruiting Team, adjusts the helmet of one of the Youthful "Volunteers for the parachute leap. The boys are:- Left to Right:- John Jones, Edward Hughes, John Richardson, all of Westminster.Photo taken today after the opening of the Schoolboy's Own Exhibition at the new horticultural all, Westminst, London. December 01, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

A Bren gun expert on guard duty. September 23, 1940. (Photo by Commonwealth Department Of Information).

U. S. Rocket Gun In Action -- Developed as an anti-tank weapon for infantrymen, the U. S. Army rocket launcher is now being used effectively to smash concrete pillboxes, brick walls and bridges. In this picture a rocket crew behind a hedgerow is firing on the Germans in France. The gun weighs but little more than a rifle and hurls armor-piercing rocket projectiles. It is carried by one man who aims and fires it over his shoulder while the other feeds rockets in the breech. The shell has a low velocity and can be watched in flight but it hits with the force of a 75 mm. shell. Developed by the U. S. Army Ordnance Department it is now in use by the ***** on both the European and Pacific fronts. August 23, 1944.

Midget Car Performs In Mock War -- Pulling a 35-mm Anti-Tank Gun fastened to its rear, this midge car goes over the crest of a hill barely touching the ground with one wheel as it races to its destination during the mock war staged here yesterday. Men, Horses, trucks, motorcycles and all sorts of other mechanized Equipment were used in the demonstrations. April 26, 1941. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

French Guns - General - Guns War File. May 27, 1940. (Photo by Acme Photo).

Mrs. Miller, Captain Larecoster. January 12, 1949.

U. S. Anti-Aircraft Battery - Shows Teamwork In Action -- The director station of a battery of U.S. Army anti-aircraft artillery combines mechanical and electrical ingenuity with speed work on the part of a highly trained crew. The artillery-man at the left, field telephone in hand, is in touch with the flank spotting station, getting reports on the accuracy of the fire. Next to him, the azimuth tracker follows the target with the director. Top rear: The observer who notes the flight of the enemy aircraft, then the elevation tracker, the auxiliary point matcher and the altitude point matcher. The latter keeps the pointers on this part of the director identical with the readings set electrically by the height finder. February 01, 1943. (Photo by Interphoto News Pictures, Inc.).

Personnel of HMAS Nepal -- Japanese rifle captured by Commandos ***** being examined by AB F. Odmark, of Sydney. March 26, 1945.

The Antelope of the royal War wichshire Regiment at a recent changing of the guard ceremony in Vienna.At a recent ceremony on the Schmerling-Platz, Vienna, the first Battalion of the royal Warwickshire regiment changed the guard with a French Regiment. The antelope Mascot of the Warwickshire Regiment was much in evidence and performed his part well.Viennese newspapers have commented on how much better the Antelope is treated than goat now appearing in an Australian production of "Porgy and Bess" November 06, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Photo Ltd.).

Cpl. N.E. Sully using a sewing machine to repair his Army uniforms. Some of the clothing on line in rear with also pass through his machine. September 3, 1943. (Photo by H. Rodda).

Driver A. Heeps of Bendigo, Victoria, smiles as he uses a sewing machine to repair his clothes, somewhere in Northern Australia. Heeps served in Malaya and escaped 2 days before Singapore fell. He rejoined another section of his unit and has since been serving in an operational area. April 12, 1943.

Still showing sign of the strain of his experiences as a Pow.... Pte. J. McCulloch of *****, Brisbane, as he looked after his arrival in Japan from Korea. he was first Aussie Ex-Pow released. He was wounded in both legs on 24 Jan 53. August 18, 1953. (Photo by British Commonwealth Public Relations Kure, Japan)

A modern Swedish school illustrating current trends in Swedish architecture. June 16, 1954.

1,100 Feared Dead in Algerian Earthquakes - Inhabitants of Orleansville look at the ruins of the Hotel Baudouin, Orleansville, which collapsed during the earthquake and caused the loss of many lives.More than 1,100 people are believed to have lost their lives in the earthquakes which shook the town of Orleansville and neighbouring districts in Central Algeria last week.So far rescue workers have recovered over 750 bodies but it is certain that abour 400 more are still buries under the piles of masonry. At least 4,000 people are thought to have been injured. September 12, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Miss Jill Maher, Mr. F. Meere and Mrs. Madge Fox at Trade and customs Ball. June 30, 1955. (Photo by Kenneth Charles Redshaw/Fairfax Media).

Fibre Board Factory - Thika, East Africa -- The raw material. Spent Wattle bark from the tanning factory.Picture is one of a series taken at the East African Industrial Management Board Fiber board factory at Thika. September 13, 1951. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Zulus Greet Royal Family -- The Royal Family had their first view of Zulus when they were greeted by these bead-bedecked women at Waggon Bridge, Ladysmith, on the occasion of crossing the border from the Orange Free State into Natal. Their Majesties were welcomed at Ladysmith by General Smuts and nearly 3,000 South African Indians, the whole Indian population of Ladysmith. March 18, 1947.

Sudanese Girls Train To Be Teachers.They Learn In Grass Hut Classrooms Until New College Is Ready.making beds out in the open is easier than inside the grass hut. Sleeping in the open is a common practice in the Sudan, especially in the hot season when temperatures, even at nights, can be over 100 degrees. May 14, 1953. (Photo by Central Office Of Information).

The Peel trophy. January 31, 1935. (Photo by W. Kimbel).

Aberdare Negs C11. January 24, 1937.

English flier, Capt. Matthews, entertained at luncheon, by the Publicity Club of Australia. December 3, 1930.

The Royal Tour: Ceylon -- Colombo Harbour: Colombo is the capital of Ceylon and is familiar to all travellers to the Far East and Australia as a port of call. The town lies on the West coast; its artificial harbour was built by the British, the first stone of its 4000 ft. long breakwater having been laid by Edward VII, when he was Prince of Wales. This view of the Harbour was taken from Colombo Yacht Club. In the foreground European city men and their families prepare for a regatta on a Saturday afternoon. In the background, shipping from all parts of the world.The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will arrive in, Colombo on 10th April and leave on 13th April, 1954. April 12, 1954. (Photo by Rosemary Gilliat, Camera Press).

Damaged Liner Returns To Port. Holed in The Bowes.The 24,000-ton P. and O. liner Chusan damaged above the water line after her collision with the British merchant ship Prospector off Dover last night, is seen when it reached Tilbury today.The liner - holed in the bows - was outward bound on a Mediterranean cruise when the collision occurred.No lives were lost.The Prospector, 6,000-tons, which was flooded in one of the holds, was towed into Dover. June 13, 1953.

Japanese Emperor Attends Manoeuvres Of Imperial Bodyguard Division -- The Japanese Emperor arriving in the ground of the Imperial Bodyguard Division's barracks in Tokyo recently, when he attended the manoeuvres of the Imperial Bodyguard Division for the first in 8 years. March 26, 1934. (Photo by Keystone).

Cardinals' One Armed Practice Pitcher In Action -- Orville Paul, the St. Louis Cardinals' one-armed batting practice pitcher, winding up to throw out a fast one during practice at the Polo Grounds here, May 24th. He wears no glove. But his throwing arm is so tough that he can grab hot drives through the box. May 24, 1938. (Photo by ACME).

Young American Navigator, second officer D. J. O'Leary, who has correctly plotted the islands Manuae and Auotu in the Lower Cook group, in his cabin in the Pioneer Star today. *****. September 01, 1954.

Hephzibah Menuhin - Stage & Screen. June 21, 1948.

Japanese Premier Arrives In London -- The Premier of Japan, Mr. Shigeru Yoshida, welcomed on arrival at London Airport by Lord Reading. Also seen is the ambassador in London, Mr. Matsumoto (background). October 21, 1954.

St. Moritz (5) Of Set Of Six -- This is the easiest method of getting from one place to another on a Swiss woman with bags and skis on a sled pushes along the snow covered street. February 20, 1948. (Photo by ACME).

Tachen Islands - Taiwan. December 29, 1954.

Korea Pows En Route To Chiang Kai-Shek -- A loaded transport craft heads out into Inchon harbour with Chinese to transfer them to the ships which will take them to the island of Formosa.Following the release of nearly 22,000 Chinese and North Korean prisoners of war by their Indian custodians, thousands of Chinese have been streaming to Inchon to board tank-landing craft which will take them to Formosa.American warships and planes will escort them to the nationalist China island ruled by Chiang Kai-Shek. The trip will take three days. January 26, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Blazing spears are flung upon the white men. March 14, 1938.

Sudanese Girls Train To Be Teachers.They Learn In Grass Hut Classrooms Until New College Is Ready.Until the Training Centre building is completed the girl students make do under the trees, ironing their clothes. Clothes are supplied free to the girls and they receive 20 piastres (about 2/6d) pocket money a month. May 14, 1953. (Photo by Central Office Of Information).

The House Of Representatives Electoral Rules, 1953."Every candidate... may appoint a polling agent... The polling agent shall produce his letter of appointment... in order to secure ion to the polling station."The Sudan police officer and his two constables enforce this rule. November 10, 1954.

With a background suggestive of one of his own paintings is this picture taken of Sir John Longstaff in his Melbourne home. He has been unanimously elected first President of the Australian Academy of Art. February 4, 1938.

Dorothy McGuire. October 08, 1950.

Lovely Marilyn Maxwell looks a little the worse for wear in this shot which was taken from Irvine; Allen's outdoor adventure, "New Mexico", which was photographed in the new Ansco Color, In the film Marilyn shares starring honors with Lew Ayres. October 01, 1952.

The Royal Tour: Ceylon -- Gothic arch of bamboos in Peradeniya Gardens, with a glimpse of the Mahaweli River, Ceylon's largest river. The Peradeniya Gardens are as well laid out and as lovingly tended as those at Kew. - H.M. Queen Elizabeth and H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh will visit the Gardens on 20th April, 1954. April 12, 1954. (Photo by Rosemary Gilliat, Camera Press).

Beating The Bug - Malaria Control units in New Guinea have reduced the incidence of the disease to almost negligible proportions. Cpl. T.J. Selkrig of Ascot Vale (Vic) is directing a native boy in the use of a malaria oil spray used for covering with oil the breeding grounds of the malarial mosquito. Approximately 120 gallons of oil is used a day. January 16, 1945. (Photo by Department Of Air).

Having just gained one feature from the "Reds", a "Bren Gunner" of "C" coy 3 Bn Royal Australian Regiment immediately engages the enemy, who are located on the next hill seen in the right far distance. December 8, 1950. (Photo by Public Relations Section, HQ BCOF, Japan).

Bren gun carriers negotiating being obstacle during a ***** at Seymour.August 4, 1941.

Mr. Hore Bulisha Sees East Anglia "Battle" -- Mr. Hore-Belisha lying at full stretch to sight a Bren machine-gun during manoeuvres near Haver hill..The biggest mimic battle of the 1937Army manoeuvres was launched in East Anglia to-day, and Mr. Leslie Hore Belisha, the Minister for War, watched it. September 9, 1937. (Photo by Topical Press).

"Soo" Has Two Legs And Four Wheels - "Soo" out for a walk with her mistresss Miss F.M. Evenden in Hailsham, Sussex, where this little dog with two legs and four wheels a familiar sight. Although her hind legs are useless, a result of being stricken with paralysis over two years ago, "Soo" a 4½-years-old pedigree Pekingese, belonging to Miss F.M. Evenden of Hailsham, Sussex, is still able to enjoy the active life, which more fortunate dogs enjoy, When it was found that "Soo" would never be able to use her back legs again, Miss Evenden's brother-in-law, made a small cart, about nine inches high and fitted with tea- trolley wheels, for the little dog. October 1, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

U.S. Planes Arrive For Italy - Forty United States war planes for Italy under the Atlantic pact arrive in Italian port of Brindisi, Sept.16, aboard the United States Carrier Mindoro. In ceremony on deck of the carrier, United States Ambassador to Italy James C. Dunn turned the craft over to Italian Defense Minister Randolfo Pacciradi. September 18, 1950.

War Minister Araki examining the anti-aircraft machine. September 26, 1932.

Allied Lend-Lease Goods Distributed In North Africa -- An Arab resident of Zeralda, Algeria, holds the clothing material he has received at the village market where lend-lease goods, sent to North Africa from the U.S. are sold at cost to civilians. The United States shipped more than 170,000 tons of clothing, food and other essentials to French North Africa up to May 31. There, the supplies are made available to the population by the North African Economic Board in co-operation with French governmental authorities under the the Allied program of rehabilitation for liberated areas. November 06, 1943. (Photo by U.S. Office Of War Information Picture).

Kozi La Monte. July 23, 1954.

The U.S. Army Jeep.... A Militarist's Dream Come True -- As a mobile radio station that can be sent hurriedly to any point and relay fighting messages and send reports back to base. November 02, 1942. (Photo by Interphoto News Pictures, Inc.).

Intense military activity is taking place throughout Poland. This picture, taken on secret manoeuvres "somewhere in Poland", shows a section of mechanized heavy artillery on the Move. June 30, 1939. (Photo by Associated Press).

US Army medical officer watching students of an Australian Army Medical Corps School undergoing final examination in chiropody at an Australian camp. June 17, 1942.

Australian signalers maintained communications whenever possible. This deserted peasant home made an ideal office for one unit which handled much of the telegraphic traffic necessary to keep the Army machine working. June 12, 1941.

Singapore. Diggers wandering through millionaire AW Boon Par's Gardens. January 30, 1942.

The Royal Artillery gunners arrived a few days ago to strengthen the defenses of Singapore. They are shown soon after they disembarked. March 3, 1938.

Plenty Of Souvenirs -- Miss Ulrika von ehrenheim shows some of the beautiful work which is typical of the province. The 1954 world ski championships will take place at the Swedish town of Falun, in the province of Dalarna. The area is famous for its handicraft work so there will be plenty of souvenirs for visitors to buy. January 1, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Shunichi Matsumoto - (Japanese Ambassador To London). May 30, 1955.

Spring In The World -- Spring Time Rescue Tent : U.B. Grants a picturesque view of Lake Lugano in Switzerland during the tree blossom. May 31, 1937.

The open space in the park where concerts are held during the summer months is encircled by a border of bright flowers in low wooden boxes. January 27, 1946. (Photo by Swedish Traffic Tourist Association).

Town Hall ***** Town topped by the three gold Crowns the ***** of Sweden. March 14, 1939.

"Look Out For Natives: - Skin-Deep Civilization In Johannesburg, South Africa.Zulu dance in native miners' compound. Some of the dances require grotesque masks. March 26, 1938. (Photo by Pix Publishing Inc.).

Westward. December 29, 1948.

Snipe Class -Sailing Boat - Yachting. February 27, 1953. (Photo by Cowles Magazines Inc.)

Native village in Trincomalee - Ceylon. April 20, 1942.

Kruger Nat. Park - General view of the visitors camp at Punda Maria.November 25, 1948. (Photo by George Rodger, Magnum).

Jack McNamee shows an ear ***** without a "cauliflower". March 27, 1939.

Battle for Britain Service at St Andrews:The Commander in chief Bomber Command (RAF) Sir George Mills and Lady Mills leaving St Andrews Cathedral with the Dean of Sydney The Very Rev E. A. Pitt, Rafvr. Behind Sir George Mills is the Air Officer Commanding Home Command Air-Vice Marshal A. L. Walters and Mrs. Walters. September 18, 1955. (Photo by Leyden).

Mills Starts Training For Woodcock Fight. -- Mills puts in a spot of hard work digging in a vegetable patch beside a tulip bed in the garden of his training quarters today.Freddie Mills, the world's crusier-weight champion, began training today at a hostelry at the foot of Bexhill, a Surrey beauty spot, in preparation for his British heavyweight championship fight with Bruce Woodcock. May 12, 1949. (Photo by Fox).

The new Belgian rifle (FN .30). February 3, 1955.

Bazooka teams in training at Haramura, Japan.The British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan is being raised to war time strength and 3 Bn Royal Australian Regiment has been training intensively for the type of terrain which will have to be covered in Korea. September 13, 1950. (Photo by Public Relations Section, HQ BCOF, Japan).

New Drug - The final extraction stage in the production of Streptomycin. Bottles containing the Streptomycin-loaded liquid in its penultimate state are spun at 1000 revolutions per minute in a temperature of minus 50 degrees Centigrade, preparatory to "freeze drying".An attempt to find a cure for tuberculosis is being made with the discovery of a new substance Streptomycin found after experiments with penicillin. The new drug, which is a white powder, was first discovered in America, and now a British firm has installed a plant for large-scale production. October 01, 1946. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Current Picture In South Africa.Old and new quarters for the natives who work in the Johannesburg area are shown in these two photos. The overcrowded slum of Sophiatown (top) will be razed and the government is building housing developments (bottom) farther out in what was once bare veld country. The advantage of newer, cleaner housing for the native is offset by the hours of traveling to and from work he has to do via the form of transportation available to him - his own feet or slow, overcrowded busses. January 14, 1955. (Photo by United Press).

Where Scolds Were Ducked - This ducking chair at Fordwich near Canterbury is still in perfect preservation. It was used for ducking scolding wives. who were afterwards left in the ancient village town hall to dry. May 23, 1932. (Photo by International Graphic Press & Darnabys Ltd.).

Japanese Ambassador In Judo Tussle -- The Japanese Ambassador to Great Britain, Mr. Matsumoto, throws T. Kawamura to inaugurate the new headquarters of the Budokwai at Gilston Road, Kensington. The building is known as G.K. House after Mr. G. Koizumi, the founder of the Budokwai, who was present at the opening of the new headquarters. September 19, 1954. (Photo by United Press Photo).

Chiang Kai-Shek's Headquarters -- View of Chiang Kai-Shek's Presidential office, in the central square of Taipeh, the modern capital of Formosa. May 11, 1953. (Photo by Norman Cliff, Camera Press).

Fiber Board Factory - Thika, E. Africa -- General view of laying the table section of the plant. One of a series taken at the East African Industrial Management Board's Fibre Board factory at Thika. September 1, 1951. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Switzerland. June 12, 1940.

Police Baton Charges In Johannesburg -- An injured woman being lifted to her fleet outside Johannesburg City Hall after police baton charges had dispersed crowds demonstrating against the arrest of Mr. E. S. Sachs, general secretary of the Garment Workers Union.There were violent scenes outside the Johannesburg City Hall when, during a protest meeting by the Garment Workers Union, Mr. E. S. Sachs, general secretary of the Union, was arrested. Police made several baton chargers on the crowd, and 66 people had to go to hospital for treatment, while scores of others were attended by their own doctors. May 27, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

While Mrs. Helen Haven cooks breakfast, her pet elephant Judy trumpets until she gets a snack. May 01, 1953.;While Mrs. Helen Haven cooks breakfast, her pet elephant Judy trumpets until she gets a snack.

A Snooker Hand! -- Freddie Mills, the boxer, was watching play at Burroughes today. He showed Carney and Smith (leaning on table) a trick they didn't know - he can hold 12 snooker balls in one hand!The semi-finals of the boys billiards championship were played off today at Burroughs Hall, London, Jack Carney, aged 15, of Ponterdawe, won his match to enter the final Colin Smith, of Crook, Durham, was expected to win the other match. January 2, 1948. (Photo by Fox).

Prince And Princess Salute -- Prince Charles and Princess Anne, who flank Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, raise their hands in salute as they watch their mother, the Queen, present new colours to the 1st and 2nd Battalions, Grenadier Guards, at Buckingham Palace to-day.The children and their grandmother watched the ceremony from the Palace balcony. May 07, 1953. (Photo by United Press Photo).

Jap. Emperor Hirohito. October 22, 1947.

Australian Primer Declares "Germany Has Lost" At Reception -- Mr. R.G. Menzies, the Australian Premier, making his speech at the Overseas League Reception.Mr. R.G. Menzies, the Australian Premier, was present at a reception at the Overseas League in London. In a speech he declared-"Any international lunatic can destroy the work of man's hands, but it takes a much greater lunatic to break down the spirit of the man who did the job. Then our enemy has been forced to learn that truth he woll realise he has lost the war. March 12, 1941.

On Concert Tour -- Yehudi Menuhin, noted violinist, and his sisters, Yaltah (left), Hephzibah (right) accompanied by their parents sailed from San Francisco March 29 en route to Australia, South Africa and Europe on a concert tour. They will make a stop at Honolulu. March 29, 1935. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Flt.-Lt. Peter Gill has been there before - he knows the danger of wintry sunburn. July 24, 1949.

Sleigh Drive Through St. Moritz -- RAF men and their wives enjoy the unusual thrill of a 8-miles per hour sleigh drive through the streets of the famous Swiss winter sports centre. July 24, 1949. (Photo by Camera Press).

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