Sydney Morning Herald Collection

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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).

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).

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.).

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 (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).

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).

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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).

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).

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.).

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)

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.

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

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).

Hotel Restaurant And Catering Exhibition Opens At Olympia -- Mr. Charles Cloet, Pastry cook at the Cumberland hotel, putting finishing touches to his model of Westminster. Abbey In ICE and Sugar. It took 3 months to make. November 30, 1937. (Photo by Keystone).

Autographs - Susan Hayward, Jers Barker. November 17, 1951.

So They Took The $64,000 And -- Marine Capt. Richard McCutchen, and his father and adviser, retired Navy Capt. John C. McCutchen hold check for $64,000-the most fabulous prize in the history of radio and television giveaway shows -- after the young officer knocked off a complicated question about a state dinner at Buckingham Palace. He had previously advanced through stages answering culinary questions until he earned the opportunity to try for the top pay-off. Show was telecast from a Manhattan studio tonight. September 13, 1955. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Iceland President Visits Norway. The President of Iceland Asgeir Asgeirsson, drives away with the King after his arrival at Honnorbryggen in Oslo for his formal visit to Norway. May 27, 1955. (Photo by United Press Photo) ;Iceland President Visits Norway. The President of Iceland Asgeir Asgeirsson, drives away with the King after his arrival at Honnorbryggen in Oslo for his formal visit to Norway.

Off To The Antarctic Again: The Royal Research Ship "Silliam Scoresby" leaving St. Katherine's Dock, for the Antarctic to resume investigations into the movements of whales. The crew will thus spend Christmas amid to icy wastes. December 30, 1930. (Photo by Central Press Photograph).

Departing of Aquitania. December 10, 1945. (Photo by Martin/Fairfax Media).

At The Capstan of Discovery II -- Members of the crew of the Discovery II, preparing to move the ship at Melbourne yesterday to take on the R.A.A.F. planes, which will be used to search in the Antarctic for the missing American airmen, Ellsworth and Kenyon. December 17, 1935.

Yehudi Menuhin -- The world famous violin virtuoso is being instructed in yoga exercises. The posture in which he is shown is intended to strengthen the spine by means of circular body movements to left and right. January 05, 1955. (Photo by Camera Press).

Elsa Maxwell in London - Elsa Maxwell, the well-known Continental hostess, seen arriving at Victoria Station this evening. She is to take part in a play "The Frog" at the Scala Theatre, in aid of charity. Elsa Maxwell, well-known Continental hostess, arriving at Victoria Station, London. She took part in the Frog, at the Scala Theatre, London, in aid of charity. Princess Margaret was an enthusiastic worker for the success of the play. May 25, 1954.

The Fabulous Elsa - Miss Maxwell with Peter Ward during the full dress rehearsal yesterday.Miss Elsa Maxwell, the Dowager Queen of international high society, was rehearsing in London yesterday for the part she is to play in the charity performance of "The Frog", Edgar Wallace's Thriller, which is to be performed at the Scala Theatre, London, next week with a society studded cast. Princess Margaret is assistant director of the play. May 29, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper).

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor and Elsa Maxwell are shown as they attended the ANTA Theatre Ball in the Hotel Plaza, New York City, Jan. 15, 1951. The hall was held for the benefit of the Academy Fund Campaign and the American National Theatre. October 17, 1954.

An aerial photograph of the Basilica di Superga, which crowns a hill-top--2,205ft. -- 5 miles outside the city. September 20, 1937. (Photo by Michael Lorant).

The gaming table of Las Vegas, which American have been advised to patronise instead of those of Monte Carlo as part of the effort to reduce America's balance-of-payments problem. February 28, 1953. (Photo by Look Magazine).

Evidence presented of Nazi's plundering of Europe's art treasures.Col. Robert Storey (Bottom Right) presenting some of his mass of Evidence relating to other volumes offered as evidence.Col. Robert storey one of the United States prosecutors in the Nuremberg trial of the major Nazi war leaders had plundered Europe of its art treasures. A vast number of volumes were brought in to court for examination by the judges. December 19, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Miners in cage at Noble's Nob mine are ready to be lowered to work at the bottom level. shafts on the lease are now down to 305ft. July 16, 1955.

Bathurst Island Mission. June 20, 1951.

Divorce for Archduke -- Now they'll marry -- Archduke Leopold of Austria and Mrs. Alicia Coburn, of New York, whose engagement was recently announced and who are now expected to marry in Paris in about three months, the Archduke having obtained a decree of separation in a Vienna court two weeks ago. July 14, 1931. (Photo by International Newsreel Photo).

Ex-King Zog of Albania bids farewell of the City of Exeter which is taking both Zog and Geraldine expressed their where they have lived for six years. Feb. 11th. February 20, 1946. (Photo by Mirror Features).

Archbishop Spellman Chats With U.S Soldiers In Italy - The most Reverend Francis J. Spellman of New York (left), chats with a group of U.S soldiers at an American Hospital in Italy. The Archbishop is visiting U.S. soldiers and Catholic chaplains overseas in his capacity as the Chaplain Bishop of U.S armed forces, and had audiences with Pope Pius XII in the Vatican. August 23, 1944. (Photo by U.S. Office of War Information Picture).

Sammy Davis Jr. featured with Will Mastin TrioSammy Davis, Jr., appears with the Will Mastin trio on the vaudeville show opening today at the Palomar. October 10, 1949. (Photo by Capitol Recording Artist).

Really a mine lamp -- BOAC Hostess Joan Henderson with the lamp. The brass and pewter Olympic "air" torch for the 1956 Games in Melbourne arrived today by BOAC Constellation. The torch was transferred to a TAA plane for Melbourne. It was presented by the Olympic Committee of the Saar, in Germany.The torch is actually a German miner's safety lamp.It is about 11 inches high, weighs 41b and can be carried safely in an aircraft cabin.The lamp will be used to kindle the runners' torch in Cairns in 1956. Australian Olympic Federation chairman Harry Alderson said, "The lamp which has, until now, been in use in Saar mines, is a gift to the federation and has been sent here for inspection. November 05, 1954.

Divorce 'Difficulties' Delay Marriage - Film star Ingrid Bergman and Italian film director Roberto Rossellini, shown relaxing on the Island of Stromboli, told Rome correspondent of the New York Times that "some difficulties" had prevented her getting a divorce from Dr. Peter Lindstrom. Miss Bergman she planned to marry Rossellini as soon as she is free. She also plans to give up her acting career. This picture, made in September, was just released in Rome where Miss Bergman's latest picture, directed by Rossellini, is being processed. December 15, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Lana Turner and Fernando Lamas. April 16, 1952.

Queen And Princess At Gala Ballet - The Queen, followed by Princess Elizabeth, arrives at the royal opera house; Covent garden, London, for a gala performance of Frederick Ashton's new ballet "Tiresias", July 9.The performance was held in aid of the Sadler's wells ballet benevolent fund. July 10, 1951. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The King Distributes Royal Maundy Money Westminster -- The Queen chats with one of the masters of Westminster School after today's ceremony.H.M. The King undertook his first public engagement since his recent chill, today when he distributed the Royal Maundy Arms from Westminster Abbey. Custom decress that the silver Maundy Money shall be given to an equal number of men and women adding up to the years of the King's age. He is in his 56th year Total Maundy in one, two, three, and four Penny pieces of silver, totals about £5. March 22, 1951. (Photo by Fox Photos ).

King and Queen Attend "Maundy Money" Ceremony at Westminster Abbey - The Queen with a bouquet after the Maundy ceremony. The King is seen in background. King George and Queen Elizabeth a attended the distribution of the traditional Maundy Money in Westminster Abbey, London. The distribution was made to 45 old men and 45 old women, corresponding with the years of the King's age, each man receiving £4 15s and each woman £4 5s. March 21, 1940.

Syria's new President, Hashem Attassi, stands to attention while the band plays the National Anthem at a ceremony in Damascus, marking the new regime. March 13, 1954. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.)

King George VI. April 26, 1944.

The Queen At Lloyd's - The Queen, wearing a gown of ivory lace over peach-coloured taffeta, is seen when she visited Lloyd's to lay the foundation stone of a new, £2, 000,000 Lloyd's building. On arrival the Queen, who was accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, was met by Mr. Matthew watt Drysdale, Chairman of Lioyd's. November 7, 1952.

Moves Closer To Death -- Mrs. Barbara Graham, 32, is shown entering the gates of San Quentin prison this afternoon in the auto which brought her from the women's prison at Corona, Calif. Mrs. Graham is scheduled to die in the gas chamber tomorrow morning for her part in the death of Mrs. Mabel Monahan at Burbank, Calif., in 1953. The two men also convicted for the Slaying of Mrs. Monahan, Jack Santo, 54, and Emmet Perkins, 47, are to die together tomorrow afternoon. Barbara Graham died bravely. Convicted of the murder of her lover, her execution caused controversy throughout America. June 2, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

The Mount Everest Expedition: "The Times" Service -- The Memorial Cairn. At the conclusion of the expedition a cairn was built at Base Camp in memory of the thirteen men Everest has claimed in the three expeditions. August 15, 1924.

Final Scenes At the International Eucharistic Congress A Million People Kneel In Worship - The great crowd on O.Connell Bridge, Dublin, over the River Liffey, for the final benediction. Note the altar specially erected on the bridge for the occasion. After the celebration of the pontifical high mass in phoenix park, Dublin, on Sunday, June 26th.. A procession tool place to O'Connell Bridge for the final benediction. August 03, 1932. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

Full Rehearsal Of "The Frog" -- Going over the script at a full rehearsal of "The Frog," are Viscountess Norwich, Lord Plunkett (wearing glasses) and Fred Warner. The rehearsal for "The Frog" - the play which Princess Margaret is helping to produce for charity - was held last night at the Scala Theatre, London. May 12, 1954. (Photo by Evening Standard Picture).

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