Sydney Morning Herald Collection

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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).

New Flying-Boat For B.O.A.C. -- The first of the 12 Short "Solent" flying-boats ordered by BOAC for the Far East service was launched at Rochester recently. The plane is powered by four Bristol Hercules engines, and it has day accommodation for 30 or 24 in berths in five cabins. ***** is 112 feet, length 60 feet, and range of ***** miles at a speed of 210 m.p.h. The picture shows some of the Bristol Hercules engines of the type fitted to the plane. June 1, 1947.

Doris Zinkeisen, British Artist. November 18, 1953. (Photo by Yevonde, Camera Press).

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).

Happy Picture of Princess Elizabeth, with her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, taken during their visit to Paris. May 26, 1948.

Queen ***** At Christmas -- Her Majesty the Queen at the mircorphone. Following the tradition by her grandfather and maintained by King ***** is to broadcast at a Christmas ***** from Sandringham on the afternoon *****. March 17, 1953.

The Coronation Stone Stolen -- An official of Westminster Abbey is seen inspecting the Coronation chair in the Abbey, this morning, Dec. 27. The stone used to rest below the seat. Note the splintered left edge of the seat. This damage was caused when the stone was prised from beneath the seat. Just above the tail of the gilded lion (left) have been scratched the initials 'J.F.S'. The Coronation stone was stolen early on chair in Westminster Abbey, where it had rested for 650 years. The stone, of yellow sandstone and weighing over four hundred weights, was brought to England by King Edward I, who seized it from the Abbey of scone, near Perth, Scotland. December 27, 1950. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The Queen Lights A Beacon. Her Majesty lighting the beacon in Holyrood Park. The climax came to Edinburgh's festival of sport yesterday when Her Majesty lit a beacon in Holyrood Park. A torch lit prom the beacon was then carried by a succession of runners to Arthur's seats the summit of the great hill overlooking Edinburgh. There the torch was used to kindle a celebration bonfire. June 29, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Death March Survivors -- Emaciated Pfc.Charles Jarvis (center, Minnora, W.Va., and Pfc.Theodore Stamper, Portsmouth, O., convalesce in Tokyo's Itazuke Hospital Sunday under care of chief army nurse Major Eileen K. Murphy, Springfield, Mass.. Both soldiers are among 21 survivors of iced prisoner massacre north of Sunchon, North Korealeight days ago,when at least 68 comrades were removed from prisoner train and murdered. October 28, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

New Battle Cruiser Already a Vet -- The USS Guam, one of Tow battle cruisers -- The Navy's Nenest class -- Has proven her worth in nearly six months of Pacific combat. of 27,000 Tons, more than 800 feet in length, the Guam--and her sister ship, the USS Alaska-- are leaser than man battleships. 80th worships are APMER with 12-inch guns and new compartmentation make them two of the most combat-worthy ships in the World. July 25, 1945. (Photo by ACME)

Overseas Girls Learn Nursing At St Albans -- Senior nurse Agnes Mooney from Ireland (in third year) instructs a class In care of a "patient" (a life like dummy). Ena Cooper from Jamaica is seen behind bed (right) while other girls come from Hatfield, Walthamstow, Watford and Ireland. Girls from Spain, Ireland, the Russian Zone of Germany, Australia, Poland and Jamaica are among those learning to be nurses at st Albans City Hospital Training School. Many of the overseas students paid their own expenses. December 27, 1950. (Photo by Fox Photos).

The Craftsmen of Barotseland -- This photograph shows two more of the primitive tools with which skins are treated. The native furrier uses a home-made, spiked implement and a piece of flint-stone to treat the skin after the braying operation is completed. Then the skin is unpegged and softened further by rubbing with the hands. February 8, 1952. (Photo by Camera Press).;The Craftsmen of Barotseland -- This photograph shows two more of the primitive tools with which skins are treated. The native

Water-Ski champions, Bill McLachlan and ***** Higgs giving their demonstration at Rose Bay yesterday. March 17, 1953.;Water-Ski champions, Bill McLachlan and ***** Higgs giving their demonstration at Rose Bay yesterday. vintage, archive, archival, 20th century, old, historical, water skiing, water, human, part of a series, vacation, outdoors, lake, 1950's

Home from Antarctic Seas: Members of the scientific staff of B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Research Expedition who arrived in Adelaide on 1 April after an extensive cruise in Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic Seas. Sitting in front ... A. Howard. First row L to R ... R. G. Simmers, Sir Douglas Mawson, Com. Morton H. Moyes. Back Row L to R .,.. H. O. Fketcher, R. A. Falla, S.A.C. Campbell. April 15, 1930. (Photo by Captain Frank Hurley, The Herald Feature Service).

The Soviet Embassy in Canberra, Australia. June 28, 1954. (Photo by Camera Press).

British Raid - Dieppe. August 06, 1945.

Fourth Marines Hit Iwo Jima Beach -- Fourth Marines dash from landing craft, dragging equipment, while others "Go Over The Top" of sand dune as they hit the beach of Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, February 19. Smoke of artillery of Mortar fire in background. February 22, 1945. (Photo by Joe Rosenthal, AP).

The Eight-Gun Burst of a Hurricane -- This spectacular picture showing a Hawker "Hurricane" giving a full burst of fire from the eight guns mounted on the wings gives an excellent impression of the reception given by our night fighters to the raider 'planes as ***** break through our defence. The course of the tracer bullets runs straight and true. April 1, 1942. (Photo by Fox Photos).

96B - Commander Byrd's Plane For The South Pole. December 12, 1953. (Photo by Wide World Photos).

96B - Commander Byrd's Plane For The South Pole. April 30, 1928. (Photo by International Newsreel).

British Arctic Air Route Expedition: On board the Gertrud Rask - Mr. H. G. Watkins, the leader of the expedition, who lost his life in an accident to a kayak (nearest the camera), with Mr. J. R. Rymill and Mr. Quintin Riley, two other members of the expedition. November 11, 1932. (Photo by British Arctic Air Route Expedition Photograph).

Greenland Air Survey Expedition - Watkins Last Day: Mr. H. G. Watkins, the late leader of the Greenland Artic Air Route Survey Party, who was drowned through a mishap to a kayak (Eskimo Canoe), is shown in our picture helping to unload a kayak at the Base, on the day of the Tragedy. He lost his life while seal hunting. November 21, 1932. (Photo by British Arctic Air Route Expedition Photograph).

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

British Armour Captures Bridge Across the Waal, Main outlet to sea of Rhone.Armour dealt with these as they tried to defend the Bridge. September 23, 1944. (Photo by British Newspaper Pool Photograph).

Milt - Gen - Guns - Cannons. September 11, 1939.

Scattered through the Sydney bushlands is a fading group of carvings that can never be replaced. They were made by long - dead aborigines.Few men, white or black, know how they were made: none knows exactly what they meant. The carvings themselves, on soft sandstone. are wearing away.Most anthropologists, afraid of vandalism, don't like talking about the location of aboriginal carvings. Few people besides bush- walkers have seen them. Other students believe that proper notices and railings would prevent vandalism, give Sydney people a new bush attraction. November 19, 1948.

Sad Music For Tanks -- An infantry sergeant demonstrates the 3.5 Bazooka. Reports from the Korean battlefront have indicated that the smaller Bazookas were not effective enough when pitted against the Russian-Built heavy tanks. July 18, 1950. (Photo by U.S. Army Photo).

An Aboriginal servant puts a coat of paint on his up-to-date home at Caroona station, near Quirindi N.S.W. August 10, 1955.

Making The "Besa" Gun -- A woman inspector with a batch of "Besa" gun barrels.Special factories, working for the Ministry of Supply are turning out the "Besa" machine gun, latest of its type to be adopted by the British Army.The rapid-firing gun is made in two calibres, 7.92 and 15 millimeters.Based on the "Bren" principle ***** guns can be mounted in tanks or used on he ground. February 2, 1941.

Demonstration Of The New .280 Service Rifle: The new rifle being carried by Cpl. E. Unsworth, during to-day's demonstration at the school of infantry, Warminster. A demonstration was given today before high-ranking British and Overseas officers at the school of infantry, Warminster, of the new British .280 service rifle which is to replace the old .303 weapon, and has been the subject of recent talks between Mr. Shinwell, British Defence Minister, and U.S. Representatives at Washington. August 10, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Queen Mother's Birthday Surprise -- A Royal Secret for the Queen Mother's birthday was this smiling theatre party. She and the Queen with Princess Margaret and the Duke Edinburgh saw "The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker" - "such a lovely evening," said the Queen Mother.Fashionable observers noted the Queen's winged, open sandals in black and white leather with matching handbag. With a touch of carefree Italian summer they are among the gayest shoes the Queen had chosen this year. August 05, 1955. (Photo by Daily Express Picture).

City Holiday For Abo Children -- ***** heading for their first dip in the ***** at La Perouse to-day. Clancy Daniels ***** 13) of Moree and Kevin Mundy (9) of Collarenebri. January 09, 1955. (Photo by Ronald Leslie Stewart/Fairfax Media).

Statue Of Liberty In New York Harbour -- Aerial view shows seaplane flying overhead. June 05, 1950. (Photo by Camera Press).

A mortar team of the First Battalion Royal Australian Regiment goes into action during a mortar shoot on the Korean truce line. Passing one of the heavy three inch bombs to the loader is Pte Noel Pearce, of Katoomba, New South Wales. The diggers were competing against other Commonwealth Division units in a competition designed to test their speed and accuracy in handing the mortars. The Australian Battalion won easily. June 1, 1955. (Photo by Britcom PR Photo).

Princess Margaret pictured arriving at Euston Station when she returned from Balmoral. October 21, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Celebrities Visit Rome -- King and Queen of Siam, who are on a visit to Europe, Dr. Dollfuss Australian chancellor, and General Gombos, the Hungarian Prime Minister, attend a cavalry show in Rome, with Signor Mussolini.L. to R. General Baistricchi, General Gombos, Signor Mussolini, the King and Queen of Siam, the Crown Prince of Siam, and ***** Dollfuss photographed at the Cavalry Show. May 1, 1934. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Postmen for Pows in Korea -- Working jointly on prisoner-of-war mail distribution, Lieutenant A.B. Stract, left, officer-in-charge, U.K. Detachment. British Commonwealth Army postal Unit, and warrant officer (Junior Grade) Douglas Hill, U.S.A., set out to deliver the day's mail to United Nations personnel held prisoner in North Korea. Two members of a team making sure that all UN prisoners-of-war receive news from home. They have delivered many thousands of letters to the peace talks for distribution. January 13, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

At Monte Carlo -- A trio of well known "Motecarlcites" Centre is Mr. Victor de Rotschild a keen water-skier, left is the Marquis de la Moussaye, and right, the Marquis de Casteja, both of whom have married daughters of the Hon. Mrs. Reginald Fellowes by her first husband Prince de Broglie. September 18, 1937. (Photo by London News Agency).

Ex-Service Women's tuberculosis ward at Concord Hospital is cheerfully curtained, gaily painted. Joy Rawlands (left) is 16, saw no war service, but is entitled to use repat. Hospital because her father was killed in action. August 21, 1948.;Ex-Service Women's tuberculosis ward at Concord Hospital is cheerfully curtained, gaily painted. Joy Rawlands (left) is 16, saw no war service, but is entitled to use repat. Hospital because her father was killed in action.

Chiang Kai Shek (Chinese General). November 01, 1937. (Photo by International News Photos)

"The Sea Is So Cold" Say The Girls From Iceland -- Enjoying themselves on the beach at Bexhill, Sussex, are four girls from Iceland who are attending a summer school at Bexhill to perfect their English. Their only complaint is that they find the sea very cold after Iceland is summer temperature! From left to right are: Ruth Ragnarsdottir, 18; Gudrun Magnusdottir, 15, Gudrum Kristinsdottir, 15; and Sigridur Gudmundsdottir, 16. August 17, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

The Queen Mother Comes HomeThe Queen chats happily with Sir Winston Churchill as with Prince Charles and Princess Anne she awaits the arrival of the Queen mother at Waterloo.Queen Elizabeth the Queen mother arrived at Waterloo station this afternoon from Southampton after her visit to the United States and Canada.She was met at the station by Queen Elizabeth, the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles and Princess Anne who accompanied her to Clarence house.In bright sunshine the royal party drove through cheering crowds in a carriage procession escorted by a Sovereign's escort of the household Cavalry. November 24, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

A charming study of Queen Elizabeth with Princess Anne and Prince Charles. December 14, 1953. (Photo by Marcus Adams, The London Electrotype Agency Ltd.).

Windsor Castle Dec. 23rd 1944. Pantomime Mother Hubbard. Full group. June 16, 1953. (Photo by Camera Press Ltd.).

H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth And Prince Charles :Taken by Royal Command, picture shows H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth with Prince Charles in her private sitting room at room at Buckingham Palace. - Princess Elizabeth is dressed in dove-grey.Her Royal Highness will be 23 years of age on ***** April 1949. April 9, 1949. (Photo by Baron, Camera Press).

Gibraltar's gifts to Royal Children: The gift for Prince Charles - a fine model of the Rock of Gibraltar, 15 ft, in length. Complete with battleships in the Harbour and with its own system of an electrically operated train service.The model is the work of men of the R.E.M.E. and local craftsmen.Gifts form the people of Gibraltar were made to Prince Charles and Princess Anne during their visit to the Rock. May 21, 1954. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Lewis I RAF goat Mascot at Retirement Ceremony. November 23, 1943.

Campaign stars (close- up left) will be distributed to thousands of Australian ex-servicemen from the first week in October. Four of the stars shown below are (from left): 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Africa Star with Eighth Army clasp, Pacific Star. Others to be issued include the France and Germany Star, the Aircrew Europe Star and the Atlantic Star. Pte. J. Ayre, veteran of the Boer War and the First and Second World Wars is seen checking the ribbons. September 29, 1948.

Her Majesty The Queen and Princess at Concert In Aid Of Toc H. -- The Queen, The Rev. "Tubby" Clayton and Princess Margaret Rose in the Royal Box. A concert in aid of Toc H arranged by Dr. Malcolm Sargent at the Royal Albert Hall, was attended by The Queen and Princesses. January 07, 1946. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.)

The Queen with Princess Margaret and four of the seven soldiers entertained at the Toc-H Concert. Princess Margaret is seen left, and directly behind her is the Commando Corporal, John Caravais.Mr. Eric Rice, secretary of Overseas League, picked the guests to represent Empire Forces. December 08, 1945. (Photo by Mirror Features).

Paddle Steamers General - Merchant Shipping. March 24, 1955.

H.M.G. Boche-Buster: A close-up showing the "Business" end of the Gun. Boche-Buster is the name given to this Hugh Howitzer on rails operation in the South Eastern Command. July 13, 1942. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Princess Margaret at Ascot -- Princess Margaret is seen with Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother at Ascot this Afternoon, June 17th. June 17, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Royal Princesses In Pantomime -- Princess Elizabeth left as "Aladdin" and Princess Margaret Rose as "Princess Roxana" as they appeared in this year's Royal Pantomime. The caste included local children, evacuees and friends of the Royal Household. All the dresses were made from scraps supplied by the children.The Kind and Queen attended rehearsals and performances and some of the jokes were supplied by his Majesty. The proceeds were given to various Charities. January 01, 1944.

Back To Meet Mother :Prince Charles, returning from Sandringham to meet his mother on her return today, Feb. 12, from Malta, is pictured here with the Queen and Princess Margaret as he leaves King's Cross Station en route to Buckingham Palace and Clarence House. With them returned the King and Princess Anne. February 21, 1951. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

U.S. Air Fleets Span 6 Continents and 7 Oceans to Deliver War Supplies - The United States, delivering millions of tons of war equipment to fronts thousands of miles away, is making in- creasingly greater use of fleets of cargo planes. In five months 5,000,000 plane-miles were covered in flying equipment and personnel to the Australian front. By flying materials from India to China, the loss of the Burma Road has been off-set. Planes and supplies are flown to the Middle East for Russia and for the war against the Axis in Africa. To step up air cargo service even more, the U. S. is building lots of DC-3s and hundreds of 25-ton Curtiss twin-engined Coamandos. The "go-ahead" signal for constructing 100 ton cargo planes has been given. This series of pictures shows the new Curtiss Commando in loading operations. November 28, 1942. (Photo by Interphoto News Pictures, Inc.).

President Roosevelt Watches Demonstration -- President Franklin D. Roosevelt of the U.S. (in front seat of automobile) watches a demonstration of the "bazooka," one of the U.S. Army's tank destroying weapons, at a U.S. Army camp. A Shell fired from a "bazooka" by the two soldiers at the left is exploding on a target 75 yards away. The soldier at the right holds one of the weapons. November 27, 1943. (Photo by U.S. Office of War Information Picture).

At the end of the afternoon the children rest in chairs on the terrace of Royal Lodge with their grandmother. October 18, 1954. (Photo by Lisa).

Japan Brides Coming Home - Two pretty Japanese brides, one the wife of a New Zealand serviceman and the other wife of an Adelaide Soldier, arrived in Brisbane today aboard the liner Eastern.They are Mrs. Susan Sutherland, and Mrs. Yoshie Suvllivan, 26, wife of Cpl. J. D. Sullivan.Sgt. Sutherland, of the New Zealand Korea Force, arrived in the Eastern with his wife, and Cpl. Sullivan, of Adelaide, will meet his wife when the ship reaches Sydney.Sgt. Sutherland said he was the first New Zealand serviceman to marry a Japanese girl. They were married last June. September 19, 1953.

Royal Family Off To Balmoral -- The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Margaret leaving Buckningham Palace by car this evening en route for Euston station and Balmoral. The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of Cornivall, Princess Anne and Princess Margaret left London this evening for Balmoral. August 07, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Medals (See Also Flags Aust. Military); (See Also V.C's Military General) - War General. February 20, 1933.

The Queen Mother Returns From Her American And Canadian Tour -- The Queen Mother with the Queen Prince Charles and Princess Anne driving from Waterloo Stn. to Clarence House.H.M. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother received a great welcome when she returned to London from her American and Canadian tour. The Queen with other members of the Royal Family greeted her on her arrival at Waterloo Stn. November 24, 1954. (Photo by Sports & General Press Agency, Limited).

Royal Spectators At The European Horse Trials -- Two keep your spectators, perched on the roof of the Royal land rover for the best view, during the speed and Endurance That of the European Horse Trials at Windsor are 4-years-old Princess Anne and her "big" brother Prince Charles (6), equipped with binoculars.The Royal Family have been ***** daily spectators during the four days (May 1th. to 21st) of the European Horse Trials at Windsor Great Park, in which horse seen and horsewomen of ten nations have been competing. February 28, 1955. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Pouring in the Morts Dock Foundry produces a Miniature. Display of fireworks like those seen on the Royal Visit. September 07, 1955.

Reunites Parents -- Bobby Stalcup, 18-months-old, reunited his parents, the former Isabel Trigg of Gloucester, England, 22-year-old war bride, and Charles Stalcup, 26, a former serviceman, when Stalcup visited his wife and child. Mrs. Stalcup and field suit for separate, maintenance following a quarrel. Both parents agreed during the visit, however, that their home should not be broken up for Bobby's sake. September 04, 1946. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Four forms of transport-sail (the Joseph Conrad), an aeroplane, stream (the pilot vessel), and a motor-launch-when captain ***** left ***** yesterday. December 19, 1935.

Princess Margaret Rose. March 11, 1935. (Photo by Marcus Adams).

Bonnie Prince Charles Crosses The Border -- Prince Charles makes a grab for his grandfather's stick as his Nurse, Helen Lightbody carries him from Ballater Station. At left is Princess Elizabeth, next to canon W.E. Adams (extreme left) provost of Ballater. (Queen Elizabeth is hidden by the King, others unidentified). Young Prince Charles made a raid across the border between England and Scotland August 6, and captured the hearts of the highlanders who saw him for the first time since his birth nearly a year ago. With his mother, Princess Elizabeth, aunt Princess Margaret and grandparents, King George and Queen Elizabeth, her went by train to Ballater, and from there to Balmoral Castle, where the family will spend a holiday. August 15, 1949. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Princess Anne in a ***** pinafore, and Prince Charles ***** kilt, went of ***** arranged by their Granny - the Queen Mother - at Abergeldie Castle in Scotland. They had stalls of their own at the fair. August 22, 1955. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

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