Sydney Morning Herald Collection

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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).

"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).

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).

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

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.).

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).

Westward. December 29, 1948.

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

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

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

"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.).

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

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.

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.).

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.

Kozi La Monte. July 23, 1954.

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.

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).

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.

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

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

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.

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).

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.).

Switzerland. June 12, 1940.

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.

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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

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).

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).

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.

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).

Sudan Officials Take Over Local Government.British Commissioners Delegating Control in the Sudan.Under the process of "Sudanisation" more and more educated Sudanese are taking over the administrative and technical posts previously held by British members of the Sudan Civil Service. The change-over is gradual but has progressed steadily in the Northern Sudan.In Nyala, a small town in the far west of the Sudan, Khalid Hamed el Melik, is the local Mamour, a version of the Assistant District Commissioner. When the D.C., Mr. Jack Wilson, leaves headquarters on trek, the Mamour often takes over control of the local government. Here is the Mamour (left) having a last. minute discussion outside the local offices as Mr. Wilson (right) prepares to go off on a two weeks' trek. Khalid Hamed el Malik comes from Dongola in the Nile Valley. During the war he served With the War Supplies Organisation and afterwards went through a course of administration in Khartoum. July 7, 1952. (Photo by British

The McGuire Sisters -- Here are the McGuire Sister-Dorothy in the center, Phyllis on the left, and Chris. In an interview in New York City Oct. 26, singer Julius La Rosa, dropped from the Arthur Godfrey Gang last week, said he hopes to Marry Dorothy of the singing trio. In Miamisburg, Ohio, their father said it was "Just Publicity--just Lies." Dorothy Could not be reached for Comment. October 27, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

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).

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

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).

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).

Jap. Emperor Hirohito. October 22, 1947.

The Voortrekker Monument Unveiled -- Part of the huge crowd at the ceremony with two monument in the background.Huge crowds attended the unveiling of the great Voortrekker Monument, near Pretoris, S. Africa. The Monument was unveiled by Dr. Malan, the Prime Minister, and was erected at a cost of £500,000 to commemorate the Voortrekker movements of 1835. December 20, 1949. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

Left to Right, in the Royal box, during the performance, November 25, are: Queen Elizabeth; King Michael of Rumania; and Princess Margaret. The King and Queen accompanied by Princess Margaret, attended a royal command film performance, at the Odeon Theatre, Leicester Square, London, last night, November 25. The performance which also was attended by the queen of Denmark and the king of Rumania, was in aid of hte Cinematograph Trade Benevolent fund. November 26, 1947.

The "Buried Cities" Of Ceylon - King Parakrama (A.D.1164) turns his face away from Polonnaruwa the city he rebuilt end ruled, to seek consolation in the book of law, written on palm leaves, which he holds in his ageing hinds. July 18, 1942. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Deep fermentation tanks for production of streptomycin as used by Boots Pure Drug Company at Nottingham.Streptomycin is absorbed by charcoal which is then collected by filter press shown on the right. It is than removed from the charcoal by stirring in a tank containing acidified methyl alcohol. February 11, 1948.

Menzies Arrives In Ottawa -- Prime Minister Robert G. Menzies (left) of Australia is greeted as he steps from a Royal Canadian air force Bomber at Ottawa, May 7, by Prime Minister W.L. Mackenzie Kino (right) of Canada. Menzies arrived in New York the day before by Clipper. September 05, 1941. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The Visit Of The Crown Of Japan -- The King and his Royal Guest New Emperor Hirohito of Japan on route for the Buckinghan Palace. December 29, 1937.

Princess Margaret Rose. May 4, 1936.

Princess Elizabeth Attends CircusAccompanied by Cyril Mills smiles as she passes Percy Huxter, the clown, when she arrived at Olympic, London, this evening, December 30, to attend Bertram Mills Circus. Behind them (centre background) is Bernard Mills. December 30, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Indian Socialist -- A new picture of Asok Mehta, one of the leaders of the socialist Party in India, as he organised voting in the local elections for the Bombay Municipality, on the adult franchise.Last December, Asok Mehta organised a token strike of a million workers as protest against the Indian Government's labour policy. February 21, 1948.

On the Easter side of the Lebanon range lies the picturesque old river town of Hama, famous for its waterwheels. These wheels take the place of internal combustion engines in pumping water for domestic and irrigation purposes, and, as the photographers taken by the A.I.F. photographers indicate, they possess a dignity and a charm all their own. For centuries they have met the requirements of a people left unchanged by the march of modern invention. In the town of Hama. February 18, 1942.

Working Man's University. The First Polytechnic.The Polytechnic has a Central Library which is free today scholars and available to evening students for one shilling per session. Books cover all the subjects English and foreign fiction. July 12, 1951. (Photo by Central Office Of Information Photograph).

Australian machine gunners scrambling through difficult country in the Middle East during training manouvres. August 23, 1942.

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.

Queen Mother, Princess Margaret, Drive To Banquet For Portuguese President.A graciously smiling Queen Mother, a pensive Princess Margaret, drive in the state coach to the Buckingham Palace banquet.President Craveiro Lopes of Portugal arrived in London with his wife Tuesday on a State Visit, the first such form a Portuguese President for more than half a century. The Portuguese visitors were welcomed on disembarkation at Westminster Pier by Queen Elizabeth and other members of the British Royal Family. During the afternoon President and Madame Lopes went to Britain's historic Westminster Abbey. In the evening they were guests of honor at a state banquet in Buckingham Palace. October 25, 1955. (Photo by Daily Express Picture).

Bofor Guns - Guns - War File. October 7, 1939.

Race-Goer Mrs. Eric McIllree, of Cremorne, wore an American dress of black and white print to Randwick yesterday. Her hat, of crushed pink moire, also came front the USA. October 5, 1947.

Vishinsky At Gandhi Film Premiere -- Andrei Y. Vishinsky, center, chief of Russia's delegation to the United Nations, is greeted by Arthur Lall, left, India's consul general in New York, and Gaganvihari L. Mehta, India's ambassador to the United States, at the premiere in the Guild theater here last night of "Mahatma Gandhi, Twentieth Century Prophet." A portrait of Gandhi is at left. Mehta acted as host to celebrities attending the premiere. April 29, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

The House Of Representatives Electoral Rules, 1953"... and seal the lid of the ballot box but shall leave the aperture open, for polling. Any candidate or polling agent may, if he so desires, put his own seal on the ballot box." November 10, 1954.

Library. February 15, 1951.

Ken McGregor and Frank Sedgman holding the bowls which they won for defeating their young compatriots Lewis Hoad and Ken Rosewall in the All Aussie Final of the Eastern Grass Court Championships. January 01, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

"Elsa Maxwell's Hotel for Women" A 20th Century Fox Picture, A Cosmopolitan Production.World's most celebrated party-giver, Elsa Maxwell once used 124 seals to introduce the fish course of a banquet. Her best-kept secret is who finances her extravaganzas. Elsa Maxwell - (Princess Margaret's ex-butler) at Miami. When Cronin asked Elsa if she would have some champagne, Elsa turned her head and refused to answer. "What a creature!" she said. "All dressed up as if he were taking a screen test in Hollywood." Not bad from Miss Maxwell, who must number Not writing an expose on royalty as one of the very few things she hasn't taken money for. August 22, 1952.

There's nothing like a tip or two from a man who knows all the answers. And here's Terry Ratcliffe, the clever young Brastol welterweight, getting some sound advice over the lunch table on how to become a champion from Freddie Mills, that great-heared ring character who brought the world lightheavy-weight title to Britain. Freddie still keeps his first in by sparring in the gym, and Terry is among the partners who benefit. February 06, 1951. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

A Sydney artist told the Supreme Court today he was libelled when his portrait of J. B. Chifley was changed to depict the former Prime Minister as a money-lender. The artist, Charles Meere, Rickard Ave, Mosman, claimed heavy damages from the publishers of the Brisbane Courier Mail, who pleaded not guilty. May 21, 1951.

Queen Mother, Princess Fly In Comet -- The Queen Mother - Princess Margaret is seen coming down the steps from the aircraft accepting a nosegay from Anne De Haviiland, granddaughter of Sir Geoffrey De Havilland on her return to Hatfield after the flight. Anne, having trouble with her curtsey, is assisted by her mother, Mrs. Peter De Havilland. On left is Mr. W.E. Nixon, Managing Director of the De Havilland Company.The Queen Mother and Princess Margaret flew over the continetnt in a comet jet airliner of E.O.A.C. to-day (Friday). May 23, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Mildred Miller - Stage & Screen. April 28, 1955. (Photo by United Press Photo).

General Scenes - Sweden. May 11, 1950. (Photo by Erick Colin).

Voortrekker Celebrations in South Africa -- The Voortrekker monument, near Pretoria.200,000 people - mostly Afrikaners - are expected to attend the great Voortrekker celebrations taking place at the Voortrekker Monument, three miles outside Pretoria. The huge Monument was erected at a cost of £500,000 to commemorate the Voortrekkers who fled from British rule in the Cape in 1835. It is over 130 feet in height. December 12, 1949. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

Bazooka "Players' In Britain Latest American Weapon -- The Bazooka Gun -- Has now appeared with the equipment of U.S. soldiers in Britain. The gun is operated by two men and fires a rocket with great effect on tanks and pillboxes. Other details are secret. July 1, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

New Japanese Ambassador In London First Since War -- Mr. Shunichi Matsumoto, first Japanese Ambassador to Britain sine the war, at work in the Japanese Embassy in Belgrave Square, London, to-day (Tuesday). Mr. Matsumoto, a diplomat of thirty years' experience, is 58. He was Deputy Foreign Minister in Tojo's 1942 war cabinet. Before the last war. he was secretary to the Japanese delegation is the league of Nations when Mr. Yoshizawa walked out over the Manchurian question. June 10, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Princess In Their Wartime Home -- Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose are staying at a country residence during the war. Their greatest pleasure is the occasional visits of the King and Queen. In view of the need for saving petrol their royal Highnesses penycart has ***** brought into use. September 10, 1940. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

Freddie Mills V Joey Maxim...World light heavy-weight title fight at earls court tonight. Round 9, of the Big Fight. It is nearly the end but there is no sign of weakness in Mills as he throws a right to Maxim's stomach, while the American blocks. January 24, 1950. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Riding Through The Streets Of St. Moritz In A Horse-Drawn Sleigh, Flt.-Lt. Gerald Threlfall and Mrs. Angas, of London. July 24, 1949.

Menzies (left) alertness Gen. & his Sec. (1930s). June 26, 1953.

There could hardly be a cleaner job than this. Betty *****, Jean Heasman, 22, and Mabel Parsons, 18, standing, ***** important work at the Glaxo Laboratories, Greer *****. The whitish substance they are handling is ***** needed for experimental and curative purposes at ***** laboratories throughout the country. These girls and ***** have put off their holidays to pack the drug, which ***** producing in large quantities (formerly it could be ***** America). They work in air-conditioned rooms, wear ***** gowns, gloves and face masks, and must themselves ***** examination before being allowed to tackle the job. July 29, 1948.

New New Archbishop Installed -- Archbishop J. Francis A. McIntyre, seated on the Episcopal throne, receives the crosier, symbol of his office, from the hands of Francis Cardinal Spellman of New York at his installation today as Archbishop of Los Angles. March 19, 1948. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

***** Visit To Dartmouth -- Princess Margaret Rose planting her tree in the college grounds at Dartmouth yesterday.The King and Queen and the Princesses, ***** planted a tree in the College ground, during their visit to the Royal Naval College at Dartmouth, yesterday.July 23, 1939. (Photo by Keystone).

The Opening Of Sennar Dam -- A monumental work for the irrigation and fertilizations of over 300,000 acres of the Sudan, lying in the triangle formed by the Blue and the White Nile, had its culmination when Lord Lloyd, the British High Commissioner, inaugurated the Sennar Dam at Makwar. May 25, 1951. (Photo by Central News).

The Princess Pose -- Princess Margaret Rose (right) rests a hand on the shoulder of her sister, Princess Elizabeth, in this new study of the daughters of Kind George VI and Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain. Princess Elizabeth wears a white chiffon classical dinner dress embroidered with blue and silver stars while Princess Margaret Rose wears a youthful sheer party dress with butterfly sleeves. The Princesses are posed before a backdrop depicting a winter landscape. The picture was made by the artist-photographer Cecil Beaton. February 21, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Prince Charles Celebrates His First Birthday :A happy birthday portrait of Prince Charles with his mother H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth.Prince Charles, son of H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, celebrates his first birthday on Monday 14th November. November 12, 1949. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Married At St. Martin's -- Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret pictured as they left St. Martin's-in-the-Fields to the cheers of spectators after the wedding to-day (Tuesday).St, Martin's-in-the-Fields was this afternoon (Tuesday) the scene of the wedding of Captain the Hon. David Alan Bethell, MC, Scots Guards, son of the late the Hon. Richard Bethell and the Hon. Mrs. Bethell, of 6, Hyde-year-old daughter of the Hon. Robert and Lady Serena James, of Richmond Yorks. The bridgegroom is aide-de-camp to H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester. Distinguished guests at the wedding and the ensuing reception at the Savoy Hotel were their Royal Highnesses Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. October 21, 1947. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

"Here Goes!" -- Sally, young Malay bear at the London Zoo, is certainly salvage-conscious - but only insofar as the bin sometimes yields a titbit worth having. With a final glance around to see if the coast is clear, she goes in for a "lucky dip". March 08, 1948.

Louis Macneice, poet, writer and BBC Features producer. November 17, 1955. (Photo by BBC).

The Face Of South Africa - Much of the fruit for which South Africa is famous comes from the Cape Province, where fertile valleys, rich in vineyards and orchards, lie peacefully in the sunshine below cowering mountains. Peaches, apricots, melons, figs. pears and grapes are grown here. and exported fresh, canned and dried in huge quantities. In 1939 over 82,000 tons of fresh deciduous fruit and over 268,000 tons of citrus fruit was exported. Grape cultivation, introduced by the French Huguenot settlers, has led to South Africa's wine production. August 26, 1948.

Labor Day Procession - Trades Hall Float was a highlight of today's Labor Day procession in the City. March 24, 1941.

The Princess Is Home -- Waiting for H.R.H. Princess Margaret to land at London Airport are H.M. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother bending down to speak to Princess Anne: H.R.H. Prince Charles and H.M. The Queen.H.R.H. Princess Margaret arrived home today from her highly successful Caribbean Tour. H.M. The Queen, H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh, The Queen Mother and The Royal Children were at London Airport to greet her. March 03, 1955. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Police Iceman Was Slayer Of Nine -- The effrontery of Hedin was amazing. In 1951 he took part in a murder hunt when he, himself, was the murderer. He is seen here (under the arrow) taking part in a reconstruction of the crime.The body of Tore Hedin, 25-year-old Swedish policeman, who confessed to nine murders, was found on Saturday in the lake of bosarp in Skaane, northern Sweden. He had been missing since Friday when his car was found abandoned by the lakeside. Police found a latter in the car admitting the murders of his parents, his 24-year-old fiancee, the matron of an old people's home where the girl was employed, and the burning down of the home which caused the deaths of five inmates. August 25, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Dummy Guns - Guns War File. September 18, 1944.

Scarborough Ducking Stool.Old English Ducking Stool. September 29, 1942.

H.M the Emperor Pays Respects.. H. M. the Emperor was taken at the Yasukuni Shrine this morning as paying his respects to the spirits of the war dead, which were enshrined recently. April 25, 1941. (Photo by The Domei News Photos Service).

***** Dance For The King -- Zulu women, brandishing knobkerries taking art in the war dance in honour ***** the King and Queen.*****, old men and girls aged the ***** war dance in the history of the ***** nation before the King and Queen and the Princesses at Eshowe, capital of *****. March 24, 1947.

Queen Elizabeth & Princess Margaret at lessons in schoolroom. June 2, 1940. (Photo by Camera Press Ltd.).

Taipei, capital of Taiwan. January 1, 1952.

Chinese Attack Chiang's Islands -- The village of Tashatou nestling among hills surrounding the harbour on lower Tachen Island. Upper Tachen in the background. Picture taken last November. The Tachen Islands, only 14 miles from the Mainland, hold about 14,500 civilians and 20,000 troops.The Chinese Nationalist defense ministry announced in Taipei today January 18 that communist Chinese forces may have captured the island of Yikiangshan, 200 miles north of Formosa, in a combined air land and sea operation. It was also reported that communist forces had rained more than 200 bombs on the nearby Tachen Islands. January 18, 1955. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Billy Meeske.Heavyweight champion wrestler of Australia, who will meet Tom Lurich (Russia) at Leichhardt on Monday. May 29, 1930.

Princess Elizabeth And Sisters At Pony Show -- Princess Elizabeth (right) points out and incident in the judging ring to her sister, Princess Margaret Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose this afternoon visited the National Pony Show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington. March 4, 1938. (Photo by Keystone).

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