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The Past Collection

Background imageThe Past Collection: Policeman Johann Mueller, of Hamburg

Policeman Johann Mueller, of Hamburg, Germany, with his trained police dog, Astor, which travels in his sidecar. Mueller and his dog perform patrol work. April 04, 1955. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.)

Background imageThe Past Collection: Vintage photograph. Portrait of clown in silly hat with excited expression

Vintage photograph. Portrait of clown in silly hat with excited expression

Background imageThe Past Collection: This picture of Hillary and Tensing

This picture of Hillary and Tensing, resting on the South Col on their descent, shows the size of the packs they carried. June 29, 1953.

Background imageThe Past Collection: Regal Bearing -- Queen Elizabeth II

Regal Bearing -- Queen Elizabeth II, attired in her coronation dress and purple velvet robe, poses in Throne Room of Buckingham Palace after her coronation June 2

Background imageThe Past Collection: New York ..... An impressive shot of the U

New York ..... An impressive shot of the U.S.S. West Virginia, one of uncle Sam's most potent battle wagons

Background imageThe Past Collection: Halibut fishing schooner 'Eagle' operating in the North Pacific out of Seattle

Halibut fishing schooner "Eagle" operating in the North Pacific out of Seattle, Washington. Length 86 ft, Beam 19 ft, Draft 8.25 ft, Power 135 HP Diesel Marine Engine, Speed 10 knots plus

Background imageThe Past Collection: Don Bradman bowling. February 01, 1934.

Don Bradman bowling. February 01, 1934.

Background imageThe Past Collection: A typical British migrant family comes ashore

A typical British migrant family comes ashore. Migration: "Migrants are pouring in and the work force is building up rapidly..."

Background imageThe Past Collection: Weight's right - and remember, healthy children eat just an much as they need

Weight's right - and remember, healthy children eat just an much as they need. Baby busy playing makes a good picture - especially if she has an engaging smile like this.... October 16, 1953.

Background imageThe Past Collection: At Woolloomooloo, Herman sketches a scene unfamiliar to most Australians - the fisherman mending his net

At Woolloomooloo, Herman sketches a scene unfamiliar to most Australians - the fisherman mending his net, using as a rack the old ironwork railings of a footpath-level veranda

Background imageThe Past Collection: Tourists holidaying on the Barrier Reef drive great enjoyment riding the large turtles in to the sea

Tourists holidaying on the Barrier Reef drive great enjoyment riding the large turtles in to the sea

Background imageThe Past Collection: Broad Jump. E. Willis. February 3, 1952. (Photo by The Sunday Herald).

Broad Jump. E. Willis. February 3, 1952. (Photo by The Sunday Herald).

Background imageThe Past Collection: 'Concertina' Plane Neatly 'packaged' and ready for stowing - Fairey Gannett with wings folded

'Concertina' Plane Neatly 'packaged' and ready for stowing - Fairey Gannett with wings folded and with multi-bladed propeller at front at Ford to-day

Background imageThe Past Collection: Tramway Sydney. July 09, 1946.

Tramway Sydney. July 09, 1946.

Background imageThe Past Collection: Shot From Behind ***** the starter's gun

Shot From Behind ***** the starter's gun, in one of the sprint events a ***** athletics carnival on Saturday. March 12, 1947.

Background imageThe Past Collection: Quarantine - Hospital. May 15, 1950.

Quarantine - Hospital. May 15, 1950.

Background imageThe Past Collection: Smiling and almost without sign of strain

Smiling and almost without sign of strain, Joan bends a piece of steel. When a Frenchman accused her of faking her act, she twisted a bar around his neck and left him to work his way out of it alone

Background imageThe Past Collection: Publican George Lloyd training on a miniature bicycle for the publicans' Cycle Derby to be held at Sydney Sports

Publican George Lloyd training on a miniature bicycle for the publicans' Cycle Derby to be held at Sydney Sports Ground next Sunday. March 30, 1952.

Background imageThe Past Collection: The Queen At Her Coronation New Picture -- London just released is this Cecil Beaton picture of Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen At Her Coronation New Picture -- London just released is this Cecil Beaton picture of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the Imperial State Crown and holding the Orb

Background imageThe Past Collection: Military Parade, St. Petersburg, Russia 19th century.

Military Parade, St. Petersburg, Russia 19th century.

Background imageThe Past Collection: Posinatus, Winner of the Melbourne Cup

Posinatus, Winner of the Melbourne Cup.Posinatus is not a ***** and mould of form in reject of racing shape, but he is a thoroughbred of undeniable breeding

Background imageThe Past Collection: Sammy Davis Jr. featured with Will Mastin TrioSammy Davis

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

Background imageThe Past Collection: Vintage Photograph. Boxer being punched in stomach

Vintage Photograph. Boxer being punched in stomach

Background imageThe Past Collection: Vintage photograph. Christmas tree scene in plaza. Rockefeller Center

Vintage photograph. Christmas tree scene in plaza. Rockefeller Center

Background imageThe Past Collection: ***** Joan McCann threw her sailor partner as only ***** hepcats could

***** Joan McCann threw her sailor partner as only ***** hepcats could. To add to the hazards of jiveing with ***** the aircraft lift was raised and lowered several times. June 28, 1947

Background imageThe Past Collection: Eyes On The Comet -- Technicians cluster round the De Havilland Coemt

Eyes On The Comet -- Technicians cluster round the De Havilland Coemt, Britain's fastest airliner

Background imageThe Past Collection: A ground crew gives the 'thumbs up (she's ready)' sign to ***** a Jindivik pilotless

A ground crew gives the "thumbs up (she's ready)" sign to ***** a Jindivik pilotless, jet, radio-controlled target aircraft ***** for launching. Mr

Background imageThe Past Collection: Anniversary of Polar Flights Stewardesses of the Scandinavian Air Service plane arriving at Frankfurt

Anniversary of Polar Flights Stewardesses of the Scandinavian Air Service plane arriving at Frankfurt, Germany, wore Eskimo costumes

Background imageThe Past Collection: Vintage photograph. Todd shipyard, Hoboken, N. J

Vintage photograph. Todd shipyard, Hoboken, N. J

Background imageThe Past Collection: Olympic Change Over At Wembley Stadium : A busy scene at famous Wembley Stadium this morning

Olympic Change Over At Wembley Stadium : A busy scene at famous Wembley Stadium this morning

Background imageThe Past Collection: Vintage photograph. Man with dark hair and suit holding hat standing next to wall clock

Vintage photograph. Man with dark hair and suit holding hat standing next to wall clock

Background imageThe Past Collection: Blade Runner

Blade Runner painting of Rick Deckard, Watercolour Painting

Background imageThe Past Collection: Indian Utensils & Arms

Indian Utensils & Arms from Travels of North America by M. Van De Weis, USA, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Academy of Natural Sciences

Background imageThe Past Collection: Giona Che Esce Dalla Balena by Lorenzetto

Giona Che Esce Dalla Balena by Lorenzetto
Jonah and the Whale by Lorenzetto, stone, 1520, (1490-1541), Italy, Rome, Santa Maria del Popolo

Background imageThe Past Collection: Madonna della Neve by Sassetta

Madonna della Neve by Sassetta, 1430-32, (1394-1450), Italy, Florence, Palazzo Pitti

Background imageThe Past Collection: Paddy Carr (Creek Interpreter)by King

Paddy Carr (Creek Interpreter)by King
Paddy Carr (Creek Interpreter) by Charles Bird King, lithograph, 1785-1862, Private Collection

Background imageThe Past Collection: Martin Luther Posting his 95 Theses

Martin Luther Posting his 95 Theses
Vintage photograph. Etching depicting Martin Luther posting his Ninety-Five Theses

Background imageThe Past Collection: Ap-pa-noo-se (Saukie Chief) by King

Ap-pa-noo-se (Saukie Chief) by King
Ap-pa-noo-se (Saukie Chief) by Charles Bird King from Pablo Prints, lithograph, (1785-1862)

Background imageThe Past Collection: Yoholo-Micco (Creek Chief) by King

Yoholo-Micco (Creek Chief) by King
Yoholo-Micco (Creek Chief) by Charles Bird King from Pablo Prints, lithograph, (1785-1862)

Background imageThe Past Collection: Spring Frog (Cherokee Chief) by King

Spring Frog (Cherokee Chief) by King
Spring Frog (Cherokee Chief) by Charles Bird King from Pablo Prints, lithograph, (1785-1862)

Background imageThe Past Collection: Chittee Yoholo (Seminole Chief) by King

Chittee Yoholo (Seminole Chief) by King
Chittee Yoholo (Seminole Chief) by Charles Bird King from Pablo Prints, lithograph, (1785-1862)

Background imageThe Past Collection: Itcho Tustennuggee (Seminole Chief) by King

Itcho Tustennuggee (Seminole Chief) by King
Itcho Tustennuggee (Seminole Chief) by Charles Bird King from Pablo Prints, lithograph, (1785-1862)

Background imageThe Past Collection: Tuko-see-mathla (Seminole Chief)by King

Tuko-see-mathla (Seminole Chief)by King
Tuko-see-mathla (Seminole Chief 1824-1833) Charles Bird King from Pablo Prints, lithograph, (1785-1862)

Background imageThe Past Collection: McIntosh (Coweta Chief) by King

McIntosh (Coweta Chief) by King
McIntosh (Coweta Chief) by Charles Bird King from Pablo Prints, lithograph, (1785-1862)

Background imageThe Past Collection: Yaha Hajo - Chief of the Creek Nation

Yaha Hajo - Chief of the Creek Nation by Charles Bird King from Pablo Prints, lithograph, (1785-1862), Private Collection

Background imageThe Past Collection: Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood, Pencil drawing

Background imageThe Past Collection: where Thousands Of Birds Find A Nesting Place

where Thousands Of Birds Find A Nesting Place.Bird Island, port Elizabeth South Africa

Background imageThe Past Collection: No waiting - Right just you try to move us

No waiting - Right just you try to move us

Background imageThe Past Collection: Recipe For A Party Treat: Take half a dozen eggs

Recipe For A Party Treat: Take half a dozen eggs, two spoons and a cute young Alsatian called Lindy Lou. Do not break the eggs; do not beat Lindy Lou - just soften her with kind words

Background imageThe Past Collection: 20th Century Archival Archive B&W Black And White

20th Century Archival Archive B&W Black And White
Vintage photograph. Penguins at the Bronx Zoo, New York

Background imageThe Past Collection: Marlene Dietrich

Marlene Dietrich
Pencil drawing of Marlene Dietrich, Hollywood superstar, Colored Pencils on Pastel Board

Background imageThe Past Collection: Telling The Old, old story, Just a couple of dusty pups disguised as Harry and Harriet at a trysting place near Oxford

Telling The Old, old story, Just a couple of dusty pups disguised as Harry and Harriet at a trysting place near Oxford, England. January 23, 1935

Background imageThe Past Collection: Music, Maestro, Please... These four clever dogs seem to be saying

Music, Maestro, Please... These four clever dogs seem to be saying. They are only to happy to beg if Maurice Carre, 11, will play for them

Background imageThe Past Collection: Tabby Forgets Her Table Manners

Tabby Forgets Her Table Manners. Tabby is hungry and forgets the niceties of her table manners as she takes her place with three boston terriers belonging to Mrs. D.A. Fruitticher of Birmingham, Ala

Background imageThe Past Collection: There are pubs in Preston where you can call for a drink and be served by a little black dog called 'Jet'

There are pubs in Preston where you can call for a drink and be served by a little black dog called "Jet". "Jet" belongs to Jimmy Gainer, a professional rat-catcher

Background imageThe Past Collection: A dog with more than the usual number of tricks in her repertoire is Bubbles

A dog with more than the usual number of tricks in her repertoire is Bubbles, owned by Mrs. Daley, of Windsor, Brisbane

Background imageThe Past Collection: Misc - Animals - Donkeys

Misc - Animals - Donkeys. June 12, 1944

Background imageThe Past Collection: Hullo Where did you come fromGrandpa in festive mood greets a fresh arrival

Hullo Where did you come fromGrandpa in festive mood greets a fresh arrival
Hullo Where did you come from Grandpa in festive mood greets a fresh arrival. January 21, 1935. (Photo by Universal Pictorial Press)

Background imageThe Past Collection: Stage Star. Sweet William the bulldog

Stage Star. Sweet William the bulldog, is often on the stage during rehearsals of a new play in London (England)

Background imageThe Past Collection: 'Soo' Has Two Legs And Four Wheels - 'Soo' out for a walk with her mistresss Miss F

"Soo" Has Two Legs And Four Wheels - "Soo" out for a walk with her mistresss Miss F.M

Background imageThe Past Collection: The 'Stars' of the Marineland of the Pacific Oceanarium are the playful porpoises

The "Stars" of the Marineland of the Pacific Oceanarium are the playful porpoises

Background imageThe Past Collection: Feeding mullets by hand to porpoises, as pictured here, is a frequent event Marineland

Feeding mullets by hand to porpoises, as pictured here, is a frequent event Marineland. September 27, 1941

Background imageThe Past Collection: Third of Eight -- Nothing shy about this fun-loving porpoise as he takes the ball from diver Jake Jacobs

Third of Eight -- Nothing shy about this fun-loving porpoise as he takes the ball from diver Jake Jacobs

Background imageThe Past Collection: Reassured by Julian, Sally sits patiently while the vet winds on the bandage

Reassured by Julian, Sally sits patiently while the vet winds on the bandage. November 15, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror)

Background imageThe Past Collection: Dogs Animals - Talking

Dogs Animals - Talking. January 16, 1953

Background imageThe Past Collection: This dog JPn talk - A terrier dog at Maitland

This dog JPn talk - A terrier dog at Maitland
This dog can talk - A terrier dog at Maitland, near Newcastle, talks like a human

Background imageThe Past Collection: (Third Of Eight) - At First Glance

(Third Of Eight) - At First Glance, this fellow looks like a Miniature Polar bear. Actually, he's a rare Albino Raccoon and a resident of the Wisconsin State experimental game and fur farm

Background imageThe Past Collection: Big Boy... 'Avalanche, ' champion White Flemish Giant

Big Boy... "Avalanche, " champion White Flemish Giant, tips the scale at 21 pounds

Background imageThe Past Collection: 'Here Goes!' -- Sally

"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

Background imageThe Past Collection: Tiger Cubs Raised At Home :Like any curious kitten

Tiger Cubs Raised At Home :Like any curious kitten
Tiger Cubs Raised At Home : Like any curious kitten, Rajpur investigates closet and is confronted with supply of milk. After looking, he reached up, gently knocked a few cans over

Background imageThe Past Collection: Abbey Appeal *****

Abbey Appeal *****. January 01, 1954. (Photo by United Press Photo)

Background imageThe Past Collection: Anacondas (Snakes) - Snakes - Animals

Anacondas (Snakes) - Snakes - Animals. May 23, 1955. (Photo by Mozert, Florida's Silver Springs)

Background imageThe Past Collection: Our Distant Relatives -- One of the tiny Tarsiers at the London Zoo

Our Distant Relatives -- One of the tiny Tarsiers at the London Zoo. Note the resemblance of their paws to the human hand

Background imageThe Past Collection: While Mrs. Helen Haven cooks breakfast

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

Background imageThe Past Collection: Xmas Birds Of Paradise -- Not as you might suppose

Xmas Birds Of Paradise -- Not as you might suppose, a ministry of food official's nightmare, but merely a collection of turkeys as far as the eye can see

Background imageThe Past Collection: Geese

Geese. January 01, 1940. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).;Geese

Background imageThe Past Collection: Roller-Skating Rooster -- Buster

Roller-Skating Rooster -- Buster, whose owner is teaching him to be a roller-skating rooster, glides under a playmate's legs during a practice run, Buster's legs are taped to the skates

Background imageThe Past Collection: Easter Eggs! Where? - Pop-eyed at the prospect of Easter goodies are these quaint little inmates of the London Zoo

Easter Eggs! Where? - Pop-eyed at the prospect of Easter goodies are these quaint little inmates of the London Zoo
Easter Eggs! Where - Pop-eyed at the prospect of Easter goodies are these quaint little inmates of the London Zoo

Background imageThe Past Collection: Wisdom Comes To Mr. Jiggs! - The meeting started with drinks - Bottles of milk

Wisdom Comes To Mr. Jiggs! - The meeting started with drinks - Bottles of milk. The day Wisdom visited Mr

Background imageThe Past Collection: I'd like your opinion - as an experienced statesman

I'd like your opinion - as an experienced statesman. Now what, for example, can you tell me about imports Michael Moddin, 4, has a high-level talk with the Rt. Hon. Mr

Background imageThe Past Collection: A family of walruses gather on the ice-floe

A family of walruses gather on the ice-floe

Background imageThe Past Collection: Wisdom Comes To Mr. Jiggs! - 'Let me tell you'

Wisdom Comes To Mr. Jiggs! - "Let me tell you", Norman "People always laugh at my funny little hats. Try this for size"

Background imageThe Past Collection: Keeping A Thick - Skinned Fellow Happy -- Mahon's morning toilet every day keeps him in a good temper - which is

Keeping A Thick - Skinned Fellow Happy -- Mahon's morning toilet every day keeps him in a good temper - which is worth the bottle of oil, the brush, and the slight trouble involved

Background imageThe Past Collection: E.A. Dwyer (left) and Don Bradman

E.A. Dwyer (left) and Don Bradman, two of the Australian XI. selectors, closely watch the form of the players during practice at the Sydney Cricket Ground. December 21, 1936.



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