Australia - Botany Bay
Australia - Botany Bay
Boxing - Fight of the Century...
Item #177570
July 16, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 16, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Late Chief Justice Fuller."
This issue has an illustration of "Lionization--Speculation --Perturbation" by J. Campbell Cory and there is a photo of "The End of the Fight of the Century", Jeffries and Johnson at Reno. There is also a photo of "The Many-Sided Wife of... See More
Item #177575
September 10, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 10, 1910
This issue's front page is a photo of "Feasting the Sailors of the Atlantic Fleet."
This issue has an illustration of "In Training for the Fall Events--'Say, Murray, We've Got to Trim Him Down a Good Deal Before We Can Get in Good Running Shape.' " by Kemble. The double page illustration is of "The Six... See More
Early Flight...
Item #177839
October 22, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 22, 1910
This issue features a color cover. (see photos for details).The front page of this issue features a photo of Walter Wellman entitled "WELLMAN AND HIS AIR-SHIP", who attempted to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a airship.
A fullpage political cartoon by E.W. Kemble - "The Big Wind: 'I thought, Bill the you were with me"' ... See More
Item #177590
January 21, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 21, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "William F. Sheehan."
This issue has an illustration of "Uncle Sam: "What Do You Fellows do in this Short Session of Congress?" Statesman: "Oh, Jest Set Around and Think." Uncle Sam: "Is That All?" Statesman: "Oh No; Sometimes We Jest Set."" b... See More
Item #177592
February 04, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 4, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "Champ Clark."
This issue has photos of "The Democrats On the Ways and Means Committee" and there is an illustration of "The Best Part of the March" by Sidney H. Riesenberg. There are several car ads and much more.
Other advertisements of the day are included as we... See More
Item #177596
March 04, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 4, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "Count Albert Apponyi."
This issue has an illustration of " 'Trying to Spoil My Performance, Hey?' " by Kemble. There are also articles and photos of "Mr. Taft and Reciprocity"; "Mr. Roosevelt and His Boswell" and much more.
Other advertisements of the da... See More
Item #177606
May 13, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 13, 1911
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Bangor's $10,000,000 Fire."
This issue has a double page illustration of "An Achievement of the Medal of Honor--Private John Kennedy...awarded....for distinguished bravery....He remained at his gun and resisted with its implements the adva... See More
Kaiser & Prince Wilhelm of Prussia photo...
Item #177613
July 15, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 15, 1911
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Royalty At Its Best."
This issue has an article of "A Talk with Governor Baldwin" and there are photos of "With Mr. Howells at Kittery Point." There is an illustration of "The Aviator" by J. Lawrence Stone a... See More
Governor Foss....
Item #177620
September 02, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 2, 1911
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The End of a Record-Breaking Flight."
This issue has an article which includes "A Woodcut in an Issue of "Harper's Weekly" of the Period" of "After Bull Run" by James Barnes. There is a full page ill... See More
Item #177631
November 25, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 25, 1911
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is an illustration of "Balfour's Successor."
This issue is has an illustration of "The Little Fellow: 'Come, Mister President, You Can't have the Center of the Stage All the Time" by Kemble. There are photos of "How Georg... See More
England's King and Queen made emperor and empress of India....
Item #177640
January 13, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 13, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "India Pays Homage to Her Emperor."
This issue has a photo spread of the "First Photographs of India's Great Durbar." The double page illustration is of "The Race For the White House" by E. W. Kemble plus there is a photo spread "Of Interest to Playgoers." Al... See More
Cardinal Farley comes to America....
Item #177642
January 27, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 27, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "America's New Prince of the Church."
This issue has an illustration of "Weighing Them In" by Kemble. There are photo spreads of "America's Greeting to Cardinal Farley" and "How They Welcomed His Eminence." There is a photo of "Here the Democrats wil... See More
The burial of the 66 men from the "Maine"....
Item #177651
March 30, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 30, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The "Maine's" Last Muster."
This issue has an illustration of "Having a Bully Time" by Kemble. There are photos of "England's Furnace Goes Out" and an article of "Great Britain's Labor Crisis" by Sydney Brooks. The double page illustration is... See More
Jess Sweetser in 1926...
Item #562899
May 28, 1926
THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, Nebraska, May 28, 1926
* Jess Sweetser
* Golf
* British Amateur Championship
* Bobby Jones
This 16 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 13: "Bobby Jones Beaten in British Golf Tournament" with subheads and photo of Jones. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia note... See More
First trans-Pacific filight...
Item #599427
June 01, 1928
THE DETROIT NEWS, June 1, 1928
* 1st Trans-pacific airplane flight
* Southern Cross monoplane
* Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith
The front page has a banner headline: "PLANE NEARING HONOLULU" with subheads and pictorial (see photos)
Other news of the day of the day throughout. Complete in 60 pages, light browning with some margin wear, mostly along sp... See More
First trans-Pacific filight...
Item #588275
June 02, 1928
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, June 2, 1928
* 1st Trans-pacific airplane flight (1st stage success)
* Southern Cross monoplane
* Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith
This 20 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "First Pictures Of Fliers After Reaching Hawaii" with text (see photos). Also one column headlines that include: "Pacific F... See More
First trans-Pacific filight to Australia...
Item #651984
June 09, 1928
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, June 9, 1928
* 1st Trans-pacific airplane flight ends
* Southern Cross monoplane to Australia
* Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith
The front page has a one column heading: "FLYING 4 HOP INTO OPEN ARMS OF AUSTRALIA" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, light toning at the margin... See More
International Unemployment Day demonstrations....
Item #673527
March 07, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 7, 1930
* International Unemployment Day
* Communists - Reds
* The Great Depression
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "REDS BATTLE POLICE IN UNION SQUARE; SCORES INJURED, LEADERS ARE SEIZED; TWO DEAD, MANY HURT IN CLASHES ABROAD" with many subheads. (see) Loads of text continues inside with related photos.
Other news, sports ... See More
Woman aviator Amy Johnson flight...
Item #618758
May 25, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 25, 1930
* Woman aviator pioneer Amy Johnson
* 1st Woman solo flight from England to Australia
The top of the front page has two column headings: "England Thrilled by Lone Flight of Modest Typist to Australia" "King and Commoner Join in Praise of Amy Johnson, First Woman to Make the Perilous Air Journey--Port Darwin Pays Her Homage" (see) 1st repo... See More
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith....
Item #657590
October 20, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 20, 1930
* Aviator Charles Kingsford Smith
* England to Australia air race
* Record breaking airplane flight
Page 11 has a one column heading: "CUTS RECORD 5 DAYS IN AUSTRALIA FLIGHT" with subheads and photo of Smith. (see) Coverage on his record breaking flight from England to Australia.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4... See More
The first mention of Phar Lap in The New York Times... Phar Lap Australian horse race win...
Item #581786
February 22, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 22, 1931
* Phar Lap - Thoroughbred racehorse
* 1st mention in this famous NYC title
This is a rather historic issue for any horse racing collectors, as this is the very first mention of the famous Australian racehorse "Phar Lap" in the prestigious New York Times newspaper.
This 100+ page Sunday issue has a two column heading on the front page of the... See More
Phar Lap, Australian racehorse wins...
Item #672320
February 22, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, February 22, 1931
* Phar Lap - Thoroughbred racehorse
* Wins Futurity Stakes (MRC) - Australia
Near the bottom of the front page of this section has a two column heading: "Phar Lap Wins Claulfield Stakes in Sydney, Bringing Total Turf Earnings to $250,000" (see)
Complete sport's section only with 8 pages, light toning at the margi... See More
Don Bradman breaks cricket record in 1932...
Item #659211
January 05, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 5, 1932
* Don Bradman breaks batsman record
* Australian cricketer
Page 21 has a one column heading: "SET WORLD'S MARK IN CRICKET MATCH" with subheads: "Bradman and Woodruff Score 274 Runs to Break Record for Second Wicket", "Australia Registers 554" and more. First report coverage on famed cricket player, Don Bradman, breaking ... See More
Phar Lap arrives in America...
Item #585126
January 16, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 16, 1932
* Phar Lap arrives in America
* Thoroughbred horse racing
This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 21 that include: "PHAR LAP ARRIVES FOR $50,000 RACE", "San Francisco Throng Greets Australia's Entry in Agua Caliente Handicap" and more. See photos for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of
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* Phar Lap arrives in America
* Thoroughbred horse racing
This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 21 that include: "PHAR LAP ARRIVES FOR $50,000 RACE", "San Francisco Throng Greets Australia's Entry in Agua Caliente Handicap" and more. See photos for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of
Australian cricketer Don Bradman...
Item #658957
July 15, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 15, 1932
* Australia tour of North America
* Don Bradman "The Don" photo
* Greatest cricket batsman ever
The sport's section (page 19) has a banner headline: "Australian Cricketers Overwhelm West Indian Team in First New York Match" with subheads and photo of Don Bradman headed: "Don Bradman On His Way To Bat Yesterday" (see) Proba... See More
Charles Ulm England to Australia flight record....
Item #636630
October 20, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 20, 1933
* Pioneer Australian aviator Charles Ulm
* New airplane flight speed record set
The top of the back page has a one column photo of Australian aviator pioneer Charles Ulm with heading: "Makes New Air Record" Also a one column heading: "Ulm Sets New Mark For Australia Flight" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Ulm setting a ne... See More
Item #637259
March 31, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1934
* Ronald Munro,1st Viscount Novar death
* Governor-General of Australia
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "LORD NOVAR DIES IN SCOTLAND AT 74" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar, Scottish politician and the sixth Governor-General of Australia. I suspect this is one of th... See More
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith fateful flight...
Item #659613
October 23, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1935
* Sir Charles Kingsford Smith
* Australian aviator - Southern Cross
* Fateful flight to Australia begins
The top of page 3 has a two column heading: "Kingsford-Smith Off on Flight to Australia; Leaves England Despite a Recent Illness" with photo. (see) See below for more information.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete ... See More
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith goes missing (death)...
Item #659670
November 09, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 9, 1935
* Sir Charles Kingsford Smith
* Australian aviator - Southern Cross
* Goes missing in airplane flight (death)
The front page has a one column heading: "Bay of Bengal Searched for Flying Knight" Four related photos and map on the back page. (see) See below for more information.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 3... See More
Lincoln Ellsworth Antarctic flight begins...
Item #660016
November 20, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 20, 1935
* Polar explorer Lincoln Ellsworth
* Antarctic airplane flight begins
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "ELLSWORTH OFF ON FLIGHT OVER ANTARCTIC WASTES TO BYRD'S LITTLE AMERICA" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside with photo of Ellsworth and related map. (see)
Other news, sports and adverti... See More
Racehorse Phar Lap death controversy....
Item #582320
March 26, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1936
* re. Phar Lap's death
* Australian racehorse
* Cause to be re-examined
This 48 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the back page (page 48): "Phar Lap's Death in 1932 To Be Studied by Experts". See photo for brief text here. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
Other news, sports and advertisement of the day throughou... See More
World War II to start in 1939...
Item #570898
August 22, 1939
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, August 22, 1939
* Adolph Hitler defying World
* Poland about to be attacked
This 12 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Germany Gains Strength By Treaty With Russians" with subhead. (see)
Other news of day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: The Invasion ... See More
World War II to start in 1939...
Item #583275
August 22, 1939
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 22, 1939
* World War II close
* Adolph Hitler defying World
* Poland about to be attacked
This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "FRANCE COUNTERS ON GERMAN, SOVIET PACT" with subheads (see images). Other news of day. Minor margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: The Invasion of P... See More
World War II to start in 1939...
Item #571542
August 29, 1939
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 29, 1939
* Adolph Hitler defying World
* Poland about to be attacked
This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "BRITISH STAND IS CHEERED IN HOUSE TODAY" with subheads and related photo. More inside.
Other news of day throughout. Lite browning with little margin wear, otherwi... See More
World War II to start in 1939...
Item #573115
August 30, 1939
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 30, 1939
* Adolph Hitler defying World
* Poland about to be attacked
This 12 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "New British Note Going To Hitler" with subheads and related photo.
Other news of day. Lite browning with little margin wear and small tape mend (see), otherwise good.
wikipedia no... See More
Terrific Honolulu newspaper, one day after Pearl Harbor...
Item #665710
December 08, 1941
THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, Hawaii, Dec. 8, 1941
* Attack on Pearl Harbor
* U.S. to enter World War II
* Imperial Japanese Navy
* Great headline for display !
Fully one-third of the newspaper, above the masthead, is taken up with a dramatic three line banner headline: "SABOTEURS LAND HERE ! Britain, Australia Declare War ! " with various related subheads as well includi... See More
Douglass MacArthur's escape from the Philippines...
Item #661298
March 17, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, March 17, 1942
* Douglass MacArthur escapes from the Philippines
The front page has a terrific banner headline in large, bold lettering: "MacARTHUR REACHES AUSTRALIA AS CHIEF" with subheads and photo of MacArthur. Great for display. More on page 2.
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small... See More
General Douglas MacArthur color portrait...
Item #665571
March 18, 1942
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, March 18, 1942
* General Douglas MacArthur promoted
* Supreme Commander, Southwest Pacific Area
* Great issue for display
The front page has a terrific banner headline: "GEN. M'ARTHUR TAKES AUSTRALIA COMMAND" with subheads, photo of MacArthur and a patriotic themed appearance. Full page pictorial on page 3.
Incomplete issue containing 14 of the 18 pages... See More
MacArthur: "I shall return"...
Item #657061
March 21, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 21, 1942
* General Douglas MacArthur
* "I Shall Return" quote as 1st reported
* World War II Philippines
One of the front page headlines reads: "Australia Gives MacArthur Wild Welcome" after his departure from the Philippines, with the first column head: "General Vows To Do His Best; Throng Cheers"
The report is from an inte... See More
Item #546150
March 28, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated March 28, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Saturday Evening Post's Attacker of jews - A Chicago Isolationist" "Quezon in Australia With MacArthur Party" "Jew-Baiter Cassidy Is Drafted". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for additiona... See More
1942 Japanese midget submarines... Sydney Harbor attack...
Item #630362
June 01, 1942
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, June 1, 1942
* Sydney Harbor, Australia attacked
* Imperial Japanese Navy - midget submarines
* Irwin Rommel defeated in Africa
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Japs Try To Raid Sydney; Three Midget Subs Sunk" with subhead. (see) 1st report coverage on the attack of Sydney Harbor in Australia by submarines of th... See More
Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942...
Item #583148
August 10, 1942
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, August 10, 1942
* Battle of Guadalcanal beginning
* Solomon Islands
This 10 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "U. S. Forces Continue to Blast Solomon Islands" with subhead (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout which much on World war II. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good condition.
wiki... See More
Battle of Guadalcanal...
Item #583119
August 14, 1942
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 14, 1942
* Battle of Guadalcanal
* Solomon Islands
* World War II original
This 24 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "ALLIED BOMBERS POUND JAPANESE SHIPS TRYING TO REINFORCE SOLOMONS" with subheads (see images).
Other news of the day throughout which much on World War II as well as sports and... See More
General Douglas MacArthur in Australia...
Item #666113
July 01, 1943
DAILY NEWS, WAR EXTRA, Los Angeles, July 1, 1943
* MacArthur Strikes
* Great WW2 headlines
The 4-line, full-banner headline reads: "WAR EXTRA - M'ARTHUR STRIKES! - INVADES 5 BASES - Fighting rages on 2 islands." The subheading has: "Allies launch drive to ring Japs on Rabaul", with supporting text.
Additional related images and text are found on inside pages.
... See More
1945 occupation of Japan begins...
Item #589286
August 30, 1945
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 30, 1945
* U.S. occupation of Japan begins
* General Douglas MacArthur
* USS Missouri (Big Mo) in Tokyo Bay
This 22 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "ALLIED FORCES POURING INTO JAPAN FROM HUGE AIR AND SEA FLEETS" with subheads. Coverage on the initial occupation Japan with the United States Navy ente... See More
1945 occupation of Japan begins....
Item #589089
August 31, 1945
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 31, 1945
* U.S. occupation of Japan begins
* General Douglas MacArthur
* USS Missouri (Big Mo) in Tokyo Bay
This 20 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "OCCUPATION OF JAPAN IS PROCEEDING RAPIDLY" with subheads. This is coverage on the initial occupation Japan with the United States Navy entering To... See More
Rocket range in Australia...
Item #579933
October 29, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 29, 1946
* Rocket range in Australia
This 52 page newspaper has a small one column heading on page 8: "Australia Plans Rocket Range". See photo for brief text.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.
Queen Elizabeth II - Coronation of England's longest reigning monarch...
Item #563366
June 03, 1953
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 3, 1953
* Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
* Westminster Abbey
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Queen Elizabeth Turns From the Paths of Pageantry to Make Calls" with photo (see images). Note: She has now surpassed the reign of Queen Victoria, the previous longest reigning monarch in
... See More
* Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
* Westminster Abbey
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Queen Elizabeth Turns From the Paths of Pageantry to Make Calls" with photo (see images). Note: She has now surpassed the reign of Queen Victoria, the previous longest reigning monarch in
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