ZUM4911394: Feb. 02, 1954 - Greek Prisoners return from behind the iron curtain hostages from Hungary.: A party of 501 Greek prisoners arrived at Igoumenitsa, N.V, Greece recently aboard the s.s. Micaulis from 'e nice.. The people were living in villages near the border and were taken by force into the countries behind the Iron Curtain between 1947 and 49. a total of 1231 are being returned to Greece from Hungary / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4912478: Feb. 02, 1954 - First Royal Opening Of Parliament In Sydney: H.M. The Queen opened the third session of the 37th. New South Wales State Parliament. It was the first occasion on which the Sovereign has been able to open a session of an Australian Parliament. The ceremony was held in the small white-walled Legislative Council in Sydney / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4912532: Feb. 02, 1954 - Training For The Lincolnshire Hand Map - On The Sands At Selsey: They've got the sands to themselves. Which, on account of the weather is not surprising. They are taking a walk at Selsey in training for next month's Lincolnshire - the first big flat-race handicap of the Spring. “Dumbarnie” the favorite leads” Blueskin”” Netherwood” and an almost hidden” Narrator”. Mr. H.L. Cottrill the trainer walks alongside / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4911924: Feb. 02, 1954 - Minister of Health opens new administration block at St.Giles Hospital. A new administration block and operating theatre at St. Gile's Hospital Camberwell, was opened today by the Minister of Health, Mr. Iain Macleod. He paid a visit to the nurse's modern quarters. There are 37 rooms for the staff. Each has it's own colour scheme - in blue, gold or green. Every room has a built-in wardrobe, a dressing table with mirrow, a wash basin, writing table and bed / Bridgeman Images