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ZUM4944591: Nov. 03, 1954 - Princess Margaret sees display of French fashions. presents certificates to Christian Dior.: Princess Margaret this afternoon saw a special display of Christian Dior fashions at Blenheim Palace - in aid of the British Red Cross Society. About 1,600 guests paid five guineas each to attend the show which was staged by thirteen models - flown from Paris / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4944753: Nov. 11, 1954 - Gales lash coast. Rivers overflow. Traffic disrupted. Widespread flooding in town and country, road and rail disrupted, mountainous seas running of the coast was the several effect of a sixteen hour rainstorm which swept the North of Scotland yesterday. The road leading to the farm of Dalbreck, Strachan, from the bridge over the feugh, disappeared under the flood waters from the river, isolating the farmer, J. Ross / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4944897: Nov. 11, 1954 - Introducing the” Albatross” - New All-British motor scooter. Does over 80 m.p. Gallon. : The” Albatross” - new All-British motor scooter - the first to compete with the Continental designs has put in its appearance and will be shown to the public for the first time at the Cycle and Motor Cycle Show next week. Built by the Dayton Cycle Company of Park Royal, London - the machine is an ideal runabout and is also a comfortable long-distance two-seat tourer. Powered by a 225 c.c Villiers two - stroke engine it can cruise all day at 55 - 60 m.p.h. has a top speed of over 65 m.p.h. and patrol consumption of more than 80 m.p. gallon. It is fitted with a car-type facia panel complete with speedometer; ammeter; key-operate ignition switch; separate lighting switch and choke control knot - and aldo has a big 7” headlamp. The” Albatross” has almost twice the speed and power plus most of the” extras” of its Italian and German competitors and is priced at KSA95501 182 - 12 - Od. inclusive of Purchase Tax / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4943670: Oct. 10, 1954 - Admiral Mountbatten says farewell to president Tito: Admiral the earl Mounbatten of Buran, K.G., K.C.B., G.C.V.O., G.M.S.I., D.S.O, flying his flag in the dispaton vessel Surprise, arrived off the island of Brioni, Yugaslavia, recently. After firing a personal salute to president Tito on the North Side of the Island in sight of the President's House, H.M.S. surprise are horde off the harbor on the South side of the island. Admiral Mountbatten was paying a farewell call on president Tito before relinguishing his command of the Mediterranean Flest later this year. Admiral Mountbatten, accompanied by his personal staff, and Mr. John Shattock, H.M. charge D'Affaires at Belgrade, landed and proceeded to the president's House for his official Call. In attendance with the president were General Gosnjak, Secretary of State for Defence Vice Aderni, Commander-in-Chief of Yugoslav Flast, / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4943719: Oct. 10, 1954 - Viscount Montgomery Unveils Alamein Memorial Inspectected The Cloisters: Five thousand people attended the ceremony at El Alamein yesterday - when Viscount Montgomery unveiled the memorial to the man who is lost their lives in the great desert victory of twelve years ago / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4942229: Oct. 04, 1954 - Navy give their first public demonstration of the new” Free Escape” Method from Submarines: The Royal Navy today gave their first public demonstration of the latest method by which men can escape from submarines. The demonstration tool place at H.M.S and tests were made in a 100 foot water tank. The new escape system enables men to ascend safely from sunken submarine without breathing apparatus / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4942789: Oct. 10, 1954 - Roberto Rossellini arrives in London. Prepares for” St. Joan” production.: Italian producer Roberto Rossellini arrived in London last night to join his wife Ingrid Bergman to start work on his production at the Steel Theatre of 'St. Joan” - it which his wife plays the title role / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4942964: Oct. 10, 1954 - Jean Simmons Holds A Press Reception In London Looking Out Over London: Britain's screen star Jean Simmons held a press reception at the Dorchester Hotel, London - this afternoon. She arrived in London last Sunday - and is to star in a new film” Deadlock”. Her husband Stewart Granger is expected here shortly / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4943454: Oct. 10, 1954 - crooner Dickie valentine weds at Caxton hall vast crowd mobs the happy couple: popular radio and stage crooner Dickie valentine was married this afternoon at Caxton hall to ice skater Elizabeth Flynn. huge crowds gathered to watch the couple after the ceremony / Bridgeman Images