Department of National Archives, Sri Lanka

Finish of the 1956 Derby

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1956-6-12

The finish of the 1956 Derby with Lavandin (W. R. Johnstone) winning from Montaval (left) while Roistar is just behind the winner filling the minor pacing.

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Finish of the First Peace Time Derby

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Racing at Epsom. First Peace Time Derby Day won by Mr. J. E. Ferguson's "Airborne" (T, Lowrry up) from "Gulf Stream" and "Radiotherapy". A general view of the finish of the Derby won by "Airborne" (grey horse).

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First Peace Time Derby

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First Peace Time Derby won by Mr. J. E. Ferguson's "Airborne" (T. Lowrey up) from "Gulf Stream" and "Radiotherapy". The field rounding Tattenham Corner.

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Fourteen-Year-Old Crown Prince Carl Gustaf of Sweden at the Amusement Park

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1960-6-17

Fourteen-year-old Crown Prince Carl Gustaf of Sweden, gripping the side of the car and looking a little uncertain as he takes a ride on the "space robot" in the Tivoli Gardens, Stockholm's famous park. The Crown Prince visited the park with some o...

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Fred Winter Makes an Unorthodox Exit

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1957-1-8

Fred Winter makes an unorthodox exit as he parts company with Mrs. Walwyn's "Willowhill".

Morning Times

French Army Revolt in Algiers

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1961-4-22

Reports from France state that Foreign Legion paratroopers and other Army units have seized control in Algiers. A "proclamation" put out by Algiers Radio is said to have been signed by General Challa, a former C.-in-C. in Algeria: General Raoul Sa...

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French Horse Wins the English Derby

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1956-6-6

Monteret, hidden by Snaith, leading the field round the famous Tattenham Corner in the Derby which was won by Lavandin from Montraval an Roistar. Lavandin, who was ridden by W. R. Johnstone, is seen in the centre of the second rank of horses.

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