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Ralph Bunche of the UN arrives at Kings House to meet HRH Princess Margaret
Ralph Bunche, United Nations diplomat is being escorted by a security officer as he arrives at King's House in Kingston, Jamaica to meet HRH Princess Margaret. Other officers are standing at the side.
Raising of the Jamaican Flag, August 5, 1962
The Jamaican Flag being raised in August 1962. Alexander Bustamante, partly hidden and a group of citizens are sharing in the occasion.
Railway workers viewing the spot of the Kendal train crash that claimed 171 lives
Railway workers on the site of the Kendal railroad accident in Mandeville, Jamaica viewing the derailed train.
Railway Lane Beach, Montego Bay
"Pensions and Social Security Minister Howard Cooke, surrounded by flood victims of Railway Lane, many of whom were forced to vacate their houses when the Barnett River overflooded its banks on Thursday night. Minister Cooke toured the flood-ravaged…
Railway Lane Beach, Montego Bay
"Public Assistant Officer Evelyn Pugh (second from right, front row) speaking with one of the fishermen residing at Railway Lane Beach. This flood victim lost his fishing boat during the floods on Thursday night. The capsized house to the right was…
Railway Lane Beach, Montego Bay
"Citizens of Railway Lane, Montego Bay and Pensions and Security Minister Howard Cooke (left, wearing tie) test the strength of a rope used to secure this damaged house which was flooded when the Barnett River overflooded its banks on Thursday night.…
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Red Hills Wesleyan Church, Kingston, before the earthquake
Front view of the Wesleyan church in Red Hills before the devastating 1907 earthquake. Three female members of the congregation are standing in the…