1/52Ringo Starr from the Beatles lands in Australia in 1964. Picture: News Corp
It’s been 50 years today since The Beatles touched down in Sydney
It’s been 50 years today since The Beatles touched down in Sydney
2/52The Beatles Ringo Starr and John Lennon in Australia in 1964. Picture: News Corp
3/52The Beatles land in Australia in 1964 for a tour. Picture: News Corp
4/52Ringo Starr from the Beatles lands in Australia in 1964. Picture: News Corp
5/52George Harrison from the Beatles lands in Australia in 1964. Picture: News Corp
6/52George Harrison from the Beatles lands in Australia in 1964. Picture: News Corp
7/52The Beatles land in Australia in 1964 for a tour. Picture: News Corp
8/52Ringo Starr from the Beatles enjoys an Australian beer in Australia in 1964. Picture: News Corp
9/52Pages from the Daily Mirror, 11 June 2014 of the Beatles in Australia.
10/52Pages from the Daily Mirror, 11 June 2014 of the Beatles in Australia.
11/52Paul McCartney member of band “The Beatles” celebrates his birthday in Sydney with Delphine Morrisey (R) other fans during their Australian tour in 1964. Picture: News Corp
12/52The Beatles on arrival at Sydney Airport on 11 June 1964 (L- R) George Harrison, Jimmie Nicol, Paul McCartney, John Lennon Tuesday June 10 8:30pm Supplied by ABC TV Picture: Channel 2 ( Abc)
13/52Music fan screaming at arrival of band The Beatles at Sydney Stadium during 1964 Australian tour 18 Jun 1964. 1960s fans
14/52Beatles Australian tour 1964 (L-R) Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison playing didgeridoos - Picture: News Corp
15/52Photographer Bob Barnes on shoulders of Dave Schmidt, a courier photograhper, at arrival of The Beatles Picture. Picture: News Corp
16/52“The News” newspaper front page from 12 Jun 1964. The Beatles in Adelaide. one 1960s. Picture: News Corp
17/52The Courier Mail - 29 June 1964 - front page - Beatles arrive in Brisbane excited fans. Picture: News Corp
18/52Distraught fan screaming during British pop band The Beatles concert in Adelaide Jun 1964. Picture: News Corp
19/52Music group ‘The Beatles’ band members in Ford motor car on North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia 1964. Picture: Bill Ferme
20/52Beatles pop band arriving in Australia for tour. (L-R) John Lennon with Paul McCartney, Jimmy Nicol and George Harrison 1964.
21/52Fans greeting band The Beatles at Los Angeles International Airport 18 Aug 1964. Picture: Ap
22/52Distraught fan screaming during British pop band The Beatles concert in Adelaide Jun 1964. Picture: News Corp
23/52Paul McCartney performing in Adelaide, June 1964. Photo by Vic Grimmett. Arts Centre Melbourne, Performing Arts Collection
24/52The Beatles at their Melbourne press conference, Southern Cross Hotel, 14 June 1964. Photo by Laurie Richards. Arts Centre Melbourne, Performing Arts Collection
25/52Cover of album 'Let It Be' by The Beatles, released 1970.
26/52Beatles pop band arriving in Australia for tour. (L-R) John Lennon with Paul McCartney, Jimmy Nicol and George Harrison 1964. Picture: News Corp
27/52British singer musician Ringo Starr playing drums as part of the Beatles music group in Brisbane during tour of Australia 1964. Picture: News Corp
28/52Paul McCartney a member of the Pop Group the Beatles talking with policeman as after arriving at Lennons Hotel Brisbane. Picture: News Corp
29/52Beatles rock band recording in television studio in Australia in 1960s.
30/52John Lennon of the Beatles acknowledges the roar of the Brisbane supporters before the group entered their aircraft at Eagle Farm Airport. Picture: News Corp
31/52Members of band ‘The Beatles’ (L-R) John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Jimmy Nicol (filling in for ringo Starr who was sick) and George Harrison during their tour of Australia in a 1964 photo. Picture: News Corp
32/52Beatles fans prepare to welcome their idols with a 20-foot banner, from left: Margaret Sims, 15, of Clayfield; Marilyn Dean, 16, of Mitchelton; Lorraine Watson, 15, of Graceville; Dianne Hauritz, 16, of New Farm; Gay Croes, 17, of Salisbury; Kay Hawthorne (Beatle fan club president), 17, of Aspley; Lesley McHugh, 17, of Kedron; Kathy O’Brien, 17, of Bardon; and Gay Seresheff, 18, of Salisbury. Picture by Jim Fenwick. Picture: News Corp
33/52Pop band The Beatles Adelaide visit Jun 1964 - Crowd in King William Street for Town Hall welcome. Picture: News Corp
34/5229/6/1964 Paul McCartney from the Beatles after arriving in Brisbane. Picture: News Corp
35/5229/6/1964 Beatles press conference in Brisbane in 1964. Picture: News Corp
36/5229/6/1964 Beatles press conference in Brisbane in 1964. Picture: News Corp
37/52Beatles press conference in Brisbane in 1964. Picture: News Corp
38/5229/6/1964 Crowds of fans waiting outside Lennons Hotel for The Beatles to arrive. Picture: News Corp
39/52Different reactions to the music at The Beatles concert at Festival Hall. Picture by Bill Whalley
40/52Paul McCartney member of band “The Beatles” celebrates his birthday in Sydney with Delphine Morrisey (R) and other fans during their Australian tour in 1964. Picture: News Corp
41/521964. The Beatles in Melbourne. Tearful teenagers press against a fence to get a last glimpse of the Beatles as they board thier plane for Sydney. Fans. Crowd. Picture: News Corp
42/52Excited fan at Eagle Farm Airport after the arrival of The Beatles. Picture by Barnes. Picture: News Corp
43/5229/6/1964 Excited fans at The Beatles concert at Festival Hall. Picture by Barnes Picture: News Corp
44/52The Beatles leaving Brisbane Airport. Neg/no K1374 The Courier-Mail Photo Archive. Picture: File
45/52British pop band The Beatles in Adelaide Jun 1964. 1960s Picture: File Photo
46/52British pop band The Beatles with Bob Francis in Adelaide 12 Jun 1964. Picture: File Photo
47/52Excited fans at The Beatles concert at Festival Hall. Picture by Barnes Picture: News Corp
48/52“Advertiser” front page 13 Jun 1964 announcing arrival of rock band Beatles in Adelaide. 1960s one Picture: Supplied
49/52File Pix Beatles Australian tour 1964 (This pic may be Sydney) - (l-R) ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison playing didgeridoos - music bands groups didgeridoo Picture: File Photo
50/52File Pix Beatles Australian tour 1964 (This pic may be Sydney) - (l-R) ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison playing didgeridoos - music bands groups didgeridoo Picture: File Photo
51/52File Pix Beatles Australian tour 1964 (This pic may be Sydney) - (l-R) ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison playing didgeridoos - music bands groups didgeridoo Picture: File Photo
52/52File Pix Beatles Australian tour 1964 (This pic may be Sydney) - (l-R) ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison playing didgeridoos - music bands groups didgeridoo Picture: File Photo
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