That " Halr-Way-Round-The-World" Kiss -- British Jack Tar, Fred Pomfield of Middlesborough greets his 16 year old Australian bride after a chase half way round the world. The couple married in Sydney after a lightening romance and When Mrs. Pomfield sailed for England she had a 9 days start of her husband. But Fred beat her - and arrived home to find his bride "lost". She had waited for him in London. A call to the press from frantic Fred ended in the couple being reunited. July 04, 1946. (Photo by Mirror Features).