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"Carting the Wool" float in the Sesquicentenary procession, Parramatta — photograph, from Parramatta, 1938
photograph·1938·Parramatta

"Carting the Wool" float in the Sesquicentenary procession, Parramatta, 1938

Parramatta celebrationsSam Hood
"Opera Drama Ballet Comedy" float, Commonwealth Jubilee procession — photograph, from Sydney Town Hall, 1951
photograph·1942·Sydney CBD

"Opera Drama Ballet Comedy" float, Commonwealth Jubilee procession, 1951

Hood Collection part II, Box 078, nos. 001-069 : Hardy-Watkins wedding; AWA paintings exhibit; Commonwealth Golden Jubilee procession; Clarence Miller wedding; Warwick Peet wedding; Rural valley; Portraits; Dog; Swampy landSam Hood
'Mystery Star' launch with a man at the helm — photograph, 1936
photograph·1938

'Mystery Star' launch with a man at the helm, 1936

State Library NSWSam Hood
2/4th Infantry soldiers off to war at Darling Harbour — photograph, from Darling Harbour, 1940
photograph·1940·Sydney CBD

2/4th Infantry soldiers off to war at Darling Harbour, 1940

A.B.C. recording soldiers of the 2/4th Infantry off to war, Darling HarbourSam Hood
2nd AIF infantry on parade past the Queen Victoria Building, George Street — photograph, from Queen Victoria Building, 1930–50
photograph·1937·Sydney CBD

2nd AIF infantry on parade past the Queen Victoria Building, George Street, 1930–50

State Library NSWSam Hood
2nd AIF march along George Street past Sydney Town Hall — photograph, from Sydney Town Hall, c. 1890–1950
photograph·1890·Sydney CBD

2nd AIF march along George Street past Sydney Town Hall, c. 1890–1950

State Library NSWSam Hood
2nd AIF marching past the saluting base at Sydney Town Hall, George Street — photograph, from Sydney Town Hall, 1940
photograph·1940·Sydney CBD

2nd AIF marching past the saluting base at Sydney Town Hall, George Street, 1940

2nd A.I.F. marching in George Street, passing the Saluting Base at Sydney Town HallSam Hood
2nd AIF route march past Sydney Town Hall, George Street — photograph, from Sydney Town Hall, 1940
photograph·1890·Sydney CBD

2nd AIF route march past Sydney Town Hall, George Street, 1940

State Library NSWSam Hood
2nd AIF troops march past Sydney Town Hall — photograph, from Sydney Town Hall, 1939–50
photograph·1937·Sydney CBD

2nd AIF troops march past Sydney Town Hall, 1939–50

State Library NSWSam Hood
2nd AIF troops marching along George Street past Sydney Town Hall — photograph, c. 1890–1950
photograph·1890

2nd AIF troops marching along George Street past Sydney Town Hall, c. 1890–1950

State Library NSWSam Hood
2nd AIF troops marching past the Queen Victoria Building, George Street, Sydney — photograph, from Queen Victoria Building, 1940
photograph·1940·Sydney CBD

2nd AIF troops marching past the Queen Victoria Building, George Street, Sydney, 1940

2nd A.I.F. marching through SydneySam Hood
2nd AIF troops marching through Martin Place, Sydney — photograph, 1930–50
photograph·1937

2nd AIF troops marching through Martin Place, Sydney, 1930–50

State Library NSWSam Hood
2nd AIF troops marching through Sydney past the T&G Building — photograph, from Sydney, 1930–50
photograph·1937

2nd AIF troops marching through Sydney past the T&G Building, 1930–50

State Library NSWSam Hood
2UW radio men with a walkie-talkie at Royal Sydney Golf Club — photograph, from Royal Sydney Golf Club, 1946
photograph·1946·Rose Bay

2UW radio men with a walkie-talkie at Royal Sydney Golf Club, 1946

Golf, Royal SydneySam Hood
ABC mobile studio van recording troops embarking, Darling Harbour — photograph, from Darling Harbour, 1940
photograph·1940·Sydney CBD

ABC mobile studio van recording troops embarking, Darling Harbour, 1940

A.B.C. truck recording soldiers off to war, Darling HarbourSam Hood
Academic procession at the University of Sydney Quadrangle — photograph, from The University of Sydney, 1936
photograph·1936·Camperdown

Academic procession at the University of Sydney Quadrangle, 1936

Sydney UniversitySam Hood
Adelaide Boys' Band on the steps of Sydney Town Hall — photograph, from Sydney Town Hall, 1937
photograph·1937·Sydney CBD

Adelaide Boys' Band on the steps of Sydney Town Hall, 1937

Adelaide Boys' Band at Sydney Town HallSam Hood
Balmus hoarding at the Clovelly Theatre — photograph, from Clovelly, 1939
photograph·1939·Clovelly

Balmus hoarding at the Clovelly Theatre, 1939

Balmus at Clovelly TheatreSam Hood
Bandstand and lawns of Wynyard Square, Sydney — photograph, from Wynyard Park, c. 1910
photograph·1910·Wynyard

Bandstand and lawns of Wynyard Square, Sydney, c. 1910

State Library NSWSam Hood
Bathers fill the sand at North Bondi Beach — photograph, from Bondi Beach, 1932
photograph·1932·Bondi Beach

Bathers fill the sand at North Bondi Beach, 1932

Dense crowd of bathers at North BondiSam Hood
Bathers on the rocks at Coogee Beach — photograph, from Coogee Beach, 1936
photograph·1936·Coogee

Bathers on the rocks at Coogee Beach, 1936

Coogee surfSam Hood
Batsman, wicket-keeper and fielders in play during a Sydney cricket match — photograph, from Sydney, c. 1925–50
photograph·1937

Batsman, wicket-keeper and fielders in play during a Sydney cricket match, c. 1925–50

Hood Collection part II : [Sports, CricketSam Hood
Bishops in procession at the Fourth Plenary Council, St Mary's Cathedral — photograph, from St Mary's Cathedral, 1937
photograph·1937·Sydney CBD

Bishops in procession at the Fourth Plenary Council, St Mary's Cathedral, 1937

Plenary Council at St Mary's CathedralSam Hood
Boating crowds on a Sydney waterway — photograph, from Sydney, c. 1925–40
photograph·1925

Boating crowds on a Sydney waterway, c. 1925–40

Hood Collection part II : [Sports, Rowing (including Head of the River), boating and yachtingSam Hood
Botanic Gardens entrance gates, Sydney — photograph, from Royal Botanic Garden, c. 1927
photograph·1927·Sydney CBD

Botanic Gardens entrance gates, Sydney, c. 1927

Hood Collection part II, Box 049, nos. 001-009 : Duke and Duchess of York; Federal Parliament House; National Art Gallery of New South Wales; Botanic Gardens gates; Domain figs and drinking fountainSam Hood
Bottling line at Penfold's factory, Alexandria — photograph, from Alexandria, 1949
photograph·1943·Alexandria

Bottling line at Penfold's factory, Alexandria, 1949

State Library NSWSam Hood
Boy Scouts float, Commonwealth Golden Jubilee procession, Sydney — photograph, from Sydney Town Hall, 1951
photograph·1942·Sydney CBD

Boy Scouts float, Commonwealth Golden Jubilee procession, Sydney, 1951

Hood Collection part II, Box 078, nos. 001-069 : Hardy-Watkins wedding; AWA paintings exhibit; Commonwealth Golden Jubilee procession; Clarence Miller wedding; Warwick Peet wedding; Rural valley; Portraits; Dog; Swampy landSam Hood
Brick cottage float in the Parramatta Sesquicentenary procession — photograph, from Parramatta, 1938
photograph·1938·Parramatta

Brick cottage float in the Parramatta Sesquicentenary procession, 1938

Parramatta celebrationsSam Hood
British General Electric Co. Ltd wall signage, Sydney city street — photograph, from Sydney, c. 1910–35
photograph·1910

British General Electric Co. Ltd wall signage, Sydney city street, c. 1910–35

State Library NSWSam Hood
Butchers' association float in the Commonwealth Golden Jubilee procession, Sydney — photograph, from Sydney Town Hall, 1951
photograph·1942·Sydney CBD

Butchers' association float in the Commonwealth Golden Jubilee procession, Sydney, 1951

Hood Collection part II, Box 078, nos. 001-069 : Hardy-Watkins wedding; AWA paintings exhibit; Commonwealth Golden Jubilee procession; Clarence Miller wedding; Warwick Peet wedding; Rural valley; Portraits; Dog; Swampy landSam Hood
Cabin cruiser "Leisurlea" under way on the Parramatta River — photograph, from Sydney, 1937
photograph·1937

Cabin cruiser "Leisurlea" under way on the Parramatta River, 1937

"Leisurlea", on Parramatta RiverSam Hood
Canterbury-bound bus among traffic at Railway Square — photograph, from Haymarket, c. 1927–29
photograph·1927·Haymarket

Canterbury-bound bus among traffic at Railway Square, c. 1927–29

Hood Collection part II, Box 042, nos. 052-072 : Trams, buses and traffic, Railway Square and Broadway; Express trains concourse, Central railway station; Shoppers on the steps, Mark Foy's; Christmas party, children's hospitalSam Hood
Carmelite Convent chapel and Marian statue, Marrickville — photograph, from Marrickville, c. 1930–34
photograph·1932·Marrickville

Carmelite Convent chapel and Marian statue, Marrickville, c. 1930–34

Hood Collection part II, Box 059, nos. 140-144 : Golden wedding (50th anniversary) of Mother Superior, Carmelite Convent, MarrickvilleSam Hood
Carmelite convent chapel interior decorated for a Golden Jubilee, Marrickville — photograph, from Marrickville, 1933
photograph·1933·Marrickville

Carmelite convent chapel interior decorated for a Golden Jubilee, Marrickville, 1933

Hood Collection part II, Box 094, nos. 006-021 : Carmelite convent and appearance of Prioress Mother Marie on her Golden Jubilee, MarrickvilleSam Hood
Carmelite Convent chapel, Marrickville, with crowd gathered for a jubilee — photograph, from Marrickville, c. 1930–34
photograph·1932·Marrickville

Carmelite Convent chapel, Marrickville, with crowd gathered for a jubilee, c. 1930–34

Hood Collection part II, Box 059, nos. 140-144 : Golden wedding (50th anniversary) of Mother Superior, Carmelite Convent, MarrickvilleSam Hood
Cavalcade of the Golden Fleece procession through Parramatta — photograph, from Parramatta, 1938
photograph·1938·Parramatta

Cavalcade of the Golden Fleece procession through Parramatta, 1938

Parramatta celebrationsSam Hood
Central Railway Station across Belmore Park — photograph, from Haymarket, 1920s
photograph·1916·Haymarket

Central Railway Station across Belmore Park, 1920s

State Library NSWSam Hood
Central Railway Station and clock tower, Sydney — photograph, from Haymarket, 1921–52
photograph·1916·Haymarket

Central Railway Station and clock tower, Sydney, 1921–52

State Library NSWSam Hood
Central Railway Station concourse, Sydney — photograph, from Haymarket, c. 1927–29
photograph·1927·Haymarket

Central Railway Station concourse, Sydney, c. 1927–29

Hood Collection part II, Box 042, nos. 052-072 : Trams, buses and traffic, Railway Square and Broadway; Express trains concourse, Central railway station; Shoppers on the steps, Mark Foy's; Christmas party, children's hospitalSam Hood
Central Railway Station concourse, Sydney — photograph, from Haymarket, c. 1927–29
photograph·1927·Haymarket

Central Railway Station concourse, Sydney, c. 1927–29

Hood Collection part II, Box 042, nos. 052-072 : Trams, buses and traffic, Railway Square and Broadway; Express trains concourse, Central railway station; Shoppers on the steps, Mark Foy's; Christmas party, children's hospitalSam Hood
Central Railway Station from the Marcus Clark Building — photograph, from Central Station, c. 1930s
photograph·1930·Haymarket

Central Railway Station from the Marcus Clark Building, c. 1930s

View of Central Railway Station from Marcus Clark's BuildingSam Hood
Child at the rope barrier, Erskineville dog show — photograph, from Erskineville, 1934
photograph·1934·Erskineville

Child at the rope barrier, Erskineville dog show, 1934

Hood Collection part II, Box 029, nos. 033-053 : Dog show, Erskineville; Phillip Street fire; Easts versus Wests football; Mothers and children, ABC studiosSam Hood
Children in eighteenth-century court dress posed on stage — photograph, from Sydney, 1923–42
photograph·1923

Children in eighteenth-century court dress posed on stage, 1923–42

State Library NSWSam Hood
Children riding an elephant at Taronga Zoo — photograph, from Taronga Zoo, 1936
photograph·1936·Mosman

Children riding an elephant at Taronga Zoo, 1936

State Library NSWSam Hood
Christmas tree and presents at the Grace Bros children's Christmas, Sydney — photograph, from Sydney, 1935–50
photograph·1935

Christmas tree and presents at the Grace Bros children's Christmas, Sydney, 1935–50

Hood Collection part II, Box 045, nos. 001-031 : Departure of Sir Philip Game; Miss Danceland; Bridal parade; Miss Australia; Grace Bros. children's Christmas; Our Gang concertSam Hood
Civic Theatre, George Street, Parramatta — photograph, from George Street, 1942
photograph·1942·Parramatta

Civic Theatre, George Street, Parramatta, 1942

Parramatta Civic: exterior by daySam Hood
Civic Theatre, Parramatta — auditorium and proscenium — photograph, from Parramatta, 1942
photograph·1942·Parramatta

Civic Theatre, Parramatta — auditorium and proscenium, 1942

Parramatta Civic: view to stageSam Hood
Collision between a tram and a lorry, Sydney — photograph, from Sydney, 1937
photograph·1937

Collision between a tram and a lorry, Sydney, 1937

Smash between tram and lorrySam Hood