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Spectators and timber grandstands, Sydney Cricket Ground — photograph, from Sydney Cricket Ground, 1936
photograph·1936·Moore Park

Spectators and timber grandstands, Sydney Cricket Ground, 1936

Second Test, SydneySam Hood
Spectators at the GPS Regatta, Nepean River, Penrith — photograph, from Penrith, 1940
photograph·1940·Penrith

Spectators at the GPS Regatta, Nepean River, Penrith, 1940

GPS Regatta at Penrith, Nepean RiverSam Hood
Spider's Web Club boys outside Hoyt's Clovelly Theatre — photograph, from Clovelly, 1939
photograph·1939·Clovelly

Spider's Web Club boys outside Hoyt's Clovelly Theatre, 1939

Clovelly Theatre; "Spider's Web" ClubSam Hood
St Andrew's Anglican Cathedral, Sydney — photograph, c. 1920–53
photograph·1937

St Andrew's Anglican Cathedral, Sydney, c. 1920–53

Hood Collection part II, Box 077, nos. 099-146 : Church of England; City streets; Hubert Opperman, bicycle; Irene Purcell and Zane Grey; St Mary's Cathedral; William Street; Fun map of Sydney; Portraits; GroupsSam Hood
St John Ambulance Brigade marching through the Government House gates, Sydney — photograph, from Government House, 1940
photograph·1940·Sydney CBD

St John Ambulance Brigade marching through the Government House gates, Sydney, 1940

St John's Ambulance Brigade marching through the gatesSam Hood
St John Ambulance Brigade on parade at Government House, Sydney — photograph, from Government House, 1940
photograph·1940·Sydney CBD

St John Ambulance Brigade on parade at Government House, Sydney, 1940

St John's Ambulance Brigade marchingSam Hood
St John's Ambulance honours parade at Government House, Sydney — photograph, from Government House, 1940
photograph·1940·Sydney CBD

St John's Ambulance honours parade at Government House, Sydney, 1940

St John's Ambulance parade, conferring of honours and medals at Government House, SydneySam Hood
St Mary's Cathedral and Hyde Park from the Supreme Court roof — photograph, from Hyde Park, c. 1930s
photograph·1930·Sydney CBD

St Mary's Cathedral and Hyde Park from the Supreme Court roof, c. 1930s

St Mary's Cathedral and Hyde Park (no fountain) from top of Supreme CourtSam Hood
St Mary's Cathedral before its spires, Sydney — photograph, from St Mary's Cathedral, c. 1920–53
photograph·1937·Sydney CBD

St Mary's Cathedral before its spires, Sydney, c. 1920–53

Hood Collection part II, Box 077, nos. 099-146 : Church of England; City streets; Hubert Opperman, bicycle; Irene Purcell and Zane Grey; St Mary's Cathedral; William Street; Fun map of Sydney; Portraits; GroupsSam Hood
St Mary's Cathedral from Hyde Park, Sydney — photograph, from St Mary's Cathedral, 1850–1949
photograph·1933·Sydney CBD

St Mary's Cathedral from Hyde Park, Sydney, 1850–1949

State Library NSWSam Hood
St Mary's Cathedral without its spires, Sydney — photograph, from St Mary's Cathedral, c. 1920–53
photograph·1937·Sydney CBD

St Mary's Cathedral without its spires, Sydney, c. 1920–53

Hood Collection part II, Box 077, nos. 099-146 : Church of England; City streets; Hubert Opperman, bicycle; Irene Purcell and Zane Grey; St Mary's Cathedral; William Street; Fun map of Sydney; Portraits; GroupsSam Hood
St Mary's Cathedral's northern face, Sydney — photograph, from St Mary's Cathedral, c. 1930s
photograph·1930·Sydney CBD

St Mary's Cathedral's northern face, Sydney, c. 1930s

The northern face of St Mary's CathedralSam Hood
Steam-blocking hats at Sargood's factory, Surry Hills — photograph, from Surry Hills, 1941
photograph·1941·Surry Hills

Steam-blocking hats at Sargood's factory, Surry Hills, 1941

Men operators steam-blocking and pressing hats at SargoodsSam Hood
Street corner above Wylie's Baths, Coogee — photograph, from Wylie's Baths, 1937
photograph·1937·Coogee

Street corner above Wylie's Baths, Coogee, 1937

Street scenes at Coogee (taken for Mr Mulray)Sam Hood
Surf bathers and a lifeline at Coogee Beach — photograph, from Coogee Beach, 1936
photograph·1936·Coogee

Surf bathers and a lifeline at Coogee Beach, 1936

Coogee surfSam Hood
Surf life saving clubs marching past at the Bondi Beach surf carnival — photograph, from Bondi Beach, 1938
photograph·1937·Bondi Beach

Surf life saving clubs marching past at the Bondi Beach surf carnival, 1938

State Library NSWSam Hood
Surf life saving officials with Adrian Curlewis at Manly Beach — photograph, from Manly Beach, 1934
photograph·1934·Manly

Surf life saving officials with Adrian Curlewis at Manly Beach, 1934

President Adrian (later Sir) Curlewis and Surf Life Saving officials with Gloucester at a carnival, Manly BeachSam Hood
Surf lifesavers on parade, Bondi Beach surf carnival — photograph, from Bondi Beach, 1937–41
photograph·1937·Bondi Beach

Surf lifesavers on parade, Bondi Beach surf carnival, 1937–41

State Library NSWSam Hood
Swimmers and spectators at the Limbless Soldiers' Aquatic Club pool, Vaucluse — photograph, from Vaucluse, 1935
photograph·1935·Vaucluse

Swimmers and spectators at the Limbless Soldiers' Aquatic Club pool, Vaucluse, 1935

Limbless soldiers, VaucluseSam Hood
Sydney city street with tram tracks and clock tower — photograph, from Sydney, c. 1920–53
photograph·1937

Sydney city street with tram tracks and clock tower, c. 1920–53

Hood Collection part II, Box 077, nos. 099-146 : Church of England; City streets; Hubert Opperman, bicycle; Irene Purcell and Zane Grey; St Mary's Cathedral; William Street; Fun map of Sydney; Portraits; GroupsSam Hood
Sydney Harbour Bridge across Port Jackson from a garden terrace — photograph, from Sydney, c. 1932–50
photograph·1935

Sydney Harbour Bridge across Port Jackson from a garden terrace, c. 1932–50

Hood Collection part II : [Foreshores: Sydney Harbour, rivers, lakes and waterways; beachesSam Hood
Sydney Harbour Bridge approach spans under construction — photograph, from Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1923–42
photograph·1923·Milsons Point

Sydney Harbour Bridge approach spans under construction, 1923–42

State Library NSWSam Hood
Sydney Harbour Bridge arch almost complete, seen from the North Shore — photograph, from Sydney Harbour Bridge, c. 1931
photograph·1931·Milsons Point

Sydney Harbour Bridge arch almost complete, seen from the North Shore, c. 1931

State Library NSWSam Hood
Sydney Harbour Bridge arch arms before joining — photograph, from Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1930
photograph·1950·Milsons Point

Sydney Harbour Bridge arch arms before joining, 1930

Hood Collection part II, Box 080, nos. 001-029 : Harbour Bridge; Corner store bread war; Mosman Rowing Club; Pyrmont Bridge accident; Circular Quay; Broderick School; Imported beer and liquor; Bare IslandSam Hood
Sydney Harbour Bridge arch halves before joining — photograph, from Milsons Point, 1930–50
photograph·1950·Milsons Point

Sydney Harbour Bridge arch halves before joining, 1930–50

Hood Collection part II, Box 080, nos. 001-029 : Harbour Bridge; Corner store bread war; Mosman Rowing Club; Pyrmont Bridge accident; Circular Quay; Broderick School; Imported beer and liquor; Bare IslandSam Hood
Sydney Harbour Bridge arch nearing completion — photograph, from Milsons Point, 1930
photograph·1928·Milsons Point

Sydney Harbour Bridge arch nearing completion, 1930

Hood Collection part II, Box 044, nos. 053-068; Box 46, nos. 001-009 : Sydney Harbour Bridge constructionSam Hood
Sydney Harbour Bridge arch nearing completion — photograph, from Milsons Point, 1930
photograph·1950·Milsons Point

Sydney Harbour Bridge arch nearing completion, 1930

Hood Collection part II, Box 080, nos. 001-029 : Harbour Bridge; Corner store bread war; Mosman Rowing Club; Pyrmont Bridge accident; Circular Quay; Broderick School; Imported beer and liquor; Bare IslandSam Hood
Sydney Harbour Bridge arch under construction, aerial view over Circular Quay — photograph, from Sydney, c. 1928–30
photograph·1927

Sydney Harbour Bridge arch under construction, aerial view over Circular Quay, c. 1928–30

Hood Collection part II, Box 022, nos. 001-019 : Airmen, personalities, pilots (including women pilots) and aeroplanes, MascotSam Hood
Sydney Harbour Bridge arch under construction — photograph, from Milsons Point, c. 1930
photograph·1930·Milsons Point

Sydney Harbour Bridge arch under construction, c. 1930

Hood Collection part II, Box 016, nos. 018-029 : Pitt Street south from King Street; Sydney Harbour Bridge under constructionSam Hood
Sydney Harbour Bridge arch under construction — photograph, from Milsons Point, c. 1930
photograph·1930·Milsons Point

Sydney Harbour Bridge arch under construction, c. 1930

Hood Collection part II, Box 016, nos. 018-029 : Pitt Street south from King Street; Sydney Harbour Bridge under constructionSam Hood
Sydney Harbour Bridge under construction, the arch nearly joined — photograph, from Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1930
photograph·1928·Milsons Point

Sydney Harbour Bridge under construction, the arch nearly joined, 1930

Hood Collection part II, Box 044, nos. 053-068; Box 46, nos. 001-009 : Sydney Harbour Bridge constructionSam Hood
Sydney Town Hall floodlit for the Radio & Electrical Exhibition — photograph, from Sydney Town Hall, c. 1930
photograph·1930·Sydney CBD

Sydney Town Hall floodlit for the Radio & Electrical Exhibition, c. 1930

The Sydney Town Hall illuminated for the Radio & Electrical ExhibitionSam Hood
Sydney Town Hall lit for the Electrical and Radio Exhibition — photograph, from Sydney Town Hall, 1930
photograph·1930s·Sydney CBD

Sydney Town Hall lit for the Electrical and Radio Exhibition, 1930

The Sydney Town Hall illuminated for the Electrical & Radio ExhibitionSam Hood
Tanner Middleton Ltd timber float in the 1938 Sesquicentenary procession, Parramatta — photograph, from Parramatta
photograph·1938·Parramatta

Tanner Middleton Ltd timber float in the 1938 Sesquicentenary procession, Parramatta

Parramatta celebrationsSam Hood
Target markers at the King's Rifle Shoot, Anzac Rifle Range — photograph, from Malabar, 1932–52
photograph·1932·Malabar

Target markers at the King's Rifle Shoot, Anzac Rifle Range, 1932–52

Hood Collection part II, Box 071, nos. 159-220 : King's Rifle Shoot; Miss Heagney; Mr Vine-Hall; Air Force Commander Cole; McCaw wedding; Choirboy John Lynch; Woman; ManSam Hood
Test cricket in progress at the Sydney Cricket Ground — photograph, from Sydney Cricket Ground, c. 1930s
photograph·1930·Moore Park

Test cricket in progress at the Sydney Cricket Ground, c. 1930s

Test cricket at Sydney Cricket GroundSam Hood
Three women at the azaleas, Botanic Garden, Sydney — photograph, from Royal Botanic Garden, 1934
photograph·1934·Sydney CBD

Three women at the azaleas, Botanic Garden, Sydney, 1934

Three women admiring the early spring azaleas, Botanic Gardens, SydneySam Hood
Timber cabin launch with canvas canopy off boat-shed shore — photograph, 1936
photograph·1938

Timber cabin launch with canvas canopy off boat-shed shore, 1936

State Library NSWSam Hood
Tooth & Co brewery float, Parramatta Sesquicentenary parade — photograph, from Parramatta, 1938
photograph·1938·Parramatta

Tooth & Co brewery float, Parramatta Sesquicentenary parade, 1938

Parramatta celebrationsSam Hood
Tooth's New Zealand Hotel, corner of William and Yurong Streets, Sydney — photograph, from Yurong Street, 1934–35
photograph·1934·Darlinghurst

Tooth's New Zealand Hotel, corner of William and Yurong Streets, Sydney, 1934–35

Hood Collection part II, Box 077, nos. 147-161 : Wrestler Feleci; Derailed trams and tramways; Railway carriages; Oxford Street; William StreetSam Hood
Traffic at Railway Square with Central Station clock tower — photograph, from Chippendale, c. 1927–29
photograph·1927·Chippendale

Traffic at Railway Square with Central Station clock tower, 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
Tram and lorry smash, Sydney — photograph, from Sydney, 1937
photograph·1937

Tram and lorry smash, Sydney, 1937

Smash between tram and lorrySam Hood
Tram and lorry smash, Sydney — photograph, from Sydney, 1937
photograph·1937

Tram and lorry smash, Sydney, 1937

Smash between tram and lorrySam Hood
Tram and taxi smash in Pitt Street — photograph, from Pitt Street, 1937
photograph·1937·Sydney CBD

Tram and taxi smash in Pitt Street, 1937

Tram and taxi smash in Pitt StreetSam Hood
Tram and taxi smash in Pitt Street — photograph, from Pitt Street, 1937
photograph·1937·Sydney CBD

Tram and taxi smash in Pitt Street, 1937

Tram and taxi smash in Pitt StreetSam Hood
Tram no. 973 beside tramway excavation, Sydney — photograph, from Sydney, 1934–35
photograph·1934

Tram no. 973 beside tramway excavation, Sydney, 1934–35

Hood Collection part II, Box 077, nos. 147-161 : Wrestler Feleci; Derailed trams and tramways; Railway carriages; Oxford Street; William StreetSam Hood
Trams and a Campsie bus on Broadway, Sydney — photograph, from Broadway, c. 1927–29
photograph·1927·Chippendale

Trams and a Campsie bus on Broadway, 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
Trams and traffic at Railway Square, Sydney — photograph, from Chippendale, c. 1927–29
photograph·1927·Chippendale

Trams and traffic at Railway Square, 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