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Costumed participants at Parramatta's 1938 sesquicentenary, Old Government House — photograph, from Old Government House
photograph·1938·Parramatta

Costumed participants at Parramatta's 1938 sesquicentenary, Old Government House

Parramatta celebrationsSam Hood
Cottage and paddock, watercolour by Samuel Elyard — illustration, 1866
illustration·1854

Cottage and paddock, watercolour by Samuel Elyard, 1866

Views, mainly of Sydney, Nowra and TeraraSamuel Elyard
Cottage marked for sale beneath ironmongers' wall signs, Sydney — photograph, from Sydney, c. 1890–1905
photograph·1890

Cottage marked for sale beneath ironmongers' wall signs, Sydney, c. 1890–1905

Royal Australian Historical Society : photonegativesMurrell & Co.
Council yard, McMahons Point, Sydney — illustration, from McMahons Point, 1915
illustration·1915·McMahons Point

Council yard, McMahons Point, Sydney, 1915

Pyrmont Bridge Darling HarbourSydney Ure Smith
Courtyard of the Hôtel Suisse, the artist's lodging — illustration, 1823
illustration·1823

Courtyard of the Hôtel Suisse, the artist's lodging, 1823

Album of] Pencil sketches, watercolours, etc. by C. Martens, O.W. Brierly, S.T. Gill, John Rae, C. Rodius and othersConrad Martens; Oswald W. B. Brierly; Samuel Thomas Gill; John Rae; Charles Rodius
Cranbrook, Bellevue Hill, from the garden — photograph, from Cranbrook School, c. 1865–1922
photograph·Bellevue Hill

Cranbrook, Bellevue Hill, from the garden, c. 1865–1922

Miscellaneous views including Sydney suburbs, Blue Mountains, churches, cemeteries, residences and animals
Creeper cranes and flags on the Sydney Harbour Bridge half-arch — photograph, from Milsons Point, 1930
photograph·1928·Milsons Point

Creeper cranes and flags on the Sydney Harbour Bridge half-arch, 1930

Hood Collection part II, Box 044, nos. 053-068; Box 46, nos. 001-009 : Sydney Harbour Bridge constructionSam Hood
Creeper cranes on a Sydney Harbour Bridge pylon under construction — photograph, from Milsons Point, c. 1930
photograph·1930·Milsons Point

Creeper cranes on a Sydney Harbour Bridge pylon 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
Cricket at Hyde Park: Sydney versus an Imperial regiment — illustration, from Hyde Park
illustration·1870·Sydney CBD

Cricket at Hyde Park: Sydney versus an Imperial regiment

Hyde Park - the old days of merry Cricket Club matches, c. 1870? / Thomas H LewisThomas Harvey Lewis
Cricket match at North Sydney Oval — photograph, from North Sydney Oval, c. 1930s
photograph·1930·North Sydney

Cricket match at North Sydney Oval, c. 1930s

Cricket [North Sydney OvalSam Hood
Cricket match in Hyde Park with Darlinghurst Gaol and Sydney College on the skyline — photograph, from Hyde Park
photograph·1890·Sydney CBD

Cricket match in Hyde Park with Darlinghurst Gaol and Sydney College on the skyline

Panorama of Hyde Park, SydneyJohn Rae
Cricket match in progress before a crowded grandstand, Sydney — photograph, 1932
photograph·1937

Cricket match in progress before a crowded grandstand, Sydney, 1932

Hood Collection part II : [Sports, CricketSam Hood
Cricketer Sammy Drew at the crease, Sydney — photograph, from Sydney, c. 1927
photograph·1927

Cricketer Sammy Drew at the crease, Sydney, c. 1927

Hood Collection part II, Box 093, nos. 011-019 : Dr Bradfield in his office; Wedding, St Philip's Church; Consecration of Cenotaph; Sydney Town Hall and underground railway; Aboriginal cricketer Sammy Drew; X-ray procedure; Ancient coinsSam Hood
Cricketers taking the field, Sydney Cricket Ground — photograph, from Sydney Cricket Ground, c. 1925–50
photograph·1937·Moore Park

Cricketers taking the field, Sydney Cricket Ground, c. 1925–50

Hood Collection part II : [Sports, CricketSam Hood
Crowd around a monoplane on Mascot aerodrome — photograph, from Mascot, c. 1927–30
photograph·1927·Mascot

Crowd around a monoplane on Mascot aerodrome, c. 1927–30

Hood Collection part II, Box 022, nos. 001-019 : Airmen, personalities, pilots (including women pilots) and aeroplanes, MascotSam Hood
Crowd at the Bryden & Peters motor body works fire, Phillip Street — photograph, from Phillip Street, 1934
photograph·1934·Waterloo

Crowd at the Bryden & Peters motor body works fire, Phillip Street, 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
Crowd on a Sydney waterfront wharf beside ferry and sailing ships — photograph, from Sydney, 1900–38
photograph·1900

Crowd on a Sydney waterfront wharf beside ferry and sailing ships, 1900–38

Miscellaneous photographs; Boer War; World War I; Sesquicentenary; New Guinea
Crowd outside Bruce Small's bicycle shop, Sydney — photograph, c. 1920–53
photograph·1937

Crowd outside Bruce Small's bicycle shop, 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
Crowded tram for Rushcutters Bay, Sydney — photograph, from Sydney, 1949
photograph·1949

Crowded tram for Rushcutters Bay, Sydney, 1949

Crowded trams - Sydney, 30 June 1949 / photographs by Milton KentMilton Kent
Crowded trams at night, Sydney — photograph, from Sydney, 1949
photograph·1949

Crowded trams at night, Sydney, 1949

Crowded trams - Sydney, 30 June 1949 / photographs by Milton KentMilton Kent
Crowds at a pool enclosure, Taronga Zoological Park — photograph, from Taronga Zoo, c. 1916–30
photograph·1920·Mosman

Crowds at a pool enclosure, Taronga Zoological Park, c. 1916–30

Hood Collection part II : Miscellaneous photographsSam Hood
Crowds at Bondi Beach below the Pavilion — photograph, from Bondi Beach, 1950
photograph·1950·Bondi Beach

Crowds at Bondi Beach below the Pavilion, 1950

Sydney
Crowds at Bondi Beach below the Pavilion — photograph, from Bondi Pavilion, 1950
photograph·1950·Bondi Beach

Crowds at Bondi Beach below the Pavilion, 1950

Sydney
Crowds at the Prouds corner, King Street, Sydney — photograph, from King Street, 1949
photograph·1949·Sydney CBD

Crowds at the Prouds corner, King Street, Sydney, 1949

Sydney
Crowds crossing Pitt Street outside Shirley Shoe Co., Sydney — photograph, from Pitt Street, 1949
photograph·1949·Sydney CBD

Crowds crossing Pitt Street outside Shirley Shoe Co., Sydney, 1949

Sydney
Crowds in a Sydney street, peace celebrations — photograph, from Sydney, 1945
photograph·1945

Crowds in a Sydney street, peace celebrations, 1945

Peace celebrations, SydneySam Hood
Crowds line George Street at Bebarfald's Corner opposite Sydney Town Hall — photograph, 1935
photograph·1935

Crowds line George Street at Bebarfald's Corner opposite Sydney Town Hall, 1935

Hood Collection part II, Box 062, nos. 001-018 : Queen Salote of Tonga; Judge Markell; State Labor Opposition; Mrs Wilson of Kent; Andrea at Regent Theatre; Mayor Parker's funeral; Farmer's roof garden cafeSam Hood
Crowds on a Sydney ocean beach — photograph, from Sydney, 1950
photograph·1950

Crowds on a Sydney ocean beach, 1950

Sydney
Crowds on Bondi Beach below the promenade — photograph, from Sydney, 1950
photograph·1950

Crowds on Bondi Beach below the promenade, 1950

Sydney
Crowds on Coogee Beach — photograph, from Coogee Beach, 1922
photograph·1922·Coogee

Crowds on Coogee Beach, 1922

Coogee Beach, 1922 / panoramic photograph no. 12 by R. P. MooreR. P. Moore
Crowds on Coogee Beach, Sydney — photograph, from Coogee Beach, c. 1928–32
photograph·1928·Coogee

Crowds on Coogee Beach, Sydney, c. 1928–32

Samuel Wood - postcard photonegatives of CoogeeSamuel Wood
Crowds on the Botanic Gardens lawns, Sydney Harbour Bridge beyond — photograph, from Royal Botanic Garden, c. 1930s
photograph·1930·Sydney CBD

Crowds on the Botanic Gardens lawns, Sydney Harbour Bridge beyond, c. 1930s

Crowded Botanic GardensTed Hood
Crowds on the concourse at Central Railway Station, Sydney — photograph, from Haymarket, c. 1927–29
photograph·1927·Haymarket

Crowds on the concourse at Central Railway Station, 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
Crowds outside St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney, as a tram passes — photograph, from St Mary's Cathedral, 1898–1926
photograph·1898·Sydney CBD

Crowds outside St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney, as a tram passes, 1898–1926

Streetscapes including Circular Quay trams, Martin Place and G.P.O., St. Mary's Cathedral, Botanical Gardens and Harbour foreshoresFrederick Danvers Power
Crown lands auction poster, Section 44, Town of Parramatta — map, from Parramatta, 1836–1929
map·1836·Parramatta

Crown lands auction poster, Section 44, Town of Parramatta, 1836–1929

Parramatta subdivision plans
Curved northern approach to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, North Sydney — photograph, from North Sydney, 1932
photograph·1928·North Sydney

Curved northern approach to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, North Sydney, 1932

Milton Kent aerial Vacuum Oil Company views of Brisbane, Concord, Glebe Island, Mascot, North Sydney, Pyrmont, Pulpit Point and Sydney, between 1928-1940Milton Kent
D. S. Mitchell's house, Cumberland Street, Sydney — illustration, from Cumberland Street, 1880
illustration·1882·The Rocks

D. S. Mitchell's house, Cumberland Street, Sydney, 1880

Sketches in New South Wales and Victoria, 1855-1882 / by J.B. HendersonJ. B. Henderson
Darling Harbour from Balmain — illustration, from Darling Harbour, 1879
illustration·1882·Sydney CBD

Darling Harbour from Balmain, 1879

Sketches in New South Wales and Victoria, 1855-1882 / by J.B. HendersonJ. B. Henderson
Darling Harbour wharves and the Royal Standard Hotel — photograph, from Darling Harbour, 1871
photograph·1871·Sydney CBD

Darling Harbour wharves and the Royal Standard Hotel, 1871

Darling Harbour, Feb 1871Charles Pickering
Darling Harbour wharves and the Sydney Gas Works, Port Jackson — photograph, from Darling Harbour, 1878
photograph·1878·Sydney CBD

Darling Harbour wharves and the Sydney Gas Works, Port Jackson, 1878

View of Darling Harbour, Port Jackson / Anglo-Australasian Photo Company, N.J. Caire, PhotoN. J. Caire
Darling Point waterfront with St Mark's spire — photograph, from Darling Point, c. 1910–20
photograph·1915·Darling Point

Darling Point waterfront with St Mark's spire, c. 1910–20

Six charming views of Darling Point
Darlinghurst streetscape with trams, traffic and the McIlrath's grocery sign — photograph, from Darlinghurst, 1934–35
photograph·1934·Darlinghurst

Darlinghurst streetscape with trams, traffic and the McIlrath's grocery sign, 1934–35

Hood Collection part II, Box 077, nos. 147-161 : Wrestler Feleci; Derailed trams and tramways; Railway carriages; Oxford Street; William StreetSam Hood
Das Alpenfest: Musicians and Dancers at an Alpine Festival — illustration, c. 1859–1915
illustration·1859

Das Alpenfest: Musicians and Dancers at an Alpine Festival, c. 1859–1915

Macarthur Family miscellaneous photographs and printsMacarthur family
De Havilland Moths at Mascot aerodrome — photograph, from Mascot, c. 1927–29
photograph·1927·Mascot

De Havilland Moths at Mascot aerodrome, c. 1927–29

Hood Collection part II, Box 022, nos. 001-019 : Airmen, personalities, pilots (including women pilots) and aeroplanes, MascotSam Hood
Demolition of Dixson's tobacco factory smokestack, Sydney — photograph, from 201 Elizabeth Street, 1932
photograph·1932·Sydney CBD

Demolition of Dixson's tobacco factory smokestack, Sydney, 1932

Hood Collection part II, Box 014, nos. 133-147 : Sydney viewsSam Hood
Demolition of terrace houses, Surry Hills — photograph, from Surry Hills, 1950
photograph·1950·Surry Hills

Demolition of terrace houses, Surry Hills, 1950

Slum clearance - Surry Hills, 30 March 1950 / photographs by L. BartholenL. Bartholen
Demolition of terrace houses, Surry Hills — photograph, from Surry Hills, 1950
photograph·1950·Surry Hills

Demolition of terrace houses, Surry Hills, 1950

Slum clearance - Surry Hills, 30 March 1950 / photographs by L. BartholenL. Bartholen
Dental Hospital tower on Chalmers Street, trams passing below — photograph, from Sydney Dental Hospital, 1949
photograph·1949·Surry Hills

Dental Hospital tower on Chalmers Street, trams passing below, 1949

Sydney