Sydney · 1930 — 1939

Sydney in the 1930s

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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
Visitors studying paintings, National Art Gallery of New South Wales — photograph, from Art Gallery of New South Wales, 1935
photograph·1935·Sydney CBD

Visitors studying paintings, National Art Gallery of New South Wales, 1935

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
Launch of Harold Nossiter's schooner Sirius, Careening Cove — photograph, from Careening Cove, 1935
photograph·1935·North Sydney

Launch of Harold Nossiter's schooner Sirius, Careening Cove, 1935

Hood Collection part II, Box 038, nos. 053-057, Box 039, nos. 001-015 : Stan McCabe wedding; Lord Moynes' yacht Rosanna; Launching Nossiter's yacht; Hammondville children; Athletic sportsSam Hood
Viennese Boys' Choir reading German books, Sydney — photograph, from Sydney, 1935
photograph·1923

Viennese Boys' Choir reading German books, Sydney, 1935

State Library NSWSam 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
Bondi Beach bathing crowd — photograph, from Bondi Beach, 1931
photograph·1931·Bondi Beach

Bondi Beach bathing crowd, 1931

Bondi [Beach
Onlookers at the giraffe enclosure, Taronga Zoo — photograph, from Taronga Zoo, 1937
photograph·1937·Mosman

Onlookers at the giraffe enclosure, Taronga Zoo, 1937

Zoo [Taronga Zoo], 9 April 1937
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
Purr Pull motor spirit depot, Blackwattle Bay — photograph, from Blackwattle Bay Park, c. 1930s
photograph·1930·Glebe

Purr Pull motor spirit depot, Blackwattle Bay, c. 1930s

Purr Pull petrol site for depotTed Hood
North Coast ticket queue at Central Railway Station, Boxing Day 1939 — photograph, from Central Station
photograph·1939·Haymarket

North Coast ticket queue at Central Railway Station, Boxing Day 1939

Christmas rush at Sydney Central Railway Station, 26 December 1939 / photographs by Baden H. MullaneyBaden H. Mullaney
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
Military brass bands marching through Manly — photograph, from Manly, 1930s
photograph·1940·Manly

Military brass bands marching through Manly, 1930s

State Library NSWSam 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
Hyde Park and its museum from the Supreme Court, Sydney — photograph, from Hyde Park, c. 1930s
photograph·1930s·Sydney CBD

Hyde Park and its museum from the Supreme Court, Sydney, c. 1930s

View of Hyde Park and museum from Supreme CourtSam Hood
Navy League Cadets on parade, Balmain — photograph, from Balmain, c. 1930s
photograph·1930·Balmain

Navy League Cadets on parade, Balmain, c. 1930s

Marching on paradeSam Hood
Moored boats at the Mosman Bay footbridge — photograph, from Mosman Bay, c. 1930s
photograph·1930·Mosman

Moored boats at the Mosman Bay footbridge, c. 1930s

Part of Mosman Bay and Bolivia BridgeTed Hood
Palm Beach golfers photographed for the social pages — photograph, from Palm Beach, c. 1930s
photograph·1930·Palm Beach

Palm Beach golfers photographed for the social pages, c. 1930s

Four women in shorts playing golf, Palm BeachSam 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
Learie Constantine bowling at the Sydney Cricket Ground — photograph, from Sydney Cricket Ground, 1930–31
photograph·1937·Moore Park

Learie Constantine bowling at the Sydney Cricket Ground, 1930–31

Hood Collection part II : [Sports, CricketSam 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
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
Bas-relief of servicemen on the Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park — photograph, from Anzac Memorial, 1934
photograph·1934·Sydney CBD

Bas-relief of servicemen on the Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, 1934

Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, Sydney / photograph by Harold CazneauxHarold Cazneaux
GPO clock tower from above, Sydney — photograph, from Sydney General Post Office, 1937
photograph·1937·Sydney CBD

GPO clock tower from above, Sydney, 1937

George Street with trams
Martin Place strung with the flags of the Great War Allies — photograph, from Martin Place, 1934–38
photograph·1932·Sydney CBD

Martin Place strung with the flags of the Great War Allies, 1934–38

Hood Collection part II, Box 074, nos. 194-206 : Hyde Park; Garden Island; Martin Place; Nan Gordon production, Minerva Theatre; Advertisement for film The Indian NationSam 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
Bas-relief of servicemen on the Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park — photograph, from Anzac Memorial, 1934
photograph·1934·Sydney CBD

Bas-relief of servicemen on the Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, 1934

Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, Sydney / photograph by Harold CazneauxHarold Cazneaux
Seated sculptures and relief frieze, Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park — photograph, from Anzac Memorial, 1934
photograph·1934·Sydney CBD

Seated sculptures and relief frieze, Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, 1934

Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, Sydney / photograph by Harold CazneauxHarold Cazneaux
Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, nearing completion — photograph, from Anzac Memorial, 1934
photograph·1934·Sydney CBD

Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, nearing completion, 1934

Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, Sydney / photograph by Harold CazneauxHarold Cazneaux
Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, Sydney — photograph, from Anzac Memorial, 1934
photograph·1934·Sydney CBD

Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, Sydney, 1934

Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, Sydney / photograph by Harold CazneauxHarold Cazneaux
Launch of HMAS Yarra, Cockatoo Island Dockyard — photograph, from Cockatoo Island, 1935
photograph·1935·Woolwich

Launch of HMAS Yarra, Cockatoo Island Dockyard, 1935

State Library NSWSam Hood
Anzac Memorial nearing completion, Hyde Park — photograph, from Anzac Memorial, 1934
photograph·1934·Sydney CBD

Anzac Memorial nearing completion, Hyde Park, 1934

Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, Sydney / photograph by Harold CazneauxHarold Cazneaux
Tram and lorry smash, Sydney — photograph, from Sydney, 1937
photograph·1937

Tram and lorry smash, Sydney, 1937

Smash between tram and lorrySam 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
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
Trams on George Street at Martin Place, Sydney — photograph, from Sydney General Post Office, 1937
photograph·1937·Sydney CBD

Trams on George Street at Martin Place, Sydney, 1937

George Street with trams
West front of the Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, Sydney — photograph, from Anzac Memorial, 1934
photograph·1934·Sydney CBD

West front of the Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, Sydney, 1934

Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, Sydney / photograph by Harold CazneauxHarold Cazneaux
Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, nearing completion — photograph, from Anzac Memorial, 1934
photograph·1934·Sydney CBD

Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, nearing completion, 1934

Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, Sydney / photograph by Harold CazneauxHarold Cazneaux
Steps up to the Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park — photograph, from Anzac Memorial, 1934
photograph·1934·Sydney CBD

Steps up to the Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, 1934

Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, Sydney / photograph by Harold CazneauxHarold Cazneaux
Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, Sydney — photograph, from Anzac Memorial, 1934
photograph·1934·Sydney CBD

Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, Sydney, 1934

Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, Sydney / photograph by Harold CazneauxHarold Cazneaux
Pitt Street tram and taxi smash — photograph, from Pitt Street, 1937
photograph·1937·Sydney CBD

Pitt Street tram and taxi smash, 1937

Tram and taxi smash in Pitt StreetSam Hood
Derailed North Bondi tram, Sydney — photograph, from North Bondi, 1934–35
photograph·1934·North Bondi

Derailed North Bondi tram, 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
Passengers boarding a Circular Quay tram, Sydney — photograph, from Sydney, 1934–35
photograph·1934

Passengers boarding a Circular Quay tram, 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
Derailed North Bondi tram — photograph, from North Bondi, 1934–35
photograph·1934·North Bondi

Derailed North Bondi tram, 1934–35

Hood Collection part II, Box 077, nos. 147-161 : Wrestler Feleci; Derailed trams and tramways; Railway carriages; Oxford Street; William StreetSam 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
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
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
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