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Moore Park

335 photos1875–1998

335 historic photos of Moore Park, Sydney, taken between 1875 and 1998. They span 12 decades, with the most from the 1930s (220). They come from Wikimedia Commons; each photo’s page gives its credit, its licence and a link to its original record.

The Grand Parade from the tower, Royal Easter Show, Sydney, c.1930s - Sam HoodThe Grand Parade from the tower, Royal Easter Show, Sydney, c.1930s - Sam Hood1930s

From Wikipedia

Moore Park is a suburb in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney located 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) from the CBD, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of local government area of the City of Sydney.

Read more about Moore Park on Wikipedia ↗

Shortened from “Moore Park, New South Wales” by Wikipedia's contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

1870s 11880s 21900s 71910s 31920s 71930s 2201940s 471950s 41960s 121970s 171980s 11990s 14

Moore Park by decade

11870s21880s71900s31910s71920s2201930s471940s41950s121960s171970s11980s141990s

Streets and landmarks in Moore Park

  • Sam Hood's Sydney231 photos here
  • Shows, fairs and exhibitions186 photos here
  • Public life: rallies, visits and processions38 photos here
  • Portraits and groups34 photos here
  • Cricket28 photos here
  • Other sport24 photos here
  • Football24 photos here
  • Motor cars and trucks18 photos here
  • Schools and children14 photos here
  • Theatre, film and radio11 photos here
  • Shops and advertising11 photos here
  • Animals and the Show7 photos here

A sample across the years

Panorama of Moore Park c1875 slnsw, c. 1875c. 1875SCG 1883 01-31883Entrance to Association Ground (now Sydney Cricket Ground), 19001900Train near Showground Road in Castle Hill 19101910StanleyHunt19261926Promotional exhibit for The Australian Margarine Manufacturers Association at Sydney Royal Easter Show, 19301930District exhibits, Royal Easter Show, Sydney, 1930 - Sam Hood1930Grace Bros Ball at Palais Royal Moore Park, 19301930Women's hurdles race taking place at Sydney Sports Ground, New South Wales, March 19311931Members Stand packed for Test, 8 (i.e. between 2-7) December 1932 - by Sam Hood1932SCG Aussie Rules 19331933Australian National Football Council Interstate Carnival Sydney Cricket Ground 1933 NSW v Tasmania1933Australian National Football Council Interstate Carnival Sydney Cricket Ground 1933 SA v WA1933Australian National Football Council Interstate Carnival Sydney Cricket Ground 1933 Victoria v South Australia1933Sheep shows, sheep and wool industry - by Sam Hood, 19331933Children with black swans and ducks in Centennial Park, c. 1934c. 1934Intersection of Moore Park Road and Anzac Parade, 19341934Massed crowds listen to Jack Lang speaking in Moore Park, 19341934Sydney Tennis Club mens tennis Sydney Cricket Ground, 19341934A group of girl Highland dancing competitors Highland Societys Caledonian Games, 19351935Centennial Park, 19351935Mair Wakehurst Menzies, 19401940Highland Gathering Showground, 19401940Sydney Show opening day, 19401940

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Photos from the State Library of New South Wales, the State Archives, the City of Sydney Archives and others, through Wikimedia Commons. Every photo carries its own credit and licence and links to its Commons page.

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