1938 British Empire Games
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The 1938 British Empire Games were the third British Empire Games, the event that evolved to become the Commonwealth Games. Held in Sydney, Australia, from 5–12 February 1938, they were timed to coinc
The opening ceremony
John de Vere Loder, 2nd Baron Wakehurst, was a British Army officer, politician and colonial administrator. After serving in the army, the Foreign Office, and as a Conservative Member of Parliament in
1938 British Empire Games
…III British Empire Games Host city Sydney, Australia Nations 15 Athletes 464 Events 71 Opening 5 February 1938 Closing 12 February 1938 Opened by John Loder, 2nd Baron Wakehurst Main venue Sydney Cricket Ground The 1938 British Empire Games were the third British Empire Games, the event that evolved to become the Commonwealth…
Wakehurst in 1937
Lord Wakehurst is received in NSW by Premier Bertram Stevens (left) in 1937
Wakehurst with Bob Heffron, Minister for National Emergency Services, in 1941.