Archives Photos of the Day: Competitions

Browsing the Vancouver Archives digital collection I sometimes sort my search by category or keyword. The following is a compilation of old-timey images from our city’s past, all having to do with “competitions”.

Year: 1918
In this photo: Military Sports, sack fight on beam
Photographer: Stuart Thomson
Vancouver Archives Item #: CVA 99-638

Year: 1928
In this photo: An archery competition for women
Photographer: Stuart Thomson
Vancouver Archives Item #: CVA 99-1701

Year: 1928
In this photo: The caber toss at the Caledonian Games, Hastings Park
Photographer: Stuart Thomson
Vancouver Archives Item #: CVA 99-1704

Year: 1928
In this photo: BC Golf tournament
Photographer: Stuart Thomson
Vancouver Archives Item #: CVA 99-1836

Year: 1943
In this photo: Chilliwack Fair calf competition
Photographer: Don Coltman
Vancouver Archives Item #: CVA 99-1701

Year: 1944
In this photo: Chart from a War Fund fundraising competition at Point Grey Jr High
Photographer: Don Coltman
Vancouver Archives Item #: CVA 586-2668