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by Dean Thomas, 18 May 2002
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Origin of the flag
The British Empire Games Association of Canada donated the flag during
the inaugural games in Hamilton, 1930.
(Source: Commonwealth
Games Council of England )
Dean Thomas, 17 May 2002
History
The British Empire Games was thought to be inspired by the Reverend
Astley Cooper. In July 1891 he wrote in "Greater Britain" magazine and
later on 31st October 1891 in "The Times" suggesting a "Pan-Britannic-Pan-Anglican
Contest and Festival…every four years as a means of increasing the goodwill
and good understanding of the British Empire". It was to be
another 40 years however before the first Games took place.
The events, which later took place that eventually led to the establishment
of the British Empire Games, are chronicled below:
1911:
Festival of the Empire: Mr Richard Coombes (President of Amateur Athletic
Union of Australia) brought attention to the value of an "Empire Sports"
tournament.
1911: