1930 Inaugural British Empire Games Vintage Patch Commonwealth Bobby Robinson1930 British Empire Games vintage patch This was the inaugural event of what is now known as the Commonwealth games and was held in Hamilton Ontario from August 16 23, 1930 Sportswriter Bobby Robinson attended the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam as manager of the Canadian track and field team and was inspired to create a similar event for the British Empire Events included athletics, boxing, lawn bowls, rowing, swimming, and wrestling 5. 25" x 6"