The first Common Wealth Games was held in 1930 at:

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The correct option is (4):
The inaugural Commonwealth Games, originally known as the British Empire Games, were held in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, in August 1930. The event was conceived and championed by Canadian sports editor Melville Marks Robinson, who was inspired to create a similar multi-sport event for the nations of the British Empire after attending the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. The first Games hosted 400 athletes from 11 countries, and the city of Hamilton provided a travel subsidy to help ensure the participation of visiting nations during a time of economic difficulty. This foundational event established the tradition of the competition being held every four years and is recognized as the starting point for the Commonwealth Games' enduring history.

The incorrect option is (1):
Edmonton, a city in Alberta, Canada, is a host city for the Games but not the first. Edmonton hosted the Commonwealth Games in 1978, which was the eleventh edition of the competition. By this year, the event was officially known as the Commonwealth Games, having evolved significantly from its 1930 beginnings. Its role as a host is significant, but it occurred nearly five decades after the inaugural Games.

The incorrect option is (2):
Cardiff, the capital of Wales, hosted the Games in 1958. This was the sixth edition of the competition, which was then known as the British Empire and Commonwealth Games. This historical context clearly places Cardiff after Hamilton's inaugural hosting in 1930.

The incorrect option is (3):
Kingston, the capital of Jamaica, hosted the Commonwealth Games in 1966. This edition was the eighth to be held. The 1966 Games are historically significant as they were the first held in the Caribbean, symbolizing the expansion of the event beyond the traditional host nations; however, they took place well after the first Games in 1930.