The Argus, 21 November 1956
Object Type
Documents and books/Document/Newspaper
Date Used
21 Nov 1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Copy of the Argus newspaper dated 21 November 1956. Possibly the first of two daily editions. Featuring two photographs on the front page. The first is of the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prime Minister Robert Menzies and the second is an Olympic relay torch being lit by Cliff Cann from the torch of R. De La Tour at Wadonga. Contents features articles and updates on the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 550 W: 380 D: 5mm (H: 21 5/8 W: 14 15/16 D: 3/16")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
21 Nov 1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
1986.1309.15
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ian Beaurepaire
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