Mile marker, 1956 Olympic Games Torch Relay
Object Type
Sporting equipment/Playing equipment/Pole
Date Used
10 Nov 1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Mile marker, 1956 Olympic Torch Relay. This wooden marker is painted with the number 123, and was used by John Sheppard, for a section of the relay run in Queensland. Details of the run are stencilled on the reverse.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 880 W: 105 D: 20mm (H: 34 5/8 W: 4 1/8 D: 13/16")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
10 Nov 1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
2006.5865
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by John Sheppard, "56" Torchbearer.
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