Souvenir Programme - 1956 Olympic Games, Melbourne
Object Type
Documents and books/Book/Booklet/Programme
Date Used
22 Nov 1956-06 Dec 1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A 20-page (cover exclusive) programme. Cover features pictorial illustration of 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games emblem, of a flaming torch plated in the location of Melbourne, on a map of Australia. Olympic Rings feature above. Inscription: 'SOUVENIR PROGRAMME/OLYMPIC GAMES/MELBOURNE/AUSTRALIA. 22 Nov-8 Dec. 1956/PRICE ONE SHILLING'. Features location, date, and time details for all events taking place throughout the length of the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 212 W: 135 D: 2mm (H: 8 3/8 W: 5 5/16 D: 1/16")
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Associated Person
Date Used
22 Nov 1956-06 Dec 1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
2000.3660.4
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Bruce J. Stark
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