Programme for 1956 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, 22 November
Object Type
Documents and books/Book/Booklet/Programme
Date Used
22 Nov 1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A 32-page (cover exclusive) programme, featuring a green cover, with the Olympic rings emblem and a photo image of Melbourne on the front, and the obverse of the 1956 Olympics commemorative medal, on the back. Title: OLYMPIC GAMES/MELBOURNE 1956/OPENING/CEREMONY/MAIN STADIUM (MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND)/THURSDAY NOVEMBER 22ND 1956 AT 3.00 P.M./OFFICIAL SOUVENIR PROGRAMME/TWO SHILLINGS.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 270 W: 213 D: 2mm (H: 10 5/8 W: 8 3/8 D: 1/16")
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Date Used
22 Nov 1956
Place Used
Location
In storage
Registration No
1997.3331.7
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by James & Vassilia Corones.
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