Book - Melbourne's Bid for the 1956 Olympic Games, contains letter from Prime Minister J B Chifley
Object Type
Documents and books/Book
Date Used
1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Thin book, used as part of Melbourne's bid for the 1956 Olympic Games. Hardcover with blue cloth covering, and gold label in centre with discus thrower and text "XVI OLYMPIAD/ 1956". Inside back cover in 'sleeve' typed letter from Australian Prime Minister J.B. Chifley dated 15 February 1949 supporting Australia's bid for the 1956 Olympic Games. Inside front page has F H Pizzey stamp, with address.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 317 W: 248 D: 8mm (H: 12 1/2 W: 9 3/4 D: 5/16")
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Date Used
1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3893.1
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Mr. F. H. Pizzey
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