Photograph of Australian team marching at Opening Ceremony, 1956 Olympic Games
Object Type
Photography/Photograph/Black and white
Date Used
1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Black and white photograph of the Australian Olympic team standing on the running track in 6 rows, wearing dark jackets, light coloured pants and skirts, and light berets or hats. The 'Australia' standard bearer stands in front, all competitors are facing forward or looking up at the pigeons which fly in the upper half of the photo. Handwritten on reverse in pencil is "Pidgeons (sic) released-/ Main Stadium M.C.G.".
Measurements
H: 260 W: 204mm (H: 10 1/4 W: 8 1/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.1254
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
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