1956 Olympic Games, Melbourne, Opening Ceremony program, 22/11/56
Object Type
Documents and books/Book/Booklet/Programme
Date Used
22 Nov 1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Souvenir programme for the opening ceremony of the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. The programme consists of a coloured cover and 32 pages printed in black and white. The contents include lists of committee members and dignitaries, a history of ancient Greek games and the modern Olympic Games, and various other articles on venues, the torch, the city of Melbourne, and the "Conduct of the Games" - a code of rules and etiquette.
Measurements
(closed): H: 277 W: 215 D: 3mm (H: 10 7/8 W: 8 7/16 D: 1/8")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
22 Nov 1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
M7465.1
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by R. E. Paton
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