Programme, 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games athletics events - 24 November
Object Type
Documents and books/Book/Booklet/Programme
Date Used
24 Nov 1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Programme for a day of athletics events at the Main Stadium (MCG) during the 1956 Olympic Games. The booklet consists of sixteen pages with lists of committee members, a plan of the arena, and a programme of events which include pole vault, hammer throw, long jump, 50 km walk, 400 metres hurdles, 100 metres and 800 metres. The back cover has a summarised programme of events and map of Melbourne showing the competition venues. Handwritten inscription on front cover.
Measurements
(closed): H: 190 W: 140 D: 2mm (H: 7 1/2 W: 5 1/2 D: 1/16")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
24 Nov 1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
M7465.8
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by R. E. Paton
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