Book, "XVIth Olympiad Melbourne 1956"
Object Type
Documents and books/Book
Date Used
1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Souvenir book, 64 pages plus cover; "XVIth / OLYMPIAD / MELBOURNE / 1956", published by the Argus and Australasian Ltd with the co-operation of the Organising Committee for the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. Cover features the Olympic Rings in five colours, and six representations of the gold, silver and bronze medals. Commemorates Melbourne as a host city, and the competitors and history of the Olympic Games.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 293 W: 234 D: 7mm (H: 11 9/16 W: 9 3/16 D: 1/4")
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Associated Person
Date Used
1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
1995.3108.331
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by Beverly Savige & Margaret Armitstead.
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