Map for Melbourne during 1956 Olympic Games
Object Type
Documents and books/Document/Map
Date Used
1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A document entitled: XVITH OLYMPIAD/OLYMPIC/GUIDE/MELBOURNE 1956, featuring three maps - one of the Melbourne CBD, one of Greater Melbourne, and one locating the major highways and towns in Victoria. Document is intended for interstate and overseas tourists coming to Melbourne for the 1956 Olympic Games, who are unfamiliar with the road and public transport networks of the City. A Games programme, profile of Melbourne and its environs, and currency exchange information also feature.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 236 W: 98 D: 4mm (H: 9 5/16 W: 3 7/8 D: 3/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
1987.1628.6
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Bruce Hills
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