1956 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony programme
Object Type
Documents and books/Book/Booklet/Programme
Date Used
22 Nov 1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A 32-page (cover exclusive) programme featuring on the cover, an image of Melbourne from the Yarra River, and the Olympic Rings emblem. On the back is a photo image of the 1956 Olympic Games Commemorative Medal, designed by Andor Meszaros. Programme entitled: OLYMPIC GAMES/MELBOURNE 1956/OPENING/CEREMONY/MAIN STADIUM (MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND)/THURSDAY NOVEMBER 22ND 1956 AT 3.00 P.M./OFFICIAL SOUVENIR PROGRAMME/TWO SHILLINGS.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 277 W: 213 D: 3mm (H: 10 7/8 W: 8 3/8 D: 1/8")
Associated Event
Associated Person
Date Used
22 Nov 1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
1986.1007.18
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Doris Carter OBE
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