Programme for 1956 Olympic Games athletics events, 1 December
Object Type
Documents and books/Book/Booklet/Programme
Date Used
01 Dec 1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A 16-page (cover exclusive), brown and white coloured programme. Cover features the 1956 Olympic Games emblem and an illustration of a male javelin thrower. Title, "OLYMPIC GAMES / MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA / 1956 / ATHLETICS / MAIN STADIUM / (MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND) / SATURDAY, 1ST DECEMBER, 1956 / OFFICIAL PROGRAMME - ONE SHILLING". Programme also features information regarding a baseball demonstration match played on the day, between Australia and the US Army.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 188 W: 138 D: 2mm (H: 7 3/8 W: 5 7/16 D: 1/16")
Associated Person
Date Used
01 Dec 1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
1986.1041.12
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Doris Carter OBE
As a 12 y/o, I sold soft drinks on Saturday 1 December 1956 at the Melbourne Olympics. Good sales, as the temp was about 85 F! As I sold, I still managed to see some great events, including the Australian women's world record in the 4 x 100m relay, and Ron Delaney beating John Landy into 3rd place in the 1500m.
- Bryan Kavanagh
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