Programme for 1956 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, 22 November
Object Type
Documents and books/Book/Booklet/Programme
Date Used
22 Nov 1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A copy of the official souvenir programme for the Opening Ceremony of the Melbourne Olympic Games. The predominantly green, programme cover features the Olympic Rings, a colour photograph of the Yarra River with the City of Melbourne in the background. Text includes 'OPENING/ CEREMONY' in yellow, and 'MAIN STADIUM (Melbourne Cricket Ground)/
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 22nd 1956 at 3.00 p.m.'.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 22nd 1956 at 3.00 p.m.'.
Measurements
H: 280 W: 215mm (H: 11 W: 8 7/16")
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Associated Event
Date Used
22 Nov 1956
Place Used
Location
In storage
Registration No
1990.2242.10
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Mr Les Harley.
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