Programme for 1956 Olympic Games athletic events, 24 November
Object Type
Documents and books/Book/Booklet/Programme
Date Used
24 Nov 1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A 16-page (cover exclusive) programme. Purple and white cover features 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games emblem, and the image of a male javelin thrower. Inscription: 'OLYMPIC GAMES/MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA/1956/ATHLETICS/MAIN STADIUM/(MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND)/SATURDAY, 24TH NOVEMBER, 1956/OFFICIAL PROGRAMME - ONE SHILLING'. Owner's signature at lower left.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 190 W: 140 D: 2mm (H: 7 1/2 W: 5 1/2 D: 1/16")
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Associated Person
Date Used
24 Nov 1956
Place Used
Location
In storage
Registration No
1991.2489.2
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Mr Don Lawson.
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