Programme, 1956 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony

Object Type
Documents and books/Book/Booklet/Programme
Date Used
22 Nov 1956
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Object Detail

Brief Description
Programme featuring multi-coloured Olympic Rings, an image of the Yarra River and city of Melbourne, and printed text including 'OLYMPIC GAMES/ MELBOURNE 1956' and 'OPENING CEREMONY/ MAIN STADIUM (Melbourne Cricket Ground)/ ...'. The back cover depicts a medallion image featuring athletes, Olympic flag and lettering 'CITIUS ALTIUS FORTIUS'. 32 pp.
Museum
Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 276 W: 215 D: 30mm (H: 10 7/8 W: 8 7/16 D: 1 3/16")
Media/Materials
Card
Paper
Ink
Metal
Associated Event
Olympic Games 1956; 1956; Melbourne, Victoria
Date Used
22 Nov 1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
1994.2983.35
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Miss Kathleen Bourke.

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