Colour slide: 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games,Closing Ceremony from Northern Stand
Object Type
Photography/Transparency
Date Used
1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Colour slide printed on plastic with a square, card surround. The picture shows the interior of the Melbourne Cricket Ground during the opening ceremony of 1956 Melbourne Olympics. The viewpoint is from the north of the stadium, looking over the playing field with the Southern Stand beyond. In the foreground are a large group of figures (presumably athletes), and beyond them a marching band and artillery unit. Goalposts are set up at one end of the field.
Measurements
H: 50 W: 50 D: 1mm (H: 1 15/16 W: 1 15/16 D: 1/16")
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Associated Event
Date Used
1956
Place Used
Location
In storage
Registration No
1987.1711.8
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by The McEwen Family
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