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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - ALLAN MONAGHAN COLLECTION: NAVY BLUE MELBOURNE OLYMPIC BLAZER 1956, 1956
... ALLAN MONAGHAN COLLECTION: NAVY BLUE MELBOURNE OLYMPIC... of the Official uniform of Officials at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games.... On outside left breast pocket: Olympic Games 1956 Official.and five... breast pocket: Olympic Games 1956 Official.and five OlympicRings ...Clothing. Pure wool, dark navy blue blazer, as part of the Official uniform of Officials at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. Revere collar with pointed lapels-one button hole on left lapel. Two large (20.5 cm X 20.0cm) pockets, with rounded lower corners - one on either side front. 14 cm X 13 cm breast pocket with rounded corners of the lower edge, and embroidered Olympic Rings and wording ''Olympic Games 1956 Official''. Fully lined - body in black satin, sleeves in cream satin. Double breasted, with four 2cm diameter flat silver metal buttons. Stitched button holes. 1.5 cm diameter flat silver metal buttons - one at each wrist. Padded shoulders.On inside right hand breast pocket, Wardrop ''My Tailor'' of melbourne and provincial Centres. For all Men's Wear All pure wool. On outside left breast pocket: Olympic Games 1956 Official.and five OlympicRings-in official colours, - Blue, Black, Red, Yellow, Green. Outside pocket markings are all embroidered. Logo of tailor also embroidered on inside pocket.costume, male, navy blue melbourne olympic blazer -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Wilke & Co Ltd, Melbourne Olympic Games, 1956
... at the Melbourne Olympic Games 1956... November programme of the Melbourne Olympic Athletics 1956 Wilke ...18 page booklet of Friday 30th November programme of the Melbourne Olympic Athletics 1956non-fiction18 page booklet of Friday 30th November programme of the Melbourne Olympic Athletics 1956sport, competitions -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/09/1993 12:00:00 AM
... collection 1956 Olympic Games Memorabilia Kalimna Victoria... photograph of Rex Horner with his collection 1956 Olympic Games ...Black and white photograph of Rex Horner with his collection 1956 Olympic Games Memorabilia Kalimna Victoriacelebrations, historic site, parks -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Programme, 1956 Olympic Games, Rowing Programme Lake Wendouree, Ballarat, 26-11-1956
... 1956 Olympic Games, Rowing Programme Lake Wendouree...The 1956 Melbourne Olympics saw the rowing events held...Book - 20 pages, centre stapled, titled "1956 Olympic Games... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields The 1956 Melbourne Olympics ...The 1956 Melbourne Olympics saw the rowing events held on Lake Wendouree Ballarat. This was only set of events held outside Melbourne Region. The Programme, lists the scoreboard abbreviations, the Games Committee, map of the course, Rowing events Committee and Council, Officials, each event, finalists, names position, previous winners, transport services, though did not include Ballarat trams and on the rear cover a simplified programme of events and a map and list of competition venues. Cover printed by Sands McDougall Pty Ltd Melbourne with text by Alex King & Sons Pty Ltd Ballarat. Two contestants of interest are Murray Riley and Mervyn Wood who came 3rd in the double sculls. Wood became the NSW police commissioner in 1977 and Riley was a corrupt NSW Policemen and after leaving the police force became highly involved in the Nugan Hand Bank which was highly involved in drug trafficing, and crime syndicates. See reference.Yields information about the Rowing Events on Lake Wendouree in 1956. The trams were an important transport service to and from central Ballarat for this event.Book - 20 pages, centre stapled, titled "1956 Olympic Games, Melbourne Official Rowing Programme Lake Wendouree, Ballarat" and printed specifically for Tuesday 27 November 1956.All event results have been filled in with the list of countries and their times.olympic games, transport, ballarat, rowing, lake wendouree, events -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Booklet, D.W. Paterson Co Pty Ltd, 1956 Olympic Games Results and Records, 1956 / 57
... 1956 Olympic Games Results and Records...., the 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI... from the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.16 pages, printed with yellow..., the 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI ...Held in Melbourne from the 22nd November to 8th December, the 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad or the Melbourne Olympics were the first held outside of Europe or the USA. This booklet published the results from all the events and includes an overview of the Games on page 2. Australia won 13 gold medals and tallied third overall. A5 size illustrated booklet publishing the winning results from the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.16 pages, printed with yellow and green ink. Front cover depicts the MCG. Stapled at spine. melbourne olympics, city of bendigo -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Heidelberg-Kinglake Road, Nov. 1956
... Olympic Village November 1956... highlighted in catalogue record. Olympic Village November 1956 Record ...Olympic Village November 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, 1956-11, heidelberg-kinglake road, olympic village, west heidelberg -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Olympic Games Programme
... December 1956. Melbourne Olympics....Olympic Games, Melbourne, Australia, 1956.|XVI th Olympiad... Olympics. Olympic Games, Melbourne, Australia, 1956.|XVI th ...Programme for Athletics in the Main Stadium, Saturday 1 December 1956. Melbourne Olympics.Olympic Games, Melbourne, Australia, 1956.|XVI th Olympiad, Melbourne, 1956.documents, programmes -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Olympic Village: a forgotten community? / Melissa Bell, Kelvin Doyle and Mark Orlando, 1995_
... 1956 olympic games...A short history of the West Heidelberg Olympic Village... participants in the Melbourne Olympic Games 1956. It also looks ...A short history of the West Heidelberg Olympic Village built to accommodate participants in the Melbourne Olympic Games 1956. It also looks at the Village in 1995.23 pages, black and white illustrations.1956 olympic games, west heidelberg, olympic village -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Brooch - Olympic Games - Melbourne, c1956
... Purchased by the Society to extend the Olympic Games... Mitcham melbourne Brooch - Olympic Games - Melbourne Memorabilia ...Purchased by the Society to extend the Olympic Games Memorabilia (1956).Brass coloured bow on a pin from which is suspended a book with clasp. Embossed 'Olympic Games - Melbourne'. When opened it folds out to miniature post cards of scenes in Melbourne.Made in Englandcostume accessories, jewellery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Mixed media - VIDEOCASSETTES OF MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY OLYMPIC GAMES, 1956 & 2000
... Olympic Games 1956, Olympic Torch Bearers form Bendigo to Geelong... Melbourne and Sydney Olympic Games. Melbourne Olympic Games 1956 ...Object Melbourne and Sydney Olympic Games. Melbourne Olympic Games 1956, Olympic Torch Bearers form Bendigo to Geelong and from Melbourne to Sydney Year 2000, Olympic Games Preamble, Scotland the Brave, Sydney Opera House, Alaska/Olympic Games (Sydney) highlights, 1st. October 2000, Closing events and Closing ceremony Sydney Olympics 2000. 2nd. October 2000 Alb/Border Olympians interviewing Olympians. 5 Video Cassettes in total.audio-visual technology, audio accessories, video cassettes -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Rowers in last hurrah, 2012
... in the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956, will be accompanying the rowing... in the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956, will be accompanying the rowing ...Bob Duncan, a rower from Blackburn who participated in the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956, will be accompanying the rowing team to the London Olympic Games. With photo.Bob Duncan, a rower from Blackburn who participated in the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956, will be accompanying the rowing team to the London Olympic Games. With photo.Bob Duncan, a rower from Blackburn who participated in the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956, will be accompanying the rowing team to the London Olympic Games. With photo.duncan, bob, rowing, olympic games, dickson, bruce -
Mont De Lancey
Glass
... 1956 Olympic games glass. Olympic pageant. Featuring John...-and-dandenong-ranges Glass 1956 Olympic games glass. Olympic pageant ...1956 Olympic games glass. Olympic pageant. Featuring John Macmillan, Australia Helsinki finalist 1952. Grass originally used for Greig's honey.glasses, drinking glasses -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Land of the Southern Cross, 1955-56
... Produced to publicise Australia at the time of Olympic... Australia at the time of Olympic Games, Melbourne, 1956 commonwealth ...Produced to publicise Australia at the time of Olympic Games, Melbourne, 1956Blue background with stars of Sourthern Cross in gold with representatives of Australian emblem on front inside cover and fly leaf and on corresponding back, the kiala and lyrebirdcommonwealth of australia, olympic games, new guinea, sport -
Melbourne Legacy
Flag, British Union Flag, 1950s
... was the Melbourne Olympics in 1956.... Olympiad" which was the Melbourne Olympics in 1956. A British flag ...A British flag that was used occasionally at Comradeship events. The maker was Evan Evans of Melbourne and the label said they supplied flags for the XVIth Olympiad - which was Melbourne in 1956. The flag dates from about that time.A record that Legatees used the Union Jack for some of their comradeship events.Medium sized Union Jack flag with white binding down the left side.Makers label says "Evan Evans Flags, 680 Elizabeth St Melbourne. Official Flag Makers for XVIth Olympiad" which was the Melbourne Olympics in 1956.legacy promotion, logos -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Mactier, Jim
... Mactier, Jim, farmar, saleyards manager and Olympic Torch..., saleyards manager and Olympic Torch bearer 1956. ...Mactier, Jim, farmar, saleyards manager and Olympic Torch bearer 1956. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, c. 1956
... Colour slide in a mount. Melbourne Olympic Swimming Pool... melbourne Slide Colour slide in a mount. Melbourne Olympic Swimming ...Colour slide in a mount. Melbourne Olympic Swimming Pool (1956), Melbourne, Australia. (Architects: Kevin Borland, Peter McIntyre, John and Phyllis Murphy; engineer: Bill Irwin.)Encircled 60 (Handwritten)melbourne, slide -
Mont De Lancey
Paper Cup
... Commemorating 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games... 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games cups disposable cups ...Commemorating 1956 Melbourne Olympic GamesSet of four paper cups - white, red and blue with Athletes, flags and Australian map.cups, disposable cups -
Mont De Lancey
Magazines, Australian Consolidated Press
... Olympic Games 1956 Melbourne...Special 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games information...; and December 19, 1956. Special 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games information ...Special 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games information4 x Australian Womens Weekly magazines. Dated November 28, 1956; December 5, 1956; December 12, 1956; and December 19, 1956.magazines, olympic games 1956 melbourne -
Greensborough Historical Society
Leaflet, Olympic Village - 2000, 1956-2000
... 1956 olympic games...Description of the Olympic Village of 1956 comparing what.... typescript Description of the Olympic Village of 1956 comparing what ...Description of the Olympic Village of 1956 comparing what is seen in 2000 with what would have been seen in 1956.2 p. typescriptolympic village, 1956 olympic games -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Photograph Folder, 1956 Olympic Games Kodak photo folder Ballarat, 1956
... 1956 Olympic Games Kodak photo folder Ballarat... images from the 1956 Olympic Games at Lake Wendouree, Ballarat. ... goldfields Photograph Folder 1956 Olympic Games Kodak photo folder ...A Kodak Photograph folder of snapshots of rowing crew images from the 1956 Olympic Games at Lake Wendouree, Ballarat. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Olympic Games -1956, October 1956
... Olympic Games -1956...Information and schedule regarding the 1956 Melbourne... Tatura the-murray Book Book Olympic Games -1956 Soft cover- cream ...Information and schedule regarding the 1956 Melbourne Olympic GamesAs for historical informationSoft cover- cream with Olympic motif and Australian coat of arms in colour on front. Also has Melbourne 1956 and Bank of new South Wales on front. A Mitchellolympic games -
Mont De Lancey
Scarf
... Small square green silk souvenir scarf with 1956 logos...Melbourne Australia 1956 Olympic Games. Olympic Park... with 1956 logos, venues, olympic rings and map of Australia ...Small square green silk souvenir scarf with 1956 logos, venues, olympic rings and map of AustraliaMelbourne Australia 1956 Olympic Games. Olympic Park, Olympic Village, Olympic Swimming Pool, and Main Olympic Stadium.scarves -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Print - Engraving, The Old Bridge, Buninyong No. 24
... owned by JM Matheson, given to Marjorie Matheson, 1956, Olympic... owned by JM Matheson, given to Marjorie Matheson, 1956, Olympic ...The location of the bridge has not yet been identified but further investigations will continue, as will details of when the work was completed by Graham Hopwood.A significant images of an early local structure in Buninyong. Requires further research.Engraving of a rough old timber bridge in Buninyong by artist and art educator, Graham Hopwood.Hand written on the backing paper of the frame: 'Originally owned by JM Matheson, given to Marjorie Matheson, 1956, Olympic Games'.graham hopwood, bridges, engravings, topographical art, buninyong -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Olympic Swimming Pool - Swan St - Z31, Carinya Postcards, late 1970s
... Carinya postcard featuring the Melbourne 1956 Olympic... Carinya postcard featuring the Melbourne 1956 Olympic Swimming ...Carinya postcard featuring the Melbourne 1956 Olympic Swimming pool in Swan St with Z class tram No. 31 in bound to the city.Yields information about the 1956 Olympic Swimming pool and tramsPostcard - by Carinya Postcards with rounded corners, address block, Number LV013trams, tramways, swan st, olympic swimming pool, z class, tram 31, olympics -
Mont De Lancey
Booklet, Wilkke Pty Ltd, Olympic Games Melbourne 1956, Souvenir Booklet, 1956
... Olympic Games Melbourne 1956, Souvenir Booklet...olympic games 1956...Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 Opening Ceremony. Green...-and-dandenong-ranges Booklet Olympic Games Melbourne 1956, Souvenir ...Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 Opening Ceremony. Green paperback Official Souvenir Programme. Soft cover with scene of Melbourne from the Yarra River. Olympic Rings at Top, yellow Opening Ceremony title. Olympic symbol: cities, altos, forties on the back cover.olympic games, booklets, olympic games 1956 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Handkerchief, 1956
... Lawn Handkerchief - Memento of Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games... - Memento of Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games. In 4 sections: (1) Map ...Lawn Handkerchief - Memento of Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games. In 4 sections: (1) Map of Melbourne, (2) Picture of Melbourne Cricket Ground, (3) List of Events and Venues, (4) Map of Australia, Olympic flame and kangaroosOlympic Games 22 Nov - 8 Dec 1956civic mementoes, souvenirs -
Mont De Lancey
Ticket, 1956
... Ticket to the 1956 XVIth Olympic Games at the Melbourne...-and-dandenong-ranges Ticket Ticket to the 1956 XVIth Olympic Games ...Ticket belonged to Marie Sebire, Lilydale High SchoolTicket to the 1956 XVIth Olympic Games at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. November 23, 1956 With purple Australian map and Javeline thrower, and Olympic rings and flame.F6 Row U Seat 5 Nov. 23 1956 9/-tickets -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Bryce Kinnear, Land of the Southern Cross Australia, 1956
... olympic games melbourne 1956...Published just before the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games...Published just before the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games ...Published as publicity for visitors to Melbourne and wider Australia.152 p., illus. (some col.).non-fictionPublished as publicity for visitors to Melbourne and wider Australia.victoria history, australia history, olympic games melbourne 1956 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, Banyule City Council, Banyule Banner: July 2000, 30/07/2000
... 1956 olympic games... Relay and Banyule's links to the 1956 Olympic Games.... Relay and Banyule's links to the 1956 Olympic Games. olympic ...The Banyule Banner is published quarterly by Banyule City Council to advertise upcoming events in the City of Banyule and to report on past events. This edition celebrates the Olympic Torch Relay and Banyule's links to the 1956 Olympic Games.20 pages (approx.), colour illustrations.olympic torch relay, 1956 olympic games -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Photomontage, Framed, Olympic Games Melbourne 22nd Nov - 8th Dec 1956
... Framed Olympic Games 1956 Photomontage print with Limited... - 8th Dec 1956 Framed Olympic Games 1956 Photomontage print ...Framed Olympic Games 1956 Photomontage print with Limited Edition Certificate attached. Presented to the South Gippsland Shire Council from the Olympic Games Committee, Sydney 2000. Cream card window mount with engraved text panel set in light brown wood frame. The photomontage features images of the the Olympic Torch and Commemorative medals atop with text and signatures above a collection of ephemera, memorabilia, items of clothing and objects relating to the Olympic games.