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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Flag, Evan Evans Pty Ltd, "100,000 Man Hours Accident Free", early to mid 1960's
... makers for the XVIth (16th) Olympic games (Melbourne 1956... makers for the XVIth (16th) Olympic games (Melbourne 1956 ...Yields information about the way the SEC marked the achievement of safety records by workers and yields information about the work of the SEC Ballarat tram depot.A flag or banner made for the SEC to enable an award to work sites that had achieved 100,000 man hours without an accident. Base materials for the flag is blue cloth with blue cotton seamed edges, the left hand side has been overlain by about 15mm to provide a part where a dowel or rope could be passed through. Has the 100,000 Man Hours area with a yellow paint overlay and the 100,000 hours in black paint. The Accident Free is in a darker yellow pain and the SEC Logo of the Electricity Supply Department is in the same yellow base with black lines. On the rear is the Evan Evans manufacturing logo with the Olympic rings giving address and that they were the official flag makers for the XVIth (16th) Olympic games (Melbourne 1956) and the VIIth (7th) British Empire and Commonwealth Games (Perth 1962). This indicates the flag was made early to mid 1960's. Was on display - Item to Display cabinet 02-04-01 on 12/7/2011 until 1/2017 - then to box 01-03-38.trams, tramways, sec, safety, awards, flags, accidents -
Mont De Lancey
Book, The Argus and Australian Ltd, The Games of the Sixteenth Olympiad
Cream covered paperback book, The Games of the Sixteenth Olympiad Melbourne 1956Melbourne MCMLVI with five coloured Olympic rings. Back Cover, photo of Australia Insignia with crest of kangaroos, leaves and vines.. Aquirit Eunds. Seven Shilling and sixpence.olympic games, sport -
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 -
Mont De Lancey
Soil
Soil from Olympic Games in Melbourne at MCG in 1956Surface soil from Olympic Running Track at Melbourne Cricket Ground (1956) in the containersoil specimens -
Mont De Lancey
Tins, 1956
... of Melbourne 1956 Games, Made in Australia by Phoenix Biscuits P/L... of Olympic Games 1956" - Oblong tin... 1956" - Round tin "Melbourne Home of Olympic Games 1956 ...2 Biscuit tins:- 1 round tin with Olympic motif of Melbourne 1956 Games, Made in Australia by Phoenix Biscuits P/L, Melbourne. Tin made by Willow Aust. and 1 oblong tin from Griffiths Sweets P/L Melbourne, with picture of Melbourne Olympic rings and logos on lid and side."XVIth Olympiad Melbourne 1956" - Round tin "Melbourne Home of Olympic Games 1956" - Oblong tintins -
Carlton Football Club
Brown Covered Excercise Scrap Book, 1956 Carlton, 1956
1956 Season depicted by a collection of newspaper articles and personal entriesA collection of newspaper articles depicting Carlton's 1956 season in an Olympic Year for Melbourne. 1956 Summary After losses in the first two rounds to Essendon and Melbourne (two of the 1955 finalists), Carlton managed to win 6 games in a row between rounds 3 and 8. The Blues would have won 8 in a row if not for a 1 point loss to Geelong in round 9. After round 10, the Blues sat fourth on the ladder, with a game in hand over fifth place. Our strong mid-season form deserted us, and the club could only manage a 3 win, 1 draw and 4 loss record in its last 8 games. Going into the last game of the season, the Blues still clung onto 4th place on the ladder, half a game in front of Footscray. With the last game of the season being the Dogs at Princes Park, the Blues had a strong chance of playing finals football. Unfortunately, Footscray narrowly outscored Carlton in every quarter, resulting in a 17 point win and leapfrogging the Blues for 4th spot. The season did point to the continued improvement in the club's playing fortunes, showing year-on-year improvement for the club since the low point of 1954. This improvement would continue in 1957, with the club making the finals for the first time since 1952. Brown Covered Exercise BookOlympic Symbol & Carlton Emblem both on front cover -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Card - Cards, Olympics, 1956
Collectable Cards. Produced by Coles to commemorate the XVIth Olympiad held in Melbourne in 1956. Three cards represented/featured flags and floral emblem of each competing nation at the games and the fourth card features Olympic sports e.g. hurdlesFour small full colour printed cards from the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne. Three card depict National Flags along with a flower; the fourth card depicts a hurdles athlete and sports grandstand. Each card features Olympic Logo in one corner - see also History of object.Card 1 - 'Czechoslovakia - Linden XV1th Olympiad/ Melbourne 1956'|Card 2 - 'Denmark - Forget-me-nots XVI Olympiad/Melbourne 1956'|Card 3 - 'USSR (Russia) - Poppy - XVI Olympiad/ Melbourne 1956'|Card 4 - 'Hurdles' XVIth Olympiad/Melbourne 1956'|On back off all cards 'Exclusive Coles Production'documents, cards, recreations, sports -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Olympic Games Programme
... 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 -
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Melbourne Olympic Games Programmes, 1956
... Olympics Games Melbourne Australia 1956 Athletics Main... Olympics. Olympics Games Melbourne Australia 1956 Athletics Main ...Two dark blue and white programmes for the athletics at Melbourne Olympics.Olympics Games Melbourne Australia 1956 Athletics Main Stadium Melbourne Cricket Ground Friday 30th November Official Programme One Shilling.documents, programmes -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 1956?
Yields information about Ballarat tram operations possibly during the 1956 Olympics.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of trams 36 (Mt Pleasant, with an auxiliary board) and No. 30 meeting at Hospital Corner. No. 30 is about to enter Drummond St North. The style of the auxiliary board on No. 36 is similar to that used on trams during the Olympic Games. In the background is the Shell Service Station.trams, tramways, hospital corner, olympics, drummond st nth, tram 30 tram 36 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Functional object - Letter Opener, Melbourne Olympics 1956, 1956
... olympic games melbourne 1956... Games in Melbourne 1956.... issued to celebrate the Olympic Games in Melbourne 1956. letter ...Commemorative letter opener issued to celebrate the Olympic Games in Melbourne 1956.Metal letter opener, handle contains Olympic rings and Olympic flame.On handle "Melbourne 1956"letter openers, olympic games melbourne 1956, memorabilia -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Colorgravure Publication, The Olympic games, Melbourne 1956, 1956
... The Olympic games, Melbourne 1956....Olympic Games 1956...Book The Olympic games, Melbourne 1956. [144] p. : chiefly ...Olympic Games in Melbourne 1956[144] p. : chiefly ill. (some col.) ;non-fictionOlympic Games in Melbourne 1956olympic games, melbourne, olympic games 1956 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Games of the Sixteenth Olympiad Melbourne MCMLVI, The Argus and Australasian Limited, 1956
A publication prepared to commemorate the Games of the Sixteenth Olympiad to be held in Melbourne from November 22 until December 8, 1956. The booklet details information about the selection of Melbourne and preparation for the Games as well as a history of aspects of the Olympic Games. It includes names of the Organising Committee as well as many images of Melbourne and noted athletes.A paper back publication, including text and black and white photographs. The cover bears colour embossed images of the Olympic medals and the colours of the Olympics. The back cover features an image of the Coat of Arms of the City of Melbourne.A publication prepared to commemorate the Games of the Sixteenth Olympiad to be held in Melbourne from November 22 until December 8, 1956. The booklet details information about the selection of Melbourne and preparation for the Games as well as a history of aspects of the Olympic Games. It includes names of the Organising Committee as well as many images of Melbourne and noted athletes.melbourne olympics, 16th olympiad, australian sporting events -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Herald, £100,000 garden plan …Olympic Village, 1954
... olympic games 1956... Ball (1948). the herald sketch olympic games 1956 olympic ...A sketch and text in the "Herald," 10.07.1954 of the proposed plan for the Olympic Village in Heidelberg. Drawn by Erica Ball (1948).the herald, sketch, olympic games 1956, olympic village, erica ball, heidelberg, landscape project olympic village -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Herald, Olympic Village, 1955
... olympic games 1956... the Village." the herald olympic games 1956 olympic village heidelberg ...Photocopies of newspaper articles about the landscaping of the Olympic Village at Heidelberg and Erica Ball (1949).(1) "The Herald" 1955 "Our Olympic projects making good time." (2) 19.04.1955 "Olympic Games Village £65,000 short of shade" by Robin Boyd. (3) Designs Olympic Village Garden" Erica Ball. (4) "The Age" 12.07.1955 "First trees for Olympic Village." (5) "The Age" 28.11.1955 "Tall Trees for Quick Results at Olympic Village," a response to criticism from Edna Walling (1918). (6) "The Herald" 13.07.1955 "Beautifying the Village."the herald, olympic games 1956, olympic village, heidelberg, erica ball, edna walling, robin boyd -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper, Olympic Souvenir, 1956, 19/02/1942
olympic games, mlebourne, john landy, sport -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Programme, Wilke and Co Ltd, Olympic Games Melbourne Australia 1956 : Athletics, Main Stadium (Melbourne Cricket Ground), Friday, 23rd November, 1956
... Olympic Games Melbourne Australia 1956 : Athletics, Main..., 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. The Olympic torch relay passed through Central Victoria on its way from Cairns to Melbourne. Small book containing 15 pages including map of competition venues and programme on the back cover. Front cover depicts male javelin thrower. Printed in black and purple ink.melbourne olympic games, city of greater bendigo tourism -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Programme, Melbourne Olympic Committee, Opening ceremony : Olympic Games, Melbourne 1956, main stadium (Melbourne Cricket Ground) : Thursday November 22nd 1956 at 3.00 p.m, 1956
... Opening ceremony : Olympic Games, Melbourne 1956, main...Olympic Games 1956..., 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 programme is a comprehensive guide to the opening ceremony and includes names of the organising committee and general information about the history of the Games.Colour printed programme. 31 pages, 2 unnumbered pages, illustrated, with maps. Front cover photograph of the Yarra River looking towards Melbourne CBD. Olympic rings at top of page. Stapled at fold.melbourne olympic games, olympic games 1956, city of bendigo tourism -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Programme - Official Olympic Souvenir, G. W. Green & Sons, XVIth Olympiad Melbourne Australia, 22 Nov.- 8 Dec. 1956, 1956
... Olympic Games 1956..., 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 programme was originally enclosed with book 'Australia, Land of the Southern Cross' as is a visitors guide to Australian states and cities.Colour printed programme. 15, [1] pages. Illustrated. Colour printed front and back cover based on the Olympic ring colours. Inside pages printed in red and black. Contents include an official programme listing all the events, venues and dates; photograph and map of Olympic grounds and Village; a guide to facilities and services available to visitors during the Olympic Games and lists of Australian cities and towns with brief statistics and description for each listing. Includes an introduction by Frank Selleck, Lord Mayor of Melbourne ; Maurice A. Nathan, Chairman, Olympic Civic Committee.melbourne olympic games, olympic games 1956, city of bendigo tourism -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Work on paper - Brochure, Welcome to The City of Ballaarat
non-fictioncity of ballaarat, welcome, ballarat, lake wendouree, rowing, canoeing, 1956, southern hemisphere, -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Souvenir - Etched Glass Tumbler, Greig's Honey, c 1956
... to the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956. The glass has both images and text..., 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. The Olympic torch relay passed through Central Victoria on its way from Cairns to Melbourne. Faith Yvonne Leech (31 March 1941 – 14 September 2013) was born in Bendigo and won a gold medal in the 4×100–metre freestyle relay and bronze in the 100-metre freestyle at the Melbourne Games.Commemorative glass produced by Greig's Honey prior to the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956. The glass has both images and text printed on the outside and features an image of Faith Leech in swimsuit, accompanied by Olympic symbols and advertising text. [Head, shoulders and torso image Faith Leech], [Olympic ring, torch and wreath], OLYMPIC PAGEANT / MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA / 1956 / Faith Leech, Australia / May represent / in / 100 metres / freestyle / Greig's Honeyfaith leech, melbourne olympics, 1956, faith leech swimming pool -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Booklet - Olympic Mass Souvenir Booklet, Souvenir Programme Olympic Mass
Six page booklet with two leaves forming illustrated covers. Front cover artwork depicting bishop and clergy at altar, rear cover photograph of St Patrick's Cathedral Melbourne.olympic games, melboourne, catholic, mass, souvenir programme, como park -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Literary work, Audrey Lavis' memories of CWA Ringwood Branch, including newspaper article on her 1994 City of Ringwood Community Service Award presented by Mayor Margaret Cheevers
... the Olympic Games in Melbourne in 1956, members re-enacted some... the Olympic Games in Melbourne in 1956, members re-enacted some ...Kindly scanned from Ringwood Branch archival collectionTranscript (kindly completed by Ken Briscoe using ChatGPT) During the second World War, a group of Ringwood ladies sent tins of fat to England. When the War ended in 1946, the Mayoress, Mrs. H.E. Parker, called a meeting and a branch of the Country Women's Association was formed. The subscription was four shillings and two shillings for associate members. Meetings were held in the lower Town Hall, the President and Secretary sat on the stage, the Treasurer at a table on the floor and the hostess at the door to welcome members. Birthdays were held in the Town Hall. There was an active drama group who performed at competitions. After the Olympic Games in Melbourne in 1956, members re-enacted some of the events. A yearly ball was held for several years. Members catered for the Scout Jamboree. They looked after victims of the bush fires - the Town Hall was covered in beds. Mrs. Pratt, Senior, whose husband took up a selection in Ringwood, gave a block of land to the C.W.A., but the late Councillor Mr. Frank Corr, told his wife (a member) that the Council would not permit a hall to be built on this land so the block was sold to the Masonic Lodge for 250 pounds. Cards were enjoyed monthly in the Presbyterian Church Hall in Adelaide Street. Craft group met in the Church of England Hall in Ringwood Street. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - THE ADVERTISER: FRIDAY JULY 3, 2009 HISTORY-EVENTS THAT SHAPED BENDIGO 32 PAGES, 1881
Headline Moments of the Past The Advertiser, Friday July 3, 2009 History - Events That Shaped Bendigo 32 Page Supplement. Newspaper supplement includes images and articles as diverse as the construction of Alexander Fountain in 1881, The Great Depression 1930s, End of World War II 1945, CBD Floods 1949, Queen Elizabeth's Visit 1954, Olympic Games (Melb) and first television in Bendigo 1956, Bendigo farewells local champion horse 1958, Demolition of verandahs on local buildings 1960s, opening of Eppalock 1964, The Vietnam War 1965-1975, The new dragon Sun Loong 1970, The last tram run and Faraday kidnapping 1972, opening of Sacred Heart Cathedral 1977, opening of Hargreaves Mall 1982, Killians Walk Fire and Gaol Siege 1987, Local government Amalgamation 1993, Opening of Marketplace and Discovery Centre 1995, Restoration of Rosalind Park Cascades 1997, Bendigo Tornado 2003. This publication has not been scanned.bendigo, history, bendigo advertiser -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MELBOURNE OLYMPIC GAMES PROGRAM
... Official Program for Melbourne Olympics 1956, green... Australia 1956' Document MELBOURNE OLYMPIC GAMES PROGRAM ...Official Program for Melbourne Olympics 1956, green and beige, trifold. Written on front ' Olympic Games Melbourne Australia 1956'organization -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - 1956 Olympics Ladies' scarf
The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, from 22 November to 8 December 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, which were held in Stockholm, Sweden, in June 1956. These Games were the first to be staged in the Southern Hemisphere and Oceania, as well as the first to be held outside Europe and North America. Scarf produced as a souvenir for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Ivory coloured synthetic fabric scarf. Flags from competing nations are arranged in two circles. In the top LH corner and lower Rh corner are are symbols of the Olympic torch and rings, with lettering "XVIth Olympiad Melbourne 1956". The five Olympic rings are placed in the lower LH corner and the top RH corner.1956 olympics, scarf -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - 1956 Olympics Ladies' handkerchief
The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, from 22 November to 8 December 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, which were held in Stockholm, Sweden, in June 1956. These Games were the first to be staged in the Southern Hemisphere and Oceania, as well as the first to be held outside Europe and North America. Handkerchief produced as a souvenir for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Synthetic fabric. The handkerchief s bordered in red thread and divided into four squares of contrasting colours. 1. A table of main events and ceremonies, Olympic rings and symbol. 2. Map of Australia (green) with an Olympic torch and kangaroos in each corner. 3 An image of the main stadium. caption "AUSTRALIA" in white on a green background. 4. Map of Melbourne in red with connecting road and rail links to other parts of Victoria. 1956 olympics, handkerchief -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HOME STRETCH
0 Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Wednesday, June 2, 2004. Home stretch: Victoria's present governor, John Landy, a former Olympic runner, is pictured here in 1948 in third place in the 5,000 mt Victorian championship race at the Bendigo showgrounds (now the Tom Flood Sports Centre). Leading is Bendigonian Jack Davey, who went on to become the six mile Australian record holder and British Empire representative. Coming second is Les Perry, an Olympic games runner in Helsinki in 1952 and Melbourne in 1956. Bringing up the rear is Geoff Warren, an Australian record holder for the 5,000 mt in 1955 and an Empire Games representative in 1954.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were