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City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Programme - Official Olympic Souvenir, G. W. Green & Sons, XVIth Olympiad Melbourne Australia, 22 Nov.- 8 Dec. 1956, 1956
... Melbourne Olympic Games.... Colour printed front and back cover based on the Olympic ring..., 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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Herald & Weekly Times Ltd, The Sun 17/4/1953, Apr. 1953
... Melbourne Olympic Games... - Melbourne Olympic Games - final decision by IOC and the Cold War.... Olympic Games - final decision by IOC and the Cold War. Yields ...Yields information about Ballarat civic facilities and is history.Front and back page of "The Sun" Melbourne, Friday April 17, 1953. On page 2 has an articles re Ballarat : homes for aged, hospital, Civic hall, photos of horse trams (3 horses), Town Hall in background), 6 Ballarat Base Hospital Nurses. Front page - Melbourne Olympic Games - final decision by IOC and the Cold War.trams, tramways, horse trams, ballarat, melbourne olympic games, ballarat town hall -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Herald, Our Games bid Blossoms, 1981
... olympic games... Horticultural College... at the centre of an Olympic Games village plan.... It was mooted that the Olympic Village for the 1988 Olympic Games (which ...It was mooted that the Olympic Village for the 1988 Olympic Games (which may have been held in Melbourne) was proposed for the grounds around VCAH Burnley. The principal, Mr Davis, is stated to have been keen about the prospect because of the huge influx of money there would have been for the college. There are 2 photos, one of the main college building with the caption: "Burnley Horticultural College... at the centre of an Olympic Games village plan" and the second with the caption: "Burnley Horticultural College principal Mr Jim Davis shows where the Games village could be built." Cutting of an article by Alan Tate, from The Herald, January 27, 1981.alan tate, the herald sun, olympic games, 1988, vcah, burnley gardens, olympic village, jim davis, principals -
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 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Shirt, Olympic Torch Relay, 1999
... 2000 Olympic games... relay for the 2000 Olympic games in Australia. Tony Ford... for the 2000 Olympic games in Australia. Tony Ford in this case ...These objects were distributed to runners in the torch relay for the 2000 Olympic games in Australia. Tony Ford in this case. Newspaper reports have been collected following the event. The relay passed through Tatura on the 27 July 2000.Shirt. 1 of 6 items relating to 2000 Olympic torn relay especially through Tatura.2000 olympic games, 2000 olympic torch relay, tony ford -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Shorts, Olympic Torch Relay, 1999
... 2000 olympic games... relay for the 2000 Olympic games in Australia. Tony Ford... for the 2000 Olympic games in Australia. Tony Ford in this case ...These objects were distributed to runners in the torch relay for the 2000 Olympic games in Australia. Tony Ford in this case. Newspaper reports have been collected following the event. The relay passed through Tatura on the 27 July 2000.Shorts. 2 of 6 items relating to 2000 Olympic torn relay especially through Tatura.2000 olympic games, 2000 olympic torch relay, tony ford -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Head Bands, Olympic Torch Relay, 1999
... 2000 olympic games... relay for the 2000 Olympic games in Australia. Tony Ford... in the torch relay for the 2000 Olympic games in Australia. Tony Ford ...These objects were distributed to runners in the torch relay for the 2000 Olympic games in Australia. Tony Ford in this case. Newspaper reports have been collected following the event. The relay passed through Tatura on the 27 July 2000.2 head bands. 3 of 6 items relating to 2000 Olympic torn relay especially through Tatura.2000 olympic games, 2000 olympic torch relay, tony ford -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Torch Relay Flags, Olympic Torch Relay, 1999
... 2000 olympic games... relay for the 2000 Olympic games in Australia. Tony Ford... in the torch relay for the 2000 Olympic games in Australia. Tony Ford ...These objects were distributed to runners in the torch relay for the 2000 Olympic games in Australia. Tony Ford in this case. Newspaper reports have been collected following the event. The relay passed through Tatura on the 27 July 2000.2 torch relay. 4 of 6 items relating to 2000 Olympic torn relay especially through Tatura.2000 olympic games, 2000 olympic torch relay, tony ford -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
AFL Record, Olympic Torch Relay, 1999
... 2000 olympic games... relay for the 2000 Olympic games in Australia. Tony Ford... in the torch relay for the 2000 Olympic games in Australia. Tony Ford ...These objects were distributed to runners in the torch relay for the 2000 Olympic games in Australia. Tony Ford in this case. Newspaper reports have been collected following the event. The relay passed through Tatura on the 27 July 2000.AFL Record featuring Barassi. 5 of 6 items relating to 2000 Olympic torn relay especially through Tatura.2000 olympic games, 2000 olympic torch relay, tony ford -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Newspaper Articles, Olympic Torch Relay, 1999
... 2000 olympic games... relay for the 2000 Olympic games in Australia. Tony Ford... in the torch relay for the 2000 Olympic games in Australia. Tony Ford ...These objects were distributed to runners in the torch relay for the 2000 Olympic games in Australia. Tony Ford in this case. Newspaper reports have been collected following the event. The relay passed through Tatura on the 27 July 2000.Newspaper articles. 6 of 6 items relating to 2000 Olympic torn relay especially through Tatura.2000 olympic games, 2000 olympic torch relay, tony ford -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Book, Autograph Book
... Lake Wendouree, Ballarat, Olympic Games, 1956, Southern...The Olympic Games came to Australia in 1956, the first time... goldfields Book Book Autograph Book The Olympic Games came ...The Olympic Games came to Australia in 1956, the first time they had been held in the Southern Hemisphere and in Australia. The rowing and canoeing events were held on Lake Wendouree at Ballarat and local children with autograph books eagerly sought the competitors' autographs.lake wendouree, ballarat, olympic games, 1956, southern hemisphere, australia, rowing, canoeing, autograph. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Binder, Locals & Former Residents Personal Recollections
... 1956 olympic games... residents. Includes trip by school children to 1956 Olympic Games... Olympic Games, Township of Tatura 1879, Matt Patterson's life ...Various stories written by local and former Tatura residents. Includes trip by school children to 1956 Olympic Games, Township of Tatura 1879, Matt Patterson's life story, Dhurringile Mansion history by J Lowry, W Doller and R NewnhamPlastic cover, black and white cartoon like characters and grave yard scene on front. Contains plastic sleeves each with printed material.tatura and district, documents, history, tatura residents, 1956 olympic games, tatura 1879, matt patterson, dhurringile mansion history, j. lowry, w. doller, r newnham -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Plaque.Olympic Games.1992, Circa 1992
... , on which is the Australian Coat of Arms and the Olympic Rings... OF YOUR SUPPORT TO THE AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC GAMES TEAM. BARCELONA... TO THE AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC GAMES TEAM. BARCELONA & ALBERTVILLE 1992. In 1992 ...In 1992 the Shire of Ballarat gave their support to the Australian O;ympic Team who competed at Barcelona & Albertville,and in appreciation were presented with this Plaque. Acknowledgement and support given by Shire of Ballarat.rectangular in shape this plaque is on a marble look background.At the top is a round medallion enamelled in white background, on which is the Australian Coat of Arms and the Olympic Rings,"hanging"from a green and gold "ribbon".At the base is a rectangular plate with the inscription-Presented to Shire of Ballarat in grateful acknowledgement of your support to the Australian Olympic Games Team Barcelona & Albertville.1992.PRESENTED TO SHIRE OF BALLARAT IN GRATEFULL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF YOUR SUPPORT TO THE AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC GAMES TEAM. BARCELONA & ALBERTVILLE 1992.1992 olypic games.shire of ballarat.plaque -
Brighton Historical Society
Flag, Pennant, circa 1956
... 1956 olympic games... as an official driver for the Melbourne Olympic Games. Marlene, who... as an official driver for the Melbourne Olympic Games. Marlene, who ...This Venezuelan 1956 Olympic pennant was souvenired by Marlene Austin, nee Trenberth in 1956 when she was working as an official driver for the Melbourne Olympic Games. Marlene, who was living with her parents in Brighton at the time, took leave from her job as a stenographer to work as a driver at the Olympics. She drove officials and dignitaries from a variety of nations (including Thailand, Italy, Cuba and Sweden) to and from events, collecting a number of souvenirs. Marlene's family have lived in Brighton since 1941, when her parents moved into a house at 15 Moffat Street. The house remained in the family for more than 75 years, before it was sold in 2018.White triangular pennant with a blue border. The pennant features the image of the Olympic rings, with the central ring replaced by the image of the Olympic flame burning in a cauldron atop a Grecian pillar. Inside each of the four remaining rings are images of athletes competing in sporting events: a hurdler, a shooter, two boxers and a cyclist.Above the Olympic flame, the word "MELBOURNE" is printed in black. To the right of the image, printed in yellow, red and blue, is the text "VENEZUELA A LOS / XVI / JUEGOS OLIMPICOS" At the far right is the year "1956" in yellow text on a black background.marlene pearl austin, marlene pearl trenberth, 1950s, 1956 olympic games, olympic games, pennant, venezuela -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Site of Blackburn Fibrous Plaster Works, 9/11/1962 12:00:00 AM
... olympic games... in a building originally built as a P.O. for the 1956 Olympics games... in a building originally built as a P.O. for the 1956 Olympics games ...The Blackburn South Post Office was in 1962 housed in a building originally built as a P.O. for the 1956 Olympics games. It was located in the grounds of the M.C.C. and was transported to the Blackburn South site. Demolished c1970s. Information supplied by Stan Hander, 34Drummond Street, Blackburn South. He worked near the P.O. during the Olympics.Black and white photo of site of Blackburn Fibrous Plaster Works, Canterbury Road, Blackburn South. On left hand side can be seen the Blackburn South Post Office ( see History below).blackburn fibrous plaster works, blackburn south post office., hander, stan, olympic games -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
biscuit tin, 1956
... olympic games... in conjunction with the 1956 Olympic Games.... in conjunction with the 1956 Olympic Games. olympic games ...Round metal tin with lid, coloured red with "XVIth Olympiad Melbourne 1956", image of Olympic rings and torch and map of Australia with torch base over Melbourne, and two images of City Of Melbourne Coat Of Arms. Pressed into base is "Made in Australia by Phoenix Biscuit Co. Pty Ltd Melbourne 1 1/2 lb nett" and "Made in Australia Willow" in logo underneath. Item was presumably made in conjunction with the 1956 Olympic Games.olympic games -
Brighton Historical Society
Headwear - Hat, Beret, circa 1956
... 1956 olympic games... for the Melbourne Olympic Games. Marlene, who was living with her parents... of the uniform of an official driver for the Melbourne Olympic Games ...This beret was worn by Marlene Austin, nee Trenberth in 1956 as part of the uniform of an official driver for the Melbourne Olympic Games. Marlene, who was living with her parents in Brighton at the time, took leave from her job as a stenographer to work as a driver at the Olympics. She drove officials and dignitaries from a variety of nations (including Thailand, Italy, Cuba and Sweden) to and from events, collecting a number of souvenirs, including a Venezuelan pennant and a pair of earrings gifted by the Thai delegation. Marlene's family have lived in Brighton since 1941, when her parents moved into a house at 15 Moffat Street. The house remained in the family for more than 75 years, before it was sold in 2018.Green wool beret featuring an oval-shaped white patch embroidered with the five Olympic rings. Grey lining.Label in lining, cream with yellow text: "COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT CLOTHING FACTORY / MELBOURNE" Stamped on top of this text in black: "7⅛"marlene pearl austin, marlene pearl trenberth, 1950s, 1956 olympic games, olympic games, beret -
Brighton Historical Society
Earrings, circa 1956
... 1956 olympic games... Melbourne during the 1956 Olympic Games. Marlene, who was living... them around Melbourne during the 1956 Olympic Games. Marlene ...These earrings were given to Marlene Austin, nee Trenberth by members of the Thai Olympic delegation when she drove them around Melbourne during the 1956 Olympic Games. Marlene, who was living with her parents in Brighton at the time, took leave from her job as a stenographer to work as an official driver at the Olympics. She drove officials and dignitaries from a variety of nations (including Thailand, Italy, Cuba and Sweden) to and from events, collecting a number of souvenirs. Marlene's family have lived in Brighton since 1941, when her parents moved into a house at 15 Moffat Street. The house remained in the family for more than 75 years, before it was sold in 2018.Six-sided bell-shaped silver screw-back earrings for non-pierced ears. Each of the six sides features a vine pattern with black inlays. Each earring has a hollow interior containing a small metal bead dangling on a chain, causing the earrings to jingle when the wearer moves.marlene pearl austin, marlene pearl trenberth, 1950s, 1956 olympic games, olympic games, earrings, jewellery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Flag - Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch Relay, 2000
... for the Olympic Torch Relay prior to the Sydney Olympic Games....Blue rectangular, printed in white Sydney Olympic Games... rectangular, printed in white Sydney Olympic Games Symbol (Opera House ...One of a number hung in the City of Whitehorse for the Olympic Torch Relay prior to the Sydney Olympic Games.Blue rectangular, printed in white Sydney Olympic Games Symbol (Opera House) - man running with torch. Olympic rings symbol with wording: Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch Relay, presented by AMP - White printed in dark blue.Selby's Pty Ltd., Flags, Banners, Flag Poles and Marquees.|1800 241066: Melb, Sydney,Brisbane, Adelaide.flags, sporting, civic -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Herald, Olympic Village, 1955
... olympic games 1956...) 19.04.1955 "Olympic Games Village £65,000 short of shade" by Robin... projects making good time." (2) 19.04.1955 "Olympic Games Village ...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 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Poster, Briar Hill Timber & Trading Co. Pty. Ltd, c.1956
... 1956 olympic games... the opening of the 1956 Olympic Games promoting Briar Hill Timber's... newspaper around the opening of the 1956 Olympic Games promoting ...Advertisement insert in The Age newspaper around the opening of the 1956 Olympic Games promoting Briar Hill Timber's association with the Olympic Village Project being suppliers of all building materials including Flush Panel Doors, Mouldings and Joinery. Briar Hill Timber owned by F. Squire and the Squire family owned a lot of land around Briar Hill and land for forest at Flowerdale. Operations ranged from logging of trees, to milling to manufacture of joinery and housing frames.Poster approximately A2 in sizebriar hill timber, f. squire, olympic village, 1956 olympic games, timber mill, flowerdale, briar hill, h.v. plowman, logging, advertisement -
RMIT Design Archives
Design drawings
... melbourne olympic games... of the Arts Festival exhibition of the Melbourne Olympic Games. Ann... of the Melbourne Olympic Games. Ann Carew, 2017 lighting design melbourne ...Joyce Coffey (nee Hiddlestone) was the first woman to receive recognition as a designer in a major Australian manufacturing business, Kempthorne Lighting, where she was the chief designer in the post war period. These design drawings by Joyce Coffey were for the Well Glass lamp series of lights that were designed for indoor and outdoor use. Joyce Coffey worked in partnership with Selwyn Coffey on the designs. In 1956 lights from this series won a bronze award in the Industrial Design section of the Arts Festival exhibition of the Melbourne Olympic Games. Ann Carew, 2017Drawings of a Kempthorne Well Glass Wall Bracket and Ceiling Lamplighting, design, melbourne olympic games, industrial design -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Video and DVD, Footage of Slovenian migrants in 1956 in Australia, 1956
... in Victoria. - Section on Olympic Games in Melbourne was filmed... Olympic Games. Also includes footage of train journey to Bonegilla... of the Melbourne Olympic Games. Also includes footage of train journey ...- Migrant ships arriving into Port Melbourne in 1956. Migrants boarding the train to Bonegilla camp and resettling in Victoria. - Section on Olympic Games in Melbourne was filmed by Father Basil Valentin OFM who was the Chaplain of the American Olympic team. -Also showed extracts of Moomba festival in 1957. - Slovenian settling on Australian farms and weddings of members of the Slovenian community This video shows the magnitude of migrants who arrived in Australia in 1956 by ships mainly from Italian ports from Genoa, Trieste and Naples. It shows the settling of migrants into camps and depicts their everyday life including education and recreation and assimilation into Australia. 120 minute video cassette in colour depicting migrant ships arriving to Port Melbourne in 1956 and short clips of the Melbourne Olympic Games. Also includes footage of train journey to Bonegilla camp and camp housing facility.0002migration, resettlement, bonegilla, slovenians, ships, olympics 1956 -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Colour, 31 July 2000
... The Olympic Games were held in Sydney in 2000. The Olympic...) and the event was part of the torch relay for the 2000 Olympic Games....The Olympic Games were held in Sydney in 2000. The Olympic ...The Olympic Games were held in Sydney in 2000. The Olympic torch progressed through Australia and prominent sporting or cultural identities were invited to carry the torch through their local areas.Colour photograph depicting Craig Kimberley of Just Jeans (retail store) surrounded by people, including a boy wearing a paper bandana that says "I saw the torch". The photograph has been taken outside Westfield Shopping Centre (Southland) and the event was part of the torch relay for the 2000 Olympic Games.Handwritten in black ink on reverseL Craig Kimberley / Just Jeansolympics, torch relay -
Brighton Historical Society
Jacket, Bolero, c.1948
... olympic games... it to the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games to represent her Greek heritage... it to the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games to represent her Greek heritage ...This bolero is part of a Greek national costume from the Peloponnese. Long-time Brighton resident Olga Black wore it to the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games to represent her Greek heritage. She remembers the stands at the MCG being full of migrants wearing their traditional national costumes. Olga Maria Black was born in Melbourne in 1930, the daughter of Ithacan migrants Constantine and Toula Mavrokefalos. Constantine first emigrated to Australia in 1902, returning to Greece circa 1912-13 to serve his home country in the Balkan Wars. Toula's family had left Ithaca for Romania when she was only six months old, but she happened to be visiting the island at the very time that Constantine arrived, fresh from the war. Within three weeks they were married, and when Constantine returned to Melbourne in 1914 his new bride came with him. Constantine had trained as an accountant, but his qualifications were not recognised in Australia. Changing his surname to the Anglicised "Black", he started off working in his older brother Dionysios's cafés before going into business on his own. In 1917 he opened the Paris Residential Café at 54-56 Swanston Street, which offered both dining and accommodation. The business saw some years of success, but did not survive the Great Depression. Constantine died in 1944. Olga's mother Toula learned to sew as a child, while growing up in the Romanian village of Brila. She developed her skills making lace and embroidering items for her trousseau. Some of the linen she embroidered had been woven from flax on Ithaca by her own grandmother, Efstathia. During the Depression, when money was scarce, Toula embroidered at home, doing work for a factory in Flinders Lane. Using a cotton reel, a threepence and a sixpence she created and embroidered designs on hundreds of blouses. Olga spent her preschool days sitting at the table where her mother worked. Toula would involve Olga by allowing her to help choose the colour combinations. Toula lived with Olga in Brighton until her death in 1976. Olga inherited her mother's sewing skills. She re-invented some of Toula’s trousseau nightdresses and skilfully altered other clothing, making dresses which she wore around Brighton for many years.Red velvet bolero decrated with gold stitching and braid. Lined with red satin. Stand collar which fastens with two metal hooks and eyes. bolero, jacket, greece, ithaca, migration, olympic games, 1956 olympic games, olga black -
Geelong Cycling Club
Print, Careys Picture Framing Gallery, Circa 1950
... west cycling club; geelong flyer; russell mockridge; olympic... Australia at the London Olympic Games in 1948 and the Helsinki Games... Australia at the London Olympic Games in 1948 and the Helsinki Games ...Russell Mockridge b1928 d1958 was described 'as the greatest cyclist of all time'. He died during a race in collision with a bus that also claimed the lives of two fellow riders and a spectator. Mockridge started in 1946 by winning his first race of 40km with the Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. His wins soon earned him the nickname of the Geelong Flyer. He represented Australia at the London Olympic Games in 1948 and the Helsinki Games in 1952. He also represented Australia in the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland where he took gold in the 1000 sprint and the 1000m time trial and silver in the 4000m pursuit. In Paris 1952 he won the Amateur Grand Prix and the following day the Open Grand Prix, beating world professional champion Reg Harris. Later that year he won Manchester Wheelers Club Muratti Cup again beating Reg Harris. He turned professional a year later and teamed with Sid Patterson and Roger Arnold to win the Paris 6 day race in 1955. Mockridge was one of 60 of 150 entrants to finish the 1955 Tour de France. He won 12 consecutive Australian championships. Mockridge was married and had a daughter, Melinda (1955)Russell Mockridge was described 'as the greatest cyclist of all time'. He achieved international notoriety as a cyclist from the mid 1940s until his death in 1958, representing Australia in the Olympic games, the Commonwealth Games, The Tour de France and other international high profile cycling events.Framed print of Russell Mockridge in cycling attire. Head and shoulders depiction. Mockeridge is wearing a leather cycling helmut and white cycling shirt typical of cycling gear of that era. The frame is wooden with gold mount and has a wire hanger on the reverse side.geelong cycling club; geelong amateur cycling club; geelong west cycling club; geelong flyer; russell mockridge; olympic games; tour de france; -
Mont De Lancey
Picture, Herald Sun
... , 1960 and 1964 Olympic Games..., competitor at 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympic Games From the Herald Sun ...From the Herald Sun "Legends Collection" Series "Images of the 20th Century"Photograph of swimmer, Dawn Fraser, competitor at 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympic Gamespromotional material -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Book - Invitation Book
... Olympic Games...Olympic Games Melbourne Australia Invitation to Holld ...non-fictionolympic games, melbourne, australia, invitation to holld olympic games -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Steven Lee at Albertville Winter Olympics, 1992
... the logo of the Albertville Winter Olympic Games... the logo of the Albertville Winter Olympic Games Steven Lee ...Steve Lee is a three time Australian Olympian who competed at Sarajevo 1984, Calgary 1988 and Albertville 1992. He also achieved 1st in the Furano World Cup Super G in 1985. Steve Lee grew up in Falls Creek and had skis on his feet when he was just two years old. He later became a member of the Falls Creek Race Club and at the age of 14 won State and National Junior titles. After repeated success, Steve was selected to race overseas in the Australian Junior team. He won the Australian Open Championship at the age of 17. For 10 years, Steve never missed a race in the World Cup Circuit. Overall, he claimed 20 top 15 finishes in Downhill, Super-G and combined events. Towards the end of his career Lee swapped the World Cup circuit for the World Pro Tour in the USA, winning the Pro Downhill Tour ‘King of the Mountain’ title. He was also running a photography business in Falls Creek and was also involved in sports commentating on Australian television. This included commentating Alpine Freestyle events at four Winter Olympics and several World Championships. Steve co-founded Chill Factor Ski magazine and spent a decade as a National Selector and President of Falls Creek Race Club. He also became involved in movies, working with Roger Moore and Jackie Chan as a stuntman. As well as these activities Steve started guiding in the mid-90s and established Back Country Tours at his home area in Falls Creek Australia and also in Hakuba, Japan in 2011.This image is significant because it captures an Australian Winter Olympian and pioneer of the Falls Creek Ski community.A colour photo of Steve Lee in his uniform featuring the logo of the Albertville Winter Olympic Gamessteve lee, australian olympians -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - ALLAN MONAGHAN COLLECTION: NAVY BLUE MELBOURNE OLYMPIC BLAZER 1956, 1956
... 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