1956 Olympic Games, Melbourne- Small black pennant flag - Souvenir of 1956 Melbourne OlympicsSouvenir XVI (16th) Olympiad Melbourne1956 olympic games, souvenir, pennant

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

This is rectangular paper card . The front of the ticket is buff coloured with black text . It has a gold coloured outline of Australia with an outline of a javelin thrower in black. Below that are details of the ticket allocation of seat and date. The Olympic torch sits below the Olympic rings. XVIth 1956 is in gold text. The back of the ticket has a diagram of the MCG marked with the sections of seating . There is a name handwritten in grey lead at the bottom of the ticket.This is a ticket to the Melbourne Olympics held at the MCG in in 1956. melbourne olympic games, 1956 games, mcg olympics, john beames, 16th olympiad, 1956 olympic games