Showing 132 items matching "olympic games 1956 melbourne"
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Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedBook - The Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 - A Colorgravure Publication
... The Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 - A Colorgravure Publication...The Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 - A Colorgravure Publication...A book on the The Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 with text including many black & white and color photograpths of various events at the games...The Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 - A Colorgravure Publication...Olympic Games Melbourne The Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 - A Colorgravure Publication A book on the The Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 with text including many black & white and color photograpths of various events at the games The Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 - A Colorgravure Publication Book The Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 - A Colorgravure Publication ...A book on the The Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 with text including many black & white and color photograpths of various events at the gamesolympic games, melbourne -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, Colorgravure Publication, The Olympic Games, Melbourne, 1956, 1956
... The Olympic Games, Melbourne, 1956...Olympic games - Melbourne - 1956...The Olympic Games, Melbourne, 1956 Book Colorgravure Publication ...Illustrated history of the Melbourne Olympic games including resultsIll, text.non-fictionIllustrated history of the Melbourne Olympic games including resultsolympic games - melbourne - 1956, olympics - pictorial works -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Herald and Weekly Times, The Olympic Games Melbourne 1956, 1956
... The Olympic Games Melbourne 1956...olympic games melbourne 1956...Pictorial record of all events and results of the 1956 Olympic Games held in Melbourne Australia...Pictorial record of all events and results of the 1956 Olympic Games held in Melbourne Australia olympic games melbourne 1956 sports olympic games Hard covered book with coloured and black and white photos and black text. ...Pictorial record of all events and results of the 1956 Olympic Games held in Melbourne AustraliaHard covered book with coloured and black and white photos and black text.olympic games melbourne 1956, sports, olympic games -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionProgramme, 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 stadium (Melbourne Cricket Ground) : Thursday November 22nd 1956 at 3.00 p.m....Melbourne Olympic Games...Olympic Games 1956...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. ...Melbourne CBD. Olympic rings at top of page. Stapled at fold. Opening ceremony : Olympic Games, Melbourne 1956, main stadium (Melbourne Cricket Ground) : Thursday November 22nd 1956 at 3.00 p.m. ...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 -
Mont De LanceyBooklet, Wilkke Pty Ltd, Olympic Games Melbourne 1956, Souvenir Booklet, 1956
... Olympic Games Melbourne 1956, Souvenir Booklet...Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 Opening Ceremony. Green paperback Official Souvenir Programme. ...Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges olympic games booklets olympic games 1956 Olympic symbol: cities, altos, forties on the back cover. Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 Opening Ceremony. ...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 - Car badge 1956
... Olympic Games...1956...Melbourne...1956 Olympic Games Melbourne...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne 1956 Olympic Games Melbourne Olympic Games 1956 Melbourne Car assessory Melbourne 1956 1956 Melbourne Olympic Car badge - 5 Olympic rings with 'Melbourne' and 1956. ...1956 Olympic Games Melbourne1956 Melbourne Olympic Car badge - 5 Olympic rings with 'Melbourne' and 1956.Melbourne 1956olympic games, 1956, melbourne, car assessory -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Geoffrey Ballard et al, Nation with nation: the story of Olympic Village, Heidelberg, Olympic Games - Melbourne 1956, by Geoffrey Ballard, 1997_
... Nation with nation: the story of Olympic Village, Heidelberg, Olympic Games - Melbourne 1956, by Geoffrey Ballard...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne The story of the Olympic Village Heidelberg during the Olympic Games 1956. olympic village 1956 olympic games Signed by the author 184 p., black and white text and photographs Nation with nation: the story of Olympic Village, Heidelberg, Olympic Games - Melbourne 1956, by Geoffrey Ballard Book Geoffrey Ballard Spectrum Publications ...The story of the Olympic Village Heidelberg during the Olympic Games 1956.184 p., black and white text and photographsSigned by the authorolympic village, 1956 olympic games -
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...Melbourne...Olympic Games 1956...City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum) Joyce Park Jasper Road Ormond melbourne olympic games Melbourne Olympic Games 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne 1956 [144] p. : chiefly ill. ...Olympic Games in Melbourne 1956[144] p. : chiefly ill. (some col.) ;non-fictionOlympic Games in Melbourne 1956olympic games, melbourne, olympic games 1956 -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer MuseumBook, The Olympic Games Melbourne 1956, 1956
... The Olympic Games Melbourne 1956...Olympic torch . Hardcover book containing day by day program for the Melbourne 1956 Olympic games. ...Has index for winners of Gold,Silver and Bronze medals The Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 Book ...Olympic Games held 22nd November 1956 to 8th December 1956Red cover. Front embossed with hand holding Olympic torch . Hardcover book containing day by day program for the Melbourne 1956 Olympic games. Contains photos of Athletes with names, events and country. Both coloured and black and white photographs. Has index for winners of Gold,Silver and Bronze medals -
Greensborough Historical SocietyFunctional object - Letter Opener, Melbourne Olympics 1956, 1956
... ...olympic games melbourne 1956...Commemorative letter opener issued to celebrate the Olympic Games in Melbourne 1956....Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Commemorative letter opener issued to celebrate the Olympic Games in Melbourne 1956. letter openers olympic games melbourne 1956 memorabilia On handle "Melbourne 1956" Metal letter opener, handle contains Olympic rings and Olympic flame. ...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 Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionProgramme, Wilke and Co Ltd, Olympic Games Melbourne Australia 1956 : Athletics, Main Stadium (Melbourne Cricket Ground), Friday, 23rd November, 1956, 1956
... Olympic Games Melbourne Australia 1956 : Athletics, Main Stadium (Melbourne Cricket Ground), Friday, 23rd November, 1956....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. ...Olympic torch relay passed through Central Victoria on its way from Cairns to Melbourne. Melbourne Olympic Games City of Greater Bendigo Tourism 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. Olympic Games Melbourne Australia 1956 ...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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Book - 1956 Olympic Games - Melbourne, 1956
... 1956 Olympic Games - Melbourne...Daily sporting events - medal winners 1956 Melbourne Olympic games 22nd November to 8th December Ian Howie, ball bot for the Hockey....Olympic games Colorgravure Publication Green hard cover book containing daily sporting activities: social events, dignitaries and event results 22nd November to 8th Dec 1956 Book 1956 Olympic Games - Melbourne Colorgravure Publication ...Daily sporting events - medal winners 1956 Melbourne Olympic games 22nd November to 8th December Ian Howie, ball bot for the Hockey.Green hard cover book containing daily sporting activities: social events, dignitaries and event results 22nd November to 8th Dec 1956olympic games, colorgravure publication -
Mont De LanceyMagazines, Australian Consolidated Press
... ...Olympic Games 1956 Melbourne...Special 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games information...Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges Special 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games information Magazines Olympic Games 1956 Melbourne 4 x Australian Womens Weekly magazines. ...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 -
Anglesea and District Historical SocietyTicket, XVIth Olympiad Melbourne Ticket, 1956
... olympic games, melbourne 1956...Entry ticket to the Olympic Games in Melbourne in 1956. Row B, seat 27 for the 4th of December 1956. ...Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street Anglesea great-ocean-road olympic games, melbourne 1956 ticket Front: Pictures of soccer players and Olympic Torch. ...Entry ticket to the Olympic Games in Melbourne in 1956. Row B, seat 27 for the 4th of December 1956. Tickets were printed in 15 - two colour combinations based on 4 basic colour backgrounds and seven overprints. Thus there was a colour for each day of the Games. The back of the ticket showed a plan of the particular stadium indicating the position of the seat.Front: Pictures of soccer players and Olympic Torch. MAIN STADIUM / MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND / XVI OLYMPIAD MELBOURNE / NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 8, 1956 / B27 / ROW SEAT B11 / DEC 4 1956 / DEC 4 - INC. TAX. Back: Sketch of stadium / 3rd elevation / Brunton Ave. / Score board / Finish / Main Stadium / Melbourne Cricket Ground.olympic games, melbourne 1956, ticket -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Booklet, The Story of the Olympic Games, 1956
... Issued by the Olympic Tyre and Rubber Company in the interests of amateur sport and as an advance souvenir of the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne...Issued by the Olympic Tyre and Rubber Company in the interests of amateur sport and as an advance souvenir of the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Issued by the Olympic Tyre and Rubber Company in the interests of amateur sport and as an advance souvenir of the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne Olympic Games Sport A souvenir booklet of the history of the Olympic Games Contains a leaflet announcing the death Sir Frank Beaurepaire Issued by the Olympic Tyre and Rubber Company in the interests of amateur sport and as an advance souvenir of the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne The Story of the Olympic Games Booklet The Olympic Tyre and Rubber Company ...A souvenir booklet of the history of the Olympic GamesIssued by the Olympic Tyre and Rubber Company in the interests of amateur sport and as an advance souvenir of the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbournenon-fictionA souvenir booklet of the history of the Olympic Gamesolympic games, sport -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Uniform - Official's badge, Melbourne Olympics 1956, C 1956
... 1956 Olympic Games...Melbourne...Olympic Games - Official - Melbourne 1956...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Belonged to Ian Howie 1956 Olympic Games Melbourne Official uniform Olympic Games - Official - Melbourne 1956 - White plastic badge with blue inscription - Attached blue ribbon Uniform Official's badge, Melbourne Olympics 1956 ...Belonged to Ian Howie- White plastic badge with blue inscription - Attached blue ribbonOlympic Games - Official - Melbourne 19561956 olympic games, melbourne, official uniform -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Programme - 1956 Olympic Games Offcial Programme - Hockey, Olympic Games Organizing Committee, C 1956
... Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 Hockey programme...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Belonged to Ian Howie 1956 Olympic Games Programme Hockey Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 Hockey programme 20-page programme for Hockey for 1956 Olympic Games. ...Belonged to Ian Howie20-page programme for Hockey for 1956 Olympic Games. Cream and red Colouring.Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 Hockey programme1956 olympic games programme, hockey -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Promotion, Olympic games Melb 1956, 1956
... olympic games melbourne...1956...This ash tray is a souvenir of the Olympic Games held in Melbourne in 1956. This was an important event in post World War Two Australia and the first time the Olympic Games had been held in the Southern Hemisphere. ...‘Olympic Games Melbourne Australia 22 Nov. - 8 Dec. 1956’ ‘British Plastics Pty Ltd Melbourne Reg. ... olympics ‘Olympic Games Melbourne Australia 22 Nov. - 8 Dec. 1956’ ‘British Plastics Pty Ltd Melbourne Reg. ...This ash tray is a souvenir of the Olympic Games held in Melbourne in 1956. This was an important event in post World War Two Australia and the first time the Olympic Games had been held in the Southern Hemisphere. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies, the athletics events and some other events were held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. These were the first televised Olympic Games. To mark the occasion many souvenir items were produced for tourists and collectors.This item is kept as a memento of the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, an event that interested and affected all Australians as it made Melbourne and Australia via press and television coverage etc. the centre of attention in the world at the time. It is also a memento that would no longer be made or sold today as cigarette smoking in general is no longer socially and medically acceptable. It will be useful for display.This is a plastic circular ash tray. It has a blue base with a multi-coloured image in the centre of the base of a map of Australia, an Olympic Games torch and the Olympic Games ring motifs. The printing is in white and the name of the maker is embossed on the back of the tray. There are three indents around the base for stubbing out the cigarettes. ‘Olympic Games Melbourne Australia 22 Nov. - 8 Dec. 1956’ ‘British Plastics Pty Ltd Melbourne Reg. Des.’ olympic games melbourne, 1956 olympics -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Bryce Kinnear, Land of the Southern Cross Australia, 1956
... ...olympic games melbourne 1956...Published just before the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, this book outlines agricultural and industrial development in Australia....Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Published just before the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, this book outlines agricultural and industrial development in Australia. victoria history australia history olympic games melbourne 1956 Published as publicity for visitors to Melbourne and wider Australia. 152 p., illus. ...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 SocietyDomestic object - Bottle opener, 1956
... olympic games melbourne 1956...Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games souvenir...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games souvenir olympic games melbourne 1956 bottle openers 1956 Olympic and 4 ring Olympic logo Small souvenir metal bottle opener in shape of boot Domestic object Bottle opener ...Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games souvenirSmall souvenir metal bottle opener in shape of boot1956 Olympic and 4 ring Olympic logo olympic games melbourne 1956, bottle openers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Book - Trip Book - Diary, C 1956
... Olympic Games...Melbourne 1956...Diary of attendance at Melbourne Olympic Games 1956....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Diary of attendance at Melbourne Olympic Games 1956. Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 Diary Hard cover Diary of journey to 1956 Olympic Games. ...Diary of attendance at Melbourne Olympic Games 1956.Hard cover Diary of journey to 1956 Olympic Games.olympic games, melbourne 1956, diary -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Programme - 1956 Olympic Games Official Programme - Basketball, A. H. Massino & Co. Pty. Ltd (text), C 1956
... Booklet - purple & green Olympic Games - Melbourne 1956 Basketball - Official programme One shilling...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Official programme - Basketball- November 27th to 1st December 1956.XVI th Olympiad - Melbourne Exhibition Building Annexe. International Olympic Committee 56th Olympiad Melbourne 1956 Booklet - purple & green Olympic Games - Melbourne 1956 Basketball - Official programme One shilling Programme 1956 Olympic Games Official Programme - Basketball A. ...Official programme - Basketball- November 27th to 1st December 1956.XVI th Olympiad - Melbourne Exhibition Building Annexe. Booklet - purple & green Olympic Games - Melbourne 1956 Basketball - Official programme One shillinginternational olympic committee, 56th olympiad, melbourne 1956 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Programme - Official Programme - Netball Final, A.E. Keating Pty Ltd (text), C 1956
... Official Programme - Hockey Final December 6th, 1956 Main Stadium Melbourne Cricket Ground Olympic Games XVIth Olympiad ...Booklet - purple and cream Olympic Games - Melbourne 1956 Hockey Final - Official Programme Main Stadium - M.C.G....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Official Programme - Hockey Final December 6th, 1956 Main Stadium Melbourne Cricket Ground Olympic Games XVIth Olympiad International Olympic Committee 56th Olympiad Melbourne 1956 Booklet - purple and cream Olympic Games - Melbourne 1956 Hockey Final - Official Programme Main Stadium - M.C.G. ...Official Programme - Hockey Final December 6th, 1956 Main Stadium Melbourne Cricket Ground Olympic Games XVIth Olympiad Booklet - purple and cream Olympic Games - Melbourne 1956 Hockey Final - Official Programme Main Stadium - M.C.G.international olympic committee, 56th olympiad melbourne 1956 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook, Land of the Southern Cross, 1955-56
... Produced to publicise Australia at the time of Olympic Games, Melbourne, 1956...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray Produced to publicise Australia at the time of Olympic Games, Melbourne, 1956 commonwealth of australia olympic games new guinea sport Blue 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 lyrebird Land of the Southern Cross Book Book ...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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Flag - Pennant flag, C 1956
... 1956 Olympic Games, Melbourne...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne 1956 Olympic Games, Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games SOuvenir Pennant Souvenir XVI (16th) Olympiad Melbourne - Small black pennant flag - Souvenir of 1956 Melbourne Olympics Flag Pennant flag ...1956 Olympic Games, Melbourne- Small black pennant flag - Souvenir of 1956 Melbourne OlympicsSouvenir XVI (16th) Olympiad Melbourne1956 olympic games, souvenir, pennant -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - MELBOURNE OLYMPIC GAMES PROGRAM
... Official Program for Melbourne Olympics 1956, green and beige, trifold. Written on front ' Olympic Games Melbourne Australia 1956'...ORGANIZATION Melbourne Olympics 1956 Official Program for Melbourne Olympics 1956, green and beige, trifold. Written on front ' Olympic Games Melbourne 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, melbourne olympics, 1956 -
Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing ClubAPRC 1956 Olympic Banner, 1957
... . / REPRESENTATIVES OLYMPIC GAMES MELBOURNE 1956 / R. DUNCAN / R. DICKSON / K. ...Its social significance transcends the local context for which it was created and used, to become part of the large body of art, craft and memorabilia that are associated with the Olympic movement worldwide. rowing apsm rowing club olympic games albert park rowing club albert park lake duncan, robert dickson, bruce allen, ian libbis, reg mcmahon, kevin cockbill, john A.P.R.C. / REPRESENTATIVES OLYMPIC GAMES MELBOURNE 1956 / R. ..."The banner has been with the Club since it was created in 1957. Recent research has confirmed that it was made by Joan Eddy, the wife of club member Kevin Eddy and a professional seamstress. Grace Blake’s interview notes record her conversation with Mr Eddy on 24 October 2014: Kevin confirmed that the banner was made by his wife, Joan Eddy, in time for the opening of the new shed after the Olympics (1957). Kevin was the Social Secretary at the time, and co-opted his wife, who had worked as a machinist for Harford Clothing in Carlton before they married. Her mother had also worked there as a sewing hand (hand sewing the linings for jackets). The company was later taken over by Sires. ... It was made at home (Joan had ‘retired’ from work by then)." Excerpt from the 2014 Significance Assessment, p32.Banner Celebrating Albert Park Rowing Club Olympic Representatives, 1956 Statement of significance by Margaret Birtley, October 2014 Harry Gordon, the distinguished Australian sports historian, wrote of the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games: "When the Olympic Games moved into Melbourne ... it was as if the city had been brushed by a certain magic. Nothing before or since ... has ever evoked such sheer emotional involvement from the whole community." Gordon refers to the large crowds that massed in Melbourne with anticipation and exhilaration on the day before the official opening, ‘with little apparent motive other than just to be there, and be happy’. The hand-crafted banner celebrating Albert Park Rowing Club’s representatives at those Olympic Games seems to exude that same sense of joy and exhilaration. Made by the wife of the club’s social secretary, it testifies to the admiration felt by individuals and organisations for the success of their own on a world stage. The banner has historic significance for its accurate documentation of the great achievement of a single rowing club in contributing six outstanding athletes to the relatively small Australian rowing team. Additional historic significance derives from the fact that this is an unofficial expression of tribute and pride. The banner’s incorporation of the Olympic rings would now be likely to require licensing by the Australian Olympic Committee, a process that can dampen social engagement. While definitely a hand-made item, there is some aesthetic significance in the design and execution of the banner. Good judgement has been demonstrated in the selection of fabrics and the choice of colours. The workmanship is quite skilful. The vertical symmetry and the horizontal balance of the design are pleasing to the eye. The use of red for the heading lines and black for the Olympians names is well-chosen and aesthetically pleasing. The collection holds black and white photographs of the same oarsmen at the Olympic regatta. This banner complements their role in the collection by providing colour and a sense of connection with an affectionate and supportive community. Its social significance transcends the local context for which it was created and used, to become part of the large body of art, craft and memorabilia that are associated with the Olympic movement worldwide. A handmade embroidered banner to commemorate the Albert Park members who were part of the 1956 Olympic Rowing team.A.P.R.C. / REPRESENTATIVES OLYMPIC GAMES MELBOURNE 1956 / R. DUNCAN / R. DICKSON / K. McMAHON / R. LIBBIS / I. ALLEN / J COCKBILL coxrowing, apsm rowing club, olympic games, albert park rowing club, albert park lake, duncan, robert, dickson, bruce, allen, ian, libbis, reg, mcmahon, kevin, cockbill, john -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Olympic medals
... The medals were won by Speros Defteros when he competed as part of the Greek wrestling team at the 1948 London Olympic Games and the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. ...Ithacan Historical Society Ithaca House 329 Elizabeth Street Melbourne melbourne The medals were won by Speros Defteros when he competed as part of the Greek wrestling team at the 1948 London Olympic Games and the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. ...The medals were won by Speros Defteros when he competed as part of the Greek wrestling team at the 1948 London Olympic Games and the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. A coloured photograph of four Olympic medals photographed on a blue background. -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumProgramme, 1956 Olympic Games, Rowing Programme Lake Wendouree, Ballarat
... 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. ...Book - 20 pages, centre stapled, titled "1956 Olympic Games, Melbourne Official Rowing Programme Lake Wendouree, Ballarat" and printed specifically for Tuesday 27 November 1956....Book - 20 pages, centre stapled, titled "1956 Olympic Games, Melbourne Official Rowing Programme Lake Wendouree, Ballarat" and printed specifically for Tuesday 27 November 1956. 1956 Olympic Games, Rowing Programme Lake Wendouree, Ballarat Programme ...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 -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Olympic Games Identity Card, 1956
... The identity card was issued to Speros Defteros who was a participant in the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne. He was a member of the Greek wrestling team and competed in the light heavy weight freestyle event. ...A coloured photograph of a competitor's card for the Greek Olympic team for the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. The card includes a photograph of the competitor, his details and the sport he is competing in....Ithacan Historical Society Ithaca House 329 Elizabeth Street Melbourne melbourne The identity card was issued to Speros Defteros who was a participant in the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne. ...The identity card was issued to Speros Defteros who was a participant in the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne. He was a member of the Greek wrestling team and competed in the light heavy weight freestyle event. Although at the time of the Games Spiros was residing in Australia (Bentleigh Victoria) he was still a Greek national and therefore could compete in the Greek team. A coloured photograph of a competitor's card for the Greek Olympic team for the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. The card includes a photograph of the competitor, his details and the sport he is competing in.
