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Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club
APRC 1956 Olympic Banner, 1957
"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 -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Torch, Olympic, Olympic Relay Torch Sydney 2000, 2000
Framed Olympic Torch with colour photograph from the Sydney Olympic Games Torch Relay 2000. Includes 28 small engraved brass plates with names of participants.One large plate with text which reads: "South Gippsland Shire Council/Olympic Torch Relay/Day 62/7th August 2000/Korumburra, Leongatha/Loch & MIrboo North" Set on a green card background with green card window mount and brown timber frame. -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Olympic Brick 1956, 1956
This is a soft mud sand-stock moulded or semi-dry pressed brick bearing the 5 Olympic rings with the words "GLEN 1956 IRIS" across the bottom.5 Olympic Rings "GLEN 1956 IRIS"olympics 1956, glen iris brick works -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Tumbler, Souvenir Tumbler Melbourne Olympics 1956, Estimated 1955-1956
... olympics ...Glass tumbler with marks indicating the Olymic Pageant with the five rings and Melboourne, Australia, 1956 under that. It refers to Faith Leech, Australia may represent in the 100 metres freestyle and the picture of Faith Leech is on the other side of the tumbler.Olympics pageant, Olympic rings, Olympic torch. Picture of Faith Leech.tumbler, melbourne, olympics, 1956, greig's honey -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Promotion, Olympic games Melb 1956, 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. 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 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Metal on stand, Olympic Games commemorative medallion presented in recognition of City of Ringwood support, 1972
Circular bronze medal on metal base - can be separated. Presented to the City of Ringwood for supporting the Olympic games team to the 1972 Munich games.Presented to the City of Ringwood in grateful acknowledgement of your support to the Olympic games team.; On reverse: xxth Olympic Games - Munich 1972 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Olympic Games -1956, October 1956
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 -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Book, The Olympic Games Melbourne 1956, 1956
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 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Shirt, Olympic Torch Relay, 1999
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
Head Bands, Olympic Torch Relay, 1999
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
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
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
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 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Shorts, Olympic Torch Relay, 1999
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 -
Clunes Museum
BADGE, 1956
METAL PIN CELEBRATING THE 1956 OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN MELBOURNE.MEDAL OF LIGHT MATERIAL PROBABLY OF TIN - MALE FIGURE WITH RED TOP WHITE SHORTS RUNNING. BLUE BACKGROUND, YELLOW SURROUND OLYMPIC RINGS AT BASE. SOCCER BALL.OLYMPIC GAMES 1956local history, numismatic, medals, commemorative, medals, badges -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Legacy Demonstration, Olympic Pool Stadium 1960, 1960
Photos of the Melbourne Junior Legatees Annual Demonstration held at the Olympic Pool Stadium on Friday, 7th and Saturday 8th October, 1960. These Demonstrations were held annually from 1928 through to the late 1970’s. Legacy provided classes for junior legatees such as gymnastics, exercises, dancing and swimming. The skills learned were showcased in the annual demonstration.A record of the skills the junior legatees showcased in the annual demonstration. Black and white photo x 26 of the Melbourne Junior Legatees Annual Demonstration held at the Olympic Pool Stadium on Friday, 7th and Saturday 8th October, 1960.annual demonstration, junior legatee