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Anglesea and District Historical Society
Tumbler, Souvenir Tumbler Melbourne Olympics 1956, Estimated 1955-1956
... Souvenir Tumbler Melbourne Olympics 1956... Anglesea great-ocean-road tumbler Melbourne Olympics 1956 Greig's ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Functional object - Letter Opener, Melbourne Olympics 1956, 1956
... Melbourne Olympics 1956...olympic games melbourne 1956...Commemorative letter opener issued to celebrate the Olympic... to celebrate the Olympic Games in Melbourne 1956. letter openers ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - 1956 Olympics Ladies' scarf
... 1956 Olympics Ladies' scarf...1956 Olympics...The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games..., with lettering "XVIth Olympiad Melbourne 1956". The five Olympic rings... The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI ...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
... 1956 Olympics Ladies' handkerchief...1956 Olympics...The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games...Handkerchief produced as a souvenir for the 1956 Melbourne... The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI ...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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - Official's badge, Melbourne Olympics 1956, C 1956
... Official's badge, Melbourne Olympics 1956...1956 Olympic Games...Olympic Games - Official - Melbourne 1956...Belonged to Ian Howie 1956 Olympic Games Melbourne Official ...Belonged to Ian Howie- White plastic badge with blue inscription - Attached blue ribbonOlympic Games - Official - Melbourne 19561956 olympic games, melbourne, official uniform -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Olympic Brick 1956, 1956
... Olympic Brick 1956...olympics 1956...5 Olympic Rings "GLEN 1956 IRIS"... Anglesea great-ocean-road olympics 1956 glen iris brick works 5 ...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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - 1956 Olympic Games Envelopes - stamped, C 1956
... 1956 Olympic Games Envelopes - stamped...1956 Olympics...Souvenir material from 1956 Olympic Games...3 X 1956 Souvenir Olympic stamped envelopes - postmarked....Souvenir material from 1956 Olympic Games 1956 Olympics ...Souvenir material from 1956 Olympic Games3 X 1956 Souvenir Olympic stamped envelopes - postmarked.Various1956 olympics, envelopes, stamps -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Leisure object - Olympic Towel
... , the 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI...left top manufacturers label; Olympic Games / 1956... freestyle at the Melbourne Games. Melbourne Olympics 1956 Olympic ...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.White cotton towel with green and gold horizontal stripes with the word Australia written across centre.left top manufacturers label; Olympic Games / 1956 / Manufactured by Supertex. Verso manufacturers label; Super Tex / All Cotton Fast Colour / Made in Australiamelbourne olympics, 1956, olympic games, bendigo, faith leech, faith leech memorial swimming pool, city of greater bendigo tourism -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Souvenir - Etched Glass Tumbler, Greig's Honey, c 1956
... , the 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI... to the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956. The glass has both images and text...[Head, shoulders and torso image Faith Leech], [Olympic... in Melbourne from the 22nd November to 8th December, the 1956 Summer ...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 -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Press Pass, 1956
... and pasted to white card. Press pass to the 1956 Olympics...Logo on left hand side: XVII OLYMPIAD / MELBOIURNE 1956... Anglesea great-ocean-road melbourne olympics 1956 press pass daily ...1. Press - daily seat ticket. Printed on blue paper and pasted to white card. Press pass to the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne. 2. Daily Staff Duty Pass. Printed on white (now yellow) paper pasted on card. Daily Staff Duty Pass with no seating allocated.Logo on left hand side: XVII OLYMPIAD / MELBOIURNE 1956 (Olympic Rings & Torch in middle.) 1. MAIN STADIUM - M.C.G. / PRESS / DAILY SEAT TICKET / DATE.............................. SEAT NO............................ / No. 1247 / £1-1-0 (Inc. Tax). 2. VENUE...Roof 1 Front. No. 26 / DAILY STAFF DUTY PASS / NO SEATING RIGHTS / THE BEARER IS ENTITLED TO / ADMISSION ON ..............(DATE) / FOR DUTIES AS ............................................... / Authorised by ...........................................melbourne olympics, 1956, press pass, daily staff duty pass -
Clunes Museum
Badge, 1956
... METAL PIN CELEBRATING THE 1956 OLYMPIC GAMES HELD...OLYMPIC GAMES 1956... CELEBRATING THE 1956 OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN MELBOURNE. LOCAL HISTORY ...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, commemorative, medals, badges -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Geological specimen - Brick - Glen Iris 1956 Olympics Brick, n.d
... Brick - Glen Iris 1956 Olympics Brick... House Unknown Geological specimen Brick - Glen Iris 1956 ...Displayed at History HouseUnknown -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Trip Book - Diary, C 1956
... Diary of attendance at Melbourne Olympic Games 1956....Hard cover Diary of journey to 1956 Olympic Games....Diary of attendance at Melbourne Olympic Games 1956 ...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 Offcial Programme - Hockey, Olympic Games Organizing Committee, C 1956
... 1956 Olympic Games Offcial Programme - Hockey...1956 Olympic Games Programme...20-page programme for Hockey for 1956 Olympic Games. Cream...Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 Hockey programme...Belonged to Ian Howie 1956 Olympic Games Programme Hockey ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Domestic object - Bottle opener, 1956
... olympic games melbourne 1956...Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games souvenir...1956 Olympic and 4 ring Olympic logo ... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games ...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 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Journal, Peter Doughtery, ArtStreams: News in arts and cultural heritage; Vol. 2, No. 1, Feb-Mar 1997, 1997
... 1956 melbourne olympics... olympics 1956 olympics 1995 eltham arts ball a.d. (archie) colquoun ...Vol. 2, No. 1, Feb-Mar 1997 CONTENTS MEDALS AND MODERNISM A retrospective look at the cultural impact of the Melbourne Olympics 3 CD REVIEWS 6 NEW HORIZONS Judy Jacques takes a new direction 6 LA MAMA 30 YEARS ON Liz Jones at the helm 10 PAST AS POST CUBISM Annita Furey on Heather Shim men 14 GRAPE GRAZING FESTIVAL Food, wine and music in the Yarra Valley 16 SHORT STORY Fantasia on a cup of coffee 18 WHAT'S ON A round-up of events for February 22 WHO'S TEACHING WHAT Classes in the region 24 FRANCES DUFFY RETROSPECTIVE An artist who extended the boundaries of tonalism 26 ANDY WARHOL AND THE CAN OF SOUP More than 15 minutes of fame 27 A ‘DUTCH’ FESTIVAL COMES TO ST ANDREWS 28 LISTINGS Artists, performers and galleries 29 "Peter Dougherty has been involved in the local art scene for many years. As publisher and editor of the arts magazine Artstreams, his comments on the various branches of the arts are widely respected. His "The Arts" column in the Diamond Valley Leader presents a brief summary for a much wider cross section of the local community. Peter also operates his own gallery and the Artstreams Cafe at the St Andrews market. Peter has a wealth of knowledge about present day and historical aspects of local art and artists." - Eltham District Historical Society Newsletter No. 161, March 2005Colour front and back cover with feature articles and literary pieces with photographs and advertisements printed in black and white. 36 pages, 30 cm. Vol. 1, no. 1 (Nov. 1996) - Vol. 10, no. 5 (summer ed. 2005/06) 1956 melbourne olympics, 1956 olympics, 1995 eltham arts ball, a.d. (archie) colquoun, abu baku, adams of north riding, afandi siyo, albert namatjira, alice (1956), andy warhol, annita furey, anthony dymke, art streams magazine, ballarat school of mines, bathing in the dark, bob sedergren, bob valentine, bourbo's belly, brian brown quntet, bulleen art & garden centre, cafe margot, charles blackman, christine edwards, circushead, clifton pugh, cottlesbridge, council amalgamation, cuddlefish, dave pithouse, david lord, david tolley, dawn sime, dione mcintyre, dixon's creek, edward grigoryan, eltham college concert band, eltham wiregrass gallery, erika mcgilchrist, fergusson winery, food for all seasons, frances duffy, fred williams, frenzi, geoff achison, geoff mainwaring, graeme bell, grape grazing festival, half caste child, heather shimmen, hoodangers, isobel lindsay, james wakeling, janette geri, john brack, john mcall, john murphy, jordie albiston, judy jacques, kath mckinnon, katherine's silly women, kelly 1956, ken harrison, kevin borland, kim harriss quartet, la mama theatre, lauurie dawes, leonard french, lighthouse, liz jones, lloyd jones, lothlorien, lovegroves, lovey's estate, luxum, maelstrom, max meldrum, may grigg, michelle nicolle, mighty servant, mirka mora, miss suzannah espie, moma, montsalvat jazz festival, moonee valley drifters, moonlight shadow, museum of modern art at heide, mystery train, the melbourne jazz band, nicole eveleigh, nigel shipley, olympomania, peter mcintyre, phyllis murphy, pip avent, portrait of georges mora (1956), ray horsfield, red shed theatre company, reed's gallery, richardson house (1955), river house (1955), robin boyd, sandro donatti, secret of the west wind, seville, shantell vineyard, shedlevellers bush band, shirley bourne, sigmund jorgensen, sir william dargie, soul sister swing, sydney nolan, that handsome couple, the band who knew too much, the broken fence (1956), the gusset rustlers, the rhonda movement, the russian gypsey jazz quartet, three amigos, victorian artists supplies, warburton, wholefood delights, yarra valley grape grazing festival, yellow dog jazz band, yering station, art streams -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Video and DVD, Footage of Slovenian migrants in 1956 in Australia, 1956
... Olympics 1956... resettlement Bonegilla Slovenians ships Olympics 1956 0002 120 minute ...- 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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MELBOURNE OLYMPIC GAMES PROGRAM
... Official Program for Melbourne Olympics 1956, green... ORGANIZATION Official Program for Melbourne Olympics 1956, green ...Official Program for Melbourne Olympics 1956, green and beige, trifold. Written on front ' Olympic Games Melbourne Australia 1956'organization -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Flag - Pennant flag, C 1956
... 1956 Olympic Games...1956 Olympic Games, Melbourne...- Small black pennant flag - Souvenir of 1956 Melbourne...1956 Olympic Games, Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games SOuvenir ...1956 Olympic Games, Melbourne- Small black pennant flag - Souvenir of 1956 Melbourne OlympicsSouvenir XVI (16th) Olympiad Melbourne1956 olympic games, souvenir, pennant -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Car badge 1956
... 1956 Olympic Games Melbourne...1956 Melbourne Olympic Car badge - 5 Olympic rings... Mitcham melbourne 1956 Olympic Games Melbourne Olympic Games 1956 ...1956 Olympic Games Melbourne1956 Melbourne Olympic Car badge - 5 Olympic rings with 'Melbourne' and 1956.Melbourne 1956olympic games, 1956, melbourne, car assessory -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Pat Boyd, 1956
... (Patricia and Robin’s eldest children) to the 1956 Melbourne Olympic..., Melbourne Olympic Games, 1956... (Patricia and Robin’s eldest children) to the 1956 Melbourne Olympic ...Robin’s brother Pat Boyd took Mandie and Penleigh Boyd (Patricia and Robin’s eldest children) to the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. At this time, Robin and Patricia Boyd, with their youngest daughter Suzy, were based in Cambridge, Massachusetts North American academic year 1956-7.Colour slide in a mount. Pakistan althletes, Opening Day, Melbourne Olympic Games, 19565 / O' games (Handwritten) / Opening Day Pakistan (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph - Mrs Claire Roper, 1956
... on Kodak paper in the time of the Australian Melbourne Olympics... of the Olympic Games" Underneath the symbolic rings of the Olympic ...This photograph was typical of the mid 1900's when photography was in the hands of the professional artist for important events, be they family or public occasions. This photograph holds and protects from ageing, part of a very significant occasion, the 90th birthday photograph of the matriarch Claire Roper, one of the founding grazier families from Tawonga within the Kiewa Valley This photograph therefore hold a very historical significance and has good exhibition value. This black and white photograph was professionally taken on Kodak paper in the time of the Australian Melbourne Olympics 1956. See KVHS 0092 for frame.On back of photograph "KODAK official sponsor of the Olympic Games" Underneath the symbolic rings of the Olympic Federationphotograph of early 1900's kiewa valley pioneer, the roper family, claire roper, pioneer family, cattle, bogong high plains -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge - Melbourne Olympic Souvenir 1956 Badges x 15, 1956
... Melbourne Olympic Souvenir 1956 Badges x 15...1956 olympics... Melbourne Olympic Games 1956 with red text Straight pin at the back. ... two of Australia’s best known athletes. 1956 olympics ...The Melbourne Olympic games were mainly conducted at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and were one of the most successful in terms of medals for Australia. Among the medal winners were Shirley Strickland, Betty Cuthbert in Athletics and Dawn Fraser and Murray rose in swimming. The games commenced in November 1956. The games were noted for the 19 Hungarian athletes who applied for asylum with their home country undergoing upheaval at the time. The Melbourne games also enjoyed the advent of television with the technology having recently been introduced to the country. These badges note ten of the many athletes who competed for Australia in 1956. These items are of social significance and interest. Among the names listed, Dawn Fraser and Shirley Strickland were two of Australia’s best known athletes.001042.1 Dawn Fraser Swimming 001042.2 Dawn Fraser Swimming 001042.3Gary Chapman Swimming 001042.4Gary Chapman Swimming 001042.5Gary Chapman Swimming 001042.6Jim Bailey Athletics 001042.7 Winsome Cripps Athletics 001042.8 Lionel Cox cycling 001042.9 Hector Hogan Athletics 001042.10 Kevin O’Halloran Swimming 001042.11 Shirley Strickland Athletics 001042.12 Merv Wood Sculling 001042.13 Jon Henricks Swimming Items 001042.1-001042.13 are white background with green wreath , black text on yellow background and have B & W photo of Olympian in centre. 001042.14 Melbourne Olympics Souvenir dark blue text, pale green with wattle 001042.15 Melbourne Olympic Games 1956 with red text Straight pin at the back. Patrick Pty Ltd on edge.1956 olympics, melbourne olympics, souvenir badges, dawn fraser, gary chapman, jim bailey, winsome cripps, lionel cox, kevin o'halloran, hector hogan, shirley strickland, jon hendricks, merv woods, melbourne olympic games -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, The Story of the Olympic Games, 1956
... Issued by the Olympic Tyre and Rubber Company...Issued by the Olympic Tyre and Rubber Company... and as an advance souvenir of the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne The Story ...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 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document - The Ruskin All-about Warrnambool 1955, Ruskin Publishing Pty Ltd, 1955
... 1956 olympics... information and the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games official programme...-about 1956 olympics The Ruskin All-about WARRNAMBOOL TAA serves ...Warrnambool was created as a municipality on 7th December 1855, declared a Borough on 1st October 1863, proclaimed a Town on 2nd February 1883, and a City on 8th April 1955. This 1955 edition of the Ruskin "All-about" covers the facilities and activities of the Municipality of Warrnambool. It provides a directory for residents with maps, bylaws, transport times, schools and societies and a classified listing of professions, trades, shops and factories.This directory provides a significant synopsis of the City of Warrnambool in 1955/1956.This is 28 page paper booklet with a blue cover and white front cover with an illustration of a TAA female pilot in the bottom right hand corner with white, blue, red and black printing. There is a 16 page insert which includes a 1956 calendar, agricultural information and the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games official programme. The rear cover has a colour advertisement of two petrol pumps and Energol oil products with a male attendant.The Ruskin All-about WARRNAMBOOL TAA serves the nation Fly TAA -the friendly waywarrnambool, warrnambool trade directory, ruskin all-about, 1956 olympics -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, 1956
... Small booklet - Official guide to XVI Olympics, Melbourne... guide to XVI Olympics, Melbourne, 1956. Book Book ...Small booklet - Official guide to XVI Olympics, Melbourne, 1956.documents, programmes -
Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club
APRC 1956 Olympic Banner, 1957
... APRC 1956 Olympic Banner...APRC 1956 Olympic Banner... Park members who were part of the 1956 Olympic Rowing team....A.P.R.C. / REPRESENTATIVES OLYMPIC GAMES MELBOURNE 1956 / R... Albert Park Rowing Club Olympic Representatives, 1956 Statement ..."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 -
Mont De Lancey
Tins, 1956
... 2 Biscuit tins:- 1 round tin with Olympic motif... of Olympic Games 1956" - Oblong tin... "Melbourne Home of Olympic Games 1956" - Oblong tin 2 Biscuit tins ...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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Brick, 1956
... 1956 Olympic Glen Iris cream brick...'Glen 1956 Iris' with Olympic rings... 1956 Iris' with Olympic rings 1956 Olympic Glen Iris cream ...The brick was used in the construction of a toilet block located behind the Blackburn Library and next to the railway line. it was donated by the City of Whitehorse after the toilet block was demolished in 1999.1956 Olympic Glen Iris cream brick'Glen 1956 Iris' with Olympic ringsbuildings, materials -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Promotion, Olympic games Melb 1956, 1956
... Olympic games Melb 1956...1956 olympics... melbourne 1956 olympics ‘Olympic Games Melbourne Australia 22 Nov ...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