Historical information

The torch was carried through a record number of 26 countries, passing through Melbourne on Saturday 5th June 2004. It returned to Athens for the August games. Enormous crowds turned out to see it go down Bay Street

Physical description

From a set of digital photos taken by David THOMPSON on the occasion of the Athens Olympic torch passing through Port Melbourne - 5 June 2004.

On satin finish:

.01 - Torch bearer 45, Greg KINROSS, in Bay Street (Note promotional banner with PMH member Christine NICHOLSON on left)

.02 - Torch bearer 45, Greg KINROSS, outside Town Hall

.03 - Torch bearer 47, Jim Dimas, turning from Bay Street into Beach Street

On plain paper:

.04 - Torch bearer 47, Jim Dimas, outside of front of Morley's Coal store

.05 - Torch bearer 47, Jim Dimas, passing flame to Felix Ho

.06 - Torch bearer 48, Felix Ho, in Beach Street



Ref item 1894.07 for info