Description of Content
View of crowds, concrete pillars of stadium, and sports team in uniform marching through gateway. The Australian Olympic team leaving the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the opening of the Olympic Games, 22 November 1956. Marlene Trenberth was one of the official drivers and got in to the opening for free.
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Collection Names
Melbourne's Biggest Family Album, 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games Collection
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Acquisition Information
Copied from Mrs Marlene Austin, 02 Nov 2006
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Place & Date Depicted
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jolimont, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 22 Nov 1956
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Individuals Identified
unknown
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Format
Digital file, TIFF, Black & White
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242 Australian team leaving MCG after 16th Olympiad Opening Ceremony 22.11.56 78
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