Description of Content
Crowds watch a swimming race held in a large pool. This photograph shows a swimming event at the Olympic Pool, at the Olympic Games in Melbourne, 29 November 1956. The photographer, Marlene Trenberth, was an official driver for the 1956 Olympic Games. She was admitted into several events for free, including the swimming at the new Olympic Pool.
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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 Olympic Pool, Swan Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 29 Nov 1956
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Digital file, TIFF, Black & White
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NEW SWIMMING POOL 29.11.56 80
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