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View of crowds, concrete pillars of stadium, and team in uniform marching through walkway. A line of uniformed men are watching along the walkway. Australia pole and flag bearers leaving the Melbourne Cricket Ground after the 1956 Summer Olympics opening ceremony, 22 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 opening of the Games at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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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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Digital file, TIFF, Black & White
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Australia pole and flag bearers leaving the MCG after opening ceremony 22 11 56
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