Summary
Small paper flyer printed on both sides.
It was issued by G.J. Coles to publicise the extended opening hours of the two cafeterias in their flagship Coles Store in Bourke Street during the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, as well as the other facilities available to the public.
Aimed at overseas visitors, the details are printed on the back in four European languages.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Michael Reason, 04 Feb 2014
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Publisher
G.J. Coles & Co Ltd, Bourke Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1956
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Inscriptions
Printed on front of flyer: COLES/ BOURKE STREET/ CAFETERIAS/ Extend trading hours during/ THE/ OLYMPIC GAMES/ NOV. 22nd to DEC. 8th/ Enjoy a quick nourishing meal at Melbourne's/ most economical price!/ Choose from tasty/ soups, hot dishes, delicious cold meats and/ salads - and tempting desserts. Always eat at/ Coles Cafeterias - the best in Melbourne! (followed by extensive text.) Printed on back of flyer: (Details of Coles Cafeterias opening hours written in Italian, German, French and Dutch.)
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Keywords
Department Stores, Cafeterias, Eating & Drinking, Olympic Games: Melbourne, 1956, Languages
