Summary
Hardcover publication promoting Australian produce, industry, environment and tourist attractions, with forward by Prime Minister Robert Menzies and Premier of Victoria Henry Bolte. The book was published to coincide with Melbourne's hosting of the XVI th Olympic Games in 1956.
Compliments slip and guide to facilities and services in Melbourne during the Olympic Games were found within the front cover of the book.
Physical Description
Hardcover volume with glossy dust jacket in dark blue printed with text in white and gold, a map of Australia and the Southern Cross constellation in gold. The dust jacket is torn on the reverse. Extensive photographs, illustrations and text within.
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from New Century Antiquarian Books, Dec 2013
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Issued By
Australian Publicity Council, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1956
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Date Used
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Inscriptions
Front cover: 'LAND OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS / AUSTRALIA'
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Overall Dimensions
246 mm (Width), 20 mm (Depth), 297 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Sport, Olympic Games: Melbourne, 1956, Souvenirs, Publications, Travel & Tourism