Summary
Booklet produced by the Olympic Civic Committee enclosed with copy of 'Land of the Southern Cross' published by the Australian Publicity Council.
The booklet provides a guide to facilities and services available to visitors to Melbourne during the Olympic Games, with a forward by the Lord Mayor of Melbourne Frank Selleck, and Councillor Maurice A. Nathan, Chairman, Olympic Civic Committee.
Physical Description
Printed, staples booklet, printed in colour. Cover image depicts the silhouette of a male marathon runner with his leading stride pointed to Melbourne on a map of Australia. Extensive photographs and text within.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from New Century Antiquarian Books, Dec 2013
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Issued By
Olympic Civic Committee, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1956
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Date Used
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Inscriptions
Printed, front: 'XVIth OLYMPIAD ..' and further text.
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Overall Dimensions
215 mm (Width), 270 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Sport, Olympic Games: Melbourne, 1956, Guide Books, Programmes
