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1956 Melbourne Olympics Flipbook

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Royal Sportsman to open Games 4

The Olympic Games--An acient ideal bought to modern life 5

I.O.C. Gaurdian of great movement Custodians of mans good will to man We are
greatly honoured 6

An invitation to the world accepted in 1949 9

Camera angle on spectacle in new Olympic metropolis 10

Venues are fitting areans for Olympians. Main stadium is cradle of sport 13

People of all nations These nations will be competitors 15

A city’s doors open wide A Festival of Arts before an International Gallery. Lights,
Gaiety in “Golden Mile” 17

Flame carried by historic relay 18

Melbourne, youngest of all host cities has personality 20

Games story. A great task in communications. From ashtrays to Tape Recorders 21
John Landy He symbolises our Athletics. Points from the past 22

Drama, Joy-- Colorful games spectacle 23

Mr E.J. Holt. An official “with best references” Champions will be at home 24

International Stars you will see 25

Always competed ---often victorious. Former winners lost in 1928 27

Swimmers our major gold medal hopes 28

Yachting the big free show Women playing a part 29

Era of new records Are modern athletes nearing the limits. Latest swimming
records 30
Climax for some, start for others Broken records pose problem 31

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