[Royal guest XVI Olympiad 1956]

Description: A historical record of Prince Philip’s visit to Melbourne during the 1956 Olympic Games. Captures his airport arrival; the public lining Melbourne’s streets to greet the Prince; his visit to Government House; a parade on Swanston street showing a glimpse of Melbourne Town Hall; the opening ceremony at Olympic Games; Robert Menzies and Prince Philip arriving at the Olympic stadium; entrance of athletes at the opening ceremony; Ron Clarke’s memorable entrance into the stadium and the lighting of the Olympic flame; footage of Station Pier in Port Melbourne; Philip arriving at St Paul’s cathedral in Melbourne; an extensive tour of the accomodation facilities prepared for the athletes at Olympic Village in Heidelberg; Philip visit a hospital and the Australian Paper Manufacturers mill in Heidelberg; shows footage of various track and field events in the stadium; a ceremony at Melbourne’s Shrine of Rememberance; the departure of Prince Philip.