MELBOURNE MAKES READY FOR THE 1956 OLYMPIC GAMES.—Photographs taken a few days ago at Melbourne’s 25-aere Olympic Park, on the banks of the river Yarra, a short distance from the heart of the city. LEFT: The site of the enclosed swimming and diving pool, showing the framework of the steel and concrete superstructure. When completed, about next July, the stadium will accommodate 5500 spectators in 13 bays round the pool. RIGHT: Two New Australians at work on the banked terraces of a ground to be used for Association football and athletics. The main athletics events will be at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The new ground shown will have accommodation on the banks for 33,000, and in addition there will be a stand holding 2600. This work should be completed by March.

Press, Volume XCII, Issue 27735, 12 August 1955, Page 5

MELBOURNE MAKES READY FOR THE 1956 OLYMPIC GAMES.—Photographs taken a few days ago at Melbourne’s 25-aere Olympic Park, on the banks of the river Yarra, a short distance from the heart of the city. LEFT: The site of the enclosed swimming and diving pool, showing the framework of the steel and concrete superstructure. When completed, about next July, the stadium will accommodate 5500 spectators in 13 bays round the pool. RIGHT: Two New Australians at work on the banked terraces of a ground to be used for Association football and athletics. The main athletics events will be at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The new ground shown will have accommodation on the banks for 33,000, and in addition there will be a stand holding 2600. This work should be completed by March.