Great Games noted
Volume 11, No. 58, December 14, 2006

Key players: Band members with Olympian Betty Cuthbert and Rhonda Gillam are Musn Brent Grapes, Musn Paul Broomhead, Musn Luke Glasson, Cpl Melody Neilsen, Cpl Mick Beeton, Musn Andrew Cassidy and SSgt Shane Gallagher. Photo by Musn Janine Fabre

THE Australian Army Band – Melbourne performed for the 50th anniversary of the 1956 Olympic Games, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 22.

The band performed at an unveiling ceremony for a new Olympic plaque commemorating the event, then presented a stage show for 60 Olympians during a luncheon at the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC).

It was an exciting reunion for the athletes, who were addressed by executive members of the Australian and international Olympic committees.

Kevan Gosper, the Australian representative of the IOC, presented a bronze sculpture to the president of the MCC, David Jones, that will go on display in the permanent collection of the historical exhibition at MCC.

Several athletes donated items to the historical collection, including uniforms and Olympic memorabilia.