VPRS 17295 Promotional and Ephemeral Material, Melbourne Olympic Bid Committee

The material in this series was created and used to promote the endeavours of the 1996 Melbourne Olympic Bid Committee. It includes material to influence International Olympic Committee representatives to favour Melbourne as the city to host the 1996 Olympic Games. It also includes material that would promote the Committee's cause to Victorian and other Australian citizens.The material includes:- Video cassettes of advertising and other matters produced by the Committee, including an address by Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke in three languages.- Fabric, including a flag and clothing bearing the 1996 Melbourne Olympics logo.- Badges and pins made of metal and plastic.- Publications and other printed items.- Latex balloons- A sample award to recognise corporate support provided by the 100 Club, being 10 high profile companies that supported the Olympic bid.