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Treasures from the Archive: Olympics, share the spirit.

As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games approach, join us in celebrating the excitement and legacy of the Olympics by exploring a unique collection of historical artifacts from the Whitlam Prime Ministerial Collection.

Highlights of the Collection include:

Sydney 2000 Olympics bid, Africa trip, July-August 1993: Mr and Mrs Whitlam were part of the delegation travelling to various African countries. The collection includes a folder of briefing notes for the trip, a photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Whitlam boarding the Sydney 2000 charter airplane at Nairobi Airport in Kenya, and itinerary details for their travel on 2 August 1993.

Pins and Badges: Sydney 2000 Olympics bid pin (1993), Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) pins (1993) and Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (SOGOC) pin (1996).

Australian Olympic Committee. (1993). 1993 Australian Olympic Committee Pin.  Item 10096, Whitlam Prime Ministerial Collection

Photographs and Posters: Iconic images and promotional materials from the Sydney 2000 Olympic bid, capturing key moments and designs from the campaign.

If you want to see these items and more in person, visit the current exhibition at the Whitlam Institute, East Wing Reading Room on Level 1. You can also explore the collection online.