Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:exhibition
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| gptkbp:attendance |
highest attendance for an exhibition in Australia at the time
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| gptkbp:attendees |
over 3 million
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| gptkbp:awards |
awarded medals for best exhibits
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| gptkbp:closing_ceremony |
featured fireworks display
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| gptkbp:closing_date |
1956-10-31
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
showcased Australian culture to the world
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| gptkbp:duration |
6 months
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| gptkbp:event_participation |
thousands of volunteers participated
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| gptkbp:exhibition |
gptkb:World_Expo
over 30 countries modernist architecture focus on sustainable practices collaborations with local businesses positive feedback from attendees art, technology, and culture cultural performances and demonstrations extensive security measures in place introduced new technologies in displays logistical challenges faced during setup souvenirs and memorabilia available for purchase |
| gptkbp:exhibition_duration |
April to October 1956
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| gptkbp:exhibition_history |
marked a turning point in Australian international relations.
set a precedent for future World Expos in Australia inspired future cultural events in Australia |
| gptkbp:exhibition_impact |
boosted tourism in Melbourne
influenced Australian art scene |
| gptkbp:exhibition_transportation |
special transport services provided
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| gptkbp:exhibition_venue |
200 acres
restaurants and cafes on site |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1956 Exhibition
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| gptkbp:legacy |
influence on future exhibitions in Australia
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Melbourne,_Australia
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive international media coverage
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| gptkbp:notable_exhibitions |
gptkb:United_States_Pavilion
gptkb:Soviet_Pavilion gptkb:Australian_Pavilion |
| gptkbp:opening_ceremony |
attended by Queen Elizabeth II
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| gptkbp:opening_date |
1956-04-24
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| gptkbp:organizer |
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works
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| gptkbp:publications |
official guidebooks published
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| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:1956_Summer_Olympics
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| gptkbp:significance |
first major international exhibition in Australia
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:Australian_Government
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| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:The_Olympic_Games
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Yoshitomo_Nara
gptkb:Nara_Yoshitomo |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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