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The XVI Olympic Games were held in Melbourne in 1956, from the 22nd of November to the 8th of December. It was the first Olympic Games to be held in the Southern Hemisphere. 67 countries were represented and 3,184 competitors competed in 151 events in 17 sports. Australia won 13 Gold, 8 Silver and 14 Bronze medals.
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