OLYMPIC GAMES.
ENTHUSIASTIC OPENING. ANTWERP.. August 14. The formal opening of the Olympic. games at the Stadium was attended with much ceremony and booming of artil'lery. A huge crowd greeted the arival of Royalties. All competitors, led by the Australians, filed past King Albert who was presented with , addresses. The programme was interspread with musical items by Swedish and Belgian choirs. The whole proceedings were marked by great enthusiasm. South Africa and America disputed the Australian’s right to lead the procession, but eventually conceded Australia’s claim.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TAIDT19200819.2.28
Bibliographic details
Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3556, 19 August 1920, Page 7
Word Count
86OLYMPIC GAMES. Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3556, 19 August 1920, Page 7
Using This Item
See our copyright guide for information on how you may use this title.
Log in