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**Item Description:**
Up for sale is a rare, historically significant lot of two (2) vintage souvenir booklets from the Australian Pavilion at the 1967 World\'s Fair (Expo 67) held in Montreal, Canada. Both pieces were acquired directly at the pavilion by the original owner and make a spectacular addition to any World\'s Fair, Expo 67, or mid-century travel ephemera collection.---### **What’s Included in this Expo 67 Lot:**#### **1. \"Australian Panorama: Expo 67 Souvenir Edition\" Booklet**
* **Publisher:** Printed in Australia by Paramac Printing Co. Pty. Limited, Sydney (Produced by Authority of the Minister for the Interior, The Hon. J. D. Anthony).
* **Features:** Official Expo 67 logo and \"Souvenir Edition\" text emblazoned on the front cover.
* **Content:** A stunning large-format pictorial showcasing mid-century Australian progress, society, and heavy industry.
* **Visual Layout Highlights:**
* Iconic front cover capturing the Sydney Opera House mid-construction surrounded by cranes, alongside the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
* Comprehensive \"National Growth\" spreads documenting atomic energy laboratory workers handling radioactive material, early Qantas 727 jet liners, the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme, and open-cut mining at Mount Morgan.
* Culture and nature spreads detailing 1960s Australian ballet, surfing, skiing, and iconic native wildlife (Koalas, Kangaroos, and a Platypus).
* Concluding page features a striking architectural shot of the pillars at Sydney\'s landmark Australia Square.#### **2. \"Australia in brief\" Booklet (1966, 22nd Edition)**
* **Publisher:** Australian News and Information Bureau
* **Historical Hook:** Distributed at the Expo 67 pavilion, this pocket guide contains a fascinating section detailing Australia\'s historic transition to decimal currency (switching from pounds to dollars/cents on February 14, 1966), complete with illustrations of the newly minted currency.
* **Content:** Packed with 1960s facts, figures, map graphics, and black-and-white photography detailing Australian government systems, external territories (including Papua and New Guinea, Nauru, and Antarctica), immigration, income tax scales, and social services.---### **Condition:**
* Both items are in good vintage condition.
* Covers show light edge wear, superficial surface scuffing, and minor handling creases consistent with 1967 paper souvenirs.
* Interior pages remain crisp, completely clean, securely stapled, free from writing, and fully legible.
* Please review all high-resolution photos provided for a precise view of the cosmetic details.### **Shipping Details:**
Ships promptly and securely. Item will be packaged completely flat between two thick sheets of rigid cardboard to ensure pristine arrival with protected corners!
