1964

It was the first “Paralympic” Village – and it was “marvellous” also

It was the first “Paralympic” Village – and it was “marvellous” also
1980

‘Poppa’ would never again be there to oversee the Games in person

‘Poppa’ would never again be there to oversee the Games in person
1988

In the Village, the Chef de Mission had plenty to keep him occupied

In the Village, the Chef de Mission had plenty to keep him occupied
1996

The dining tent is a fuel stop and a social hub

The dining tent is a fuel stop and a social hub
2004

The worst team photo, ever?

The worst team photo, ever?

The Australian team is welcomed to the Village

The Australian team is welcomed to the Village

GALLERY: Village life – wide open spaces, esky surfing and the blind leading the blind

GALLERY: Village life – wide open spaces, esky surfing and the blind leading the blind

The sailing was conducted in another, spectacular, purpose built venue

The sailing was conducted in another, spectacular, purpose built venue