Format: Glass photonegative
Notes: Official opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, then the world's largest arched bridge. Premier Jack Lang cuts the ribbon, re-connected after Francis De Groot interrupted the ceremony. Lang had famously not invited a "Royal" to open this major engineering feat, leading to De Groot's approach on horeback, cutting the ribbon with his sword. Lang then opened the Bridge in the name of the people
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ChristianBiggins
No mention of Francis de Groot.
markbingley
Agree with him or not, you have to be impressed by Francis' nerve!
terrycojones
Huh? It mentions de Groot in the caption.
Raoul's Photos
Big Jack deserved all the credit.