This clip shows the Henley-on-Yarra regatta and celebrations; the agricultural showgrounds and ‘fair barrackers at a football match’. Each segment is introduced with an intertitle.

Amateur cinematographer George Browne shot this silent home movie at the opening of the Sydney Opera House on 20 October 1973.

People in national dress gather for the procession at the ceremony of the opening of the Sydney Opera House.

Queen Elizabeth II officially opens the Sydney Opera House at Bennelong Point on 20 October 1973.

This episode of Sydney Stories with Warren Fahey includes an overview of Sydney’s ‘high life’ down through the decades from the Lord Mayor’s 1844 Fancy Dress Ball to dancing at t

This final episode of Sydney Stories with Warren Fahey takes a look at colloquial expressions, folklore and other nonsense relating to Sydneysiders and the Emerald City. 

The sails of the Opera House were festooned with ribbons for the official opening.

A brass band gets ready to play at official opening of the Sydney Opera House.

Boy Scouts enjoy the festivities at the Opera House opening.

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This clip begins with a family of four – Mrs and Mr Albion with their two children Douglas and Wally – posing for a family portrait and is followed by a close-up of the youngest child, Douglas.