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Tuesday, 12 April 2011

sydney harbour bridge history

The sydney harbour bridge is the australia most beautifull and  photographed landmarks.It is the world's largest sreel arch bridge.it was open for traffic in 1932
THE HISTORY OF BRIDGE
 In 1815 that Francis Greenway proposed building a  bridge name sydney harbour bridge.THE design of bridge was passed in 1900.After the firsst war the serious plan was made to build the bridge.The New South Wales Government  invited worldwide tenders for the construction of the Bridge in 1922.  The Sydney Harbour Bridge construction started in 1924 and took 1,400 men eight years to build at a cost of £4.2 million.53,000 tonnes of steel were used in its construction.
AN interesting history
Captain De Goot believed that the only person to open the Bridge should be a member of the Royal Family.
Flying under bridge
There is another story of the Americans flying under the Harbour Bridge, with one Kittyhawk flying under in about February 1942 and two Kittyhawks in May 1942. Again in May 1942.On 22 October 1943, Flight Lieutenant Peter Isaacson and his crew flew the huge Australian Lancaster under the Harbour Bridge during a tour around Australia to raise funds for the war.

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  2. Hello ! I'm a french student and I would like to take one of your photos of the harbour bridge for my research . Is it possible ? Thank you !

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