VAST CROWD OF SPECTATORS.
SATURDAY'S CEREMONY
MESSAGE FROM KING GEORGE. A. SENSATIONAL INCIDENT.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge was opened by the Premier of New South Wales, Mr. J. 1. Lang, on Saturday in the presence of vast crowds of people. The Governor, Sir Philip Game, was the first speaker, and he delivered a gracious message from the King.
Sydney was crowded, and the day was observed as a holiday, full advantage being taken to make the occasion a memorable one. After the formal speeches had been delivered the public were allowed to cross the bridge for the first time, and there was a rush to enjoy the privilege. The ceremony was accompanied by remarkable aerial evolutions and followed by processions on land and sea, a historical pageant and a Venetian carnival. In the evening there was a searchlight display by the warships in harbour, accompanied by fireworks.
During the-speeches a sensation was created by a horseman riding up to the ribbon Mr. Lang was to cut and slashing it with a sword. He was dragged off his horse and arrested. Tragedy played its part in the opening of the bridge, one man being killed by a motor-lorry in the procession and three others dying through heart seizures. 1
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21137, 21 March 1932, Page 9
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208VAST CROWD OF SPECTATORS. New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21137, 21 March 1932, Page 9
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