Building the Sydney Harbour BridgeThe building of the Sydney Harbour Bridge was a vast, audacious enterprise, involving hundreds of workers over eight years and costing more than ten million pounds. John Nicholson describes the stages of construction, the ingenious solutions to technical problems and the celebrations that accompanied the opening. Ages 10+. |
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References to this book
The Bridge: The epic story of an Australian icon - the Sydney Harbour Bridge Peter Lalor Limited preview - 2006 |