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Captain Francis de Groot cutting the ribbon and opening the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the name of King George V (who hadn't been invited). author- unknown date- 1930 source- Sydney University Library archival collection

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Rationale- This is an iconic image of an iconic moment in Australia's history, when an idealist challenged the Establishment, to the delight of the nation. There is not photo that expresses the moment better than this.

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