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Best moments at the Opera House
Some of the best moments at the Opera House in celebration of the 45th Anniversary of its opening this Saturday. <p>Follow us on Twitter @photosSMH</p> <p>Like our photos? Selected images available from <a href="http://consumer.fairfaxsyndication.com/C.aspx?VP3=SearchResult&ALID=2ITPN4UZPJU6">www.fairfaxphotos.com</a></p>
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Opening of the Opera House, 20th Oct 1973.Credit:Fairfax archives
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Opening of the Opera House 20th Oct 1973.Credit:Fairfax archives
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Queen Elizabeth opening the Sydney Opera House, Oct 1973. The Royal party, left to right, the Governor of NSW, Sir Roden Cutler, the Queen, the NSW Premier, Sir Robert Askin, and Prince Philip.Credit:Fairfax Archive
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Queen Elizabeth II officially opens the Sydney Opera House in 1973Credit:Fairfax archives
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Opening of the Opera House 20th Oct 1973. Credit:Fred Murray
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Opening of the Opera House 20th Oct 1973. Credit:Cermak
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The aftermath of a concert at the Opera House staged by Moove flavored milk to celebrate 10yrs of Australian music. November 4, 1979. Credit:Dallas Smith/Fairfax Media
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Diana, Princess of Wales and Prince Charles with Jill Wran (Hickson) during their royal tour on 28th March, 1983. Credit:Fairfax Syndication
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Dame Joan Sutherland covered in streamers during her final bow after her final performance at the Sydney Opera House on 2 October 1990. Credit:Rick Stevens
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Nelson Mandela speaking in Sydney, at Opera House, 24th October 1990.Credit:Golding
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The audience for Crowded House at the Opera House Credit:Rick Stevens
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Crowds scream as Michael Jackson plays at the Opera House, 17th November 1996.Credit:Andrew Taylor
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Cathy Freeman holds the Olympic torch in front of the Sydney Opera House, moments before running the first leg of the International Olympic torch relay in Australia making its way back to Athens for the 2004 Olympic Games. 4th of June, 2004. Credit:Kate Geraghty
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Competitors arrive at the finish the Mens Triathlon. Credit:Tim Clayton
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Workmen attempting to remove the Anti War graffiti NO WAR from the Sydney Opera House. Credit:Rick Stevens
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Lines of afternoon light reflect the magnificent architecture of The Sydney Opera House. 18th October 2006Credit:Dallas Kilponen
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A man is dwarfed by the dust-covered sails of the Sydney Opera House as tourists and locals head to the city's iconic locations to photograph the blanket of dust covering the city.Credit:Kate Geraghty
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Artist Spencer Tunick's installation of 5200 naked people, as part of Mardi Gras.Credit:Peter Braig
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Photograph shows participants in the Variety Santa Run from Darling Harbour to the Sydney Opera House. 28th November 2010.Credit:Dean Sewell
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Oprah arrives at her first show at the Sydney Opera House. Tuesday 14th December 2010Credit:Danielle Smith