Image from The Edge of the World.

Dr Charles Gower was delighted to watch himself in a government documentary, 45 years after it was filmed.

A crowd of people gather for the opening of the Sydney Opera House.

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The sails of the Opera House were festooned with ribbons for the official opening.

A brass band gets ready to play at official opening of the Sydney Opera House.

Boy Scouts enjoy the festivities at the Opera House opening.

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Queen Elizabeth II makes her way through the crowds.

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Can the Gold Coast cope with a dramatic rise in population? This excerpt from the Film Australia documentary Populate or Perish shows the rapid development of the city.

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