NRS-12706 | "Sydney Opera House" ("Gold Book")

This series comprises the printed booklet, commonly known as the Sydney Opera House "Gold Book". It was issued to accompany the "Ceremony to Commemorate the Commencement of the Sydney Opera House" on 2 March 1959. At this ceremony the Premier, the Hon. John Joseph Cahill M.L.A., positioned a plaque indicating the point from which all measurements of the Sydney Opera House would be taken. The booklet comprises a foreword by the Premier, comments on the Opera House, notes on the competition, the site, the design, and plans. There are two copies, both of which have been annotated, though it is not known by whom. Both copies come from the office of Mr T. Walker, Deputy Director of Public Works. The booklet was printed in Sydney by V.C.N. Blight, Government Printer in 1959. (2/8645A-B)