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Microphone gift for the Sydney Harbour Bridge's
75th birthday
Telstra has given a rare microphone used to
open the Sydney Harbour Bridge 75 years ago to the Powerhouse Museum for
all Australians to enjoy.
The Reisz microphone is an example of Australian technology manufactured
in 1930 and was used to broadcast the 1932 opening ceremony of the Sydney
Harbour Bridge to thousands of people.
This historically significant microphone was signed by all 10 dignitaries
at the opening ceremony, including NSW Premier John T Lang, NSW Governor
Philip Game and the Bridge's Chief Engineer, JJC Bradfield.
Every good piece of history has a story behind it and this microphone
is no exception.
Telstra came into possession of this microphone through its acquisition
of the Overseas Telecommunications Commission in 1993.
Sarah McKinnon, Telstra
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