The link below is to an article that takes a look at the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the origin of the granite that was used to construct it.
For more visit:
http://www.insidehistory.com.au/2014/04/tae-mak-a-brig-to-make-a-bridge-where-did-the-granite-of-the-sydney-harbour-bridge-come-from/
Australia: New South Wales – Sydney Harbour Bridge Opened
On this day in 1932, the Sydney Harbour Bridge was opened in New South Wales, Australia. However, there was some unintended drama with the opening when Francis de Groot charged in and cut the ribbon prior to the official opening.
For more, visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Harbour_Bridge
http://www.sydneyharbourbridge.info/
History for Today 