Waagner-Biro Stage Machinery (Sydney Opera House)
This series NRS 12801 comprises 29 photographs showing stage equipment constructed by Waagner-Biro Akitiengesellschaft, the company contracted to install stage equipment at the Sydney Opera House.
Of the 29 photos, two show stage machinery in the Minor Hall (now known as the Opera Theatre) of the Sydney Opera House. The remaining 27 photographs show examples of stage equipment, constructed by Waagner-Biro AG, that is similar to the stage equipment the company was to build and install at the Sydney Opera House.
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