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Sydney Olympics flagpole finds new lease on life on Riverina farm – ABC News
After having a prominent role at the Sydney Olympics 20 years ago, a flagpole left to gather dust in an attic is now standing proudly in the New South Wales Riverina.
The pole used to hoist the Australian flag during the opening ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympics has found a new home in a field on the New South Wales Riverina.
Key points:
- The 21-metre flagpole was put in storage after the Olympics
- Two Riverina farmers decide they want something “big” for their property
- The flagpole is installed in time for the 20th anniversary of the opening ceremony
Since its starring role, the 21-metre flagpole had been storage in the …
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