Queensland State Archives posted a photo:
The opening ceremony was held during the afternoon of a fine and sunny, but extremely windy and somewhat cool, afternoon. The starting of the Opening Ceremony was signalled with a kookaburra’s call, followed by the traditional cry of “cooee”. Already on the field were two Commonwealth Games logos.
After the announcement welcoming the audience to the opening ceremony, thousands of high school students dressed in red, white, or blue came running onto the field. Some of the children carried fabric placards while others picked up coloured boards once they were on the field.
While the Opening Prelude/Commonwealth Games song was performed by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and the Sydney Philharmonia Choir, the children formed the Australian flag.
Description source:
Wikipedia
View the original image at the Queensland State Archives:
Digital Image ID 5700