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Canberra was on a short list of potential sites for the new Australian capital as early as 1899. It was founded in 1913 as the planned capital and opened in 1927. All references to Canberra in these articles are spelled as it is currently spelled "Canberra".
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How was Canberra originally spelled?
Canberra was on a short list of potential sites for the new Australian capital as early as 1899. It was founded in 1913 as the planned capital and opened in 1927. All references to Canberra in these articles are spelled as it is currently spelled: "Canberra".
Where was Canberra created?
The region where Canberra now stands was originally called Limestone Plains.
How do you spell gungalin?
The proper name, a district in Canberra, Australia, is spelled Gungahlin.
How was the state of Franklin originally spelled?
Frankland
How was the name Catherine originally spelled?
Katherine
How was the name Deirdre originally spelled?
The Irish name Deirdre was spelled Derdriu in Old Irish.
How was Nathaniel Harthorne's name originally spelled?
Hathorne
Was the Dakota's originally spelled Dacotah?
Yes, the Dakota people were originally spelled Dacotah by early European explorers and settlers. The spelling eventually evolved to Dakota over time.
Is kambara the capital of Australia?
No. The capital of Australia is Canberra. The name Canberra was derived from the indigenous word Kamberra, referring to the site as a "meeting place". However, more recent evidence suggests it may actually be a corruption of the indigenous word "ngambri", taken from the aboriginal people of the same name, who referred to the Ngambri area as their country.
What is the Gaelic for 'Gillane'?
In the Irish language Gillane was originally spelled Ó Giolláin.
How do you spell joust?
The medieval term is spelled "joust", originally a contest with lances on horseback.
What is Canberra's motto?
Canberra does not have a motto.
