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The site for the city of Canberra was selected as a compromise. Australia's two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, had been rivals since before the goldrush days. After Federation in 1901, it was therefore decided that the nation's capital should be situated between the two cities.
Several locations were chosen, and the new parliament voted on each. The sites all had to have aesthetic appeal, yet be sheltered by mountains. At first, the Dalgety site was voted as the favourite choice, but when the government changed, the vote was done again, and the Canberra site was chosen.
Section 125 of the Constitution of Australia provided that:
"The seat of Government of the Commonwealth shall be determined by the Parliament, and shall be within territory which shall have been granted to or acquired by the Commonwealth, and shall be vested in and belong to the Commonwealth, and shall be in the State of New South Wales, and be distant not less than one hundred miles from Sydney."
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When was Canberra United FC created?
Canberra United FC was created in 2008.
What is the exact location of parliament house in Canberra?
Parliament house, Canberra. I'm pretty sure if you address your letter like that it'll wind up there
Is Canberra a state of Australia?
No. Canberra is not a state of Australia. It is a city and the national capital of Australia.
Why was 1988 chosen to open new parliament house in Canberra?
The new Parliament House in Canberra was intended to be ready by January 1988 because this was Australia's bicentennial year, or the 200th anniversary of European settlement in Australia. However, because it wasn't quite ready then, it was instead actually finally opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 9 May 1988, which was the anniversary of the the opening of both the first Federal Parliament in Melbourne (9 May 1901), and of the Provisional Parliament House in Canberra (9 May 1927).
Where is the Foundation Stone in Canberra?
The Foundation Stone in Canberra is located on the lawn in front of the Parliament House on Capital Hill.
When did Canberra start to be built?
Canberra is Australia's capital and largest inland city. Its location was chosen in 1908. Construction of the carefully planned city began in 1913.
What is the capital of austreliya?
Canberra is the capital of Australia. As a compromise between Melbourne and Sydney, it was chosen.
Why was the royal bluebell chosen as the emblem of Canberra?
The Royal Bluebell was picked as the floral emblem of Canberra, Australia, because of its natural occurrence in the region. It also had positive horticultural merit and design potential.
Who were the architects that were successful with the Canberra city design and why was it chosen over other designs?
Walter Burley Griffin an American architect designed Canberra except that they used ideas off the 2nd and 3rd place winners.
What year was the capital city of Australia assigned?
The location for Australia's capital city, Canberra, was chosen in 1908. The competition to design Canberra was won in 1911 by Walter Burley Griffin.The first survey peg marking the beginning of the development of the city of Canberra was driven in on 20 February 1913, and the city was actually named as Canberra at the laying of the foundation stones on 12 March 1913.
Why was Canberra chosen for the observatory?
Because it is in the midle of no where There is very litle light or air polution and very litle air trafic at night.
What is Canberra's motto?
Canberra does not have a motto.
What was chosen as the nation's first capital?
Canberra has always been Australia's capital. Prior to Canberra, Melbourne was the city where the Parliament met, simply because it was the only city in Australia with a building large enough to house the Parliament. There is a misconception that Melbourne was Australia's first capitaly city, but it never was.
What is the slogan of Canberra?
"Canberra the Nations Capital"
Canberra is the capital of?
Canberra is the capital of Australia.
How many kilometres from Canberra airport to Canberra CBD?
12 k's from Canberra city to the airport.
How long has Canberra existed?
Canberra was founded in 1913.
