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Canberra wasn't found. Cities are not found: they are built on land that is discovered.
The land upon which it was built was rich farming land known as Limestone Plains. This land was found because explorers Hamilton Hume and James Throsby were in search of good farming land.
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∙ 13y agoThe newly formed Commonwealth of Australia needed a capital city. Australia's two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, had been rivals since before the goldrush days. It was therefore decided that the nation's capital should be situated between the two cities. A location was chosen which was 248km from Sydney and 483km from Melbourne, within easy access of both cities.
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.
Such territory shall contain an area of not less than one hundred square miles, and such portion thereof as shall consist of Crown lands shall be granted to the Commonwealth without any payment therefore. The Parliament shall sit at Melbourne until it meets at the seat of Government."
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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.
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.
What important Commonwealth building can be found in Canberra?
Parliament House is arguably the most important commonwealth building in Canberra.
How long has Canberra existed?
Canberra was founded in 1913.
When was St Edmunds college Canberra founded?
Hey, St Edmunds college canberra was founded in 1954
Who was the founder of Canberra Times?
The founder of the Canberra Times newspaper was Arthur Shakespeare. It was founded in 1926 in Canberra, Australia and was the second paper to be printed in the city at that time.
When were the Canberra Raiders founded?
The Canberra Raiders were founded on March 30, 1981. The Raiders are a well known Rugby club from Australia and currently play in the Rugby League Club.
How 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".
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".
Why is lake burly griffen called lake burly griffen?
Lake burly griffin in Canberra is named after Mr Burlygriffen who founded and designed canberra
Who was the founder of time?
The founder of the Canberra Times newspaper was Arthur Shakespeare. It was founded in 1926 in Canberra, Australia and was the second paper to be printed in the city at that time.
How old is Canberra?
The area where Canberra now stands was first settled in the early 1800s under the name "Limestone Plains". The modern city of Canberra was founded in 1913, but the Federal Parliament did not sit there until 1927.
Which year made Australia?
Australia was founded on January 1, 1901. The capital of Australia is Canberra.
Did canberra open in 1925?
Canberra is a city, so it did not "open" at a particular time. It was officially founded with the turning of the first sod of earth in 1913, and it gradually grew from there. The original Parliament House opened in 1927, but there were people living in Canberra many years before that.
What is Canberra's motto?
Canberra does not have a motto.
