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Australian Capital Territory and Canberra
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is a self-governing internal territory in New South Wales, Australia. Its capital is Canberra where the Parliament House, the High Court, and several government agencies are located.
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Why is Canberra closer to Sydney than Melbourne?
Both practicality and aesthetics were reasons why Canberra ended up being established in a location closer to Sydney than Melbourne. It was decided by members of Parliament that the site for the national capital must have the following features:
- It could not be on the coast, as this could render it vulnerable to enemy bombardment (the acquisition of land at Jervis Bay enabled a federal naval port to be established)
- The climate needed to be "bracing", to ensure that politicians had clear minds to enhance the decision-making process
- There could not already be any established urban development or industry
- Access to enough water was, of course, vital
- It should be an aesthetically pleasing site, and therefore preferably in an elevated position and surrounded by picturesque mountains
The Canberra-Yass site fitted all these criteria, as did the Dalgety site and Lake George. At the first ballot in 1904, the Dalgety site was chosen, but after a change of government, another ballot was held in 1908. In this ballot, the Canberra-Yass site won by six votes.
What is questacon in Canberra Australia?
Questacon is the Australian National Science and Technology Centre featuring over 200 200 interactive exhibits relating to science and technology.
How many km is it from Canberra ACT Australia to Melbourne VIC Australia?
The driving distance between Canberra and Melbourne is approximately 665 km. The driving time would be approximately 7 hours 45 minutes if you were to drive non-stop in good driving conditions. (The driving time does not take into consideration conditions such as weather, road work and rush hour traffic in urban areas.)
How far is Canberra from Sydney by rail?
By rail, the Sydney to Canberra trip is 270 kilometres and takes just over 4 hours.
What are the Australian emission standards?
Depends on what sort of vehicle your driving, but most of them are to EU regulations.
You can check them out at this website;
http://www.dieselnet.com/standards/au/
and because you wont know what the EU standards are, you can check them out here;
http://www.dieselnet.com/standards/eu/ld.php
But can't seem to find any recent emission standards on motorcycles.
Hope that helps you out anyways.
;)
What is the age limit to drive in the us?
It depends on the state the person is trying to attain the license in. Most states allow you to get temporary licenses at 15 1/2 that allow you to drive but only with a licensed driver over a certain age. Once you have this for six months you can get a probationary license at 16. You can drive alone but it restricts how many people are in your car and when you can drive. Once you keep this license ticket-free for nine months the restrictions go away. In order to get these license you need to take a written test and a road test, but this is different in each state. At age 18 you only need to take a written test.
(there probably is some discrepancy because I'm from Wisconsin so that's the state I learned all this from)
What is the city nearest the Australian capital?
Queanbeyan, in New South Wales, is the closest city to Canberra.
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.
Who discovered Australian Capital Territory?
The Australian Capital territory itself was not discovered; rather, the land which now comprises the ACT was discovered.
The local Aboriginal nation, comprising the Ngambri and the Ngunnawal people, had been living in the Canberra region long before Europeans first found it.
Following European settlement of the continent, where the Australian Capital Territory is now located became rich farming land known as Limestone Plains. Little-known Australian explorer Joseph Wild, an ex-convict, together with James Vaughan and Charles Throsby, first explored the area in 1815.
How many homes were destroyed in the Black Saturday fires?
Australia's ABC news service reported that there were 2029 houses destroyed in the Black Saturday bushfires.
What is Canberra's role as the national capital?
Canberra houses the National Parliament and the head quarters of the federal public service as well as all of the services that are are required to run a large bureaucracy
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).
Lake Burley Griffin was named after the architect who designed which city?
Sir Walter Burley Griffin designed Australia's national capital of Canberra. He won the competition to design Australia's national capital, whereby he and his wife moved to Australia, where Griffin was appointed as the Federal Capital Director of Design and Construction.
What are the two houses of Parliament in Canberra?
House of Representatives (Lower House)
Senate (Upper House)
What are the lyrics to the Ballad of the Jervis Bay?
THE BALLAD OF JERVIS BAY
Dunn Browning. Granville NSW
Screened from the light of day
On board the Jervis Bay
Forlornly stowed away,
Eight workless men
Sniffling the savoury stew
Served to the hungry crew
They feeling peckish too.
O'er the ship wandered
"Send out a warship quick!"
Back flashed the message slick,
Were the editors 'shick'?
How the press thundered.
"Trot out the hoary lies,
Dressed up in new disguise,
This ought to bulge their eyes -
Make it a wonder."
"See that the Bolshie shrinks"
Each scribbler nods and winks,
Working them up (between drinks)
Fables and slanders.
Oh! The wild charge they made,
On huge headlines displayed,
Even while bosses sprayed
Eight stowaways
How can the story die,
Tell how they trick and lie,
Up to the cloudy sky
Trusting subscribers
The Limestone Plains area (Canberra-Yass) had been settled from as early as the 1820s, but there was no city in the region. The first settler was Joshua John Moore who took up land in the area in 1824, naming it Canberry. He took this name after hearing the local indigenous people use the word Kamberra when they conversed. Moore's land was situated at the base of Black Mountain, although much of his land now lies submerged by Lake Burley Griffin.
Because Australia's two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, had been rivals since before the goldrush days, it was decided that the nation's capital should be situated between the two cities. The Limestone Plains area was chosen, which was 248km from Sydney and 483km from Melbourne.
On 1 January 1911, the Federal Capital Territory was established as an area of 2 360 square kilometres in the Yass-Canberra district. The first survey peg marking the beginning of the development of the city of Canberra was driven in on 20 February 1913. The man who drove in the peg was King O'Malley, Minister for Home Affairs and who played a prominent role in selecting the site of the future capital of Australia.
The city did not yet have a name. A variety of names had been suggested, some tongue-in-cheek, such as Kangaremu, Australific and Meladneyperbane, which was a combination of the other state capital's names. The final choice remained a secret until the laying of the foundation stones on 12 March 1913. Lady Denman, wife of the Governor-General, then announced the name of the city as Canberra, believed to be a derivation of an Aboriginal word for 'meeting place'.
What are three capital cities or states of Australia?
The Federal capital of Australia is Canberra.
In addition, there are six states and two territories. Along with their capitals, they are:
The states are:
- New South Wales - Sydney
- Victoria - Melbourne
- Queensland - Brisbane
- South Australia - Adelaide
- Western Australia - Perth
- Tasmania - Hobart
The territories are:
- Northern Territory - Darwin
- Australia's Capital Territory
The Federal Capital is Canberra, which is in the ACT, but it is not the capital of the ACT. the ACT does not have a capital, as it is the capital territory.
What is the difference between the Parliament from 1295 and the Parliament now?
Differences between parliament today and in 1295;
Why was canberra chosen to be the fedaral capital?
The city of Canberra was built especially for the purpose of it becoming the national capital of Australia, and land for the Australian Capital Territory (originally Federal Territory of Australia) was purchased from New South Wales for the purpose.
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. A location was chosen which was 248km from Sydney and 483km from Melbourne.
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."
The first survey peg marking the beginning of the development of the city of Canberra was driven in on 20 February 1913. The foundation stone was laid on 12 March 1913. Lady Denman, wife of the Governor-General, then announced the name of the city as Canberra, believed to be a derivation of an Aboriginal word for 'meeting place'.
What is it like to live in canberra?
Living in Canberra offers a unique blend of urban and natural experiences, characterized by its planned layout, spacious parks, and proximity to nature reserves. The city has a vibrant cultural scene with numerous museums, galleries, and events, making it a hub for arts and politics. Residents enjoy a relatively high standard of living and access to quality education and healthcare. However, the climate can be quite variable, with hot summers and cold winters, which may not suit everyone's preferences.
What are the states and the territories of Australia?
The six states of Australia are:
- New South Wales
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Queensland
- Western Australia
- South Australia
The two mainland territories are:
- Northern Territory
- Australian Capital Territory
In addition, there are seven offshore territories:
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Christmas Island
- Heard and MacDonald Islands
- Coral sea Islands Territory
- Australian Antarctic Territory
- Ashmore and Cartier Islands
- Norfolk Island
