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No. It did not. Sydney and Melbourne were in heavy competition to each be named the new capital city of the Commonwealth of Australia. It was decided that, due to this rivalry, a new city would be created specifically for the purpose of being the seat of national government in Australia. Hence, Canberra was born.

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