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When was Canberra colonised?

Anonymous

∙ 11y ago

Updated: 8/10/2025

Canberra was colonised in 1820 when European settlers began to arrive in the region. The area was originally inhabited by the Ngunnawal people for thousands of years before European settlement. In 1913, Canberra was officially designated as the capital of Australia.

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