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Canberra was officially named by Lady Denman, the wife of the then Governor-General of Australia, in a ceremony on March 12, 1913. The name "Canberra" is derived from the Ngunnawal word for "meeting place." This event marked the formal recognition of Canberra as the capital city of Australia.
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What is Canberra's original name?
The Aboriginal people of the area referred to it as Kanbarra, and the English version of it became officially adopted as the name in 1913.
Who officially opened the newest houses of parliament in Canberra?
duke of york
Does Julia Gillard live in Parliament House in Canberra?
Not officially, the Prime Ministers official residence in Canberra is a building called the Lodge.
When was Canberra colonised?
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.
What is the name of the Canberra NRL Rugby League team?
Canberra Raiders.
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.
Was there a reason why they chose canberra this area?
because the name of Canberra means place from meeting
Who opened canberra?
The Duke of York (later King George VI) officially open Canberra on 19 May 1927. Dame Nellie Melba sings the national anthem, 'God save the King'.
What is the name of a hospital in Canberra?
Canberra HospitalCalvary John James HospitalLidia Perin Memorial Hospital
What was the name of the designer of Canberra?
The architect who designed Canberra was named Sir Walter Burley Griffin.
Is Canberra a common noun?
No, Canberra is a proper noun, the name of a specific city, the capital of Australia.
Who gave the White House it's name?
President Teddy Roosevelt officially named it in 1901.
