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Canberra is the national capital of Australia.
The reason Canberra was chosen as the location of the national capital was that Australia's two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, had been rivals since before the goldrush days. It was therefore decided that the Australian 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. Farming land was taken up for this purpose.
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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How was canberra's site used by white people before the official city canberra was built?
Canberra was built on sheep farms.
Which of Canberra's main attractions was built in the 1800s?
Canberra was a paddock in 1800s
Why was the parliament house built in Canberra?
the Parliament house was built in canberra because in each state theres supposed to be one
How was Canberra used before the official Canberra was built?
Where Canberra is now located was once rich farming land known as Limestone Plains. It was used for both crops and stock.
Which city was the capital until Canberra was made?
Melbourne held the country's parliament until Canberra was built, but it was never the capital of Australia.
Where was the new Parliament house built?
New Parliament House was built on Capital Hill in Canberra, Australia.
What impact did Captain James Cook have on Canberra?
Absolutely none. Canberra was not built until nearly 150 years after Cook charted the eastern coast.
Who built the Parliament house in Canberra?
mitchell giurgolait was designed by Mitchell Giurgola
When did Canberra start to be built?
Canberra is Australia's capital and largest inland city. Its location was chosen in 1908. Construction of the carefully planned city began in 1913.
What is the city of the Australian Capital Territory?
Canberra is the city in the Australian Capital Territory, and it is the Federal capital of Australia. The Australian Capital Territory was created specifically for the city of Canberra to be built there.
Where was federal government located before canberra was built?
Melbourne, see Parliament of Australia on Wiki :)
Why is the telstra tower there why is it there canberra?
I assume you mean why is telstra tower where it is and why in canberra altogether? There used to be a smaller tv arial ontop of Black Mountain however it needed to be upgraded to cope with Canberra's rapid expansion. So Telstra tower was built as a telcom. tower and as a landmark attraction too. Why in Canberra though? Because that is where it was needed.
