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It wasn't. Canberra as a city did not even exist in 1901.
The new Australian flag flew for the first time in 1901 from the top of the Exhibition Building in Melbourne. THis is because the Exhibition Building was the only building large enough for Australia's parliament to meet in.
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When was the current Australian flag - as used in 2009 - designed?
1900, first flown on Federation 1901.
When was Australia's first flag flown?
Australia's national flag was first flown on 3 September 1901. However, this was not the first flag to fly in Australia. The first flag flown on Australian soil was the British flag, when the First Fleet arrived on 26 January 1788.
Was Parliament house always in Canberra?
Parliament House has only ever been in Canberra, but Parliament has not only ever met in Canberra. At Federation, on 1 January 1901, Canberra did not exist as a city or even a town, and it was only surveyed in 1913. The first Australian Parliament following Federation of the states met on 9 May 1901 in the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne. From 1901 to 1927, Parliament met in Parliament House, Melbourne, which it borrowed from the parliament of the state of Victoria, which in turn sat in the Exhibition Building. On 9 May 1927, Parliament moved to the new national capital at Canberra, where it met in what is now called Old Parliament House.
When was the first Australian federal government elected?
1901
How long has the Australian flag been?
The Australian flag came into being after the Federation of the States into the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 January 1901. A design competition was held, and five almost identical designs selected to share the prize. On 3 September 1901, the new Australian flag flew for the first time from the top of the Exhibition Building in Melbourne. The flag was simplified, and approved by King Edward VII in 1902.
What year did the Australian constitution come into place?
The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act went into effect on January 1, 1901, though it first became law on July 9, 1900. The capital of Australia is Canberra and the largest city is Sydney.
Was there any time when Canberra was not the Australian capital?
Yes and no. Canberra was only formally established in 1913. Prior to 1901, the states were not federated and therefore there was no national capital. Between 1901 and 1913, the temporary seat of power was in Melbourne, but Melbourne was not Australia's capital city. The fact was, Melbourne was the only city with a building large enough to house all of Parliament. Canberra is the city listed as Australia's capital, past and present - not Melbourne.
In what year did the Australian Parliament first sit?
The first Australian Parliament sat in 1901, the year of Federation. It was opened by the Duke of Cornwall and York, later King George V, on 9 May 1901.
What year did year Australian constitution come into place?
The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act went into effect on January 1, 1901, though it first became law on July 9, 1900. The capital of Australia is Canberra and the largest city is Sydney.
When did the new Australian parliament house start its construction?
Construction of the New Parliament House in Canberra began in 1981. The House was finally opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 9 May 1988, the anniversary of the opening of both the first Federal Parliament in Melbourne (9 May 1901), and of the Provisional Parliament House in Canberra (9 May 1927).
What is the history of the government for Australia?
The first Australian ( Federal) government was elected in 1901
When was the flag of made?
1901 1st Jan was when the AUS flag was choosen. 1901 3rd Jan was when it was flown.
