Canberra's History

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  • It is decided to build a new capital at Canberra

    It is decided to build a new capital at Canberra

  • Architect Walter Burley Griffin wins a competition to design the new city

    Architect Walter Burley Griffin wins a competition to design the new city

  • The foundations stone of Canberra is laid by Prime Minister Andrew Fisher

    The foundations stone of Canberra is laid by Prime Minister Andrew Fisher

  • The Australian National University is established

    The Australian National University is established

  • Canberra has a population of 15,000

    Canberra has a population of 15,000

  • Walter Burley Griffin Lake is created

    Walter Burley Griffin Lake is created

  • The Royal Australian Mint opens. Anzac Walk opens.

    The Royal Australian Mint opens. Anzac Walk opens.

  • Canberra has a population of more than 100,000

    Canberra has a population of more than 100,000

  • The National Library of Australia opens

    The National Library of Australia opens

  • Canberra Stadium is built

    Canberra Stadium is built

  • The High Court of Australia opens. The National Museum of Australia is founded. Teslstra Tower opens.

    The High Court of Australia opens. The National Museum of Australia is founded. Teslstra Tower opens.

  • The Australian Institute of Sport opens

    The Australian Institute of Sport opens

  • The National Gallery of Australia opens

    The National Gallery of Australia opens

  • New Parliament House opens

    New Parliament House opens

  • Reconciliation Place opens

    Reconciliation Place opens

  • R. G. Menzies Walk opens

    R. G. Menzies Walk opens