Canberra Timeline By ayla.sw Jan 1, 1908 It is decided to build a new capital at Canberra Jan 1, 1912 Architect Walter Burley Griffin wins a competition to design the new city Jan 1, 1913 The foundations stone of Canberra is laid by Prime Minister Andrew Fisher Mar 12, 1947 The Australian National University is established Mar 12, 1947 Canberra has a population of 15,000 Mar 12, 1963 Walter Burley Griffin Lake is created Mar 12, 1965 The Royal Australian Mint opens. Mar 12, 1965 Anzac Walk opens. Mar 12, 1967 Canberra has a population of more than 100,000 Mar 12, 1968 The National Library of Australia opens Mar 12, 1977 Canberra Stadium is built Mar 12, 1980 The High Court of Australia opens. Mar 12, 1980 The National Museum of Australia is founded Mar 12, 1980 Tesltra Tower opens
