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New capital Canberra
1908 It is decided to build a new capital at Canberra -
1912 Design of new city announced
Architect Walter Burley Griffin wins a competition to design the new city -
The foundations stone
1913 The foundations stone of Canberra is laid by Prime Minister Andrew Fisher -
National University establish
1947 The Australian National University is established -
Canberra has a population of 15,000
1947 Canberra has a population of 15,000 -
Walter Burley Griffin
1963 Walter Burley Griffin Lake is created -
Anzac Walk opens.
1965 The Royal Australian Mint opens. Anzac Walk opens. -
Canberra population 100,000
1967 Canberra has a population of more than 100,000 -
National Library opens
1968 The National Library of Australia opens -
Canberra Stadium is built
1977 Canberra Stadium is built -
The High Court of Australia opens.The National Museum of Australia is founded.
1980 The High Court of Australia opens. The National Museum of Australia is founded. Teslstra Tower opens. -
Institute of Sport
1981 The Australian Institute of Sport opens -
National Gallery
1982 The National Gallery of Australia opens -
Parliament House
1988 New Parliament House opens -
Reconciliation
2002 Reconciliation Place opens -
Menzies Walk
2006 R. G. Menzies Walk opens