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What was the population of Canberra in 2007?
329,000
What was the capital of Australia during World War 2?
Canberra
Where was the national apology held?
The National Apology by Kevin Rudd was held in Canberra, ACT Australia.
Why and how did Canberra become the capital of Australia?
Although Australia's two largest and wealthiest cities were Sydney and Melbourne, rivalry between them since before the goldrush days essentially prohibited either city from becoming the national capital. It was therefore decided that the nation's capital should be situated between the two cities. However, the capital could not be on the coast, as it was felt that this would render the nation's capital vulnerable to attack from enemy ships. Climate and setting were also important: the climatto could not be warm and tropical, as there were concerns this could lead to "torpor" for the country's top decision makers, and the setting needed to be elevated with a grand outlook, so surrounding mountains were desirable. 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." Numerous locations were checked over by federal parliamentarians. They included Albury, Armidale, Bathurst, Bombala, Dalgety, Delegate, Goulburn, Lake George, Lyndhurst, Orange, Queanbeyan, Tumut, Wagga Wagga and Yass. Although the first preferred site was Dalgety, this was discounted as being too close to Melbourne and too far from Sydney. 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. The first survey peg marking the beginning of the development of the city of Canberra was driven in on 20 February 1913. The foundation stone was laid on 12 March 1913. Lady Denman, wife of the Governor-General, then announced the name of the city as Canberra, believed to be a derivation of an Aboriginal word for 'meeting place'.
Why is the Australian Parliament House white?
The Australian Parliament House is white because it was designed to incorporate some of the designs and features of the Old Parliament House, such as the facade and its white color. The Australian Parliament HouseÊis located in Canberra and was completed in 1988.
Is canberra man made?
Yes. Walter Burley-Griffin planned Canberra.
When was the city Canberra made?
When was the ACT Made
Who made the War Memorial in canberra?
It was made by C.E.W Bean
Where was makin' matresses made?
Fyshwick Canberra
Canberra the capital city of Australia surrounds which man made lake?
Lake Burley Griffin is Canberra's centerpiece.
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.
What is the name of the name made the lake in the middle of Canberra?
its hello
What is unusual about the lake that Canberra surrounds?
Lake Burley Griffin, around which Canberra is planned, is actually a man-made lake, created by damming the Molonglo River.
Who made old parliament house canberra?
..... I think it was John Smith Murdoch.
What is the name of the man made lake thet Canberra is situited on?
Ya mam
What is Canberra's motto?
Canberra does not have a motto.
What is the slogan of Canberra?
"Canberra the Nations Capital"
