canberra history By milesc50 Mar 6, 1908 It is decided to build a new capital at Canberra It is decided to build a new capital at Canberra Mar 6, 1912 Architect Walter Burley Griffin wins a competition to design the new city Architect Walter Burley Griffin wins a competition to design the new city Jan 1, 1947 Canberra has a population of 15,000 Jan 1, 1965 The Royal Australian Mint opens.
