History of camberra

New capital Canberra

Mar 12, 1908

1908 It is decided to build a new capital at Canberra

1912 Design of new city announced

Mar 12, 1912

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

The foundations stone

Mar 12, 1913

1913 The foundations stone of Canberra is laid by Prime Minister Andrew Fisher

National University establish

Mar 13, 1947

1947 The Australian National University is established

Canberra has a population of 15,000

Mar 13, 1947

1947 Canberra has a population of 15,000

Walter Burley Griffin

Mar 13, 1963

1963 Walter Burley Griffin Lake is created

Anzac Walk opens.

Mar 13, 1965

1965 The Royal Australian Mint opens. Anzac Walk opens.

Canberra population 100,000

Mar 13, 1967

1967 Canberra has a population of more than 100,000

National Library opens

Mar 13, 1968

1968 The National Library of Australia opens

Canberra Stadium is built

Mar 13, 1977

1977 Canberra Stadium is built

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

Mar 13, 1980

1980 The High Court of Australia opens. The National Museum of Australia is founded. Teslstra Tower opens.

Institute of Sport

Mar 14, 1981

1981 The Australian Institute of Sport opens

National Gallery

Mar 14, 1982

1982 The National Gallery of Australia opens

Parliament House

Mar 14, 1988

1988 New Parliament House opens

Reconciliation

Mar 14, 2002

2002 Reconciliation Place opens

Menzies Walk

Mar 14, 2006

2006 R. G. Menzies Walk opens