The Development of Canberra. By bksmith.4 Dec 14, 1908 Royal Assent given to build a new capital at Yass-Canberra. Period: Dec 14, 1908 to Dec 3, 2008 The Development of Canberra May 23, 1912 Architect, Walter Burley Griffin wins a competition to design the new city. Mar 12, 1913 The Foundation Stone of Canberra is laid by Prime Minister Andrew Fisher and naming of Canberra. May 9, 1927 Old Parliament House opens. Nov 11, 1941 The Australian War Memorial opens. Oct 17, 1964 Lake Burley Griffin is formally inaugurated. Feb 22, 1965 The Royal Australian Mint opens. Apr 25, 1965 Anzac Parade opens. Aug 16, 1968 The National Library of Australia opens. Apr 25, 1970 Captain Cook Memorial Jet opens. Jan 1, 1977 Canberra Stadium is built (day unknown). May 15, 1980 Telstra Tower opens. May 26, 1980 The High Court of Australia opens. Nov 3, 1980 The National Museum of Australia is founded. Jan 26, 1981 The Australian Institute of Sport opens. Jan 1, 1982 The National Gallery of Australia opens (day unknown). May 9, 1988 New Parliament House opens. Nov 23, 1988 Questacon opens. Mar 11, 2001 The National Museum of Australia opens. Jul 22, 2002 Reconciliation Place opens. Jan 18, 2003 Canberra bushfires reach the suburbs. Dec 3, 2008 The National Portrait Gallery opens.
