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Royal Assent given to build a new capital at Yass-Canberra.
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Period: to
The Development of Canberra
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Architect, Walter Burley Griffin wins a competition to design the new city.
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The Foundation Stone of Canberra is laid by Prime Minister Andrew Fisher and naming of Canberra.
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Old Parliament House opens.
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The Australian War Memorial opens.
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Lake Burley Griffin is formally inaugurated.
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The Royal Australian Mint opens.
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Anzac Parade opens.
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The National Library of Australia opens.
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Captain Cook Memorial Jet opens.
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Canberra Stadium is built (day unknown).
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Telstra Tower opens.
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The High Court of Australia opens.
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The National Museum of Australia is founded.
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The Australian Institute of Sport opens.
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The National Gallery of Australia opens (day unknown).
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New Parliament House opens.
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Questacon opens.
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The National Museum of Australia opens.
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Reconciliation Place opens.
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Canberra bushfires reach the suburbs.
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The National Portrait Gallery opens.
