 rachelw says: I just can't believe he played a concert in Canberra! That's the most exciting thing that ever happened in that city!! what about all these exciting happenings that have gone down... Key dates in Canberra’s history via www.canberrahouse.com.au/timeline.html 1823: European settlement 1908: The site for Australia’s capital chosen 1911: Population of ACT 1,714 1911: Mount Stromlo Observatory established 1912: Walter Burley Griffin wins international design competition 1913: Canberra chosen as name for the city 1914: Rail link to Canberra established 1924: First auction of city leases 1927: Provisional Parliament House opened 1931: Federal Highway links Canberra to NSW town of Goulburn 1936: Regular air services to and from Canberra commence 1938: FCT renamed Australian Capital Territory 1939: Population 10,00... wow, a little australian pride on display there! anything since 2000 that's worth sharing? |
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