An international design competition was launched in to find the best design for our new Federal Capital. Now it needed a name. A booklet cover left containing topographic maps, rainfall and temperature statistics right , geological surveys and more was provided to those entering the international design competition in nla.
Many suggestions were put forward for the naming of the new Federal Capital City, but before we get to that, I want to introduce you to the most excellent, Lady Gertrude Mary Denman. Her excellency Lady Denman nla. It was also hoped that Lady Denman would continue the philanthropy she exhibited at home while in Australia, which indeed she did. Howard and Shearsby. So when it came time to announce the name for the new Federal Capital City of the Commonwealth of Australia, there was no better person to do the honours than our favourite vice-regal lady!
Off to Kurrajong Hill now Capital Hill they went and on Wednesday 12 March , Lady Gertrude Mary Denman stood upon the newly constructed base for the never-realised Foundation column and announced to those assembled:. Can't complain about that! Happy Canberra Day! A new capital was to be created between Sydney and Melbourne. After evaluating various options the current location was chosen.
During an official ceremony on 12 March the city was officially named Canberra. Canberra Day is not the only public holiday in Australia that is observed on the second Monday in March. Holidays Holidays Holidays Holidays Holidays Full moon dates Moon phases Lunar new year. Birthday fact finder Configure calendar. Print Calendar. Share this page on Facebook! NOV
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