History of city Canberra, Australian Capital Territory in photos A small historical reference Geography: Date of foundation: 12 March 1913 History: Population: 381 488 Sights: Aerial view of City, 1953 Black Mountain and Albert Hall from Parliament House, circa 1950 Hotel Canberra, 1920-30 Hotel Canberra, 1948 Civic centre, 1938 Lutheran Church, 1961 Parliament house, 1950 Prime Minister's lodge, circa 1950 St. Johns Church of England Bellona, Roman Goddess of War at Northern end of Commonwealth Avenue near Albert Hall, 1948 2CA Studio, Mort Street, Civic Centre, between Bunda Street and Garema Place, 1948 Canberra Garage Limited, Mort Street Canberra high school, 1952 Royal Hospital, Main Entrance and Casualty, 1948 Royal Hospital, Outpatients, Lennox Crossing Road entrance, 1948 Hotel Acton, Edinburgh Avenue Hotel Civic J B Youngs store at Kingston with motor vehicles Old Parliament House, 1948 Parson's ditch digging machine at work Royal Visit, May 1927 - Entrance to Parliament House from the roof showing spectator's stands looking towards Black Mountain Royal Visit, May 1927 - Canberra citizens passing the Duke and Dutchess of York on the steps of Parliament House at the Civic Reception Snow's corner Clothing store. Parents of the Snow brothers George and Terry Steam roller with attached tar spray at work making roads near Parliament House

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