Dalgety as National Capital Site Sparks NSW Debate
The passage outlines NSW’s struggle over capital location, detailing Dalgety’s unexpected selection amid rival sites like Albury Tumut Bombala Goulburn and Yass Lake George. It notes Prime Minister J C Watson’s push to resolve the stalemate, NSW Parliament’s reactions, and Federal law in 1904 that shifted the seat decision and the broader climate of political maneuvering.
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Tumut
Bombala
Dalgety
Yusa- Goulburn
Yass-Lake George
Lyndhurst
Armidale
Move Forward on NSW Government Offer for Federal Capital Sites
In December 1904 the NSW Legislature passed a resolution authorizing the state to formally offer the Federal Government an area for the seat of government. The plan named sites including Lyndhurst Yass and Canberra area bounds, with debate over a single site versus multiple options. The speaker notes personal preference for Yass and Canberra region, and explains the aim to present the best possible sites rather than constrain the Commonwealth.
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Anli
Lyndhurst
Yixs
Tal. Bety
Dalerty
Dot
Commonwealth
Tremler
Yoas
Queanbeyan
Lake George
Canberra
Dalgety site opposed by Railway and federal selection facts
Adverse report by Railway Commissioners finds Dalgety poor for accessibility with costs to connect lines estimated at about 4 million pounds for NSW and 3.6 million for Victoria. Lyndhurst branch would need seven thousand pounds to match Melbourne express line. Federal Parliament's initial ballots show Dalgety with no votes, Bombala chosen in Senate by 19 to 10, leading to stalled action.
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Dalgidy
Cooma
Monaro
Bendoc
Barnsdale
New South Wales
Bydney
Melbourne
Lyndhurst
Western Aire
Blayney
Horden
Yass
Willium Lyne
Daledy
Bombala
Dalgety
Tumut
House of Representatives
Senato Bombala
Debate over Dalgety as Federal Capital site
The speaker reports widespread southern opposition to a bush capital and notes Victorian support for economy. He recalls conversations with Tasmanian and Victorian MPs about Dalgety and NSW reluctance, revealing candid remarks that some wanted a federal seat in Melbourne or Sydney to block any bush capital. He concludes Dalgety’s selection reflected broader government aims.
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Melbourne
Dalgety
Mont
Australia
Sydney
Resignation follows prolonged federal territorial talks 1906 07
The speaker recalls three year long exchanges with Federal Ministers amid three government changes, noting NSW would not accept Dalgety and kept Lyndhurst or Tumut as viable sites. Health failed in 1907 after an election, and Sir Charles Wade succeeded to continue the negotiations on the federal territory and seat location.
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Dalgety
New South Wales
J. C. Watson
New South Wadlenm Hil
Watson
Somme
Commonwealth
Sydney
Rel
Deakin
Fisher
Yous
Lyndhurst
Tumut
Sir Charles Wade Asmy
Sir Charles
Canberra Yass Area Terminology Emerges Amid Dam Plans
In 1007 the term Yas-Canberra spread across the area from Lake George southward to the Yass and duenn legan regions as Burrinjuck Dam began. NSW moved to support a larger irrigation scheme, while the federal government agreed not to interfere. Cunbermond within the Yous area was noted as particularly suitable for the project.
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Cunbermond
Yous
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