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Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

09 May 1927

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Canberra Times

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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 09, 1927

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7

Yass Canberra Selected as National Capital Site

In a detailed account from the turn of the century, Canberra's bid is traced from early proposals to the decisive 1908 ballots. Figures like John Gale and Sir Charles Wade influence NSW support, while Dalgety clings to a rival site before public opinion shifts. The final choice, Yass Canberra, defeats Dalgety in federal ballots, shaping Australia’s capital under Andrew Fisher in November 1908.

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Carruthers New South Wales Gungahleen Duntreon Heyal Military College Murrumbidgee Queanbeyan Molonglé Cottery John Gale Canberra Actus Gale Becam Charles, Wade Austin Chapman Dalgety J.C. Wilnot George Rekt Baw
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Canberra Accepted as Federal Capital

Statement recalls November 26 1908 when the Fledder Government passed the act designating Yass Canberra as the seat of government. The passage notes cooperation by the State Government to grant 900 square miles with sea access and water catchment, praising Canberra’s site for beauty, climate, soil, water supply and potential as a world class capital. It quotes Dr. David Stan Jordan of Stanford University praising Australia’s capital project and predicts Canberra’s growth as a planned, future wonder city.

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Yass-Canberra Dalgery Site David Stan Jordan Leland Stanford University of California Stan Jordan Australia Chiyena Commonwealth FTCHE Canberra Commonwealth Bank of Australia
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