A hundred years ago | Australia’s new capital
A historical report from 1924 details the upcoming visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to Australia for the opening of the new federal capital, Canberra. The visit was framed as a significant event to strengthen ties between Australia and the British Empire.
Why it matters
This highlights the historical political relationship between Australia and the United Kingdom during the early 20th century.
Rugby, July 20: It is officially announced that the Duke and Duchess of York will visit Australia on the occasion of the official opening of the Federal Capital at Canberra on May 9th next. The invitation to their Royal Highnesses was conveyed in a telegram from the Governor-General of the Commonwealth to the Secretary of State for the Dominions Affairs for submission to the King. It recalls that the King himself opened the first Federal Parliament of Australia in 1901.
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