Naming of Canberra

Date: March 12, 1913 • Location: Forrest, Australia

At a ceremony at Kurrajong Hill, Lady Denman, wife of the governor-general Lord Denman, announced that the future capital of Australia would be called Canberra.

Capital Hill is the location of Parliament House, Canberra, at the south apex of the land axis of the Parliamentary Triangle.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Australia's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.