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Author Hawkins, Tracey, 1961- author

Title Canberra : federal capital / by Tracey Hawkins
Published Newtown, N.S.W. : Walker Books Australia, 2013
Newtown, N.S.W. : Black dogs books, 2013
©2013

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 MELB CRC  994.71 Haw/Cfc  AVAILABLE
Description 26 pages : illustrations (some colour), portraits ; 30 cm
Series Our stories
Our stories
Contents Introduction -- Ngunnawal country -- Federation -- The nation's capital : Canberra -- Canberra's heritage trail -- Australian War Memorial -- Australian Parliament and government -- In Canberra -- The nation's treasures -- Official Government residences -- Diplomatic missions -- Caberra's great outdoors
Summary In 1901, when the six British colonies of early Australia came together to form one country, a new capital city was proposed. But why was Canberra selected? And how did it become an important treasure trove of historical, artistic, sporting and scientific achievement? Discover Canberra - the federal capital of our great nation
Analysis Australian
Notes Includes index
Audience For children
SUBJECT Canberra (A.C.T.) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79021725 -- Juvenile literature. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99001674
Canberra (A.C.T.) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79021725 -- History http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99005024 -- Juvenile literature. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99001674
Canberra (A.C.T.) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79021725 -- History. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99005024
ISBN 1922179310 (Paperback)
9781922179319 (paperback)