At the march past: the cavalry
Lady Denman naming the capital: Prime Minister calling for cheers
The Gov. General at the saluting flag: the march past
Gov. General laying the first stone, Prime Minister speaking.
At the reception: the State Premier
Panorama taken during the ceremony of naming the city, Canberra
The Minister for Home Affairs addressing the visitors
Gov. General addressing recipients of the Albert Medal
Federal Capital Naming Ceremonies
Federal Capital Naming Ceremonies
The stone laid by Lord Denman, the Governor-General
Mr O'Malley, Mr Macdonald, Col. Miller at foundation of monument
Firing the salute on Canberra Hill
At the reception: the professors from the college
Federal Capital Celebrations - Canberra, ACT
Federal Capital Ceremonial
Mr O'Malley driving the first peg on the Federal site.
Federal Capital Ceremonial
At the march past: mounted band
Arrival of the Gov. General and staff
Lord Denman laying the first stone
The stone laid by Andrew Fisher, Prime Minister
Speaker of House of Reps. Mr. Macdonald addressing visitors
Federal Capital Ceremonial
Mr O'Malley, Mr Macdonald, Col. Miller at foundation of monument
Lady Denman naming the City
The residents driving in to Canberra site in buggies
Lady Denman naming the city: National anthem
Federal Capital Ceremonial: arrival of Governor-General
The stone laid by King O'Malley, Minister of State for Home
At the march past: the cavalry
At the march past: Lancers
During the singing of "The Old Hundredth"
Mr O'Malley, Mr Macdonald, Col. Miller at foundation of monument
Lady Denman naming the City
Minister for Home Affairs Mr O'Malley laying the third stone
Minister for Home Affairs watching Surveyor determine second peg
The march past: the band
Panorama taken during the ceremony of naming the city, Canberra
Panorama taken during the ceremony of naming the city, Canberra
In the luncheon tent: the Governor General speaking
Federal Capital Ceremonial
Federal Capital Ceremonial
Mr Macdonald, Speaker of House of Reps, driving second peg
At the reception: the military
Minister for Home Affairs laying the third stone
View of the Federal Shire from the stand
Governor General Denman inspecting the guard of honour
At the march past, Canberra Inauguration
Federal Capital Naming Ceremonies
At the reception: The Navy
Federal Capital Ceremonial
Lord Denman laying the first stone
Federal Capital Ceremonial: arrival of Gov. General
Lady Denman naming the City
Arrival of the first contingent in motor cars
Speaker of House of Reps. Mr. Macdonald addressing visitors
During the singing of "The Old Hundredth"
Federal Capital Naming Ceremonies
The Hon. King O'Malley presenting Lady Denman with the name of the Federal Capital City of Australia...
Lord Denman laying the first stone
Visitors to the monument, Col. Miller, Mr Macdonald, Gen. Bridges
At the reception: some of the residents
During the singing of "The Old Hundredth"
Panorama taken during the ceremony of naming the city, Canberra
Lady Denman naming the City
At the reception
At the reception, Canberra Inauguration Ceremony
Presentation of the Albert Medal: Gov. General pinning medal on
Mr Macdonald, Speaker of House of Reps, driving second peg
Federal Capital Celebrations - Canberra, ACT
Federal Capital Ceremonial
The Minister for Home Affairs addressing the visitors