FILM AUSTRALIA COLLECTION

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HNL 1013 : Laying Foundation Stone of Canberra

Canberra's foundation stone laid 12 March 1913 by Governor General Lord Denman, Prime Minister Andrew Fisher & Minister of State for Home Affairs King O'Malley. Light horse parade. Various Canberra buildings & views of camp & landscape. Inspection of troops in barracks. Official party is seen passing through country town, & arriving & departing site. Crowds & troops observe ceremony.
Access No. 38657 | 8 mins 26 secs | 1910s | Canberra, ACT, Australia | © Contact Film Australia Collection Library | B&W |