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Centenary of Canberra
King O’Malley driving first Surveyor’s Peg into site of new National Capital
Foundation Stone Ceremony 1913
Foundation Stone Ceremony 2013
Foundation Stone Toast to Spirit of Canberra
Centenary of Canberra: Vision and GoalsVisionAll Australians proudly celebrate and share in the Centenary of Canberra, our nation’s capital–the city that tells the story of our country's freedom, spirit, achievements and aspirations.
Goals•Increase the pride and ownership of Australians in their capital.•Fully engage the community of Canberra, the Capital region and the broader Australian community in the celebrations.•Establish enduring international recognition of Canberra and its role as the capital.•Build the positive image and reputation of Canberra as a city and community.•Build lasting legacies of community value through memorable celebrations and high quality projects.•Create impetus for future development of the national capital.
Centenary of Canberra Creative Director, Robyn Archer AO in full flight at Centenary Medallion ceremony.
One Very Big Day – 11 March 2013 – Bubbly Bars
One Very Big Day – 11 March 2013 – COUNTRY
One Very Big Day – 11 March 2013 – Indigenous Stage
One Very Big Day – 11 March 2013
One Very Big Day – 11 March 2013 – The Church @ Regatta Point Stage
One Very Big Day – 11 March 2013 – Symphony Stage
One Very Big Day – 11 March 2013 – Finale
ActewAGL BBQ and Born on 12 March event
Special certificate for Canberra residents born on 12 March.
Centenary Medallion
Centenary Medallion ceremony - Centenarians.
Centenary Medallion ceremony – Chief Minister Katy Gallagher, and Centenarians.
Centenary Medallion – Babies born on 12 March 2013.
Centenary Birth Certificates
Centenary Coin
Centenary Stamps
Like Canberra Campaign
Like Canberra Campaign
Like Canberra Campaign
Like Canberra Campaign Chief Minister Katy Gallagher and Opera Singer Sumi Jo
Dressing the City
Dressing the City – Canberra Centre
Centenary Wine, Chocolate and Cake.
Centenary Song and Canberra Bells
SMACK BANG IN THE MIDDLECanberrans cop a lot of flack, of that there is no doubtBut when it comes to where it’s at, we think that you’ve missed outWhen Sydneysiders scoff, And Melbournites are smugWe’ve got a map and a tale to tell, Oh well, you be the judgeIt’s a little bit about where we sit, this capital of our nationYou see my friends, it’s all about – Location, location, locationA distinctive picturesque place with viewsCharles Scrivener chose this landThen Marion and Walter designed a city – a city that was plannedCanberra became the middle ground, the latest place to meetSo a hundred years ago between Melbourne and SydneyThey were dancing in the street, because we’reCHORUSSmack bang in the middle (we’re nearly)Smack bang in the middle (we’re almost)Smack bang in the middleBut they had to compromise that’s why we’re closer to SydneySmack bang in the middle (we’re nearly)Smack bang in the middle (we’re almost)Smack bang in the middleBut we’d be closer to Melbourne if they had their way – hey hey heyYou can lose yourself in Canberra, out-o-towners sayYou tried to get to Manuka, but you’re on Belconnen wayJust turn right at the GDE, you don’t have to payYou’ll arrive at your destination, in a round-a-bout kind of way, because we’reREPEAT CHORUSWould you like to be a beach bum, or a bunny in ThredboWinter can freeze your ass off, sure, but we’re closer to the snowIt’s all about location, and if Batemans Bay is your sceneCanberra is the axis baby – we’re right in between, because we’reSmack bang in the middle (we’re nearly)Smack bang in the middle (we’re almost)Smack bang in the middleOnly two hours drive and you’re on Alpine WaySmack bang in the middle (we’re nearly)Smack bang in the middle (we’re almost)Smack bang in the middleBungendore, Braidwood and then Batemans Bay - hey hey hey
The song is copyright ©2013 Karen Strahan Jill Walsh
A Legacy of Good Design – Centenary Memorabilia
Special Centenary Sporting Matches - Canberra Cavalry
Special Centenary Sporting Matches One Day International – Manuka Oval Australia vs West Indies
Special Centenary Sporting Events - ISPS Handa Australian Open – Royal Canberra Golf Course
Special Centenary Sporting Events- ISPS Handa Australian Open – Royal Canberra Golf Course
Sportswomen’s Ball – Dawn Fraser named Sportwoman of the Century
NRL Test – Kangaroos vs New Zealand
AFL Hall of Fame Dinner - Inductees
Special Centenary Sporting Matches Brumbies vs Waratahs
Westfield Matildas vs New Zealand Ferns16 June 2013 – McKellar Park
Diamonds vs Silver Ferns13 October 2013 – AIS Arena
Australian Boomers vs New Zealand Tall Blacks and;Jayco Australian Opals vs New Zealand Tall Ferns18 August 2013 – AIS Arena
Centenary Commissions – Century – Andrew Schultz
Centenary Commissions – Monument – Australian Ballet
Centenary Commissions – Skywhale Patricia Piccinini
Centenary Commissions – Skywhale Patricia Piccinini
Centenary Commissions – Skywhale By Patricia Piccinini
Centenary Commissions – Skywhale By Patricia Piccinini
Media Coverage
Nationally, the Skywhale has featured in more than 900 stories across print, TV, radio and other media.
More than 80 stories have been tracked in the international media.
The Famous Spiegel Garden
Centenary Community Initiatives Fund
Centenary Community Initiatives Fund
•$1m fund•More than 100 applications received•51 grass roots community initiatives supported
Centenary Community Initiatives FundMorris 100 Rally
Centenary Community Initiatives FundCake Decorators Open Day
Centenary Community Initiatives FundViva La France in Canberra – Alliance Francaise
Centenary Community Initiatives FundRowing Masters Regatta
Centenary Community Initiatives FundWind Air Water – Centenary Kite Festival
Kick Up Your Heels – Roaring Twenties
Kick Up Your Heels – Swinging into the Second World War
Indigenous Program – The Secret River
Indigenous Program – Seven Sisters Songlines
Indigenous Program – Wulamanayuwi and the Seven Pamanui
Exhibitions – Toulouse LautrecNational Gallery of Australia
Exhibitions – Turner from the Tate National Gallery of Australia
Exhibitions – Design 29National Archives of Australia
Exhibitions – Glorious Days Australia 2013National Museum of Australia
Children and Youth – Own Grown Market Day
Children and Youth – We Built this City
The Village
National Trust Centenary Rally – October 2013
Australian War Memorial Open Day
Australian Institute of Sport Open Day
Still to come...
Canberra Highland Gathering12 October 2013Kambah Oval, Kett Street
Australian Parliament House Open Day24 August 2013
Fashfest – Canberra’s First Festival of Fashion
CAPITheticAL – An International Design Competition
Canberra Diaspora – Telling Stories about Canberra
Parties at the Shops - Connecting Communities - Lyneham
Parties at the Shops – Connecting Communities - Watson
Centenary of Canberra Number PlateC100 Number Plate Auction Winner Stefan Jeremenko
Dollars for Dili – Supporting Canberra’s Friendship City
Cotter Tree Replanting – Restoring the Landscape Following the 2003 Firestorm
Manuka Oval Lights – Bringing International Cricket to the Capital
National Arboretum – The Major Capital Works Program for the Centenary of Canberra
National Arboretum – The Major Capital Works Program for the Centenary of Canberra
National Arboretum – The Major Capital Works Program for the Centenary of Canberra
Centenary Trail – Over 100km of Walking Trails Linking Canberra to the Bush
Centenary Loop – A New Service Connecting the City to the Parliamentary Precinct
Centenary Hospital for Women and Children
Scentenary Gardens – For Two Local Hospitals
Boundless Playground – For Kids of All Abilities
Today is day 165 of Canberra’s centenary year.
Exactly 200 days still to go! ENJOY!
Thank you to the supporters of the Centenary of Canberra