Planning is under way for a year of memorable celebrations to mark this special anniversary not only for Canberrans but for all Australians. The Centenary of Canberra will create lasting legacies in many forms, to take our city confidently into the next century.

Project

Keys to Canberra's History

The Keys to Canberra's History, a series of five history booklets which explore Canberra's early history as the national capital, are now available for download.

The series fills significant gaps in Canberra's early history and includes undiscovered stories and the little known historical moments, people and decisions that created the new national capital.

The booklets have been written by three well-known and respected Canberra historians: Dr David Headon, Mr Greg Wood and Mr Ian Warden.

The series includes:

Canberra - Crystal Palace to Golden Trowels, Dr David Headon; (Download_PDF_5.15MB)

Canberra - Think of it! Dream of it! In six snapshots, Mr Ian Warden; (Download_PDF_3.87MB)

Canberra - The Community That Was, Mr Greg Wood; (Download_PDF_3.8MB)

Canberra - Maps and Makers, Mr Greg Wood; (Download_PDF_4.13MB) and

Canberra - Those Other Americans, Dr David Headon. (Download_PDF_5.53MB)

Please download the booklets and enjoy.