The 'Laying of the Foundation Stones' with three golden trowels

On 12 March 1913, three golden trowels were used to lay the first three foundation stones of the nation's new capital: the first by the Governor-General, Lord Denman; the second by the Prime Minister, Andrew Fisher; and the third by the Minister for Home Affairs, King O'Malley. Here, O'Malley lays the third stone, watched by Prime Minister Fisher.