The Australian Capital Territory, known as the Federal Capital Territory until 1938, is an internal territory of Australia. Canberra, the capital city of Australia, is situated within the territory an
The Federal Capital survey camp was established c. 1909. An extensive survey of the territory was completed by Charles Scrivener and his team in 1915.
The ceremony for the naming of Canberra, 12 March 1913. Prime Minister Andrew Fisher is standing, centre, in dark suit. To his right is the Governor-General, Lord Denman, and to his left, Lady Denman.
The Molonglo River, located in the north-east of the region
Autumn foliage in Canberra
The Jervis Bay Territory is an internal territory of Australia. It was established in 1915 by the transfer of jurisdiction from the state of New South Wales to the federal Commonwealth of Australia, i
Australian Capital Territory
…The territory also includes the Namadgi National Park, which comprises the majority of land within the territory. Although a common misconception, the Jervis Bay Territory is not part of the ACT; however, ACT laws apply in the Jervis Bay Territory. The territory has a relatively dry, continental climate, experiencing warm…
Settlers in the Jervis Bay Village in the late 19th century. The now ruined Cape St George Lighthouse can be seen in the background.
Murrays Beach carpark, originally cleared for the Jervis Bay Nuclear Power Plant project.
Cave Beach and surrounding cliff faces, Booderee National Park