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