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5 Old Parliament House in Canberra, Australia

When the Australian Constitution was signed in 1901, the offices for the Commonwealth of Australia were initially in Melbourne. The location for the country’s capital was vigorously debated between Melbourne and Sydney. In 1908, it was decided to create the Australian Capital Territory about half way between the two largest cities. When this Provisional Parliament House was finished in 1927, it became the office for the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers plus the legislative chambers. Notice the coat of arms along the roofline. On the left is the Royal Arms of the United Kingdom. On the right is the Commonwealth Coat of Arms featuring a kangaroo and emu. After the new Parliament House opened in 1988, the Old Parliament House became the Museum of Australian Democracy.

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Old Parliament House in Canberra, Australia

18 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

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