Wednesday, August 18, 2010

FEDERAL CAPITAL - GIGANTIC PARK


While a Federal Capital of Australia was still a glint in the new nations eye debate continued as to what type of city would be created. During a debate about a paper written by Mr. Knibbs on the theory of city design suggestions came forth such as the future city's design should be a "gigantic park" with buildings and streets inserted as "details" when required. Mr. J.H. Maiden is quite specific with his vision for a new Federal Capital for Australia...

The Sydney Morning Herald - 4 October 1901




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  1. JimAugust 18, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    I'm following your blog now. It's good to see another Aussie blog.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  2. David R. ReidAugust 18, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    Thanks J Bar

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