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CANBERRA
As it appealed to me on the occasion of my first visit to Australia’s Federal Capital.
On September 28, 1934 (By J.F. O’Connor, in the Inverell “Times”)
…One remarkable feature of the Garden City is its wonderful rosery; it is called the National Rose Garden and is ten acres in extent, with two further sections, which, together, comprise six acres. The main portion of the National Rose Garden contains approximately 5000 rose plants, presented by associations and citizens from far afield, roses having been given from all quarters of the world. In season, this is a wonderful site. Just here, I feel how futile it is to attempt to give a complete description of the beauties of Canberra…
Glen Innes Examiner, 25 October 1934
The whistle sounded and Bertram Middleton ran frantic
