Canberra is Australia's Capital with a population of over 320 thousand it is also Australias largest inland city. Entirely purpose built as a compromise between Melbourne and Sydney for the Capital city title it was designed by Walter Burley Griffin after he won an international design competition. A beautiful and functional city was created which is now home to Parliament House, National Gallery of Australia, National Library and many other national monuments and institutions. Rugby Leagues popularity peaked in the late 90's with the success of the Canberra Raiders whise team featured the likes of Mal Meninga, Glen Lazarus, Laurie Daley, Ricky Stuart, Brad Clyde and Brett Mullins. Playing Rugby League in Canberra is different to anywhere in Australia with it's extreme weather and it was in 2002 when an NRL match was played in snow for the first time.

Population: 325 000

Climate:Maximum temperature 17c-24c Minimum temperature 3c-6c

Canberra Stadium
Street: Battye Street
Suburb: Bruce
City: Canberra
Postcode: 2617
 

NRL home team: CANBERRA RAIDERS

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FRANCE V SCOTLAND SUN 26 OCTOBER

The Memorial is more than a monument to the Australian Men and Women of war. Inside the sandstone building, with its copper-sheathed dome, selections from a vast National Collection of relics, official and private records, art, photographs, film, and sound are employed to relate the story of a young nation's experience in world wars, regional conflicts, and international peacekeeping. The story begins at the time sailing ships first brought European settlers, convicts, and military from England in 1789 and extends to the present.

The Memorial forms the core of the nation's tribute to the sacrifice and achievement of 102,000 Australian men and women who died serving their country and to those who served overseas and at home. A central commemorative area surrounded by arched alcoves houses the names of the fallen on the bronze panels of the Roll of Honour. At the head of the Pool of Reflection, beyond the Flame of Remembrance, stands the towering Hall of Memory, with its interior wall and high dome clad in a six-million-piece mosaic. Inside lies the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier, an official war grave and national shrine.