Elizabeth II of Australia

“ Then this year, 1963, I came to Australia to take part in Canberra's 50th anniversary celebration. These are all vitally important milestones in Australia's history because they represent progressive steps.
The rivalry between the States, the intense local patriotism of cities and districts is a typical sign of a healthy and vigorous democratic people, but Australia's future and prospects turn on the whole Australian nation.
Of all the continents, Australia has the unique distinction and advantage of being one people under one Government. ”

“ This work is also in the public domain in the United States because it was first published outside the United States (and not published in the U.S. within 30 days) , and it was first published before 1989 without complying with U.S. copyright formalities (renewal and/or copyright notice) and it was in the public domain in Australia on the URAA date (January 1, 1996) . This is the combined effect of Australia having joined the Berne Convention in 1928, and of 17 USC 104A with its critical date of January 1, 1996. ”

“ On 12 March 1913, the new Commonwealth capital was inaugurated at Canberra and the first meeting of Parliament took place there on 9 May 1927, when my father opened Parliament House and addressed an assembly in the Senate Chamber. ”