Canberra DVD

Seven year old Roma performs the Charleston outside her father's shop in Civic, in 1928.

Roma Prowse

Seven year old Roma performs the Charleston outside her father's shop in Civic, in 1928.

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Lining up at the Capitol Theatre to catch a glimpse of famous aviator Bert Hinkler, 1928.

Capitol Theatre

Lining up at the Capitol Theatre to catch a glimpse of famous aviator Bert Hinkler, 1928.

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The Civic Hotel flourished in the 1950s.

Civic Hotel

The Civic Hotel flourished in the 1950s.

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Often the scene for movie premieres, the Civic was Canberra's first dedicated cinema.

Civic Theatre

Often the scene for movie premieres, the Civic was Canberra's first dedicated cinema.

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On the occasion of the store's opening 1925. J. B. Young was Canberra's first retail store.

J. B. Young 1925

On the occasion of the store's opening 1925. J. B. Young was Canberra's first retail store.

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The place to cool off on a hot day, the Manuka Pool, 1948.

Manuka Pool

The place to cool off on a hot day, the Manuka Pool, 1948.

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Prime Minister Bruce declares the Melbourne and Sydney Buildings open and names the precinct Civic, 1928.

Open Civic

Prime Minister Bruce declares the Melbourne and Sydney Buildings open and names the precinct Civic, 1928.

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