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centres for debate on all the press­ Queen's speech in Great Hall ing issues of government, and fu­ ture generations ofAustralians will In this bicentenary year, Austra­ Government seventy-six years ago. look to those who work here for lians are looking back over the It is as if all the other buildings of national security, wise legislation events of the last two hundred the great national institutions had and fair administration. years. This is well worth while be­ been waiting for this, the greatest of I am sure that many will feel a pang cause the events link together to them all, to take its rightful place as of regret as they leave the old and tell a story of remarkable achieve­ their centre and focus. familiar Parliament House. I have ment. This is a special occasion for the many happy recollections of events Of course, we do not know what Parliament, but it is also a very im­ in the simple elegance of its hall was going through the mind of portant day for all the people of and chambers, but it has been Captain Phillip when he stepped Australia. After eight-seven years obvious for years that a larger ashore at Sydney Cove, but I am of Federation, a permanent home building with more modem facili­ sure he could never have imagined has been provided for Parliament, ties was needed. such an event as this, or the scene which is both the living expression It was equally obvious that it would before us today. I also rather doubt of that Federation and the embodi­ never be easy to make the decision that the founding fathers of the ment of the democratic principles to build a new House. I can only say Australian Federation could have of freedom, equality and justice. that I am deeply impressed by the foreseen that their work would be Parliamentary democracy is a speed and skill with which this site crowned by such a confident ex­ compelling ideal, but it is a fragile has been transformed into such an pression of Australia's faith in par­ institution. It cannot be imposed impressive and functional home liamentary democracy. and it is only too easily destroyed. It for the national Parliament. I am sure that they had every hope needs the positive dedication of the I had the opportunity to visit the that the new Federal constitution people as a whole, and of their site at an early stage in the con­ would be a success, but neither elected representatives, to make it struction and I am delighted to be they, nor anyone else, could have work. here today to see it complete. I predicted that no less than three offer my warmest congratulations important national parliamentary Parliamentary to the architects, to the members of occasions would fall on the same the Parliament House Construc­ day of the year, and involve three democracy fragile tion Authority, to the contractors generations of my family. and sub-contractors, and to the Itwason May91901 thatthemem­ The earliest free settlers brought artists and crafts people, whose bers and senators elected by the their ideals of a democratic society creative talents enrich the interior, citizens of the new Commonwealth with them, and succeeding genera­ and, particularly to Michael Tjaka­ of Australia, gathered in Mel­ tions of Australians have inherited marra Nelson, whose mosaic is in bourne for the opening of the first those principles and put them to the forecourt. session of the first national Parlia­ work in what we know as the parlia­ Together they have given the whole ment by my grandfather. mentary system. Commitment to complex a distinctive Australian I twas also on this same day in 1927 parliamentary democracy lies at character. More than ten thousand that the provisional Parliament the heart of this nation's maturity, men and women can take great House was opened here in the new tolerance and humanity. pride in the parts they have played capital of Canberra by my father. This is surely one of the character­ in the creation of this symbol of So, in the bicentennial year of the istics that has attracted so many Australian unity and democracy. arrival of the First Fleet, and in the people to come to Australia from The laws of the Commonwealth of seventy-fifth anniversary year of countries which do not enjoy the Australia are enacted in the name the foundation of Canberra, there benefits of the parliamentary sys­ ofthe Queen and the two Houses of can surely be no more appropriate tem in such large measure. This Parliament. It is fitting, therefore, day for the opening of this magnifi­ new Parliament House will be­ and a great pleasure for me, to offer cent new home for the Common­ come the workplace for the men my best wishes to all those who will wealth Parliament. and women into whose hands Aus­ be giving their services to ~he na­ The completion of this splendid tralians choose to place legislative tion within these walls, and to de­ building has put the finishing touch and executive responsibility. clare open the new Parliament to Walter Burley Griffin's grand The chambers will become the House of the Commonwealth of design chosen by the Australian Australia.

' • TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Spedallss.e centres for debate on all the press­ Queen's speech in Great Hall ing issues of government, and fu­ ture generations ofAustralians will In this bicentenary year, Austra­ Government seventy-six years ago. look to those who work here for lians are looking back over the It is as if all the other buildings of national security, wise legislation events of the last two hundred the great national institutions had and fair administration. years. This is well worth while be­ been waiting for this, the greatest of I am sure that many will feel a pang cause the events link together to them all, to take its rightful place as of regret as they leave the old and tell a story of remarkable achieve­ their centre and focus. familiar Parliament House. I have ment. This is a special occasion for the many happy recollections of events Of course, we do not know what Parliament, but it is also a very im­ in the simple elegance of its hall was going through the mind of portant day for all the people of and chambers, but it has been Captain Phillip when he stepped Australia. After eight-seven years obvious for years that a larger ashore at Sydney Cove, but I am of Federation, a permanent home building with more modem facili­ sure he could never have imagined has been provided for Parliament, ties was needed. such an event as this, or the scene which is both the living expression It was equally obvious that it would before us today. I also rather doubt of that Federation and the embodi­ never be easy to make the decision that the founding fathers of the ment of the democratic principles to build a new House. I can only say Australian Federation could have of freedom, equality and justice. that I am deeply impressed by the foreseen that their work would be Parliamentary democracy is a speed and skill with which this site crowned by such a confident ex­ compelling ideal, but it is a fragile has been transformed into such an pression of Australia's faith in par­ institution. It cannot be imposed impressive and functional home liamentary democracy. and it is only too easily destroyed. It for the national Parliament. I am sure that they had every hope needs the positive dedication of the I had the opportunity to visit the that the new Federal constitution people as a whole, and of their site at an early stage in the con­ would be a success, but neither elected representatives, to make it struction and I am delighted to be they, nor anyone else, could have work. here today to see it complete. I predicted that no less than three offer my warmest congratulations important national parliamentary Parliamentary to the architects, to the members of occasions would fall on the same the Parliament House Construc­ day of the year, and involve three democracy fragile tion Authority, to the contractors generations of my family. and sub-contractors, and to the Itwason May91901 thatthemem­ The earliest free settlers brought artists and crafts people, whose bers and senators elected by the their ideals of a democratic society creative talents enrich the interior, citizens of the new Commonwealth with them, and succeeding genera­ and, particularly to Michael Tjaka­ of Australia, gathered in Mel­ tions of Australians have inherited marra Nelson, whose mosaic is in bourne for the opening of the first those principles and put them to the forecourt. session of the first national Parlia­ work in what we know as the parlia­ Together they have given the whole ment by my grandfather. mentary system. Commitment to complex a distinctive Australian I twas also on this same day in 1927 parliamentary democracy lies at character. More than ten thousand that the provisional Parliament the heart of this nation's maturity, men and women can take great House was opened here in the new tolerance and humanity. pride in the parts they have played capital of Canberra by my father. This is surely one of the character­ in the creation of this symbol of So, in the bicentennial year of the istics that has attracted so many Australian unity and democracy. arrival of the First Fleet, and in the people to come to Australia from The laws of the Commonwealth of seventy-fifth anniversary year of countries which do not enjoy the Australia are enacted in the name the foundation of Canberra, there benefits of the parliamentary sys­ ofthe Queen and the two Houses of can surely be no more appropriate tem in such large measure. This Parliament. It is fitting, therefore, day for the opening of this magnifi­ new Parliament House will be­ and a great pleasure for me, to offer cent new home for the Common­ come the workplace for the men my best wishes to all those who will wealth Parliament. and women into whose hands Aus­ be giving their services to ~he na­ The completion of this splendid tralians choose to place legislative tion within these walls, and to de­ building has put the finishing touch and executive responsibility. clare open the new Parliament to Walter Burley Griffin's grand The chambers will become the House of the Commonwealth of design chosen by the Australian Australia.

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS- AUSTRALIA'S NEW PARLIAMENT HOUSE My cheque for $100 is enclosed. ~ THE CONCRETE ~ CONSTRUCTIONS GROUP Kilpatrick Green: electrical and mechanical contractors Working closely with the Parlia­ water to the whole complex and ment House Construction Author­ was supplied, installed and com­ ity and the construction project missioned by Kilpatrick Green. KILPATRICK managers, Concrete-Holland Joint This Plant Room is the largest in Venture, Kilpatrick Green are the southern hemisphere. Working GREEN proud to have been a partner in with Honeywell Australia, Kilpa­ Australia's most prestigious Bicen­ trick Green were awarded a GROUP tennial project. "Global" package for the installa­ Kilpatrick Green was chosen for tion of security cabling throughout major electrical and mechanical the new Parliament House. The contracts. Electrical services in­ Kilpatrick Green group as a major PROUDTOBEA cluded the mains switchgear, distri­ electrical, mechanical, instrumen­ bution equipment, the installation tation group operating throughout PARTNER IN THE oflighting, power and other associ­ Australasia has extensive re­ CONSTRUCTION ated services for the Senate Cham­ sources in terms of personnel, fi­ ber and Forecourt Car Park. This nance, systems and equipment to OF THE NEW represented a very substantial por­ place the Group in a unique posi­ PARLIAMENT tion of the total electrical services. tion to partner Australia's future The huge Central Energy Plant growth. HOUSE Room supplies heating and chilled

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14 • TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Sp«ial Issue Kilpatrick Green: electrical and mechanical contractors Working closely with the Parlia­ water to the whole complex and ment House Construction Author­ was supplied, installed and com­ ity and the construction project missioned by Kilpatrick Green. KILPATRICK managers, Concrete-Holland Joint This Plant Room is the largest in Venture, Kilpatrick Green are the southern hemisphere. Working GREEN proud to have been a partner in with Honeywell Australia, Kilpa­ Australia's most prestigious Bicen­ trick Green were awarded a GROUP tennial project. "Global" package for the installa­ Kilpatrick Green was chosen for tion of security cabling throughout major electrical and mechanical the new Parliament House. The contracts. Electrical services in­ Kilpatrick Green group as a major PROUDTOBEA cluded the mains switchgear, distri­ electrical, mechanical, instrumen­ bution equipment, the installation tation group operating throughout PARTNER IN THE oflighting, power and other associ­ Australasia has extensive re­ CONSTRUCTION ated services for the Senate Cham­ sources in terms of personnel, fi­ ber and Forecourt Car Park. This nance, systems and equipment to OF THE NEW represented a very substantial por­ place the Group in a unique posi­ PARLIAMENT tion of the total electrical services. tion to partner Australia's future The huge Central Energy Plant growth. HOUSE Room supplies heating and chilled

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Offices located in:

Sydney Geelong Melbourne Morwell Adelaide Newcastle Perth Townsville Brisbane Cairns Darwin Launceston

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14 • TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Sp«ial Issue -- English engineering company has the Sydney Exhibition Centre ear­ lier this year. Ken did a large pan The search for a permanent home major construction role of his training "on the Hill". Company project director, David Years of debate precede new The Matthew Hall group of compa­ 12 major contracts, including air­ Honor, has congratulated the nies is an international engineering conditioning, electrical services, workforce on their magnificent organisation founded in London in fire protection and detection sys­ contribution to the finished build­ Parliament House opening 1848. Since its formation, the tems and lightning protection serv­ ing. The Parliamentary debates over both Houses as the site for the new can the private citizen afford to group has continually expanded ices. These contracts are currently "It was a complex job well done. the building of Australia's perma- and permanent Parliament House wait so long. In the meantime, the and diversified its operations. valued in excess of $40 million. At Only a company with such capable nent Parliament House have been -- some 60 years after the first de- provisional Parliament House had This growth has accelerated appre­ the peak of its work on the building, personnel, clear objectives and longandagonising,oftenacrimoni- sign competition had been aban- been erected and opened in 1927. ciably during the past quarter cen­ the company was employing more financial stability could achieve the ous, sometimes witty, usually pas- doned due to the outbreak of Like so much else in Australian tury and during this time, Matthew than 250 people, including 120 enviable record on this project. sionate, mostly conducted with World War 1. As the then Labor federal politics, it was essentially a Hall has played a prominent part in electricians, 40 sprinkler fitters, 38 ''The mechanical, electrical and trepidation towards the taxpaying MemberforBurke,KeithJohnson, compromise- albeit an enduring the expansion and rehabilitation of plumbers, support staff, draughts­ fire engineering services provide public, and always - at least until remarked when introducing the one, and the debates that then sur­ commerce and industry in various men, supervisors and sub-contrac­ up-to-date and highly efficient sys­ the last decade - with a healthy Bill, "The private citizen, in his rounded such questions as to cost, parts of the world. tors' personnel. tems designed for the greatest political instinct for indecision. selection of a site for his home, pays size, decoration and location have As a company, Matthew Hall is in­ One of its plumbing apprentices, 22 possible economy of energy use. Indeed, it was not until 1974 and great attention to the site for drain- echoed down the years. volved in all aspects of providing year old Ken Channon, won the ''The air-conditioning system has a the passing of the Parliament Act, age, views, neighbours and of Vital move air-conditioning, electrical serv­ silver medal in the plumbing sec­ computerised energy management that Capital Hill was settled on by course price". Rarely, however, to Canberra ices, fire protection, plumbing and tion of the International Olympic programme to optimise the opera­ In July 1923, the House of Repre­ sanitation, and planned preventa­ Work Skill Championships held in tion throughout the building". sentatives, meeting in Melbourne, tive maintenance. Among other resolved that Parliament would recent major Australian projects meet in Canberra after the 1926 with which it has been connected federal elections. The design com­ are Grosvenor Place, ToWn Hall petition for the Parliament House, House, the Intercontinental Hotel, abandoned in 1914, was not re­ and Darling Harbour, in Sydney, ""•~twc ... MollhewHoll opened. Instead, the chief archi­ 10"( A .. IU($TYOUI[( .. hllAMI" T"(OU(( OTom Uren, urged that once be no "marble halls", no "architec­ the legislative required it. fifty years' time, the work of build­ eanberra was then little more than the decision on the site been made Provisional tural embellishments", no '·'striving ing a Parliament House worthy of a small country town, and indeed it there should be no further delay in building for effects", or monuments. Said such a city is too big for us to tackle remained that way until, with the getting on with the job of building In the event, neither his nor Mr the Minister for Works and Rail­ at the present time, and might well appointment of the National Capi­ the new Parliament House "in a Murdoch's proposal was adopted. way, Mr P.G. Stewart, who turned be left to posterity". However nar­ tal Development Commission in spirit of idealism tempered by It was decided instead to erect the the first sod with a steam shovel in row of vision Stewart may have t958 and the commitment of the commonsense". The architect, modest provisional building on the August 1923: "If. .. the faith of the seemed at the time, posterity surely Prime Minister, Sir Robert Men­ Uren said, should be given "every lower slopes of Camp Hill. Mod- optimists who believe that in Can- has not forsaken him- nor, indeed, zies, work began in earnest to ex- chance to exercise creative talents the foresight of Walter Burley • pand and develop Australia's capi- without undue constraints. The Griffin. tal city. great buildings of all ages have To build a provisional Parliament This turning point followed a re- been the work of gifted individuals House in front of the site of the port into Canberra by a Senate who have been allowed to work in permanent building would, Griffin Select Committee which said, a way which gives their creative declared, "be like filling the front "After forty years of city develop­ impulses scope for fulfilment". yard with outhouses". And he went ment, the important planned areas Nigel Drury ... worried about Nor did Mr Uren "want any hyster­ on: "It (the provisional building) stand out not as monumental re­ maintenance costs ics as to the enormous costs in­ would never be pulled down; his­ gions symbolising the character of Johnson to bring in his Parliament volved". "I believe that a nation tory teaches us that such things are the national capital, but more as Bill later that same year. The in­ with the potential for expansion not changed; the pressure being graveyards where departed spirits adequacies of the provisional and development that Australia too great to allow it. Sentiment await a resurrection of national building, despite additions and has, must make this decision". would play some part in preventing pride". renovations over the years, was the destruction, but the primary Menzies' recognised by all members. Speak­ reason would be economy''. role ing in the 1974 debate Mr Drury Walter Burley Griffin was quoted Sir Robert Menzies was respon- (Ryan) remarked on its ineffi­ with approval by Keith Johnson in sible for the decision to dam the ciency and the cost of its mainte­ the 1974debatewhenheremarked Molonglo River to create Lake nance. "When one walks along of him, "This man was a farseeing Burley Griffin, as the city's de­ some of the corridors they shake man and apparently did not believe signer had always proposed. Un­ and quiver and one wonders in temporary measures for the sake like the architect, however, Sir whether one is going through the of expediency". Robert's Cabinet proposed that floor. When it rains various parts of Expediency the permanent Parliament House wins . should be built, as at Westminster, Expediency, however, won the day beside the water. in 1923, and the provisional build­ The lakeside site was in fact en­ ing, situated in isolated splendour dorsed by a majority of a Joint on what was little more than a cow Select Committee in 1965. Three paddock, was opened on May 9, years later, however, this was over­ Bob King ... alarmed at changes of 1927 with much pomp and a good turned by votes of both Houses, mind deal of ceremony by the Duke of although they remained divided The Country Party member for York (later King George VI), ex­ whether the permanent site should Wimmera, Mr King, found the actly 61 years before his daughter, be Camp Hill or Capital Hill. continual debates and constant Queen Elizabeth D, opened the The Senate voted six times be­ changes of mind about the site new and permanent Parliament tween 1968 and 1973 in favour of "rather alarming". King didn't House. the Capital Hill site. And when the really mind where the new Parlia­ Unlike the numbers who saw the historic joint sitting of both Houses ment was built, since most of the opening of the new building in inJune 1974producedamajorityof Tom Uren ... ''free hand sitting members would not be pres- 1988, in 1927 only some 2000 spec­ members in a free vote in favour of for architects" continued nat page Sir Robert Menzies ... favoured lakeside site tators turned up and an estimated Capital Hill, the way was open for THE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Special I- • 1' 18 • THE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Sp«ial Issue the roof leak badly". The Minister estywas the word for it. I twas to be berra we are to have the world;; . on Camp Hill, to be developed --10,000uneaten m~atpies had to be for Urban and Regional Develop­ made quite clear that there were to in further as funds and the needs of most beautiful city is confirmed buried in a speCially-dug trench. ment, Tom Uren, urged that once be no "marble halls", no "architec­ the legislative required it. fifty years' time, the work of build­ eanberra was then little more than the decision on the site been made Provisional tural embellishments", no '·'striving ing a Parliament House worthy of a small country town, and indeed it there should be no further delay in building for effects", or monuments. Said such a city is too big for us to tackle remained that way until, with the getting on with the job of building In the event, neither his nor Mr the Minister for Works and Rail­ at the present time, and might well appointment of the National Capi­ the new Parliament House "in a Murdoch's proposal was adopted. way, Mr P.G. Stewart, who turned be left to posterity". However nar­ tal Development Commission in spirit of idealism tempered by It was decided instead to erect the the first sod with a steam shovel in row of vision Stewart may have t958 and the commitment of the commonsense". The architect, modest provisional building on the August 1923: "If. .. the faith of the seemed at the time, posterity surely Prime Minister, Sir Robert Men­ Uren said, should be given "every lower slopes of Camp Hill. Mod- optimists who believe that in Can- has not forsaken him- nor, indeed, zies, work began in earnest to ex- chance to exercise creative talents the foresight of Walter Burley • pand and develop Australia's capi- without undue constraints. The Griffin. tal city. great buildings of all ages have To build a provisional Parliament This turning point followed a re- been the work of gifted individuals House in front of the site of the port into Canberra by a Senate who have been allowed to work in permanent building would, Griffin Select Committee which said, a way which gives their creative declared, "be like filling the front "After forty years of city develop­ impulses scope for fulfilment". yard with outhouses". And he went ment, the important planned areas Nigel Drury ... worried about Nor did Mr Uren "want any hyster­ on: "It (the provisional building) stand out not as monumental re­ maintenance costs ics as to the enormous costs in­ would never be pulled down; his­ gions symbolising the character of Johnson to bring in his Parliament volved". "I believe that a nation tory teaches us that such things are the national capital, but more as Bill later that same year. The in­ with the potential for expansion not changed; the pressure being graveyards where departed spirits adequacies of the provisional and development that Australia too great to allow it. Sentiment await a resurrection of national building, despite additions and has, must make this decision". would play some part in preventing pride". renovations over the years, was the destruction, but the primary Menzies' recognised by all members. Speak­ reason would be economy''. role ing in the 1974 debate Mr Drury Walter Burley Griffin was quoted Sir Robert Menzies was respon- (Ryan) remarked on its ineffi­ with approval by Keith Johnson in sible for the decision to dam the ciency and the cost of its mainte­ the 1974debatewhenheremarked Molonglo River to create Lake nance. "When one walks along of him, "This man was a farseeing Burley Griffin, as the city's de­ some of the corridors they shake man and apparently did not believe signer had always proposed. Un­ and quiver and one wonders in temporary measures for the sake like the architect, however, Sir whether one is going through the of expediency". Robert's Cabinet proposed that floor. When it rains various parts of Expediency the permanent Parliament House wins . should be built, as at Westminster, Expediency, however, won the day beside the water. in 1923, and the provisional build­ The lakeside site was in fact en­ ing, situated in isolated splendour dorsed by a majority of a Joint on what was little more than a cow Select Committee in 1965. Three paddock, was opened on May 9, years later, however, this was over­ Bob King ... alarmed at changes of 1927 with much pomp and a good turned by votes of both Houses, mind deal of ceremony by the Duke of although they remained divided The Country Party member for York (later King George VI), ex­ whether the permanent site should Wimmera, Mr King, found the actly 61 years before his daughter, be Camp Hill or Capital Hill. continual debates and constant Queen Elizabeth D, opened the The Senate voted six times be­ changes of mind about the site new and permanent Parliament tween 1968 and 1973 in favour of "rather alarming". King didn't House. the Capital Hill site. And when the really mind where the new Parlia­ Unlike the numbers who saw the historic joint sitting of both Houses ment was built, since most of the opening of the new building in inJune 1974producedamajorityof Tom Uren ... ''free hand sitting members would not be pres- 1988, in 1927 only some 2000 spec­ members in a free vote in favour of for architects" continued nat page Sir Robert Menzies ... favoured lakeside site tators turned up and an estimated Capital Hill, the way was open for THE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Special I- • 1' 18 • THE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Sp«ial Issue ent when it was completed, but he Speaking to an amendment, he was Anderson, who urged a return -to tion". don Bryant (Wills), spoke of the did appeal for the House to make happy that it put beyond all doubt Walter Burley Griffin's original Senator Ian Wood (Queensland) way that the functions of parlia­ up its collective mind once and for Members' right "of having a parlia­ concept. "The basic proposition is said that the architecture which ments had changed from the past, all. ment house which has sewerage that a parliament house should be stood the test of time was that and these needed to be reflected in Ian Sinclair urged some delay be­ works leading away from it so that with the people. which bad "simplicity of design and the new building. While the Malay­ fore coming to a conclusion. Fore­ when one pulls the chain one knows It should be where the people are the right proportions". Parliament sian parliament house "looks well shadowing a debate that would that nothing will come up into one's and should not be in the heavens", could not go wrong by placing the on a postcard" and the Indian par­ take place 13 years later on the face, or whatever happens when Sir Kenneth said. "When I think of new building on Capital Hill where liament was a "vision of what a question of the Speaker's Chair, this sort of thing occurs". the Capital Hill site I think of the everything in the parliamentary parliament house ought to be", Sinclair said, "It is not easy to trans­ expression: 'Abandon hope all ye city would merge towards it ... "not they had been designed without late history from one place to an­ The Parliament Bill was intro­ who enter here'. It seems to me that in a spirit of qominance but simply much consultation with parliamen­ other". duced into the Senate by Senator it is isolating us from the people." merging". tarians. The designs for Australia's George Poyser (Victoria), and al­ Senator James McClelland (New new parliament, Bryant said, though the Senate had six times South Wales) said that so far as the should be "a substantial advance voted in favour of the Capital Hill choice of sites was concerned: "I on anything that has been pro­ site, it produced some lively and have always been 'camp' and op­ duced so far anywhere else. I witty debate from those Senators posed to presumptuous erections". Jim McClelland ... "opposed to fondly hope that it will create a new who still favoured the Camp Hill And he warned all members of presumptuous erections" style of architecture for Australia". site. Parliament against the sin of hubris Construction Authority and her relations and keep us all in Senator John Button, for example, ''which is a Greek word meaning established our proper stations". wanted Capital Hill left as "a pleas­ the pride which cometh before a On November 22, 1978, the Prime On the other hand, Senator Alan ant hill shaped like a nubile breast fall". Minister, Malcolm Fraser, an­ Missen (Victoria) rejected such ar­ which has been nibbled at by male "I think that the same spirit is dis­ nounced the establishment of the guments. They might have some chauvinist pigs". closed in those who want us to have Parliament House Construction point, he said, if it were proposed to Parliament, he said, should not a temple of democracy in the Authority and the calling of an in­ erect Parliament House on, say, behave like medieval churchmen clouds somewhere on Capital Hill, ternational competition for a de­ Black Mountain. But there was or medieval barons by building on where the masses will gaze up to sign for the new building. The nothing wrong with having the hills to defend or remove them­ project cost was estimated at $151 national Parliament in a prominent Ian Sinclair MP ... hard to selves from the people, or by seek­ million in May 1978 prices, and the position where the people could be move history ing to dominate the city. opening of the new building was to However, the Leader of the House uplifted and have higher aspira­ Senator Button was warmly sup­ Don Grimes ... concerned be a focal point of the 1988 Bicen- and chief parliamentary wit Fred tions, and, at the same time, enable ported by Senator Sir Kenneth about remoteness conlinued pa~ 23 Daly, strongly supported the mo­ 1 Parliament to "assert its domi­ tion. "I have always been a Capital nance over the administration and And in the event, the Senate voted Hill man because the faith to which over the public servants". in favour of the Parliament Bill I belong always believed that a hill Indeed, Senator Missen went on to establishing Capital Hill as the site is the best place for real estate", he suggest that as Canberra was itself for the new and permanent Parlia­ said. "I think Red Hill in Canberra somewhat isolated from the people ment House. In 1975 a new Joint is the only hill in Australia which is of Australia, "it will not make the Standing Committee on the New without one of my churches. "I slightest difference, so far as that is and Permanent Parliament House contend that the new and perma­ concerned, whether the new and was established, although the nent Parliament House, should be permanent parliament house is put House of representatives resisted a built in a place where it can be seen on one hill or another". move by the Senate to have the by all and where it would have the Senator Don Grimes (Tasmania), Committee also attempt to resolve dignity that should be associated George Poyser ... introduced agreed about Canberra's remote­ the problems of accommodation in with a building of this kind". Bill in Senate ness from the people, but came to a the provisional building. Such a their masters, bow down to them, different conclusion. "It would be move, the House felt, would divert a great mistake to have us and our It was a question also apparently in worship them and perpetuate the the Committee from its primary the mind of the Minister for Labor advisers stuck up there (on Capital task of developing a client brief for notion of British democracy at its Ian Wood ... ''simplicity of design and Immigration, Clyde Cameron. Hill) in an even more remote posi- the new Parliament House. Gor- Clyde Cameron ... basics first height, of God bless The Queen and right proportions" 20 • mE HOUSE MAGAZINE, SpKiallssue mE HOUSE MAGAZINE, SpKial lssae • 21 ent when it was completed, but he Speaking to an amendment, he was Anderson, who urged a return -to tion". don Bryant (Wills), spoke of the did appeal for the House to make happy that it put beyond all doubt Walter Burley Griffin's original Senator Ian Wood (Queensland) way that the functions of parlia­ up its collective mind once and for Members' right "of having a parlia­ concept. "The basic proposition is said that the architecture which ments had changed from the past, all. ment house which has sewerage that a parliament house should be stood the test of time was that and these needed to be reflected in Ian Sinclair urged some delay be­ works leading away from it so that with the people. which bad "simplicity of design and the new building. While the Malay­ fore coming to a conclusion. Fore­ when one pulls the chain one knows It should be where the people are the right proportions". Parliament sian parliament house "looks well shadowing a debate that would that nothing will come up into one's and should not be in the heavens", could not go wrong by placing the on a postcard" and the Indian par­ take place 13 years later on the face, or whatever happens when Sir Kenneth said. "When I think of new building on Capital Hill where liament was a "vision of what a question of the Speaker's Chair, this sort of thing occurs". the Capital Hill site I think of the everything in the parliamentary parliament house ought to be", Sinclair said, "It is not easy to trans­ expression: 'Abandon hope all ye city would merge towards it ... "not they had been designed without late history from one place to an­ The Parliament Bill was intro­ who enter here'. It seems to me that in a spirit of qominance but simply much consultation with parliamen­ other". duced into the Senate by Senator it is isolating us from the people." merging". tarians. The designs for Australia's George Poyser (Victoria), and al­ Senator James McClelland (New new parliament, Bryant said, though the Senate had six times South Wales) said that so far as the should be "a substantial advance voted in favour of the Capital Hill choice of sites was concerned: "I on anything that has been pro­ site, it produced some lively and have always been 'camp' and op­ duced so far anywhere else. I witty debate from those Senators posed to presumptuous erections". Jim McClelland ... "opposed to fondly hope that it will create a new who still favoured the Camp Hill And he warned all members of presumptuous erections" style of architecture for Australia". site. Parliament against the sin of hubris Construction Authority and her relations and keep us all in Senator John Button, for example, ''which is a Greek word meaning established our proper stations". wanted Capital Hill left as "a pleas­ the pride which cometh before a On November 22, 1978, the Prime On the other hand, Senator Alan ant hill shaped like a nubile breast fall". Minister, Malcolm Fraser, an­ Missen (Victoria) rejected such ar­ which has been nibbled at by male "I think that the same spirit is dis­ nounced the establishment of the guments. They might have some chauvinist pigs". closed in those who want us to have Parliament House Construction point, he said, if it were proposed to Parliament, he said, should not a temple of democracy in the Authority and the calling of an in­ erect Parliament House on, say, behave like medieval churchmen clouds somewhere on Capital Hill, ternational competition for a de­ Black Mountain. But there was or medieval barons by building on where the masses will gaze up to sign for the new building. The nothing wrong with having the hills to defend or remove them­ project cost was estimated at $151 national Parliament in a prominent Ian Sinclair MP ... hard to selves from the people, or by seek­ million in May 1978 prices, and the position where the people could be move history ing to dominate the city. opening of the new building was to However, the Leader of the House uplifted and have higher aspira­ Senator Button was warmly sup­ Don Grimes ... concerned be a focal point of the 1988 Bicen- and chief parliamentary wit Fred tions, and, at the same time, enable ported by Senator Sir Kenneth about remoteness conlinued pa~ 23 Daly, strongly supported the mo­ 1 Parliament to "assert its domi­ tion. "I have always been a Capital nance over the administration and And in the event, the Senate voted Hill man because the faith to which over the public servants". in favour of the Parliament Bill I belong always believed that a hill Indeed, Senator Missen went on to establishing Capital Hill as the site is the best place for real estate", he suggest that as Canberra was itself for the new and permanent Parlia­ said. "I think Red Hill in Canberra somewhat isolated from the people ment House. In 1975 a new Joint is the only hill in Australia which is of Australia, "it will not make the Standing Committee on the New without one of my churches. "I slightest difference, so far as that is and Permanent Parliament House contend that the new and perma­ concerned, whether the new and was established, although the nent Parliament House, should be permanent parliament house is put House of representatives resisted a built in a place where it can be seen on one hill or another". move by the Senate to have the by all and where it would have the Senator Don Grimes (Tasmania), Committee also attempt to resolve dignity that should be associated George Poyser ... introduced agreed about Canberra's remote­ the problems of accommodation in with a building of this kind". Bill in Senate ness from the people, but came to a the provisional building. Such a their masters, bow down to them, different conclusion. "It would be move, the House felt, would divert a great mistake to have us and our It was a question also apparently in worship them and perpetuate the the Committee from its primary the mind of the Minister for Labor advisers stuck up there (on Capital task of developing a client brief for notion of British democracy at its Ian Wood ... ''simplicity of design and Immigration, Clyde Cameron. Hill) in an even more remote posi- the new Parliament House. Gor- Clyde Cameron ... basics first height, of God bless The Queen and right proportions" 20 • mE HOUSE MAGAZINE, SpKiallssue mE HOUSE MAGAZINE, SpKial lssae • 21 - centuries. Quantity surveyors involved "What we require in this nation is a DONALD CANT, building that will reflect the aspira­ with new House since 1979 tions of this young, confident and DONALDCANT, WATTS, HAWES After this, it continued to provide WAITS, & LEE Pty Ltd began their partici­ a back-up cost information service successful nation, something that pation in building the new Parlia­ to the architect. HAWES&LEE will endure and be an inspiration to ment Hous in 1979, when Donald J. High staff future generations, reflecting the Cant & Associates were invited by turnover PtyLtd several architects to become part of In July 1981 John Watts and a small cultural aspirations of people of their consultant team for their team started the major task, the this generation. entries for Stage 1 of the architec­ documentation programme, which "What we are seeking is not some­ tural competition. continued through to 1988. Over Quantity Surveyors thing that will be domineering but From very preliminary sketch this period 65 quantity surveyors Construction Cost Consult­ drawings, broad order of cost esti­ were employed, reaching a peak at something that will symbolise the mates were prepared, with one one time of 30 in 1985. Some of ants functions of a national parliament- entrant expressing his future be­ these people already lived in Can­ Endeavour House that is, service to the community liefs by doing away with the Sen­ berra, others moved from inter­ Franklin Street ate. state and overseas to form a very but, one would rather hope, reflect­ Three of the entries for Stage I cosmopolitan group, which at times Manuka, ACf 2603 ing a degree of taste and style that were successful and awarded had its difficulties with language, Telephone: (062) 95 3555. would be appropriate for a national prizes for being in the top ten culture and methodology. designs. Two of these entries were With the project being so large and parliament". selected to proceed with Stage 2 of demanding, there was a regular Competition for the competition. turnover of staff. A joint venture of design approved For this, measured elemental cost Some people were intentionally DONALDJ. CANT plans were required. Early in 1980 rotated: Neil Packham returned to The resolution to conduct the Don Cant travelled to New York to Melbourne to be succeeded by Ian & ASSOCIATES P'IY LTD competition for a design came work with the Mitchell/Giurgola & Lee and then John Hosken. Others (Melbourne, Canberra & before the House just after dinner Thorp team, whilst John Watts found the project too long and mo­ Sydney) continued page 25 worked with the Denton Corker notonous, the scope of work lim­ Fraser, Marshall team in Melbourne, which ited, or Canberra not to their lik­ Directors: was all very hectic for some weeks ing. J.B. Watts tenary celebrations. before the closing date. In June Over the seven-year period the G.B. Corke While Fraser acknowledged that 1980 the winning entry was an­ tender documents were prepared in there would be some inconven­ nounced and we were please and various formats, mainly as Bills of Associate Directors: honoured to be part of that win­ Quantities or Schedules of Rates S.T. McCoy ience by not proceeding with short­ ning team. for the supply of materials and M. Potter term expedients to further modify Assessing the labour for hundreds of different the provisional building, he went competition contracts under the fast track con­ For assessing the competition and struction system. and on: "The new Parliament House for the design development and The process of reviews adopted for RAWLINSON FORSTER which is now to be built will take its construction phase a separate cost all design and documentation with HAWES • place amongst the other great planner was appointed. Donald J. the draft document being scruti­ buildings which symbolise our cul- Cant & Associates were retained nized by the whole project team & LEE P'IY LTD on the architect's team as Project invariably meant the firm was (Melbourne) " ture, learning and system of justice. Quantity Surveyors, and for this forced to incorporate late changes Directors: "It will be the centrepoint of mod­ role the joint venture firm of to the final document. The whole ern Canberra, the peak of the Par­ DONALD CANT, WATTS, HAWES office worked many a late night or K.R. Hawes & LEE Pty Ltd was formed be­ weekend. J.R. Lee liamentary Triangle, the hub of the tween Donald J. Cant & Associates During the construction phase, N.P. Packham Government of the Common­ Pty Ltd and Rawlinson Forster & when possible, the firm supplied wealth of Australia, a place in Partners (Vic) Pty Ltd. The quantity surveyors on the site. architect's consultant team started Being scattered around the site was QUANTITY which the affairs of the nation can up scattered in several offices in never a satisfactory situation until be conducted in a more efficient Kingston before settling into the some time in 1987, when our site SURVEYORS way". headquarters in Endeavour House, team were housed together and as­ Manuka, in April 1981. Initially the sisted the construction manager to FOR THE The Prime Minister was supported firm provided assistance to the cost administer the contracts. by the Opposition Leader, Bill planner preparing the schematic The company says: "With the NEW Hayden, who remarked that the cost plan, with Don Cant, Keith completion of the project, we look I Hawes and John Lee spending back over an exciting era and are PARLIAMENT new building would not be one to much time travelling to and from proud and privileged to have been serve for a few generations but one Melbourne, whilst John Watts part of the Mitchell/Giurgola & HOUSE intended to serve the nation for moved permanently to Canberra. Thorp winning team." Bill Hayden, Leader of the Opposition, supported the decision

TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Special Is- · %3 n . TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Special Is- - centuries. Quantity surveyors involved "What we require in this nation is a DONALD CANT, building that will reflect the aspira­ with new House since 1979 tions of this young, confident and DONALDCANT, WATTS, HAWES After this, it continued to provide WAITS, & LEE Pty Ltd began their partici­ a back-up cost information service successful nation, something that pation in building the new Parlia­ to the architect. HAWES&LEE will endure and be an inspiration to ment Hous in 1979, when Donald J. High staff future generations, reflecting the Cant & Associates were invited by turnover PtyLtd several architects to become part of In July 1981 John Watts and a small cultural aspirations of people of their consultant team for their team started the major task, the this generation. entries for Stage 1 of the architec­ documentation programme, which "What we are seeking is not some­ tural competition. continued through to 1988. Over Quantity Surveyors thing that will be domineering but From very preliminary sketch this period 65 quantity surveyors Construction Cost Consult­ drawings, broad order of cost esti­ were employed, reaching a peak at something that will symbolise the mates were prepared, with one one time of 30 in 1985. Some of ants functions of a national parliament- entrant expressing his future be­ these people already lived in Can­ Endeavour House that is, service to the community liefs by doing away with the Sen­ berra, others moved from inter­ Franklin Street ate. state and overseas to form a very but, one would rather hope, reflect­ Three of the entries for Stage I cosmopolitan group, which at times Manuka, ACf 2603 ing a degree of taste and style that were successful and awarded had its difficulties with language, Telephone: (062) 95 3555. would be appropriate for a national prizes for being in the top ten culture and methodology. designs. Two of these entries were With the project being so large and parliament". selected to proceed with Stage 2 of demanding, there was a regular Competition for the competition. turnover of staff. A joint venture of design approved For this, measured elemental cost Some people were intentionally DONALDJ. CANT plans were required. Early in 1980 rotated: Neil Packham returned to The resolution to conduct the Don Cant travelled to New York to Melbourne to be succeeded by Ian & ASSOCIATES P'IY LTD competition for a design came work with the Mitchell/Giurgola & Lee and then John Hosken. Others (Melbourne, Canberra & before the House just after dinner Thorp team, whilst John Watts found the project too long and mo­ Sydney) continued page 25 worked with the Denton Corker notonous, the scope of work lim­ Fraser, Marshall team in Melbourne, which ited, or Canberra not to their lik­ Directors: was all very hectic for some weeks ing. J.B. Watts tenary celebrations. before the closing date. In June Over the seven-year period the G.B. Corke While Fraser acknowledged that 1980 the winning entry was an­ tender documents were prepared in there would be some inconven­ nounced and we were please and various formats, mainly as Bills of Associate Directors: honoured to be part of that win­ Quantities or Schedules of Rates S.T. McCoy ience by not proceeding with short­ ning team. for the supply of materials and M. Potter term expedients to further modify Assessing the labour for hundreds of different the provisional building, he went competition contracts under the fast track con­ For assessing the competition and struction system. and on: "The new Parliament House for the design development and The process of reviews adopted for RAWLINSON FORSTER which is now to be built will take its construction phase a separate cost all design and documentation with HAWES • place amongst the other great planner was appointed. Donald J. the draft document being scruti­ buildings which symbolise our cul- Cant & Associates were retained nized by the whole project team & LEE P'IY LTD on the architect's team as Project invariably meant the firm was (Melbourne) " ture, learning and system of justice. Quantity Surveyors, and for this forced to incorporate late changes Directors: "It will be the centrepoint of mod­ role the joint venture firm of to the final document. The whole ern Canberra, the peak of the Par­ DONALD CANT, WATTS, HAWES office worked many a late night or K.R. Hawes & LEE Pty Ltd was formed be­ weekend. J.R. Lee liamentary Triangle, the hub of the tween Donald J. Cant & Associates During the construction phase, N.P. Packham Government of the Common­ Pty Ltd and Rawlinson Forster & when possible, the firm supplied wealth of Australia, a place in Partners (Vic) Pty Ltd. The quantity surveyors on the site. architect's consultant team started Being scattered around the site was QUANTITY which the affairs of the nation can up scattered in several offices in never a satisfactory situation until be conducted in a more efficient Kingston before settling into the some time in 1987, when our site SURVEYORS way". headquarters in Endeavour House, team were housed together and as­ Manuka, in April 1981. Initially the sisted the construction manager to FOR THE The Prime Minister was supported firm provided assistance to the cost administer the contracts. by the Opposition Leader, Bill planner preparing the schematic The company says: "With the NEW Hayden, who remarked that the cost plan, with Don Cant, Keith completion of the project, we look I Hawes and John Lee spending back over an exciting era and are PARLIAMENT new building would not be one to much time travelling to and from proud and privileged to have been serve for a few generations but one Melbourne, whilst John Watts part of the Mitchell/Giurgola & HOUSE intended to serve the nation for moved permanently to Canberra. Thorp winning team." Bill Hayden, Leader of the Opposition, supported the decision

TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Special Is- · %3 n . TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Special Is- Melbourne-Canberra team's Danby Contract -on AprilS, 1979. It was moved by in Australia now than it did a cen­ Cabinetmakers the Minister for Home Affairs and tury ago, Johnson said that the building new parliament Danby Contract Cabinetmakers the Capital Territory, Bob Ellicott, of the role in internal finishes house was such opportunity. Pty. Ltd. is incorporated in Mel­ who observed that the two-stage an Moreover, the decision was being bourne and specialises in interior competition had been recom­ The Danby O'Connor Parliament T.H. O'Connor taken "at a time when there is a fitout contracting. Its staff is expe­ mended by the Joint Standing House Joint Venture was awarded in Canberra since 1951 great tendency to demean Parlia­ rienced in creating a link between Committee after consultation with major contracts providing internal ment, where there is often mockery site planning and factory manufac­ finishes and fitments to the Com­ T.H. O'Connor Pty. Limited, now a through the media and a disparage­ ture as well as managing and em- ' mittee Rooms, Parliamentary Li­ division of Southern Pacific Hotel ment of democratic processes ... it ployinglarge site installation teams brary, House of Representatives Corporation Limited, was estab­ seems to me that it is in the interests lished in the ACf in 1951. with high quality control standards. , and Senate Accommodation. The of the great mass of ordinary Aus­ It quickly established itself as a Together with the Peter F. Danby partnership was formed especially tralians to ensure that enshrined in leading builder, and over the past Cabinet manufacturing factory in for the project between Danby this new building is the principle 37 years has undertaken a range of Melbourne a comprehensive serv­ Contract Cabinetmakers Pty. Ltd. that Parliament is supreme in our building projects including the Bel­ ice is provided. Established in of Melbourne and the Canberra connen Shopping Mall, Honey­ nation - not the people who ma­ 1946, the name Danby has been construction firm T.H. O'Connor suckle Creek and Orroral Valley nipulate the purse strings." synonymous with quality furniture Gordon Bryant ... "not just an Pty. Limited. A wide variety of tracking stations, public and pri­ Johnson said he hoped that there and fittings to the building industry. architectural exercise" specialised work was performed vate office blocks in Canberra, would be"--- ..._ __, __.:_~:-~~: Travelodge motels in Sydney, Bris­ mention those of politicians, and including walls, ceilings, cabinet­ Prior projects include the Royal work, seating, wall panelling and bane, Melbourne, Canberra and the risk that with changing govern­ country centres in NSW and North Shore Hospital in Sydney, ments and day-to-day needs ''we joinery, floor finishes, parquetry the Regent Hotel Melbourne and flooring, acoustic and monumental Queensland, the Brazilian Em­ destroy what could be, and what I bassy and the Tahiti Beachcomber Justices' Libraries in the High doors and frames, using many rare am sure will be, a building which is Hotel. Court in Canberra. and beautiful timbers and veneers. of major benefit to the nation on a design contest long-term basis". At the peak of the projec~Danby­ O'Connor co-ordinated over 300 the Royal Australian Institute of Les Johnson (Hughes) spoke of the trades people in four States. Architects. opportunity that came to every In the short debate that followed, generation to do great things. And all speakers drew attention to the even though the inclination to do Messrs. Bob Kay and Gary Danby, . M@lU~r co-directors of the Joint Venture, ltJ historic nature of the resolution great works seemed less apparent congratulate the Parliament and expressed the earnest desire House Authority, its architects and Danby-O'Connor that there should be no further other consultants and its construc­ delay in the project. tion managers on the completion of Parliament House Joint Venture Gordon Bryant (Wills), who was for · ~ a member of the committee consid­ an outstanding building. Les Johnson ... saw a ering the requirements of a new Australia's new Parliament House ''rare opportunity" The generation of workforce pride, building in the 1960s, said he hoped tional factors" among the archi­ the incorporation of fast track pro­ it would represent something of the Danby-O'Connor are proud to have been associated with tects, so that everyone - including grammes, supervision of precision Australian spirit. "The building of one of the great buildings of the world. dissenters and demonstrators - tolerance and unprecedented the new Parliament House is not could come to the new building and quality control procedures have just an architectural exercise", he regard it as their own, enabling the combined to produce one of the said. "It is a very significant politi­ Danby Contract T.H. O'Connor voice of the people to "ring out and finest public buildings in the world. cal and social exercise, and is not Cabinetmakers Pty. Ltd., Pty. Limited, something to be executed merely be paramount." 11 Stanley Terrace, 11 Wiluna Street, Design The partnership is proud of its asso­ on the drawing boards". Surrey Hills, ciation with this project and con­ Fyshwick, A former Speaker, Gordon finalists Victoria 3127. The first stage of the worldwide gratulate individual team mem­ ACT2609. Scholes, warned of the need for the (03) 836 8177 (062) 80 4721 competition was launched two days bers for a superb effort in quality architect to ''understand the intri­ cacies and idiosyncracies of the Gordon Scholes ... ''idosyncratic later and on October 8, 1979 the control and trade co-ordination. continued page 27 operations of a parliament"- not to needs" TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, SpKial lsswe - 25

24 - TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, SpKial Issue Melbourne-Canberra team's Danby Contract -on AprilS, 1979. It was moved by in Australia now than it did a cen­ Cabinetmakers the Minister for Home Affairs and tury ago, Johnson said that the building new parliament Danby Contract Cabinetmakers the Capital Territory, Bob Ellicott, of the role in internal finishes house was such opportunity. Pty. Ltd. is incorporated in Mel­ who observed that the two-stage an Moreover, the decision was being bourne and specialises in interior competition had been recom­ The Danby O'Connor Parliament T.H. O'Connor taken "at a time when there is a fitout contracting. Its staff is expe­ mended by the Joint Standing House Joint Venture was awarded in Canberra since 1951 great tendency to demean Parlia­ rienced in creating a link between Committee after consultation with major contracts providing internal ment, where there is often mockery site planning and factory manufac­ finishes and fitments to the Com­ T.H. O'Connor Pty. Limited, now a through the media and a disparage­ ture as well as managing and em- ' mittee Rooms, Parliamentary Li­ division of Southern Pacific Hotel ment of democratic processes ... it ployinglarge site installation teams brary, House of Representatives Corporation Limited, was estab­ seems to me that it is in the interests lished in the ACf in 1951. with high quality control standards. , and Senate Accommodation. The of the great mass of ordinary Aus­ It quickly established itself as a Together with the Peter F. Danby partnership was formed especially tralians to ensure that enshrined in leading builder, and over the past Cabinet manufacturing factory in for the project between Danby this new building is the principle 37 years has undertaken a range of Melbourne a comprehensive serv­ Contract Cabinetmakers Pty. Ltd. that Parliament is supreme in our building projects including the Bel­ ice is provided. Established in of Melbourne and the Canberra connen Shopping Mall, Honey­ nation - not the people who ma­ 1946, the name Danby has been construction firm T.H. O'Connor suckle Creek and Orroral Valley nipulate the purse strings." synonymous with quality furniture Gordon Bryant ... "not just an Pty. Limited. A wide variety of tracking stations, public and pri­ Johnson said he hoped that there and fittings to the building industry. architectural exercise" specialised work was performed vate office blocks in Canberra, would be"--- ..._ __, __.:_~:-~~: Travelodge motels in Sydney, Bris­ mention those of politicians, and including walls, ceilings, cabinet­ Prior projects include the Royal work, seating, wall panelling and bane, Melbourne, Canberra and the risk that with changing govern­ country centres in NSW and North Shore Hospital in Sydney, ments and day-to-day needs ''we joinery, floor finishes, parquetry the Regent Hotel Melbourne and flooring, acoustic and monumental Queensland, the Brazilian Em­ destroy what could be, and what I bassy and the Tahiti Beachcomber Justices' Libraries in the High doors and frames, using many rare am sure will be, a building which is Hotel. Court in Canberra. and beautiful timbers and veneers. of major benefit to the nation on a design contest long-term basis". At the peak of the projec~Danby­ O'Connor co-ordinated over 300 the Royal Australian Institute of Les Johnson (Hughes) spoke of the trades people in four States. Architects. opportunity that came to every In the short debate that followed, generation to do great things. And all speakers drew attention to the even though the inclination to do Messrs. Bob Kay and Gary Danby, . M@lU~r co-directors of the Joint Venture, ltJ historic nature of the resolution great works seemed less apparent congratulate the Parliament and expressed the earnest desire House Authority, its architects and Danby-O'Connor that there should be no further other consultants and its construc­ delay in the project. tion managers on the completion of Parliament House Joint Venture Gordon Bryant (Wills), who was for · ~ a member of the committee consid­ an outstanding building. Les Johnson ... saw a ering the requirements of a new Australia's new Parliament House ''rare opportunity" The generation of workforce pride, building in the 1960s, said he hoped tional factors" among the archi­ the incorporation of fast track pro­ it would represent something of the Danby-O'Connor are proud to have been associated with tects, so that everyone - including grammes, supervision of precision Australian spirit. "The building of one of the great buildings of the world. dissenters and demonstrators - tolerance and unprecedented the new Parliament House is not could come to the new building and quality control procedures have just an architectural exercise", he regard it as their own, enabling the combined to produce one of the said. "It is a very significant politi­ Danby Contract T.H. O'Connor voice of the people to "ring out and finest public buildings in the world. cal and social exercise, and is not Cabinetmakers Pty. Ltd., Pty. Limited, something to be executed merely be paramount." 11 Stanley Terrace, 11 Wiluna Street, Design The partnership is proud of its asso­ on the drawing boards". Surrey Hills, ciation with this project and con­ Fyshwick, A former Speaker, Gordon finalists Victoria 3127. The first stage of the worldwide gratulate individual team mem­ ACT2609. Scholes, warned of the need for the (03) 836 8177 (062) 80 4721 competition was launched two days bers for a superb effort in quality architect to ''understand the intri­ cacies and idiosyncracies of the Gordon Scholes ... ''idosyncratic later and on October 8, 1979 the control and trade co-ordination. continued page 27 operations of a parliament"- not to needs" TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, SpKial lsswe - 25

24 - TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, SpKial Issue 21, 1980. It was, he said, less of a given to charity if I am right." Civil engineers have extensive building and more of a small city History does not record whether that had been integrated into Capi­ this was in fact accepted. But it was role in Canberra development tal Hill rather than "superimposed on the ground of cost, and the like a wedding cake on top of it." question whether such funds could Wollongong Constructions Pty the maintenance of site roads and In this respect, indeed, Senator be spent in a better way, that the Ltd, is a civil engineering construc­ carparks and crushing facilities at Evans noted that the fears of so Democrats opposed the building of tion company incorporated in the York Park. Major contracts since many people that the new Parlia­ the new Parliament House. On the ACf, where it has operated since then have included: ment House would be a remote and other hand, Senator Chipp spoke 1968. It is a private company, bulk earthworks to the perimeter inaccessible fortress had been to­ of his amazement and pleasure that owned by the Da Deppo family who of the site; tally unfounded in this design. there had been no controversy live in Canberra. landscaping to the House ofRepre­ He quoted from one paragraph of aboutthewinningdesign.ltwas,he Originally the business operated sentative entry; and the assessors' report: "So far from said, "almost a miracle" to have an Wollongong from Wollongong, NSW. The landscaping to the executive entry. the new Parliament House glower­ artistic creation in Australia about company has grown from a small The contracts have had an approxi­ ing down, forbidding and inacces­ which there was no controversy. Constructions organisation to one of the biggest mate value of $10 million. sible, people will walk and children Yet Senator Chipp also spoke of his civil engineering contractors in The managing director of Wollon­ will clamber and play all over its dilemma, of the self-defeating urge Gareth Evans ... a "huge Pty Ltd. Canberra. gong Constructions Pty Ltd, Mr Os roof." And for himself, Senator by Australians to go overseas when sigh relief' It has built projects in the ACf Da Deppo, said his company was of Evans added: "The reality is that they wanted something really five finalists and five other prize ranging from trunk water mains, very proud to have been associated the way the design has been put great, and of what he called "a winners were announced. In the trunk stormwater pipeline and with the New Parliament House together people will be able to massive incongruity" -- "We Aus­ is proud second stage, the five finalists fur­ trunk sewerage mains, to arterial project. He praised the administra­ penetrate right into the heart of the tralians have this goddamned city ther developed and refined their of the part roads and bridges. One of its big­ tion of the project by the Concrete building and will not feel in any way of Canberra, designed by an gest projects was the construction Holland Joint Venture, and said ideas; and on June 26, 1980, the excluded or intimidated by it." American, and now the New Par­ it played chairman of the assessors, Sir John of a 790 allotment subdivision in that the Parliament House Con­ Concerns liament house is designed, and Overall, announced that the entry in the the suburb of Theodore. struction Authority was to be com­ on cost perchance will be built, by Ameri­ by Mitchell/Giurgola and Thorp construction Over the past four years, Wollon­ mended on finishing the project on On one point, however, Senator cans. I just wonder why we cannot gong Constructions has been en­ time. had been chosen. Evans was rather too optimistic. have more confidence in our own of Australia's gaged on the new Parliament "The New Parliament House is a It was a unanimous choice. The The cost was given as $220 million ability." design was one which, the assessors new House project. credit to all concerned," Mr Da at 1978 prices- an increase over the But it was with great confidence in Initially it supplied equipment for Deppo said. said in their report, was outstand­ $151 million stated by Prime Min­ continued next Parliament ingly successful in every respect, ister Fraser, which was largely due House "\ and represented a total design ac­ to the greater amount of space complishment quite beyond that provided and the degree of excava­ achieved by any other entry in the tion involved. But this, Senator • competition. The winning design Evans said, was considered by the brilliantly blended together "the Parliament House Construction requirements of architectural effi­ Authority as "the projected realis­ 105/107 High ciency, building feasibility and tic outside figure." St., relative economy which the new This costing was hotly contested by Parliament House building must the Leader of the Australian Queanbeyan satisfy." The response from the Democrats, Senator Don Chipp, media, most sections of the com­ who with a greater sense of accu­ NSW2620 munity and the politicians them­ racy said: "I place on record that I selves was immediate and enthusi- am prepared to wager with Senator astic. Evans that the cost of this building And it was with what he described will exceed ... $1000 million. A as "a huge sigh of relief' that Sena­ small amount of money can be put (062) 97 1922 tor Gareth Evans, who was a in a locked box and opened eight member of the panel of assessors, years from now. It can then be Don Chipp ... forecast final cost tabled the final report on August TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Special Issue - 27 26 - TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Spedal Issue 21, 1980. It was, he said, less of a given to charity if I am right." Civil engineers have extensive building and more of a small city History does not record whether that had been integrated into Capi­ this was in fact accepted. But it was role in Canberra development tal Hill rather than "superimposed on the ground of cost, and the like a wedding cake on top of it." question whether such funds could Wollongong Constructions Pty the maintenance of site roads and In this respect, indeed, Senator be spent in a better way, that the Ltd, is a civil engineering construc­ carparks and crushing facilities at Evans noted that the fears of so Democrats opposed the building of tion company incorporated in the York Park. Major contracts since many people that the new Parlia­ the new Parliament House. On the ACf, where it has operated since then have included: ment House would be a remote and other hand, Senator Chipp spoke 1968. It is a private company, bulk earthworks to the perimeter inaccessible fortress had been to­ of his amazement and pleasure that owned by the Da Deppo family who of the site; tally unfounded in this design. there had been no controversy live in Canberra. landscaping to the House ofRepre­ He quoted from one paragraph of aboutthewinningdesign.ltwas,he Originally the business operated sentative entry; and the assessors' report: "So far from said, "almost a miracle" to have an Wollongong from Wollongong, NSW. The landscaping to the executive entry. the new Parliament House glower­ artistic creation in Australia about company has grown from a small The contracts have had an approxi­ ing down, forbidding and inacces­ which there was no controversy. Constructions organisation to one of the biggest mate value of $10 million. sible, people will walk and children Yet Senator Chipp also spoke of his civil engineering contractors in The managing director of Wollon­ will clamber and play all over its dilemma, of the self-defeating urge Gareth Evans ... a "huge Pty Ltd. Canberra. gong Constructions Pty Ltd, Mr Os roof." And for himself, Senator by Australians to go overseas when sigh relief' It has built projects in the ACf Da Deppo, said his company was of Evans added: "The reality is that they wanted something really five finalists and five other prize ranging from trunk water mains, very proud to have been associated the way the design has been put great, and of what he called "a winners were announced. In the trunk stormwater pipeline and with the New Parliament House together people will be able to massive incongruity" -- "We Aus­ is proud second stage, the five finalists fur­ trunk sewerage mains, to arterial project. He praised the administra­ penetrate right into the heart of the tralians have this goddamned city ther developed and refined their of the part roads and bridges. One of its big­ tion of the project by the Concrete building and will not feel in any way of Canberra, designed by an gest projects was the construction Holland Joint Venture, and said ideas; and on June 26, 1980, the excluded or intimidated by it." American, and now the New Par­ it played chairman of the assessors, Sir John of a 790 allotment subdivision in that the Parliament House Con­ Concerns liament house is designed, and Overall, announced that the entry in the the suburb of Theodore. struction Authority was to be com­ on cost perchance will be built, by Ameri­ by Mitchell/Giurgola and Thorp construction Over the past four years, Wollon­ mended on finishing the project on On one point, however, Senator cans. I just wonder why we cannot gong Constructions has been en­ time. had been chosen. Evans was rather too optimistic. have more confidence in our own of Australia's gaged on the new Parliament "The New Parliament House is a It was a unanimous choice. The The cost was given as $220 million ability." design was one which, the assessors new House project. credit to all concerned," Mr Da at 1978 prices- an increase over the But it was with great confidence in Initially it supplied equipment for Deppo said. said in their report, was outstand­ $151 million stated by Prime Min­ continued next Parliament ingly successful in every respect, ister Fraser, which was largely due House "\ and represented a total design ac­ to the greater amount of space complishment quite beyond that provided and the degree of excava­ achieved by any other entry in the tion involved. But this, Senator • competition. The winning design Evans said, was considered by the brilliantly blended together "the Parliament House Construction requirements of architectural effi­ Authority as "the projected realis­ 105/107 High ciency, building feasibility and tic outside figure." St., relative economy which the new This costing was hotly contested by Parliament House building must the Leader of the Australian Queanbeyan satisfy." The response from the Democrats, Senator Don Chipp, media, most sections of the com­ who with a greater sense of accu­ NSW2620 munity and the politicians them­ racy said: "I place on record that I selves was immediate and enthusi- am prepared to wager with Senator astic. Evans that the cost of this building And it was with what he described will exceed ... $1000 million. A as "a huge sigh of relief' that Sena­ small amount of money can be put (062) 97 1922 tor Gareth Evans, who was a in a locked box and opened eight member of the panel of assessors, years from now. It can then be Don Chipp ... forecast final cost tabled the final report on August TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Special Issue - 27 26 - TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Spedal Issue efficiency of the plumbing, democ­ our abilities that work began on the Speaker on October 6, 1987, that political party and no nation should Australians who would one day racy does not consist of the external building. Prime Minister Fraser the Speaker's Chair would not be be a total slave to tradition or his­ look at the chamber of the provi­ manifestations of a Parliament turned the first sod on September moved to the new building. tory. But any parliament which on sional House as a museum vrould House. Rather, it is the furnishings 19, 1981, and the bulldozers moved Some 18 months earlier it had been such flimsy and insubstantial see it in its original state, complete of the minds of those who inhabit it in to remove the vast amounts of decided that the Chair would make grounds, rejects the most visible with the Speaker's Chair. that are important, and their inner soil and rock from the hill and to the move "up the hill". But in link that this chamber, this body of The argument over the Chair may devotion to the principles of free prepare the site. reversing this decision, Madam people, this body of representative have been a small issue in itself. Yet, as Senator Chipp had noted, Speaker said, a majority of Joint Australians, has with the fountain Yet it did have this significance: it speech, the traditions of self-gov­ ernment and liberty of the subject Australia would not be what it is Standing Committee (on the new of our parliamentary system, has r illustrated the vigour and liveliness to which we are all the inheritors. were the building not to have its Parliament House) had considered insufficient regard to history and of .the democratic process in this share of controversy. So it was, as all the factors involved - symbol­ symbolism." ~ country, the commitment to debate the years of construction went by, ism, tradition the contemporary The Leader of the National Party, and argument, proposition and that questions of cost, materials, Australian parliamentary scene, Ian Sinclair, noted that the Chair opposition, by those elected repre­ the facilities to be provided for the design theme of the new build­ had been used as a model from sentatives and the people of the Members, industrial disputes, effi­ ing and the practical issues in­ which the present Speaker's Chair wider Australian community. ciencies, and the nature of the volved. in Westminster had been designed Which is a point well worth making opening ceremonies were debated The Chair, a replica ofthe original following the bombing of the as Members of Parliament make both inside and outside the Parlia­ chair in the House of Commons, House of Commons during World the short journey to their new ment. To some it was one of the contains timber from Westminster War II. It was a symbol of parlia­ House "up the hill". finest and most exciting of contem­ Hall and Nelson's flagship HMS mentary traditions, and the House Whatever the neighbourhood, porary buildings - a work of great Victory and was a gift in 1926 from would be the poorer if the custo­ whatever the niceness of the views, art and at an estimated final cost of the UK branch of the Empire Par­ dian of those values were to "throw however remarkable the quality of Mick Young ... no "magical $1027 million (vide Senator liamentary Association. them aside." the design, the interior finish and influence in Chair" Chipp!) in terms of human accom­ Joan Child acknowledged that it And in a further reference to the plishment well worth the price of a had been in use since 1927, during Westminster system, Sinclair couple of atom bombs. To others, which it had become the central added, " ... .It is a victory for the Sir notably the editorialists in certain piece of the House of Representa­ Humphreys of this place, the N a­ newspapers, it was "a billion-dollar tives chamber. tiona! Capital Development Com­ monstrosity", a "national scandal", Given that the Standing Commit- mission or the Parliament House I)DATAPOINT DATAPOINT makes MINX and a "graffiti-covered pleasure Construction Authority. If we are dome now dominating our going to a new chamber, a decision I I·COV· Xanadu" (The Australian, October ... a "gra flit• not to protect a symbol of our ori­ 10 1987). ered pleasure dome gins would be a very unfortunate "' MINX stands for MULTI MEDIA INFORMA­ The provision of an "executive ... dominating our decision indeed." TION NETWORK EXCHANGE and incorporates bunker" (never built), the squash Fomier Clerks of the House said ~. full motion, color, video into a single desk top courts and saunas, the lack of child­ Xanadu ... " they were astounded by the deci­ unit. minding facilities, the physical sion not to move the Chair and the The MINX system puts you face to face with the remoteness of the executive from Despatch Boxes to the new build­ tee has recommended that the people and information you require. It lets you si­ other Members not to mention the ing, and presented a petition to provisional building become a multaneously share any of the information on your Press Gallery, the color schemes of have the decision reversed. desk - with one person or many. museum of Australian constit­ the Chambers, the timbers chosen However, the Leader of the It has been used in the United States to embrace utional history after it has been va­ new technology by reducing trauma associated with for the interior decoration, all pro­ cated, Mrs Child suggested, "the House, Mick Young, pointed out young victims of crime having to appear in intimi­ voked their share of discussion, that the Chair had no inherent chamber could become just an­ dating court rooms. argument, mirth and passion. "magical influence" enabling poli­ Preliminary tests have also been undertaken in the other room" without the Speaker's Speaker's ticians to perform better in its pres­ ACT courts. Chair. Chair ence. The new Chair will be built in Opposition members strongly ob­ For further information please contact the ACT Perhaps nothing created quite as accordance with the design of the jected to the proposition. Manager, Mr Mike Zarew on (062) 470400 much heat in the Parliamentary new chamber and Young found no The Leader of the Opposition, debating chambers than the deci­ difficulty with that - or with the John Howard, agreed that "no sion, announced by Madam proposition that the millions of

28 • THE HOUSE MAGAZINE, SpKiallssue THE HOUSE MAGAZINE, SpKiallssue • 29 efficiency of the plumbing, democ­ our abilities that work began on the Speaker on October 6, 1987, that political party and no nation should Australians who would one day racy does not consist of the external building. Prime Minister Fraser the Speaker's Chair would not be be a total slave to tradition or his­ look at the chamber of the provi­ manifestations of a Parliament turned the first sod on September moved to the new building. tory. But any parliament which on sional House as a museum vrould House. Rather, it is the furnishings 19, 1981, and the bulldozers moved Some 18 months earlier it had been such flimsy and insubstantial see it in its original state, complete of the minds of those who inhabit it in to remove the vast amounts of decided that the Chair would make grounds, rejects the most visible with the Speaker's Chair. that are important, and their inner soil and rock from the hill and to the move "up the hill". But in link that this chamber, this body of The argument over the Chair may devotion to the principles of free prepare the site. reversing this decision, Madam people, this body of representative have been a small issue in itself. Yet, as Senator Chipp had noted, Speaker said, a majority of Joint Australians, has with the fountain Yet it did have this significance: it speech, the traditions of self-gov­ ernment and liberty of the subject Australia would not be what it is Standing Committee (on the new of our parliamentary system, has r illustrated the vigour and liveliness to which we are all the inheritors. were the building not to have its Parliament House) had considered insufficient regard to history and of .the democratic process in this share of controversy. So it was, as all the factors involved - symbol­ symbolism." ~ country, the commitment to debate the years of construction went by, ism, tradition the contemporary The Leader of the National Party, and argument, proposition and that questions of cost, materials, Australian parliamentary scene, Ian Sinclair, noted that the Chair opposition, by those elected repre­ the facilities to be provided for the design theme of the new build­ had been used as a model from sentatives and the people of the Members, industrial disputes, effi­ ing and the practical issues in­ which the present Speaker's Chair wider Australian community. ciencies, and the nature of the volved. in Westminster had been designed Which is a point well worth making opening ceremonies were debated The Chair, a replica ofthe original following the bombing of the as Members of Parliament make both inside and outside the Parlia­ chair in the House of Commons, House of Commons during World the short journey to their new ment. To some it was one of the contains timber from Westminster War II. It was a symbol of parlia­ House "up the hill". finest and most exciting of contem­ Hall and Nelson's flagship HMS mentary traditions, and the House Whatever the neighbourhood, porary buildings - a work of great Victory and was a gift in 1926 from would be the poorer if the custo­ whatever the niceness of the views, art and at an estimated final cost of the UK branch of the Empire Par­ dian of those values were to "throw however remarkable the quality of Mick Young ... no "magical $1027 million (vide Senator liamentary Association. them aside." the design, the interior finish and influence in Chair" Chipp!) in terms of human accom­ Joan Child acknowledged that it And in a further reference to the plishment well worth the price of a had been in use since 1927, during Westminster system, Sinclair couple of atom bombs. To others, which it had become the central added, " ... .It is a victory for the Sir notably the editorialists in certain piece of the House of Representa­ Humphreys of this place, the N a­ newspapers, it was "a billion-dollar tives chamber. tiona! Capital Development Com­ monstrosity", a "national scandal", Given that the Standing Commit- mission or the Parliament House I)DATAPOINT DATAPOINT makes MINX and a "graffiti-covered pleasure Construction Authority. If we are dome now dominating our going to a new chamber, a decision I I·COV· Xanadu" (The Australian, October ... a "gra flit• not to protect a symbol of our ori­ 10 1987). ered pleasure dome gins would be a very unfortunate "' MINX stands for MULTI MEDIA INFORMA­ The provision of an "executive ... dominating our decision indeed." TION NETWORK EXCHANGE and incorporates bunker" (never built), the squash Fomier Clerks of the House said ~. full motion, color, video into a single desk top courts and saunas, the lack of child­ Xanadu ... " they were astounded by the deci­ unit. minding facilities, the physical sion not to move the Chair and the The MINX system puts you face to face with the remoteness of the executive from Despatch Boxes to the new build­ tee has recommended that the people and information you require. It lets you si­ other Members not to mention the ing, and presented a petition to provisional building become a multaneously share any of the information on your Press Gallery, the color schemes of have the decision reversed. desk - with one person or many. museum of Australian constit­ the Chambers, the timbers chosen However, the Leader of the It has been used in the United States to embrace utional history after it has been va­ new technology by reducing trauma associated with for the interior decoration, all pro­ cated, Mrs Child suggested, "the House, Mick Young, pointed out young victims of crime having to appear in intimi­ voked their share of discussion, that the Chair had no inherent chamber could become just an­ dating court rooms. argument, mirth and passion. "magical influence" enabling poli­ Preliminary tests have also been undertaken in the other room" without the Speaker's Speaker's ticians to perform better in its pres­ ACT courts. Chair. Chair ence. The new Chair will be built in Opposition members strongly ob­ For further information please contact the ACT Perhaps nothing created quite as accordance with the design of the jected to the proposition. Manager, Mr Mike Zarew on (062) 470400 much heat in the Parliamentary new chamber and Young found no The Leader of the Opposition, debating chambers than the deci­ difficulty with that - or with the John Howard, agreed that "no sion, announced by Madam proposition that the millions of

28 • THE HOUSE MAGAZINE, SpKiallssue THE HOUSE MAGAZINE, SpKiallssue • 29 ' WHAT CAN WE HOPE To ACHIEVE ~ Now WE PAY 83°!6 TAX?

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On June 4th, 1987, the Federal Govern~ -~------

ment agreed to introduce excise changes ..._.. --.·- _,;..., - --~,;.~... .. '-:.:'.· .::r.~~:or·~....--~-...... -- ...~ ...... which reduced the overall tax rate on Esso's operations to 83%.

:..;...... ,~ . At least it's a start...... _._ Basically, it enables us to reassess a number .·, of projects that will slow the rapid decline in production of Bass Strait oil. WE'VE RESTARTED KINGFISH A PLATFORM, WtUCH IS NOW PRODUCING Every extra barrel we can produce means AN EXTRA 18,000-20,000 BARRELS A DAY. BUT IT WON'T BE ENOUGH. extra money towards Australia's balance of payments. The Government's decision means Esso

can also re~examinehitherto uneconomic rises to a point where water starts to be pro~ in Bass Strait oil output by an average of new offshore oil discoveries still face a tax projects. duced, with the oil, in increasing quantities. 85,000 barrels a day, which could contribute rate of up to 70%. Not surprisingly, this has

For example, prod~ctionat the Kingfish A If nothing were done, the flow~ratewould around $1 billion a year to Australia's balance the effect of driving investment out of the platform has been restarted. oil industry and even out of Australia.

(It was mothballed in March '86, due to The fact is, discoveries depend on explora~ WE'RE PURSUING DEVELOPMENT tion, exploration depends largely on invest~ an unacceptable profit squeeze caused by the OF OTHER, SMALLER OIL collapse in world oil prices and an overall FIELDS, SOME OF WHICH ARE NOW ment and investment depends largely on the CO MMERCIALLY VIABLE. tax rate of 94%.) BUT IT WON'T BE ENOUG H. removal of tax disincentives.

OVERALL, WE CAN NOW SLOW \ THE RATE OF DECLINE IN BASS STRAIT OUTPUT BY 85,000 BARRELS A DAY. eventually stop altogether, leaving behind a of payments. But we must keep this increased ~ J BUT IT WON'T BE ENOUGH. lot of oil that might otherwise be recovered. oil output in perspective.

Esso is now able to make significant invest~ Even the largest of the smaller oil fields is ments in the technology that can alleviate only big enough to meet Australia's demand

these problems and maximise output. But the for thirty~fivedays. extra oil produced still won't be enough. A glance at the graph shows that unless WHAT ELSE CAN BE DONE? we discover further, substantial oil reserves We are also pursuing the development of to replace Bass Strait, Australia will inevitably WE'RE INVESTING IN COSTLY E.QUIPMENT TO MAXIMISE rely more and more on imports. OIL RECOVERY FROM FIELDS WHERE THE WATER TABLE HAS other, smaller oil fields, some of which have RISEN TOO HIGH. BUT IT WON'T BE ENOUGH. now become commercially viable. Esso firmly believes that significant oil For more information on this complex

Kingfish A is now adding some 18,000~ Feasibility studies are leading to decisions resources do exist, but at present there is topic phone 212 0220 in Sydney or, from else~

20,000 barrels a day. But it won't be enough. being made to proceed where the investments precious little incentive to commit enough where, (008) 230 230 STD~freeand we will TOO MUCH WATER, NOT ENOUGH OIL. are sufficiently worthwhile. investment money to exploration. ~ send you a copy of the booklet Over time, the water level in an oil well Altogether, we could slow the decline The normal company tax rate is 49%. Any 'When will the wells run dry?' ~ Magnus Nankervis & Curi / ES0/ 6342. ' WHAT CAN WE HOPE To ACHIEVE ~ Now WE PAY 83°!6 TAX?

___,

On June 4th, 1987, the Federal Govern~ -~------ment agreed to introduce excise changes ..._.. --.·- _,;..., - --~,;.~... .. '-:.:'.· .::r.~~:or·~....--~-...... -- ...~ ...... which reduced the overall tax rate on Esso's operations to 83%.

:..;...... ,~ . At least it's a start...... _._ Basically, it enables us to reassess a number .·, of projects that will slow the rapid decline in production of Bass Strait oil. WE'VE RESTARTED KINGFISH A PLATFORM, WtUCH IS NOW PRODUCING Every extra barrel we can produce means AN EXTRA 18,000-20,000 BARRELS A DAY. BUT IT WON'T BE ENOUGH. extra money towards Australia's balance of payments. The Government's decision means Esso can also re~examinehitherto uneconomic rises to a point where water starts to be pro~ in Bass Strait oil output by an average of new offshore oil discoveries still face a tax projects. duced, with the oil, in increasing quantities. 85,000 barrels a day, which could contribute rate of up to 70%. Not surprisingly, this has

For example, prod~ctionat the Kingfish A If nothing were done, the flow~ratewould around $1 billion a year to Australia's balance the effect of driving investment out of the platform has been restarted. oil industry and even out of Australia.

(It was mothballed in March '86, due to The fact is, discoveries depend on explora~ WE'RE PURSUING DEVELOPMENT tion, exploration depends largely on invest~ an unacceptable profit squeeze caused by the OF OTHER, SMALLER OIL collapse in world oil prices and an overall FIELDS, SOME OF WHICH ARE NOW ment and investment depends largely on the CO MMERCIALLY VIABLE. tax rate of 94%.) BUT IT WON'T BE ENOUG H. removal of tax disincentives.

OVERALL, WE CAN NOW SLOW \ THE RATE OF DECLINE IN BASS STRAIT OUTPUT BY 85,000 BARRELS A DAY. eventually stop altogether, leaving behind a of payments. But we must keep this increased ~ J BUT IT WON'T BE ENOUGH. lot of oil that might otherwise be recovered. oil output in perspective.

Esso is now able to make significant invest~ Even the largest of the smaller oil fields is ments in the technology that can alleviate only big enough to meet Australia's demand these problems and maximise output. But the for thirty~fivedays. extra oil produced still won't be enough. A glance at the graph shows that unless WHAT ELSE CAN BE DONE? we discover further, substantial oil reserves We are also pursuing the development of to replace Bass Strait, Australia will inevitably WE'RE INVESTING IN COSTLY E.QUIPMENT TO MAXIMISE rely more and more on imports. OIL RECOVERY FROM FIELDS WHERE THE WATER TABLE HAS other, smaller oil fields, some of which have RISEN TOO HIGH. BUT IT WON'T BE ENOUGH. now become commercially viable. Esso firmly believes that significant oil For more information on this complex

Kingfish A is now adding some 18,000~ Feasibility studies are leading to decisions resources do exist, but at present there is topic phone 212 0220 in Sydney or, from else~

20,000 barrels a day. But it won't be enough. being made to proceed where the investments precious little incentive to commit enough where, (008) 230 230 STD~freeand we will TOO MUCH WATER, NOT ENOUGH OIL. are sufficiently worthwhile. investment money to exploration. ~ send you a copy of the booklet Over time, the water level in an oil well Altogether, we could slow the decline The normal company tax rate is 49%. Any 'When will the wells run dry?' ~ Magnus Nankervis & Curi / ES0/ 6342. The project also won the Building MORE Uniquely gifted team constructs Science Forum award in 1987 for its contribution to this field. new Parliament House Recently the project hosted a con­ ference which looked at electronics By David Chandler in the modern building and exam­ Construction Director, ined the question "Where To From Concrete Holland Joint Venture Here?". COMMUNICATIONS It is hoped that this conference and The Australian Parliament will excavators have all pia yed a simi­ many other forums on the knowl­ soon begin moving into its new larly important role in the under­ edge gained on this project will home. taking of this work. lead to new initiatives in our indus­ Already many people have had a "Fast track" try. chance to see this wonderful new method Goodwill and complex which will become the The project has used management co-operation WIZARDRY place of decisions to lead this techniques which have allowed the This project has been conducted country into the next century and building to be completed on time with an amazing amount of good­ beyond. Australia's new Parlia­ and within the approved budget. will and co-operation. There are ment House has been designed by a The "fast track" methods used on over 1000 organisations which uniquely gifted team which had other major projects throughout have worked on site, from clients to the vision and sympathy to create the world ensured the building was designers, contractors to suppliers. a building which will work well for completed several years ahead of There were over 32 nationalities THAN YOU CAN government, give ready access to other comparable systems, at a represented on site; some of whom all who visit and leave future gen­ probable cost of $350 million less were housed in accommodation on erations with an inspiring symbol than traditional contracting forms. the west side of Capital Hill when of our nationhood. The project has been able to return they first migrated to Australia. For our part the building focuses the flexibility needed by its client Over 15 unions have played a role on many relevant aspects of the to make changes during the course in construction as have many au­ Australian Construction Industry. of construction and to allow for the thorities and indus try employer POKE A The building has attracted our latest opportunity to incorporate associations. finest levels of skill and quality. "state of the art" technology. Most will look back at this project Massive project as a happy and rewarding experi­ size There are other important aspects ence, feeling that they have made Few imagined back in 1980 when of the project which cannot be many friends as well as a signifi­ excavation of our 1,000,000 cubic overlooked. The knowledge base cant contribution to the nation's AT. metres of rock commenced that a and expertise gathered here will in heritage. There are far too many ROD building of this subtly and mag­ time make a significant contribu­ BLACK experiences gained over the last 7-

,.; '~•. ".i ·•1_ nificence would arise. The project tion to the Australian building 8 years to recount all here, but they 'i .;, statistics are impressive to say the industry. are all worthwhile . least: Many products have been devel­ We hope that you may meet some o over 300,000m3 concrete oped and refined, some of export people from this incredible con­ o 23,000 granite pieces on the potential. The project has contrib­ struction team in your community curved walls uted to the development of a qual­ and that they may share these o 3,000 occupied rooms ity assurance standard which will experiences and their pride with o over 7,000 doors have an important impact on all you from a job well done! o 42 lifts new projects. The communications requirements of government are as solutions to problems of security and the mass of com­ o enough glass to cover the complex and varied as al}Y organisation could possibly be. munications to local and interstate offices and departments. Melbourne Cricket ground Which makes the new Parliament House a perfect When the residents move into their new House they will o thousands of miles of cables reference point for the · diverse capabilities of Telecom find a smoothly efficient, comprehensive system of links that Australia's consultants. were all designed and installed by one highly creative But people, not statistics are what Some solutions were simple, many were solvable with communications company. will be remembered about this existing technology, some had to be invented. Telecom Australia. building. More than 10,000 men and women have worked on site They went beyond telephony and data iinks. And we are, quite candidly, proud of every cable and and 40,000 others have con tri bu ted. An internal paging system supporting up to 10,000 sensor and switch and facility. It is their craft, skills and commit­ receivers, which automatically switch off as members enter One day soon we would like to talk to you about how that ment to excellence which will be the parliamentary chamber (probably a world first). capability can be used to tackle your problems. seen and give pride to all who work Fibre optic links connecting the Television Operating Having networked virtually the whole country and now and visit. Centre and the ABC to the House. And many other inventive the parliament, we look forward to the challenge. The magnificent timber, plaster and marble finishes are world class. Behind the scene, the work of plumbers air conditioning mechan­ ics, electricians, concretors and Telecom Australia The Great Verandah = DDB TAT 3734/R TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, SpKial Issue • 33 The project also won the Building MORE Uniquely gifted team constructs Science Forum award in 1987 for its contribution to this field. new Parliament House Recently the project hosted a con­ ference which looked at electronics By David Chandler in the modern building and exam­ Construction Director, ined the question "Where To From Concrete Holland Joint Venture Here?". COMMUNICATIONS It is hoped that this conference and The Australian Parliament will excavators have all pia yed a simi­ many other forums on the knowl­ soon begin moving into its new larly important role in the under­ edge gained on this project will home. taking of this work. lead to new initiatives in our indus­ Already many people have had a "Fast track" try. chance to see this wonderful new method Goodwill and complex which will become the The project has used management co-operation WIZARDRY place of decisions to lead this techniques which have allowed the This project has been conducted country into the next century and building to be completed on time with an amazing amount of good­ beyond. Australia's new Parlia­ and within the approved budget. will and co-operation. There are ment House has been designed by a The "fast track" methods used on over 1000 organisations which uniquely gifted team which had other major projects throughout have worked on site, from clients to the vision and sympathy to create the world ensured the building was designers, contractors to suppliers. a building which will work well for completed several years ahead of There were over 32 nationalities THAN YOU CAN government, give ready access to other comparable systems, at a represented on site; some of whom all who visit and leave future gen­ probable cost of $350 million less were housed in accommodation on erations with an inspiring symbol than traditional contracting forms. the west side of Capital Hill when of our nationhood. The project has been able to return they first migrated to Australia. For our part the building focuses the flexibility needed by its client Over 15 unions have played a role on many relevant aspects of the to make changes during the course in construction as have many au­ Australian Construction Industry. of construction and to allow for the thorities and indus try employer POKE A The building has attracted our latest opportunity to incorporate associations. finest levels of skill and quality. "state of the art" technology. Most will look back at this project Massive project as a happy and rewarding experi­ size There are other important aspects ence, feeling that they have made Few imagined back in 1980 when of the project which cannot be many friends as well as a signifi­ excavation of our 1,000,000 cubic overlooked. The knowledge base cant contribution to the nation's AT. metres of rock commenced that a and expertise gathered here will in heritage. There are far too many ROD building of this subtly and mag­ time make a significant contribu­ BLACK experiences gained over the last 7-

,.; '~•. ".i ·•1_ nificence would arise. The project tion to the Australian building 8 years to recount all here, but they 'i .;, statistics are impressive to say the industry. are all worthwhile . least: Many products have been devel­ We hope that you may meet some o over 300,000m3 concrete oped and refined, some of export people from this incredible con­ o 23,000 granite pieces on the potential. The project has contrib­ struction team in your community curved walls uted to the development of a qual­ and that they may share these o 3,000 occupied rooms ity assurance standard which will experiences and their pride with o over 7,000 doors have an important impact on all you from a job well done! o 42 lifts new projects. The communications requirements of government are as solutions to problems of security and the mass of com­ o enough glass to cover the complex and varied as al}Y organisation could possibly be. munications to local and interstate offices and departments. Melbourne Cricket ground Which makes the new Parliament House a perfect When the residents move into their new House they will o thousands of miles of cables reference point for the · diverse capabilities of Telecom find a smoothly efficient, comprehensive system of links that Australia's consultants. were all designed and installed by one highly creative But people, not statistics are what Some solutions were simple, many were solvable with communications company. will be remembered about this existing technology, some had to be invented. Telecom Australia. building. More than 10,000 men and women have worked on site They went beyond telephony and data iinks. And we are, quite candidly, proud of every cable and and 40,000 others have con tri bu ted. An internal paging system supporting up to 10,000 sensor and switch and facility. It is their craft, skills and commit­ receivers, which automatically switch off as members enter One day soon we would like to talk to you about how that ment to excellence which will be the parliamentary chamber (probably a world first). capability can be used to tackle your problems. seen and give pride to all who work Fibre optic links connecting the Television Operating Having networked virtually the whole country and now and visit. Centre and the ABC to the House. And many other inventive the parliament, we look forward to the challenge. The magnificent timber, plaster and marble finishes are world class. Behind the scene, the work of plumbers air conditioning mechan­ ics, electricians, concretors and Telecom Australia The Great Verandah = DDB TAT 3734/R TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, SpKial Issue • 33 Hughes Bros make their mark on Parliament House RSl The construction of the new Parlia­ Brass has been used superbly to ment House in Canberra is the most highlight the wall panelling. The TheRSLand significant building project ever variety and quality of finishes the Parliament undertaken in this country. incorporated within the Hughes Its unique design will make it a Bros. contracts has required great The first function held in the landmark in this country and in­ skill, co-ordination and careful old Parliament House after its deed it will take a prominent place planning. These finishes include opening in 1927 was a meeting amongst the great buildings of the the use of a great variety of Austra­ of the RSL National Executive, world. lian native timbers. Some were followed by a reception when Hughes Bros. was one of the main used in ways never envisaged be­ the League made a presentation contractors involved in the comple­ fore. Australian and Italian stone to the Duke and Duchess of tion of this building, an achieve­ and marble has been incorporated York. Over the ensuing 60 ment of which it is proud. Their into joinery fitments and wall and years, the League has main­ involvement in the completion of floor finishes. Brass doors and tained close ties with Parlia­ the project is substantial. It in­ door frames requiring special fin­ ment House. volves the co-ordination of con­ ishing techniques were constructed Historic meetings between struction of services and finishes for the Prime Minister's and Cabi­ League officials, prime minis­ in four major areas within the net Suite. ters, Opposition leaders, and executive and public section of the government ministers have de­ building. To enable Hughes Bros. to achieve termined the course of the repa­ They include the main Entry Foyer quality of joinery required to meet triation entitlements for veter­ and galleries (excepting marble) its commitments for this project, it ans, war widows and their chil­ the public security and service had to substantially expand the dren to the present time. areas in the northern part of the operations of its joinery ship with The League has also been active building, the Members and Guests an injection of $1m to enable the in making known its views of Dining and Private Dining Rooms setting up of special machinery. defence, immigration, and Bars, Billiard Rooms, and This included the setting up of a constitutional affairs and the perhaps the most exclusive zone veneer pressing shop and paint many matters of public impor­ within the building, the Prime shop and the upgrading of its wood tance that arise from year to Minister's Suite and the Cabinet working machinery. All veneers year. Suite and their offices, lobbies, etc. and feature doors were cut stitched Consultation between all sec­ Hughes Bros. scope of work within and pressed at Hughes Bros. joinery tions of Parliament and the these areas ranges from plaster par­ shop. Individual paints were also RSL has characterised the de­ titioning, ceilings and general car­ produced. velopment of policies to ensure pentry and joinery to high quality Hughes Bros. experience as build­ that the national debt to the joinery fittings, exotic fabric and ers and co-ordinators have enabled war disabled has been fairly timber wall panelling and marque­ them to combine the skills of the discharged. The one notable try inlay wall and ceiling panels. special tradesmen, craftsmen and exception was the May 1985 These works were carried to an technicians to successfully com­ Economic Statement! extremely accurate tolerance and plete this project and thus meet the In 1966, the League presented quality of finish that is unique to challenge of building one of the to Parliament two benches, now this building. most significant buildings of our in King's Hall, as a commemo­ time. ration of its 50th anniversary and in recognition of the spe­ It doesn't matter how big we get, cial relationship that has ex­ The House Magazine isted between the RSL and successive governments. you can still deal with us, personally. Rates Credits The League looks forward to Subscriptions maintaining this relationship Design and Construction, Project Management and Civil Publishers: Rob Chalmers, Kenneth Randall Even though we were one of the major contractors on The subscription rate is $150 a year. in the new Parliament House. Engineering. To celebrate this occasion, the the new Parliament House in Canberra, we haven't lost our Advertising Editor: Jenny Hutchison Ring Ken McCurrach in Sydney, Jim Hanrahan in RSL will present a gift to the "personal touch". Display advertising is available on both contract and Printing: Koomarri Printers, cnr Lathlain and Wales 40 years we've built up casual rates, but is limited. We also run a "Portfolio" Parliament and people of Aus­ Over our of operation, a Sts, Belconnen. service, through which material is distributed with the tralia on 5 September 1988 in reputation for quality work. And although we've put our ~~;.~Vamam~ We appreciate the cooperation of the presiding offi­ magazine to its main target audience -Senators and conjunction with the opening ~r ~ou cers, the Parliament House Construction Authority trademark on construction sites around the nation, we still Tom Hughes if Members, heads of departments and authorities, and Concrete Holland. of the 72nd RSL National want to deal with you - personally. live anywhere else m senior staff of front bench members, the national secretariats of the major political parties in Canberra Congress. We cover all aspects of the construction industry Australia to discuss your f-t.¥j1es Bros Pty Umited Copyright Steelflex Holdings Pty Ltd and heads of bureau in the Press Gallery. 1/4 Kennedy St, Kingston, For further information - including Contract Building, Construction Consultancy, requirements "Helping to Build Your Future" For all advertising and subscription inquiries contact ACf Box E160, Queen Victoria Terrace PO, ACf, 2600. Box E160, Queen Victoria Terrace PO, ACf, 2600- Ian Gollings, Telephone (062) 959 475 Fax (062) 953 289 (062) 48 8915 Sydney (02) 290 3744 Canberra (062) 57 1999 Wollongong (042) 74 4066 Newcastle (049) 69 6422. (062) 959 475. Creative Ideas TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Sp«ial Issue • 35 34 • TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Spedlll 1- Hughes Bros make their mark on Parliament House RSl The construction of the new Parlia­ Brass has been used superbly to ment House in Canberra is the most highlight the wall panelling. The TheRSLand significant building project ever variety and quality of finishes the Parliament undertaken in this country. incorporated within the Hughes Its unique design will make it a Bros. contracts has required great The first function held in the landmark in this country and in­ skill, co-ordination and careful old Parliament House after its deed it will take a prominent place planning. These finishes include opening in 1927 was a meeting amongst the great buildings of the the use of a great variety of Austra­ of the RSL National Executive, world. lian native timbers. Some were followed by a reception when Hughes Bros. was one of the main used in ways never envisaged be­ the League made a presentation contractors involved in the comple­ fore. Australian and Italian stone to the Duke and Duchess of tion of this building, an achieve­ and marble has been incorporated York. Over the ensuing 60 ment of which it is proud. Their into joinery fitments and wall and years, the League has main­ involvement in the completion of floor finishes. Brass doors and tained close ties with Parlia­ the project is substantial. It in­ door frames requiring special fin­ ment House. volves the co-ordination of con­ ishing techniques were constructed Historic meetings between struction of services and finishes for the Prime Minister's and Cabi­ League officials, prime minis­ in four major areas within the net Suite. ters, Opposition leaders, and executive and public section of the government ministers have de­ building. To enable Hughes Bros. to achieve termined the course of the repa­ They include the main Entry Foyer quality of joinery required to meet triation entitlements for veter­ and galleries (excepting marble) its commitments for this project, it ans, war widows and their chil­ the public security and service had to substantially expand the dren to the present time. areas in the northern part of the operations of its joinery ship with The League has also been active building, the Members and Guests an injection of $1m to enable the in making known its views of Dining and Private Dining Rooms setting up of special machinery. defence, immigration, and Bars, Billiard Rooms, and This included the setting up of a constitutional affairs and the perhaps the most exclusive zone veneer pressing shop and paint many matters of public impor­ within the building, the Prime shop and the upgrading of its wood tance that arise from year to Minister's Suite and the Cabinet working machinery. All veneers year. Suite and their offices, lobbies, etc. and feature doors were cut stitched Consultation between all sec­ Hughes Bros. scope of work within and pressed at Hughes Bros. joinery tions of Parliament and the these areas ranges from plaster par­ shop. Individual paints were also RSL has characterised the de­ titioning, ceilings and general car­ produced. velopment of policies to ensure pentry and joinery to high quality Hughes Bros. experience as build­ that the national debt to the joinery fittings, exotic fabric and ers and co-ordinators have enabled war disabled has been fairly timber wall panelling and marque­ them to combine the skills of the discharged. The one notable try inlay wall and ceiling panels. special tradesmen, craftsmen and exception was the May 1985 These works were carried to an technicians to successfully com­ Economic Statement! extremely accurate tolerance and plete this project and thus meet the In 1966, the League presented quality of finish that is unique to challenge of building one of the to Parliament two benches, now this building. most significant buildings of our in King's Hall, as a commemo­ time. ration of its 50th anniversary and in recognition of the spe­ It doesn't matter how big we get, cial relationship that has ex­ The House Magazine isted between the RSL and successive governments. you can still deal with us, personally. Rates Credits The League looks forward to Subscriptions maintaining this relationship Design and Construction, Project Management and Civil Publishers: Rob Chalmers, Kenneth Randall Even though we were one of the major contractors on The subscription rate is $150 a year. in the new Parliament House. Engineering. To celebrate this occasion, the the new Parliament House in Canberra, we haven't lost our Advertising Editor: Jenny Hutchison Ring Ken McCurrach in Sydney, Jim Hanrahan in RSL will present a gift to the "personal touch". Display advertising is available on both contract and Printing: Koomarri Printers, cnr Lathlain and Wales 40 years we've built up casual rates, but is limited. We also run a "Portfolio" Parliament and people of Aus­ Over our of operation, a Sts, Belconnen. service, through which material is distributed with the tralia on 5 September 1988 in reputation for quality work. And although we've put our ~~;.~Vamam~ We appreciate the cooperation of the presiding offi­ magazine to its main target audience -Senators and conjunction with the opening ~r ~ou cers, the Parliament House Construction Authority trademark on construction sites around the nation, we still Tom Hughes if Members, heads of departments and authorities, and Concrete Holland. of the 72nd RSL National want to deal with you - personally. live anywhere else m senior staff of front bench members, the national secretariats of the major political parties in Canberra Congress. We cover all aspects of the construction industry Australia to discuss your f-t.¥j1es Bros Pty Umited Copyright Steelflex Holdings Pty Ltd and heads of bureau in the Press Gallery. 1/4 Kennedy St, Kingston, For further information - including Contract Building, Construction Consultancy, requirements "Helping to Build Your Future" For all advertising and subscription inquiries contact ACf Box E160, Queen Victoria Terrace PO, ACf, 2600. Box E160, Queen Victoria Terrace PO, ACf, 2600- Ian Gollings, Telephone (062) 959 475 Fax (062) 953 289 (062) 48 8915 Sydney (02) 290 3744 Canberra (062) 57 1999 Wollongong (042) 74 4066 Newcastle (049) 69 6422. (062) 959 475. Creative Ideas TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Sp«ial Issue • 35 34 • TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Spedlll 1- Institution of Engineers me01bers played Unique building opens important role in new House on schedule The Institution of Engineers, Aus­ It believes our technological and tion and this is when problems can tralia has followed the construc­ engineering resources can signifi­ arise. In their initial agreements, by Larry King tion of our new Parliament House cantly enhance our economic the obligations of the two parties with interest. And with pride. This growth and maximise the well need to be very clearly spelt out." Director, National Affairs is because many of the Institution's being of all Australians. To this The Institution does not agree with Australian Federation of Construction Contractors members have been closely in­ end it advises Federal and State the Auditor-General that every volved with the design and con­ governments on engineering mat­ slip, every deviation from a perfect Australia's new and permanent struction of the new House. ters and represents the profession performance, should be evaluated struction companies are active in and thoroughfares, the ceremonial Alex McLachlan, Managing Direc­ to both government and the com­ and charged back to the profession­ Parliament House, the largest such parts of the globe as the Pa­ and private areas and the offices of tor of McLachlan Consultants munity. ally engaged agent. public works project ever under­ cific, South East Asia, the Far East, executive government. which has been the Project Man­ It was in this capacity that it made This, says the Institution, contra­ taken in this country, is open on the Middle East, the Indian sub­ The building is finished to a high ager for the Parliament House a response to the Auditor-General's dicts the spirit of the agreement. schedule. AFCC congratulates the continent, and the United States. construction, is also President of efficiency audit report on the Indeed, in the case of the Parlia­ and exacting standard throughout. Parliament House Construction Australia's deserts, plains, forests That standard was facilitated by a the Institution of Engineers. Parliament House Construction ment House construction, if either Authority, the Concrete-Holland Other Institution members have Authority . the construction manager or the and alps and our almost infinite quality system which broke new had important tasks to carry our in Speaking on behalf of the Institu­ architect had been required to Joint Venture, the contractors and climatic range have been a hardy ground in construction quality the construction management, tion, its Chief Executive, Bill absorb all the costs of whatever their employees on the completion providing ground; if you can build it management. The quality program architectural and structural Con­ Rourke said that the new Parlia­ errors might be attributed to him or of this unique building. here, you can build it anywhere. sultancy, and in the various indi­ ment House has been an excellent her, then the fee for that work extended to the use of mainly Aus­ The new Parliament House is a The structure now on Canberra's tralian materials and the many vidual contracting work which has and well managed project. "The would have been many times more tribute to the many skills that went been carried out on the site. fast-track method of construction, than that actually agreed upon. Capital Hill is the beneficiary of products of Australia's manufac­ Institution membership covers this under a 'construction manager', "Of course performance monitor­ into its erection, from the initial that legacy of experience. turing industries with which the wide field because it is one of the was an ideal means of building the ing is essential and we suggest that design to the superb finishes exe­ A Small building is fitted. few engineering organisations in Parliament House. In the circum­ any programme of monitoring cuted by Australian tradesmen and Video the world which represents all stances, and considering the time should be designed and imple­ women. It demonstrates the advan­ City branches of the profession. This constraints of the job, there was mented in a bipartisan approach," tages of a managed contract system It is more than a building, it is a Presentation means it is able to speak with one really no alternative to this method said Rourke. using fast track building techniques small city with its barbers, bakers, The standard of workmanship voice for 43,000 engineers working of construction. The Institution has said that it - the "design as you go" methods banks, post offices, restaurants, prompted the making of a special in Australia. "Because of the complexity of large would be happy to assist in the sporting and leisure facilities, a As a learned society the Institution projects today, of which the new development of a monitoring pro­ which can reduce time and save video presentation to display the of Engineers acts to promote and Parliament House is a good ex­ gramme. It certainly has the re­ money. medical centre, security, libraries, wide range of skills used on the job. advance the theory and practice of ample, the construction manage­ sources to make a valuable contri­ Local power generation, water supply, The presentation will be used as a engineering in all its branches. Its ment, or similar agency type ar­ bution. Many of its 43,000 mem­ waste treatment and communica­ marketing tool here and overseas basic objectives are to ensure that rangement, is here to stay," Rourke bers are actively involved in devel­ Expertise tions- all in addition to the legisla­ our society is well served by the said. oping policy and priorities in a to demonstrate the capabilities of But ultimately the new Parliament tive chambers, the public galleries those who worked on this prestig­ profession, and to encourage and In its response to the Auditor­ wide range of areas from road House stands as testimony to the influence the development of General's report, the Institution safety to space technology and ious project. Australia's technological capabil­ pointed a misunderstanding on the from medical technology to robot­ expertise of the Australian build­ The completion and commission­ ity. part of the Auditor-General, of the ics engineering. ing industry and AFCC is proud of ing of the new Parliament House basic characteristics of construc­ the fact that many of its members comes in a year which AFCC be­ tion management type contracts. were so directly involved in the "The report failed to recognise the - lieves is historically significant for project. the building industry as well as the construction manager as an agent Non-residential construction rep­ of the client, rather than as an in­ nation. AFCC's market forecasts dependant operator. In such an ar­ resents 8% of GDP - compared indicate that in 1987-88 building rangement it could be said that the with mining 5% and agriculture industry activity (measured by Principal acts as its own chief con­ 6%. It accounts for 35% of total in­ tractor. The construction manager turnover) will reach an all time vestment expenditure in the econ­ high in absolute and real terms. - or the consulting engineer of omy and is a major indicator of the Non-residential building activity is architect - acts in a professional health of the economy. The indus­ agency position vis a vis the prin­ expected to decline slowly over the try directly employs 300, ()()()people cipal, in this case the Parliament remainder of the decade and into House Construction Authority. and at least the same numbers the early 1990s. Meanwhile, AFCC They then do their best profession­ indirectly. It pays out $1.5 billion joins with all those involved in ally as an agent of the employer," annually in wages and salaries. The realising this unique structure and said Rourke. "Many major contrac­ industry is an active exporter, a fact tors, when appointed construction which may surprise some. in celebrating its opening. It will be Alex McLachlan managers, fail to make this transi- Bill Rourke a source of continuing satisfaction Many of our top building and con- Larry King to generations of Australians. 36 • TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Special Issue TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Special Issue • 37 Institution of Engineers me01bers played Unique building opens important role in new House on schedule The Institution of Engineers, Aus­ It believes our technological and tion and this is when problems can tralia has followed the construc­ engineering resources can signifi­ arise. In their initial agreements, by Larry King tion of our new Parliament House cantly enhance our economic the obligations of the two parties with interest. And with pride. This growth and maximise the well need to be very clearly spelt out." Director, National Affairs is because many of the Institution's being of all Australians. To this The Institution does not agree with Australian Federation of Construction Contractors members have been closely in­ end it advises Federal and State the Auditor-General that every volved with the design and con­ governments on engineering mat­ slip, every deviation from a perfect Australia's new and permanent struction of the new House. ters and represents the profession performance, should be evaluated struction companies are active in and thoroughfares, the ceremonial Alex McLachlan, Managing Direc­ to both government and the com­ and charged back to the profession­ Parliament House, the largest such parts of the globe as the Pa­ and private areas and the offices of tor of McLachlan Consultants munity. ally engaged agent. public works project ever under­ cific, South East Asia, the Far East, executive government. which has been the Project Man­ It was in this capacity that it made This, says the Institution, contra­ taken in this country, is open on the Middle East, the Indian sub­ The building is finished to a high ager for the Parliament House a response to the Auditor-General's dicts the spirit of the agreement. schedule. AFCC congratulates the continent, and the United States. construction, is also President of efficiency audit report on the Indeed, in the case of the Parlia­ and exacting standard throughout. Parliament House Construction Australia's deserts, plains, forests That standard was facilitated by a the Institution of Engineers. Parliament House Construction ment House construction, if either Authority, the Concrete-Holland Other Institution members have Authority . the construction manager or the and alps and our almost infinite quality system which broke new had important tasks to carry our in Speaking on behalf of the Institu­ architect had been required to Joint Venture, the contractors and climatic range have been a hardy ground in construction quality the construction management, tion, its Chief Executive, Bill absorb all the costs of whatever their employees on the completion providing ground; if you can build it management. The quality program architectural and structural Con­ Rourke said that the new Parlia­ errors might be attributed to him or of this unique building. here, you can build it anywhere. sultancy, and in the various indi­ ment House has been an excellent her, then the fee for that work extended to the use of mainly Aus­ The new Parliament House is a The structure now on Canberra's tralian materials and the many vidual contracting work which has and well managed project. "The would have been many times more tribute to the many skills that went been carried out on the site. fast-track method of construction, than that actually agreed upon. Capital Hill is the beneficiary of products of Australia's manufac­ Institution membership covers this under a 'construction manager', "Of course performance monitor­ into its erection, from the initial that legacy of experience. turing industries with which the wide field because it is one of the was an ideal means of building the ing is essential and we suggest that design to the superb finishes exe­ A Small building is fitted. few engineering organisations in Parliament House. In the circum­ any programme of monitoring cuted by Australian tradesmen and Video the world which represents all stances, and considering the time should be designed and imple­ women. It demonstrates the advan­ City branches of the profession. This constraints of the job, there was mented in a bipartisan approach," tages of a managed contract system It is more than a building, it is a Presentation means it is able to speak with one really no alternative to this method said Rourke. using fast track building techniques small city with its barbers, bakers, The standard of workmanship voice for 43,000 engineers working of construction. The Institution has said that it - the "design as you go" methods banks, post offices, restaurants, prompted the making of a special in Australia. "Because of the complexity of large would be happy to assist in the sporting and leisure facilities, a As a learned society the Institution projects today, of which the new development of a monitoring pro­ which can reduce time and save video presentation to display the of Engineers acts to promote and Parliament House is a good ex­ gramme. It certainly has the re­ money. medical centre, security, libraries, wide range of skills used on the job. advance the theory and practice of ample, the construction manage­ sources to make a valuable contri­ Local power generation, water supply, The presentation will be used as a engineering in all its branches. Its ment, or similar agency type ar­ bution. Many of its 43,000 mem­ waste treatment and communica­ marketing tool here and overseas basic objectives are to ensure that rangement, is here to stay," Rourke bers are actively involved in devel­ Expertise tions- all in addition to the legisla­ our society is well served by the said. oping policy and priorities in a to demonstrate the capabilities of But ultimately the new Parliament tive chambers, the public galleries those who worked on this prestig­ profession, and to encourage and In its response to the Auditor­ wide range of areas from road House stands as testimony to the influence the development of General's report, the Institution safety to space technology and ious project. Australia's technological capabil­ pointed a misunderstanding on the from medical technology to robot­ expertise of the Australian build­ The completion and commission­ ity. part of the Auditor-General, of the ics engineering. ing industry and AFCC is proud of ing of the new Parliament House basic characteristics of construc­ the fact that many of its members comes in a year which AFCC be­ tion management type contracts. were so directly involved in the "The report failed to recognise the - lieves is historically significant for project. the building industry as well as the construction manager as an agent Non-residential construction rep­ of the client, rather than as an in­ nation. AFCC's market forecasts dependant operator. In such an ar­ resents 8% of GDP - compared indicate that in 1987-88 building rangement it could be said that the with mining 5% and agriculture industry activity (measured by Principal acts as its own chief con­ 6%. It accounts for 35% of total in­ tractor. The construction manager turnover) will reach an all time vestment expenditure in the econ­ high in absolute and real terms. - or the consulting engineer of omy and is a major indicator of the Non-residential building activity is architect - acts in a professional health of the economy. The indus­ agency position vis a vis the prin­ expected to decline slowly over the try directly employs 300, ()()()people cipal, in this case the Parliament remainder of the decade and into House Construction Authority. and at least the same numbers the early 1990s. Meanwhile, AFCC They then do their best profession­ indirectly. It pays out $1.5 billion joins with all those involved in ally as an agent of the employer," annually in wages and salaries. The realising this unique structure and said Rourke. "Many major contrac­ industry is an active exporter, a fact tors, when appointed construction which may surprise some. in celebrating its opening. It will be Alex McLachlan managers, fail to make this transi- Bill Rourke a source of continuing satisfaction Many of our top building and con- Larry King to generations of Australians. 36 • TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Special Issue TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Special Issue • 37 lia since 1981, responsible for daily from the Philadelphia office in Mitchell/Giurgola & Thorp -­ and, since that time, has worked on US, Volvo in Sweden and nine design leadership for the Project , 1981 and is both a Senior Associate major American universities in­ projects in Australia, America, working closely with Mr Giurgola ofMitchell/Giurgola & Thorp and cluding Princeton, Columbia, architects for Saudi Arabia and the U .K He first and the design teams. an Associate of Mitchell/Giurgola UClA and the Massachusetts In­ joined Mitchell/Giurgola Archi­ Rollin La France joined the Phila­ in New York. Ms. Berg has been stitute of Technology. the new Parliament House tects in 1971. He is the Project delphia office of Mitchell/Giur­ responsible for the formulation The firm is also highly regarded for Architect for the new Parliament Mitchell/Giurgola & Thorp Archi­ between Mitchell/Giurgola proj­ gola Architects in 1962 as one of and implementation of the its work in urban design, of which House and is partner-in-charge of the consultancy to the Architect of tects were formed in 1979 as a part­ ects throughout the world and his the firm's first employees and has Project's Art/Craft programme. the Australian practice. In this the Capitol in the development of a nership between Mitchell/Giurgola teaching commitments as Ware worked in the practice ever since, Tim Halden Brown joined the firm capacity, he has played a lead role 75-year master plan for the Capitol Architects of Philadelphia and New Professor of Architecture at Co­ becoming a partner in 1973. Mr La in 1981 after ten years in firms in in the planning of the New Parlia­ precinct of Washington D.C. is an Yor.(; and Australian-bam Richard lumbia University in New York. France moved to Canberra in 1984 Australia and England and one example. ment House and has been respon­ Thorp, in order to enter the interna­ Mr Giurgola has received numer­ to become partner-in-charge of the year as officer-in-charge of Davis In 1976, the practice was honoured sible for all aspects of the manage­ tional design competition for the ous awards for his work during his Interiors programme for the Proj­ Station in Antarctica. Mr Halden with the conferring of the Firm ment, client liaison and admini­ New Parliament House. career, notably the American Insti­ ect following the firm's commission Brown, a Senior Associate of the Award of the American Institute of stration of the architectural pro­ Mitchell/Giurgola Architects had tute of Architects' Gold Medal in for that work. firm, is Senior Site Architect for the Architects, the highest honour that gramme. He has also been actively can be bestowed by that body on a been founded in Philadelphia in 1982, the Thomas Jefferson Medal Mr La France has been closely Project, being responsible for all involved in the architectural pro­ practising group. 1958byEhrmanB.MitchellJr. and in Architecture from the Univer­ involved in the furniture pro­ aspects of the Architect's activities fession as a founding Councillor of Romaldo Giurgola, whilst Richard sity of Virginia in 1987, and, in gramme in particular, providing in the construction of the building. the Association of Consulting THE FUTURE Thorp was a senior staff member of 1988, the Distinguished Professor daily leadership to the large team Architects of Australia. In Australia, Mitchell/Giurgola & the New York office. Award from the Associated Colle­ of architects, interior and indus­ giate ofArchitecture Schools in the Harold Guida has worked with Practice Profile Thorp will continue the practice on PARTNERS trial designers that make up the a national basis after the New Par­ U.S. and the Gold Medal of the Mitchell/Giurgola Architects in Mitchell/Giurgola Architects has Ehrman B. Mitchell Jr. retired firm's interior group. liament House project is com­ Royal Australian Institute of Philadelphia since 1968 and is a completed over 200 projects in 100 from both the American and Aus­ pleted and the firm is currently Architects. partner of both the Philadelphia Senior Associates cities throughout the world with tralian practices in 1984. In Amer­ working on proposals for projects RichardThorp graduated from the and Australian practices. Mr Pamille Berg moved to Australia major clients including IBM in the in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, ica, Mr Mitchell is highly regarded University of Melbourne in 1967 Guida has been resident in Austra- Adelaide and Hobart. for his services to the profession, The office in Canberra will be fur­ having served as theN ational Vice­ ther complemented in April with President and President of the the opening of an office in Sydney, American Institute of Architects coinciding with the commence­ from 1976-1980 with a lifelong ment of construction of the first interest in the campaign for profes­ project by the firm in that city. sionalism in the practice of archi­ Over the eight years of the project's life, some 250 architects and other tecture. In Australia, his services professional and administrative were recognised in 1979 by the staff have worked in the Architect's conferring of an Honorary Fellow­ office, drawn from all over the ship of the Royal Australian Insti­ country and elsewhere in the world tute of Architects. by a common desire to work on the Romaldo Giurgola continues to new Parliament House. The great provide design leadership for all majority have been Australian, al­ three offices of the American and though Belgium, Burma, Czecho­ Australian practices and has been slovakia, Denmark, Egypt, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, the firm's senior partner-in- charge Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, and principal design architect for Laos, Malta, New Zealand, the the New Parliament House since Philippines, Poland, Rhodesia, its inception. Russia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Mr Giurgola has spent six to eight Switzerland, Thailand, the United months of each of the past eight Kingdom and the United States years in Australia,a the remainder have all been represented by past of his time having been divided and current employees. Romaldo Giurgola Richard Thorp

38 - TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Spedal Issue TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Special lssae - 39 lia since 1981, responsible for daily from the Philadelphia office in Mitchell/Giurgola & Thorp -­ and, since that time, has worked on US, Volvo in Sweden and nine design leadership for the Project , 1981 and is both a Senior Associate major American universities in­ projects in Australia, America, working closely with Mr Giurgola ofMitchell/Giurgola & Thorp and cluding Princeton, Columbia, architects for Saudi Arabia and the U .K He first and the design teams. an Associate of Mitchell/Giurgola UClA and the Massachusetts In­ joined Mitchell/Giurgola Archi­ Rollin La France joined the Phila­ in New York. Ms. Berg has been stitute of Technology. the new Parliament House tects in 1971. He is the Project delphia office of Mitchell/Giur­ responsible for the formulation The firm is also highly regarded for Architect for the new Parliament Mitchell/Giurgola & Thorp Archi­ between Mitchell/Giurgola proj­ gola Architects in 1962 as one of and implementation of the its work in urban design, of which House and is partner-in-charge of the consultancy to the Architect of tects were formed in 1979 as a part­ ects throughout the world and his the firm's first employees and has Project's Art/Craft programme. the Australian practice. In this the Capitol in the development of a nership between Mitchell/Giurgola teaching commitments as Ware worked in the practice ever since, Tim Halden Brown joined the firm capacity, he has played a lead role 75-year master plan for the Capitol Architects of Philadelphia and New Professor of Architecture at Co­ becoming a partner in 1973. Mr La in 1981 after ten years in firms in in the planning of the New Parlia­ precinct of Washington D.C. is an Yor.(; and Australian-bam Richard lumbia University in New York. France moved to Canberra in 1984 Australia and England and one example. ment House and has been respon­ Thorp, in order to enter the interna­ Mr Giurgola has received numer­ to become partner-in-charge of the year as officer-in-charge of Davis In 1976, the practice was honoured sible for all aspects of the manage­ tional design competition for the ous awards for his work during his Interiors programme for the Proj­ Station in Antarctica. Mr Halden with the conferring of the Firm ment, client liaison and admini­ New Parliament House. career, notably the American Insti­ ect following the firm's commission Brown, a Senior Associate of the Award of the American Institute of stration of the architectural pro­ Mitchell/Giurgola Architects had tute of Architects' Gold Medal in for that work. firm, is Senior Site Architect for the Architects, the highest honour that gramme. He has also been actively can be bestowed by that body on a been founded in Philadelphia in 1982, the Thomas Jefferson Medal Mr La France has been closely Project, being responsible for all involved in the architectural pro­ practising group. 1958byEhrmanB.MitchellJr. and in Architecture from the Univer­ involved in the furniture pro­ aspects of the Architect's activities fession as a founding Councillor of Romaldo Giurgola, whilst Richard sity of Virginia in 1987, and, in gramme in particular, providing in the construction of the building. the Association of Consulting THE FUTURE Thorp was a senior staff member of 1988, the Distinguished Professor daily leadership to the large team Architects of Australia. In Australia, Mitchell/Giurgola & the New York office. Award from the Associated Colle­ of architects, interior and indus­ giate ofArchitecture Schools in the Harold Guida has worked with Practice Profile Thorp will continue the practice on PARTNERS trial designers that make up the a national basis after the New Par­ U.S. and the Gold Medal of the Mitchell/Giurgola Architects in Mitchell/Giurgola Architects has Ehrman B. Mitchell Jr. retired firm's interior group. liament House project is com­ Royal Australian Institute of Philadelphia since 1968 and is a completed over 200 projects in 100 from both the American and Aus­ pleted and the firm is currently Architects. partner of both the Philadelphia Senior Associates cities throughout the world with tralian practices in 1984. In Amer­ working on proposals for projects RichardThorp graduated from the and Australian practices. Mr Pamille Berg moved to Australia major clients including IBM in the in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, ica, Mr Mitchell is highly regarded University of Melbourne in 1967 Guida has been resident in Austra- Adelaide and Hobart. for his services to the profession, The office in Canberra will be fur­ having served as theN ational Vice­ ther complemented in April with President and President of the the opening of an office in Sydney, American Institute of Architects coinciding with the commence­ from 1976-1980 with a lifelong ment of construction of the first interest in the campaign for profes­ project by the firm in that city. sionalism in the practice of archi­ Over the eight years of the project's life, some 250 architects and other tecture. In Australia, his services professional and administrative were recognised in 1979 by the staff have worked in the Architect's conferring of an Honorary Fellow­ office, drawn from all over the ship of the Royal Australian Insti­ country and elsewhere in the world tute of Architects. by a common desire to work on the Romaldo Giurgola continues to new Parliament House. The great provide design leadership for all majority have been Australian, al­ three offices of the American and though Belgium, Burma, Czecho­ Australian practices and has been slovakia, Denmark, Egypt, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, the firm's senior partner-in- charge Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, and principal design architect for Laos, Malta, New Zealand, the the New Parliament House since Philippines, Poland, Rhodesia, its inception. Russia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Mr Giurgola has spent six to eight Switzerland, Thailand, the United months of each of the past eight Kingdom and the United States years in Australia,a the remainder have all been represented by past of his time having been divided and current employees. Romaldo Giurgola Richard Thorp

38 - TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Spedal Issue TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Special lssae - 39 Parliament House -- the Fanfare composed Gordon Peatey: chief executive profession's review for opening ceremony Gordon Peatey is the Chief Execu­ by Don Bailey tive of the Parliament House Con­ The Parliamentary Fanfare, The struction Authority (PHCA) - the National Executive Director Monaro, by Nigel Westlake, was statutory authority established by arranged for the Fanfare Trumpets Royal Australian Institute of of the combined Royal Australian the Australian Government to Architects Navy Band for the opening of Par­ manage the design and construc­ sign and cost of the Sydney Opera liament House. ABC Radio com­ tion of the new Parliament House Ask anyone overseas what they missioned the Fanfare while Nigel know of Australian architecture. In House was still fresh in the minds of in Canberra. Westlake was Composer-in-Resi­ Born in England in 1926, he is a the early sixties anybody who had those charged with procuring this dence to their Music Department in an opinion at all would probably most important but politically vul­ 1987. naturalised Australian. On com­ have referred to the Academy of nerable, project. The young Sydney composer's resi­ pletion of his education at High Science (designed by Grounds They had other ideas. Mter consid­ dence was one of three inaugurated Wycombe Royal Grammar School by ABC Music in 1987 with finan­ he served for three years in the Romberg & Body), the elegant erable advocacy the RAIA pro­ cial support from the Australia dome with the inset arcade sur­ posal was accepted and the Na­ Royal Navy during the latter war Council. Nigel Westlake's Monaro years. Upon demobilisation he was rounded by a moat, on Canberra tional Capital Development Com­ Fanfare is the first new parliamen­ city's fringe. Later on, in the early mission prepared conditions in col­ tary signature tune since 1952. The accepted into a government two­ seventies as the "harbour sails" laboration with the Institute to en­ universally recognised ABC News year Business Management Col­ imaginary ofUtzon's House sure that optimum support would theme, the Majestic Fanfare, these lege which provided both theoreti­ Opera days rendered in a modish elec­ shells emerged on Bennelong be forthcoming from the profes­ cal classroom studies and "hands tronic treatment, was the original on" practical experience in indus­ Point, THE Bridge, previously sion, that proper safeguards were parliamentary broadcast theme. symbol of Sydney - and perhaps in place, and that the outcome Both the Majestic Fanfare and the try. Australia - began to take second would be an unqualified success. fanfare Royal Event which re­ His subsequent career develop­ place to the most prominent and The architectural profession, in placed it in 1952 as the parliamen­ ment was with the Matthew Hall tary fanfare were by British com­ Group of companies. He partici­ controversial architecture· state­ preparing design submissions, con­ poser Charles Williams. ment in Australia, if not the world. tributed a great deal towards ex­ pated in the dramatic growth of the Nigel Westlake is a 31 year old organisation from a comparatively Both of these buildings were the ploring the options. clarinettist and composer who results of architectural competi­ There were 32 entries in all, and at studied at the NSW Conservato­ small UK-oriented specialist me­ tions whereby architects submit an estimated average cost of rium and with his father Donald chanical and electrical sub-con­ designs to a carefully prepared $100,000per entry this represents a Westlake, the former principal tracting company to a major inter­ clarinet with the Sydney Sym­ brief, at significant cost, with little donation of $33 million of profes­ national group undertaking the phony Orchestra. He studied film design and construction of massive or no chance on reimbursement, in sional design skills towards the music with the Australian Film & the hope of being selected for the project. TV School and composition in Am­ energy-based projects throughout commission. There can, of course, be only one sterdam in 1983. the world. This system was the means by winner, and the selected design Since 1975, Nigel Westlake has per­ During this time he progressed formed with major orchestras and through various management which American architect, Walter met with almost universal accep­ ensembles all over Australia and in Burley Griffin, came to design our tance, by the profession and the roles, becoming Director and 1987 was invited to become a core General Manager the Group's National Capital. community. member of The Australia En­ of In September 1977 the architec­ Now, another American, Romaldo semble. process plant subsidiary and ulti­ tural profession, through the Royal Guirgola, has exerted a profound mately achieved membership of Australian Institute of Architects influence on the landscape and He formed a duo in 1986 with the the parent company's Board of percussionist Michael Askill for Directors. made strong representations to the built form of our National Capital. the performance of original com­ Parliamentary Joint Committee of This crowning glory built into position featuring wing, percus­ ! i the new and Permanent Parlia­ Capital Hill is and will remain a sion and electronic music technol­ In 1968 he accepted the position of ment House, to consider conduct­ fitting symbol of our cultural devel­ ogy. The duo has been invited to Managing Director of the Group's 1'I 1 ing a competition to select a design opment and maturity after 200 tour the United States in late 1988. subsidiary companies in Australia. dl and through this, an architect, for years of settlement. II Nigel Westlake has received com­ His involvement with the PHCA II! the new House. As a result, world attention will missions from the Flying Fruit Fly I! I'i I Il Resistance to increasingly focus on Australia, Circus, Synergy Percussion, The commenced in 1980 and since then Competition and Australian architecture in Canberra Guitar Ensemble, and the he had overseen the formation and Ul There was initial resistance as the general will take its rightful place in Australia Ensemble. He has also development of the team which controversy surrounding the de- high international regard. written a considerable number of brought the project to fruitition. Ill f ilm scores. . Ill I Right: Gordon Peatey ! ' ji/'; l: 41. TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, SpKial Issue TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, SpKial Issue • 41 Parliament House -- the Fanfare composed Gordon Peatey: chief executive profession's review for opening ceremony Gordon Peatey is the Chief Execu­ by Don Bailey tive of the Parliament House Con­ The Parliamentary Fanfare, The struction Authority (PHCA) - the National Executive Director Monaro, by Nigel Westlake, was statutory authority established by arranged for the Fanfare Trumpets Royal Australian Institute of of the combined Royal Australian the Australian Government to Architects Navy Band for the opening of Par­ manage the design and construc­ sign and cost of the Sydney Opera liament House. ABC Radio com­ tion of the new Parliament House Ask anyone overseas what they missioned the Fanfare while Nigel know of Australian architecture. In House was still fresh in the minds of in Canberra. Westlake was Composer-in-Resi­ Born in England in 1926, he is a the early sixties anybody who had those charged with procuring this dence to their Music Department in an opinion at all would probably most important but politically vul­ 1987. naturalised Australian. On com­ have referred to the Academy of nerable, project. The young Sydney composer's resi­ pletion of his education at High Science (designed by Grounds They had other ideas. Mter consid­ dence was one of three inaugurated Wycombe Royal Grammar School by ABC Music in 1987 with finan­ he served for three years in the Romberg & Body), the elegant erable advocacy the RAIA pro­ cial support from the Australia dome with the inset arcade sur­ posal was accepted and the Na­ Royal Navy during the latter war Council. Nigel Westlake's Monaro years. Upon demobilisation he was rounded by a moat, on Canberra tional Capital Development Com­ Fanfare is the first new parliamen­ city's fringe. Later on, in the early mission prepared conditions in col­ tary signature tune since 1952. The accepted into a government two­ seventies as the "harbour sails" laboration with the Institute to en­ universally recognised ABC News year Business Management Col­ imaginary ofUtzon's House sure that optimum support would theme, the Majestic Fanfare, these lege which provided both theoreti­ Opera days rendered in a modish elec­ shells emerged on Bennelong be forthcoming from the profes­ cal classroom studies and "hands tronic treatment, was the original on" practical experience in indus­ Point, THE Bridge, previously sion, that proper safeguards were parliamentary broadcast theme. symbol of Sydney - and perhaps in place, and that the outcome Both the Majestic Fanfare and the try. Australia - began to take second would be an unqualified success. fanfare Royal Event which re­ His subsequent career develop­ place to the most prominent and The architectural profession, in placed it in 1952 as the parliamen­ ment was with the Matthew Hall tary fanfare were by British com­ Group of companies. He partici­ controversial architecture· state­ preparing design submissions, con­ poser Charles Williams. ment in Australia, if not the world. tributed a great deal towards ex­ pated in the dramatic growth of the Nigel Westlake is a 31 year old organisation from a comparatively Both of these buildings were the ploring the options. clarinettist and composer who results of architectural competi­ There were 32 entries in all, and at studied at the NSW Conservato­ small UK-oriented specialist me­ tions whereby architects submit an estimated average cost of rium and with his father Donald chanical and electrical sub-con­ designs to a carefully prepared $100,000per entry this represents a Westlake, the former principal tracting company to a major inter­ clarinet with the Sydney Sym­ brief, at significant cost, with little donation of $33 million of profes­ national group undertaking the phony Orchestra. He studied film design and construction of massive or no chance on reimbursement, in sional design skills towards the music with the Australian Film & the hope of being selected for the project. TV School and composition in Am­ energy-based projects throughout commission. There can, of course, be only one sterdam in 1983. the world. This system was the means by winner, and the selected design Since 1975, Nigel Westlake has per­ During this time he progressed formed with major orchestras and through various management which American architect, Walter met with almost universal accep­ ensembles all over Australia and in Burley Griffin, came to design our tance, by the profession and the roles, becoming Director and 1987 was invited to become a core General Manager the Group's National Capital. community. member of The Australia En­ of In September 1977 the architec­ Now, another American, Romaldo semble. process plant subsidiary and ulti­ tural profession, through the Royal Guirgola, has exerted a profound mately achieved membership of Australian Institute of Architects influence on the landscape and He formed a duo in 1986 with the the parent company's Board of percussionist Michael Askill for Directors. made strong representations to the built form of our National Capital. the performance of original com­ Parliamentary Joint Committee of This crowning glory built into position featuring wing, percus­ ! i the new and Permanent Parlia­ Capital Hill is and will remain a sion and electronic music technol­ In 1968 he accepted the position of ment House, to consider conduct­ fitting symbol of our cultural devel­ ogy. The duo has been invited to Managing Director of the Group's 1'I 1 ing a competition to select a design opment and maturity after 200 tour the United States in late 1988. subsidiary companies in Australia. dl and through this, an architect, for years of settlement. II Nigel Westlake has received com­ His involvement with the PHCA II! the new House. As a result, world attention will missions from the Flying Fruit Fly I! I'i I Il Resistance to increasingly focus on Australia, Circus, Synergy Percussion, The commenced in 1980 and since then Competition and Australian architecture in Canberra Guitar Ensemble, and the he had overseen the formation and Ul There was initial resistance as the general will take its rightful place in Australia Ensemble. He has also development of the team which controversy surrounding the de- high international regard. written a considerable number of brought the project to fruitition. Ill f ilm scores. . Ill I Right: Gordon Peatey ! ' ji/'; l: 41. TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, SpKial Issue TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, SpKial Issue • 41 David Chandler: construction director ~to~xs David Chandler is the Construc­ ity within the company for the ex­ proved management systems for tion Director of the Concrete-Hol­ amination of future opportunities product delivery, quality assurance land Joint Venture which is respon­ for building industry products. and export opportunities for con­ sible for the construction manage­ He has a special interest in im- struction expertise. s -coated lolly ment of the Parliament House. Born in 1950, he was educated at Trinity Grammar School in Sydney and graduated (Bachelor of Build­ wotifd be tomorrowS ing) from the University of New South Wales. Mr Chandler gained . ·. . his early experience as a Building ...... Cadet with a Sydney company in 1.tter ~..... the late 1960s before returning to b full time studies. He joined Concrete Constructions in Sydney in 1972, and worked as general foreman of two of the company's large scale projects, the Banque National de Paris and the Challis House Refurbishment be­ tween 1972 and 1974. Mr Chandler was then employed as project Manager on a number of major undertakings, including the Bondi Junction Plaza, the Mac­ quarie Shopping_ Centre and Cen­ trepoint Extensions. He became an Associate Director of Concrete Construction in 1981 and for the ensuing three years Superannuation is already taxed­ of long-term investment funds for took responsibility for the develop­ when people receive it. The same as Australian industry. Additional tax would ment of such large scale projects as other tax. significantly reduce this. the Quay Apartments and the sec­ To tax the income of the fund as well ond stage of Campbelltown Hospi­ And furthermore, double taxing of would be double taxation. And it's not the tal. superannuation would mean the Mr Chandler was appointed a Di­ sugar-coated attraction it appears. progressively ageing population would rector of the company when he Even the $3.1 billion estimate of become a burden on the nation's took charge of the new Parliament foregone tax revenue has a false coating. reducing workforce. House project in 1985. His respon­ Published independent research places the sibilities include liaison with the This is just a taste of the issue. Parliament House Construction true figure at half that. To find out more, call our Government Authority, 500 contractors and From here on, the attraction loses Relations Manager, Peter Monaghan on staff. Mr Chandler is a member of flavour quite rapidly. (03)6163111. He'll be pleased to send you the project managers' Forum and Superannuation forms a vital part of was instrumental in that our book 'The case against double taxation organisation's staging of the first Australia's retirement system. Taxation of of superannuation: conference in the Parliament superannuation fund income would be a Our reasoned arguments to totally House, in March 1988, dealing with massive disincentive, with serious reject double taxation the electronics in the building. implications for both the social welfare bill might not be sugar-coated. /1111{\ Mr Chandler will continue with the and the Government's revenue. project until its completion and But they're not a bitter Superannuation is a major provider following this will take responsibil- David Chandler pill either. National Mutual The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Ltd. (Incorporated in Victori a) 44 7 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000. N ML 7'J.1 42 • TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Special Issue David Chandler: construction director ~to~xs David Chandler is the Construc­ ity within the company for the ex­ proved management systems for tion Director of the Concrete-Hol­ amination of future opportunities product delivery, quality assurance land Joint Venture which is respon­ for building industry products. and export opportunities for con­ sible for the construction manage­ He has a special interest in im- struction expertise. s -coated lolly ment of the Parliament House. Born in 1950, he was educated at Trinity Grammar School in Sydney and graduated (Bachelor of Build­ wotifd be tomorrowS ing) from the University of New South Wales. Mr Chandler gained . ·. . his early experience as a Building ...... Cadet with a Sydney company in 1.tter ~..... the late 1960s before returning to b full time studies. He joined Concrete Constructions in Sydney in 1972, and worked as general foreman of two of the company's large scale projects, the Banque National de Paris and the Challis House Refurbishment be­ tween 1972 and 1974. Mr Chandler was then employed as project Manager on a number of major undertakings, including the Bondi Junction Plaza, the Mac­ quarie Shopping_ Centre and Cen­ trepoint Extensions. He became an Associate Director of Concrete Construction in 1981 and for the ensuing three years Superannuation is already taxed­ of long-term investment funds for took responsibility for the develop­ when people receive it. The same as Australian industry. Additional tax would ment of such large scale projects as other tax. significantly reduce this. the Quay Apartments and the sec­ To tax the income of the fund as well ond stage of Campbelltown Hospi­ And furthermore, double taxing of would be double taxation. And it's not the tal. superannuation would mean the Mr Chandler was appointed a Di­ sugar-coated attraction it appears. progressively ageing population would rector of the company when he Even the $3.1 billion estimate of become a burden on the nation's took charge of the new Parliament foregone tax revenue has a false coating. reducing workforce. House project in 1985. His respon­ Published independent research places the sibilities include liaison with the This is just a taste of the issue. Parliament House Construction true figure at half that. To find out more, call our Government Authority, 500 contractors and From here on, the attraction loses Relations Manager, Peter Monaghan on staff. Mr Chandler is a member of flavour quite rapidly. (03)6163111. He'll be pleased to send you the project managers' Forum and Superannuation forms a vital part of was instrumental in that our book 'The case against double taxation organisation's staging of the first Australia's retirement system. Taxation of of superannuation: conference in the Parliament superannuation fund income would be a Our reasoned arguments to totally House, in March 1988, dealing with massive disincentive, with serious reject double taxation the electronics in the building. implications for both the social welfare bill might not be sugar-coated. /1111{\ Mr Chandler will continue with the and the Government's revenue. project until its completion and But they're not a bitter Superannuation is a major provider following this will take responsibil- David Chandler pill either. National Mutual The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Ltd. (Incorporated in Victori a) 44 7 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000. N ML 7'J.1 42 • TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Special Issue New Lighting System for Parliamentary Zone At 6.30p~ on ~ednesday 20 April ~~~ ~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~ 1988 the Minister for the Arts and Territories, Mr Gary Punch, inau­ gurated a new lighting syste~for the Parlia~entaryZone, with a new-style light fitting especially designed for and unique to the Zone. The President of the Senate, Sena­ torKerry Sibraa, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mrs Joan Child, jointly turned on the first 60 lights which have been installed on the Land Bridge to the new Parlia~entHouse. National Capital Develop~ent Co~~issionerMalcol~ Latha~ co~~ented: "They have been specifically designed for the zone. Co~binedwith modern technol­ ogy, which provides a re~arkably efficient fitting, is a design of ele­ gant, classical proportions. The pyramid base and three supporting legs reflect the shape of the Parlia­ ~entaryZone triangle, while the finish of the concrete and ~etal work ~atchesthe new Par1ia~ent House. "The facetted glass reflector on top of each fitting will provide uplighting to trees, flag poles and buildings, ~akingthese aspects of the Parlia~entaryZone better able to be appreciated at night. "Added e~phasiswill be given to the concept of the Parlia~entary Zone by the orientation of the lights. They will always have one side parallel to the road they are lighting, while on the central axis the apex will point to the do~inant Parlia~entHouse". Later this year, the new lights will be placed around the National Science and Technology Centre and at the National Library.

RIGHT: (fop) The Great Veran­ dah at night and the House of Representatives chamber with its exceptional lighting system. OPPOSITE PAGE: The new lighting system for the Parlia­ mentary Zone. Picture - NCDC

44 - THE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Special Issue THE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Special Issue • 45 New Lighting System for Parliamentary Zone At 6.30p~ on ~ednesday 20 April ~~~ ~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~ 1988 the Minister for the Arts and Territories, Mr Gary Punch, inau­ gurated a new lighting syste~for the Parlia~entaryZone, with a new-style light fitting especially designed for and unique to the Zone. The President of the Senate, Sena­ torKerry Sibraa, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mrs Joan Child, jointly turned on the first 60 lights which have been installed on the Land Bridge to the new Parlia~entHouse. National Capital Develop~ent Co~~issionerMalcol~ Latha~ co~~ented: "They have been specifically designed for the zone. Co~binedwith modern technol­ ogy, which provides a re~arkably efficient fitting, is a design of ele­ gant, classical proportions. The pyramid base and three supporting legs reflect the shape of the Parlia­ ~entaryZone triangle, while the finish of the concrete and ~etal work ~atchesthe new Par1ia~ent House. "The facetted glass reflector on top of each fitting will provide uplighting to trees, flag poles and buildings, ~akingthese aspects of the Parlia~entaryZone better able to be appreciated at night. "Added e~phasiswill be given to the concept of the Parlia~entary Zone by the orientation of the lights. They will always have one side parallel to the road they are lighting, while on the central axis the apex will point to the do~inant Parlia~entHouse". Later this year, the new lights will be placed around the National Science and Technology Centre and at the National Library.

RIGHT: (fop) The Great Veran­ dah at night and the House of Representatives chamber with its exceptional lighting system. OPPOSITE PAGE: The new lighting system for the Parlia­ mentary Zone. Picture - NCDC

44 - THE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Special Issue THE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Special Issue • 45 Looking back: opening day in 1927

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TOP: RAAF flypast at York Park, Canberra, after the opening of the provisonal Parliament House, May 9, 1927.

LEFT: The Duke and Duch­ ess of York (later King George VI and Queen Eliza­ beth) caught informally dur­ ing the opening ceremonies of the provisional Parliament House.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Awaiting the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of York for the opening of the provisional Parliament House.

(Pictures courtesy the Australian Ar· chives)

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TOP: RAAF flypast at York Park, Canberra, after the opening of the provisonal Parliament House, May 9, 1927.

LEFT: The Duke and Duch­ ess of York (later King George VI and Queen Eliza­ beth) caught informally dur­ ing the opening ceremonies of the provisional Parliament House.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Awaiting the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of York for the opening of the provisional Parliament House.

(Pictures courtesy the Australian Ar· chives)

48 • THE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Sp«ial Issue THE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Sp«ial Issue • 49 part of something bigger - an insti­ and your grandfather successively Prime Minister's Opening speech tution which must endure long Mr Howard responds to PM At a time like this each one of us tume, and ask - of us - "What was after the divisive issues of the day present at Melbourne and in Can­ will have some thoughts of the in their minds on that momentous have been fought and resolved. berra in 1927, you with your pres­ ghosts, or spirits, of the past. At the occasion?" And what will our - That because we know we will I am very happy indeed on behalf that is the great world wide institu­ ence remind us of the integral role most remote level, we are reminded answer be? discharge that obligation this of the Liberal and National Parties tion of parliamentary democracy. that the Crown has played in the by the historians and archaeolo­ I hope it would be something like building will become for our na­ to support the warm words of We are part of nine hundred years development of our parliamentary gists that this region has nurtured this: tion both the forum for our differ­ welcome from the Prime Minister. of parliamentary tradition. What­ system of democracy. human habitation for at least - That we have a feeling of deep ences and the instrument of our ever may now be the diversity of Through that nine hundred years to all who are responsible 21,000 years. gratitude unity - a building for all Austra­ This is a very special occasion. It's this country and the enrichment of your ancestors, some of them quite The aboriginal civilization and for this great and imaginative lians, a Parliament reflecting the an Australian occasion. It cele­ it through that diversity, we owe a vigorously, have tangled with the culture that developed from those building - to those who conceived diversity of our entire society and struggling emergence of the parlia­ earliest times was so quickly dis­ and designed it, to all who by the brates so much of what we have great debt to the genius of British responding to the needs of the mentary system. rupted after the arrival of Euro­ labour of their mind and body have whole community. achieved. parliamentary democracy and the pean settlers that we do not even made it the remarkable reality it is. If these things are indeed in our It offers hope about the future. It contribution that democracy has It is with a real delight that we have know with precision what they -That we do feel a sense of history minds today then it will be a reminds us of the parliamentary made to the moulding of this coun­ you here today. Thirty-five years meant by their word "Canberra". and indebtedness to those who have worthy answer to that question giants of the past. And it reminds try and to so many other countries. have now passed since you came to Certainly, one version is that it fought in war, and in peace, to that may be asked about us when us of the uniqueness of the Austra­ Part of that tradition is to be the throne. That period of time has meant a meeting place. So it seems ensure the survival and the en­ we are all long gone. For none of lian achievement. generous about the contribution of seen astonishing change not only in that this place, by its geography largement of the democratic prin­ us can now foretell with any preci­ Two hundred years of tolerance all strands of opinion. It's represen­ Australia but throughout the and the actions of its inhabitants ciple. sion all the issues which will con­ and progress is brought together in tative of that that today's Parlia­ world. has been a meeting place -That we understand the danger of natural front the Parliament of Australia a gathering such as today, which is ment is opened in the presence of The decades of the 1960s and 1970s for countless generations. But we taking for granted the continuing in its new home in the centuries have been probably the most cyni­ survival of this principle in a world such a blend of the old and the new. you, the Leader of the Australian think too of more recent spirits. ahead. We face rapid, dramatic cal and skeptical of modern times. We think of those in the first abode where so many people have suc­ change in all areas of our national It's a day tinged with nostalgia as Labor Party. The decision to build of the Parliament of the Common­ cumbed or been subjected to des­ life and in the wider world. The many of us look down at that great this Parliament was made under the Yet through all of that your insti­ wealth - the first 27 years in pots to whom the concept of a challenge of adaptation will be building which has witnessed so Prime Ministership of Malcolm tution and you yourself as a person Melbourne's Legislative Council parliament of the people is anath­ great, the problems often complex, much of our history since 1927. We Fraser, who is present with us have retained the respect and the building - so many of them the ema. the decisions difficult. But we do are reminded as we look beyond it today. I trust and I know that I admiration of millions of people giants of the Federation conven­ -That we therefore understand the know this to be true. this new to the War Memorial of the blood speak on behalf of everyone in this throughout the world. tions which gave birth to our na­ awesome obligation that is upon us. meeting place, this Parliament, like and the sacrifice of those that have gathering and throughout Austra­ You are here today as a friend, you tion. For those in the new Parliament the old, represents that principle of kept this country free. And we look lia in expressing the hope that this are here today as the pinnacle of this will be an obligation to recog­ We think then of those who over the government- indeed the only prin­ from this building with hope to the building will fulfil the aspirations our democratic system of govern­ next 61 years have graced what nise always in the conduct of de­ ciple of government - capable of future. of all people for good, honest, fair ment and you are here today as an surely must be one of the more bate that whatever their views, meeting, and mastering, that chal­ integral and enduring part of the durable "temporary" Parliament their ideology, their Party, they are lenge. It is also, Ma'am, an occasion to and progressive government. Houses in the history of democracy. celebrate our membership of a Finally, through your own pres­ great parliamentary tradition that The names are too legion to men­ wider being and existence, and ence, Ma'am, as with your father we all celebrate today. tion. But they are certainly not for us all ghosts or spirits as the robust presence today of Whittam, Gorton, $5 coin marks House Daly, Killen and Anthony so well testify. opening I do, however, mention one who for The Royal Australian Mint has so long dominated our long-time struck a $5 coin to commemorate temporary residence. I believe the the opening of the New Parliament spirit of Sir Robert Menzies, whose House. Because it is a special strik­ commitment to the concept of ing of the coins in proof form, the Canberra as a truly great national Mint is anticipating a quick sell­ capital should be respected across out. Orders can be placed by mail or the political spectrum, would be by purchase from the Royal Aus­ smiling with approval today. tralian Mint at its Deakin head­ These intimations of our mortality quarters in Canberra. The alumin­ and the presence of the Treasurer ium bronze coin was designed by remind us of the paradoxical truth Stuart Devlin and depicts the ele­ that in life the only certainties are gance of the design of the new Par­ death and taxes. And so it is true liament House. Proof coins are that just as we have looked with struck from highly polished dies. some wonderment at Tom Robert's The flat surface of the coin has a remarkable painting of the guests mirror-like finish and the raised and members in the first Parlia­ surface is delicately frosted. Once ment in Melbourne, so future gen­ minted, the dies are destroyed. The erations will look at photographs proof coin is presented in an ele­ and films of today, remark on the gant gift box and can be purchased quaintness of our style and cos- The Prime Minister for $28.00 Mr Howard

50 - TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, SpKiallssue TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Spedallssue - 51 part of something bigger - an insti­ and your grandfather successively Prime Minister's Opening speech tution which must endure long Mr Howard responds to PM At a time like this each one of us tume, and ask - of us - "What was after the divisive issues of the day present at Melbourne and in Can­ will have some thoughts of the in their minds on that momentous have been fought and resolved. berra in 1927, you with your pres­ ghosts, or spirits, of the past. At the occasion?" And what will our - That because we know we will I am very happy indeed on behalf that is the great world wide institu­ ence remind us of the integral role most remote level, we are reminded answer be? discharge that obligation this of the Liberal and National Parties tion of parliamentary democracy. that the Crown has played in the by the historians and archaeolo­ I hope it would be something like building will become for our na­ to support the warm words of We are part of nine hundred years development of our parliamentary gists that this region has nurtured this: tion both the forum for our differ­ welcome from the Prime Minister. of parliamentary tradition. What­ system of democracy. human habitation for at least - That we have a feeling of deep ences and the instrument of our ever may now be the diversity of Through that nine hundred years to all who are responsible 21,000 years. gratitude unity - a building for all Austra­ This is a very special occasion. It's this country and the enrichment of your ancestors, some of them quite The aboriginal civilization and for this great and imaginative lians, a Parliament reflecting the an Australian occasion. It cele­ it through that diversity, we owe a vigorously, have tangled with the culture that developed from those building - to those who conceived diversity of our entire society and struggling emergence of the parlia­ earliest times was so quickly dis­ and designed it, to all who by the brates so much of what we have great debt to the genius of British responding to the needs of the mentary system. rupted after the arrival of Euro­ labour of their mind and body have whole community. achieved. parliamentary democracy and the pean settlers that we do not even made it the remarkable reality it is. If these things are indeed in our It offers hope about the future. It contribution that democracy has It is with a real delight that we have know with precision what they -That we do feel a sense of history minds today then it will be a reminds us of the parliamentary made to the moulding of this coun­ you here today. Thirty-five years meant by their word "Canberra". and indebtedness to those who have worthy answer to that question giants of the past. And it reminds try and to so many other countries. have now passed since you came to Certainly, one version is that it fought in war, and in peace, to that may be asked about us when us of the uniqueness of the Austra­ Part of that tradition is to be the throne. That period of time has meant a meeting place. So it seems ensure the survival and the en­ we are all long gone. For none of lian achievement. generous about the contribution of seen astonishing change not only in that this place, by its geography largement of the democratic prin­ us can now foretell with any preci­ Two hundred years of tolerance all strands of opinion. It's represen­ Australia but throughout the and the actions of its inhabitants ciple. sion all the issues which will con­ and progress is brought together in tative of that that today's Parlia­ world. has been a meeting place -That we understand the danger of natural front the Parliament of Australia a gathering such as today, which is ment is opened in the presence of The decades of the 1960s and 1970s for countless generations. But we taking for granted the continuing in its new home in the centuries have been probably the most cyni­ survival of this principle in a world such a blend of the old and the new. you, the Leader of the Australian think too of more recent spirits. ahead. We face rapid, dramatic cal and skeptical of modern times. We think of those in the first abode where so many people have suc­ change in all areas of our national It's a day tinged with nostalgia as Labor Party. The decision to build of the Parliament of the Common­ cumbed or been subjected to des­ life and in the wider world. The many of us look down at that great this Parliament was made under the Yet through all of that your insti­ wealth - the first 27 years in pots to whom the concept of a challenge of adaptation will be building which has witnessed so Prime Ministership of Malcolm tution and you yourself as a person Melbourne's Legislative Council parliament of the people is anath­ great, the problems often complex, much of our history since 1927. We Fraser, who is present with us have retained the respect and the building - so many of them the ema. the decisions difficult. But we do are reminded as we look beyond it today. I trust and I know that I admiration of millions of people giants of the Federation conven­ -That we therefore understand the know this to be true. this new to the War Memorial of the blood speak on behalf of everyone in this throughout the world. tions which gave birth to our na­ awesome obligation that is upon us. meeting place, this Parliament, like and the sacrifice of those that have gathering and throughout Austra­ You are here today as a friend, you tion. For those in the new Parliament the old, represents that principle of kept this country free. And we look lia in expressing the hope that this are here today as the pinnacle of this will be an obligation to recog­ We think then of those who over the government- indeed the only prin­ from this building with hope to the building will fulfil the aspirations our democratic system of govern­ next 61 years have graced what nise always in the conduct of de­ ciple of government - capable of future. of all people for good, honest, fair ment and you are here today as an surely must be one of the more bate that whatever their views, meeting, and mastering, that chal­ integral and enduring part of the durable "temporary" Parliament their ideology, their Party, they are lenge. It is also, Ma'am, an occasion to and progressive government. Houses in the history of democracy. celebrate our membership of a Finally, through your own pres­ great parliamentary tradition that The names are too legion to men­ wider being and existence, and ence, Ma'am, as with your father we all celebrate today. tion. But they are certainly not for us all ghosts or spirits as the robust presence today of Whittam, Gorton, $5 coin marks House Daly, Killen and Anthony so well testify. opening I do, however, mention one who for The Royal Australian Mint has so long dominated our long-time struck a $5 coin to commemorate temporary residence. I believe the the opening of the New Parliament spirit of Sir Robert Menzies, whose House. Because it is a special strik­ commitment to the concept of ing of the coins in proof form, the Canberra as a truly great national Mint is anticipating a quick sell­ capital should be respected across out. Orders can be placed by mail or the political spectrum, would be by purchase from the Royal Aus­ smiling with approval today. tralian Mint at its Deakin head­ These intimations of our mortality quarters in Canberra. The alumin­ and the presence of the Treasurer ium bronze coin was designed by remind us of the paradoxical truth Stuart Devlin and depicts the ele­ that in life the only certainties are gance of the design of the new Par­ death and taxes. And so it is true liament House. Proof coins are that just as we have looked with struck from highly polished dies. some wonderment at Tom Robert's The flat surface of the coin has a remarkable painting of the guests mirror-like finish and the raised and members in the first Parlia­ surface is delicately frosted. Once ment in Melbourne, so future gen­ minted, the dies are destroyed. The erations will look at photographs proof coin is presented in an ele­ and films of today, remark on the gant gift box and can be purchased quaintness of our style and cos- The Prime Minister for $28.00 Mr Howard

50 - TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, SpKiallssue TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Spedallssue - 51 building after the Parliament President stresses Crown link commences sitting here in August manifestation of a brilliant design will be the 34th Commonwealth Speaker praises House builders concept by an outstanding archi­ Your Majesty, it is a very great The new Parliament House is a Parliamentary Conference. This tect, Mr Romaldo Guirgola. We thank him and his architectural honour and privilege for me to work of architectural and engi­ conference, to be held in Septem­ Your Majesty, 88 years ago today, ment. team for their extraordinary vi­ express, on behalf of the Parlia­ neering distinction. In paying trib­ ber, will bring together some 350 your grandfather, then Duke of As the current representatives of sion. ment of Australia, our apprecia­ ute to all those thousands of people delegates from 115 branches of the Cornwall and York, opened the the Australian people we are but We also thank the Parliament tion to you for opening Australia's associated with the design, con­ association in 48 nations of the first Parliament of the Common­ the temporary custodians of this House Construction Authority, the New Parliament House today. struction and fitting out of the Commonwealth. The holding of wealth of Australia in Melbourne. building which, we pray, will builders and all others who have We also thank you for the gracious building, I would like to mention this conference in Australia, in this Twenty-six years later your father, endure for centuries. At a time toiled long and hard to plan and words of your address on this his­ one of the features of the design building, will reiterate Australia's then Duke of York, inaugurated when fundamental human rights create this building. We acknowl­ toric occasion. On this, your which greatly enhances the sym­ belief in The Commonwealth and the first sittings of the Common­ and political freedoms are at risk edge the efforts and contribution twelfth visit to Australia, you are, bolic nature of the building. its future. wealth Parliament in the Provi­ in many other countries and de­ of former Presiding Officers and sional Parliament House in Can­ mocracies are under challenge, we as always, most welcome. The new Parliament House sited on past and present members of the I am certain, your Majesty, that the berra . In doing so, he handed to have an enormous responsibility to The opening of this building, the Capital Hill and facing the impres­ fact that you have opened the Joint Standing Committee on the one of my predecessors, Sir Little­ ensure that in this, one of the truly New Parliament House for their permanent home for the Common­ sive vista of Canberra is the ulti­ building so recently will add a ton Groom, and the then President great democracies of the world, the dedication in ensuring that the wealth Parliament, is of great sig­ mate realisation of Walter Burley special meaning for all delegates of the Senate, Senator Sir John rights and freedoms of our people needs of the Parliament have been nificance in the history of our na­ Griffin's concept of the key build­ who attend that conference. New lands, keys to the front door of are safeguarded. met in this building. tion. It is fitting, therefore, that ing in the Australian system of In accepting the keys of the build­ that building. This building will help us to per­ It is a truly magnificent building . you should share this day with the Government occupying this prime ing from your Majesty, we, the It is particularly appropriate there­ form our duties. But it alone will Basically simple in design, it is a people of Australia. position in the Parliamentary tri­ elected represen ta ti ves, dedicate it fore, Your Majesty, that today you not safeguard those most cherished beautiful building combining fun­ Over the three decades since your angle. to the service of the people of have officially opened the perma­ possessions. As the representatives ctionality with high quality du­ first visit here in 1954 you will The siting of this building and its Australia. I am conscious of the nent home for the Parliament of of the Australian people, we must rable finishes. It extensively uses have observed many significant design confirm for everyone that responsibility which this imposes the Commonwealth of Australia remain forever vigilant in order natural Australian products blend­ and, in doing so, you have passed to that those hard-won freedoms for developments. Enormous changes Parliament House and the institu­ on all members of Parliament. is ed into a richness seldom achieved It the President of the Senate and which so many Australians have have taken over the time tion the very in building construction. place of Parliament are a trust that we will not betray. Once myself keys to the front doors of sacrificed so much are preserved. since the first Parliament of the heart of the nation. Knowing of again, I express the appreciation of It combines extensive areas freely this magnificent new building. We must ensure that the trust which available for public access with the Commonwealth of Australia was Your Majesty's deep interest and the Australian Parliament and I have accepted the keys acting on the Australian people has placed in functional needs of the Parliament opened in Melbourne on this day in commitment to the Commonwealth people for your presence here to­ behalf of the Members of the House us is fully justified. and the Ministry. It is adorned with 190 I and since the provisional of Nations it is significant that the day and for officially opening our of Representatives and the Austra­ This occasion is the culmination of splendid works of art and craft Parliament House was opened, first major event to occur in this new Parliament House. lian people whom we represent. In over two decades of inquiry, plan­ created by Australian artists. It is again on this day, in 1927. Two doing so, I am particularly con­ ning and construction. It repre­ a building of which all Australians things, however, have not changed: scious of the responsibility that it sents years of hard work by many can be very proud. It will stand for The Australian people's strong places on me and upon all of us who people. centuries and testimony to the commitment to parliamentary de­ serve as Members of this Parlia- What we see here today is the skills of its designer and its builder . mocracy and our confidence in the future. Your Majesty, we are honoured by It is characteristic of this nation your presence with His Royal Highness on this historic occasion . that, no matter what the circum­ We thank you for officially open­ stances, Australia and her people ing Australia's new Parliament are prepared to meet the future House and for the address which with confidence. For a people who you have been pleased to make to enjoy the benefits of a democratic us. We take possession of our new system of government, this mag­ and permanent Parliament House nificent building is a lasting sym­ today with a feeling of great pride bol of our faith in the future. In but at the same time with a sense of the year 1932, in the depths of the deep humility. world's greatest economic depres­ sion, in my home city of Sydney, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which THE HOUSE is still one of the great engineerin.s MAGAZINE works of the world, was opened. At that time a tourism publicity -- the journal for Senators and poster was issued depicting the Members of the House of Repre­ bridge and bearing the defiant sentatives, covers the business words: "Australia: still building". of the Parliament throughout On this day in 1988, all Australian the year. can say with great pride; we are For information, write to Box indeed still building and doing so E404, Queen Victoria Terrace, ACT, 2600. with a vision of the future. President of the Senate, Senator Kerry Sibraa Speaker of the House, Mrs Joan Child

52 - TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, SpKial Issue TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Special Issue - 53 building after the Parliament President stresses Crown link commences sitting here in August manifestation of a brilliant design will be the 34th Commonwealth Speaker praises House builders concept by an outstanding archi­ Your Majesty, it is a very great The new Parliament House is a Parliamentary Conference. This tect, Mr Romaldo Guirgola. We thank him and his architectural honour and privilege for me to work of architectural and engi­ conference, to be held in Septem­ Your Majesty, 88 years ago today, ment. team for their extraordinary vi­ express, on behalf of the Parlia­ neering distinction. In paying trib­ ber, will bring together some 350 your grandfather, then Duke of As the current representatives of sion. ment of Australia, our apprecia­ ute to all those thousands of people delegates from 115 branches of the Cornwall and York, opened the the Australian people we are but We also thank the Parliament tion to you for opening Australia's associated with the design, con­ association in 48 nations of the first Parliament of the Common­ the temporary custodians of this House Construction Authority, the New Parliament House today. struction and fitting out of the Commonwealth. The holding of wealth of Australia in Melbourne. building which, we pray, will builders and all others who have We also thank you for the gracious building, I would like to mention this conference in Australia, in this Twenty-six years later your father, endure for centuries. At a time toiled long and hard to plan and words of your address on this his­ one of the features of the design building, will reiterate Australia's then Duke of York, inaugurated when fundamental human rights create this building. We acknowl­ toric occasion. On this, your which greatly enhances the sym­ belief in The Commonwealth and the first sittings of the Common­ and political freedoms are at risk edge the efforts and contribution twelfth visit to Australia, you are, bolic nature of the building. its future. wealth Parliament in the Provi­ in many other countries and de­ of former Presiding Officers and sional Parliament House in Can­ mocracies are under challenge, we as always, most welcome. The new Parliament House sited on past and present members of the I am certain, your Majesty, that the berra . In doing so, he handed to have an enormous responsibility to The opening of this building, the Capital Hill and facing the impres­ fact that you have opened the Joint Standing Committee on the one of my predecessors, Sir Little­ ensure that in this, one of the truly New Parliament House for their permanent home for the Common­ sive vista of Canberra is the ulti­ building so recently will add a ton Groom, and the then President great democracies of the world, the dedication in ensuring that the wealth Parliament, is of great sig­ mate realisation of Walter Burley special meaning for all delegates of the Senate, Senator Sir John rights and freedoms of our people needs of the Parliament have been nificance in the history of our na­ Griffin's concept of the key build­ who attend that conference. New lands, keys to the front door of are safeguarded. met in this building. tion. It is fitting, therefore, that ing in the Australian system of In accepting the keys of the build­ that building. This building will help us to per­ It is a truly magnificent building . you should share this day with the Government occupying this prime ing from your Majesty, we, the It is particularly appropriate there­ form our duties. But it alone will Basically simple in design, it is a people of Australia. position in the Parliamentary tri­ elected represen ta ti ves, dedicate it fore, Your Majesty, that today you not safeguard those most cherished beautiful building combining fun­ Over the three decades since your angle. to the service of the people of have officially opened the perma­ possessions. As the representatives ctionality with high quality du­ first visit here in 1954 you will The siting of this building and its Australia. I am conscious of the nent home for the Parliament of of the Australian people, we must rable finishes. It extensively uses have observed many significant design confirm for everyone that responsibility which this imposes the Commonwealth of Australia remain forever vigilant in order natural Australian products blend­ and, in doing so, you have passed to that those hard-won freedoms for developments. Enormous changes Parliament House and the institu­ on all members of Parliament. is ed into a richness seldom achieved It the President of the Senate and which so many Australians have have taken over the time tion the very in building construction. place of Parliament are a trust that we will not betray. Once myself keys to the front doors of sacrificed so much are preserved. since the first Parliament of the heart of the nation. Knowing of again, I express the appreciation of It combines extensive areas freely this magnificent new building. We must ensure that the trust which available for public access with the Commonwealth of Australia was Your Majesty's deep interest and the Australian Parliament and I have accepted the keys acting on the Australian people has placed in functional needs of the Parliament opened in Melbourne on this day in commitment to the Commonwealth people for your presence here to­ behalf of the Members of the House us is fully justified. and the Ministry. It is adorned with 190 I and since the provisional of Nations it is significant that the day and for officially opening our of Representatives and the Austra­ This occasion is the culmination of splendid works of art and craft Parliament House was opened, first major event to occur in this new Parliament House. lian people whom we represent. In over two decades of inquiry, plan­ created by Australian artists. It is again on this day, in 1927. Two doing so, I am particularly con­ ning and construction. It repre­ a building of which all Australians things, however, have not changed: scious of the responsibility that it sents years of hard work by many can be very proud. It will stand for The Australian people's strong places on me and upon all of us who people. centuries and testimony to the commitment to parliamentary de­ serve as Members of this Parlia- What we see here today is the skills of its designer and its builder . mocracy and our confidence in the future. Your Majesty, we are honoured by It is characteristic of this nation your presence with His Royal Highness on this historic occasion . that, no matter what the circum­ We thank you for officially open­ stances, Australia and her people ing Australia's new Parliament are prepared to meet the future House and for the address which with confidence. For a people who you have been pleased to make to enjoy the benefits of a democratic us. We take possession of our new system of government, this mag­ and permanent Parliament House nificent building is a lasting sym­ today with a feeling of great pride bol of our faith in the future. In but at the same time with a sense of the year 1932, in the depths of the deep humility. world's greatest economic depres­ sion, in my home city of Sydney, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which THE HOUSE is still one of the great engineerin.s MAGAZINE works of the world, was opened. At that time a tourism publicity -- the journal for Senators and poster was issued depicting the Members of the House of Repre­ bridge and bearing the defiant sentatives, covers the business words: "Australia: still building". of the Parliament throughout On this day in 1988, all Australian the year. can say with great pride; we are For information, write to Box indeed still building and doing so E404, Queen Victoria Terrace, ACT, 2600. with a vision of the future. President of the Senate, Senator Kerry Sibraa Speaker of the House, Mrs Joan Child

52 - TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, SpKial Issue TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Special Issue - 53 Commencement Monument finds final site Australia's new and permanent Lord Denman himself, the Prime Parliament House has at least one Minister of the day, Andrew Opposite page: King tangible reminder of the founding Fisher, and the Minister for Home O'Malley lays the third stone of of Canberra three-quarters of a Affairs, King O'Malley. the Commencement Monu­ century ago. It was King O'Malley, a Canadian The Commencement Monument, by birth, who actually performed ment, March 12, 1913 (Picture formerly on Capital Hill, has been the first ceremony to mark the con­ courtesy National Library of re-located on the land bridge in struction of the new capital city. Australia). front of the entrance to the new On February 20, 1913, some nine building. months after Walter Burley Page 56: The Governor-Gen­ The 63 stones that make up the Griffin's prize-winning plan for eral, Sir Ninian Stephen, the Monument were stored following the city had been accepted, King Prime Minister, Bob Hawke, their removal from the site in 1981. O'Malley drove the first survey peg They have been re-erected much as into Capital Hill using the back of and the official party at the they were when first laid on March an axe. ceremony to mark the reloca­ 12, 1913, the day that Canberra was Only a small audience of officials, tion of the Commencement given its name by Lady Denman, their wives, and press photogra­ wife of the then Governor-General. phers attended the ceremony. Monument, March 12, 1988 The circular monument has three (Picture courtesy Parliament commemorative stones, laid by continued page 57 House Construction Authority).

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54 • TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Spet:ial Issue TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Spet:ial Issue • SS Commencement Monument finds final site Australia's new and permanent Lord Denman himself, the Prime Parliament House has at least one Minister of the day, Andrew Opposite page: King tangible reminder of the founding Fisher, and the Minister for Home O'Malley lays the third stone of of Canberra three-quarters of a Affairs, King O'Malley. the Commencement Monu­ century ago. It was King O'Malley, a Canadian The Commencement Monument, by birth, who actually performed ment, March 12, 1913 (Picture formerly on Capital Hill, has been the first ceremony to mark the con­ courtesy National Library of re-located on the land bridge in struction of the new capital city. Australia). front of the entrance to the new On February 20, 1913, some nine building. months after Walter Burley Page 56: The Governor-Gen­ The 63 stones that make up the Griffin's prize-winning plan for eral, Sir Ninian Stephen, the Monument were stored following the city had been accepted, King Prime Minister, Bob Hawke, their removal from the site in 1981. O'Malley drove the first survey peg They have been re-erected much as into Capital Hill using the back of and the official party at the they were when first laid on March an axe. ceremony to mark the reloca­ 12, 1913, the day that Canberra was Only a small audience of officials, tion of the Commencement given its name by Lady Denman, their wives, and press photogra­ wife of the then Governor-General. phers attended the ceremony. Monument, March 12, 1988 The circular monument has three (Picture courtesy Parliament commemorative stones, laid by continued page 57 House Construction Authority).

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. J.... ~ Standing for the National Anthem after Lady Denman had named the city of Canberra, March 12, 1913 (Picture counesy National Library of Australia)

54 • TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Spet:ial Issue TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Spet:ial Issue • SS burst forth, guns boomed, while the Commencement Monuinent bands played Advance Australia and God Save The King" . (continued from page 54) Originally, the platform of the monument was to have been the base of a 27-foot high column to Bush Ceremony signify the Commonwealth, but this was never built. However, a Much more impressive was the who laid similar stones "amid", as ceremony to mark the relocation of laying of the foundation stones for it was described in a commemora­ the stones was held at the new what was to have been a commence­ tive book, "public acclamation". Parliament House on March 12 this ment column on Capital Hill on year - exactly 75 years from the March 12. That Name- "Canberra" first occasion. Between 4,000 and 5,000 people, It was attended by the Governor­ many of whom travelled in buggies According to the book, "a solemn General, Sir Ninian Stephen, the and motor cars from distant towns and impressive phase of the pro­ Prime Minister, Bob Hawke, and and farms, watched the ceremony ceedings had been reached" when the Minister for the Arts and the in "delightful weather". They Lady Denman was invited by the Territories, Gary Punch. were attended by 1,000 horsemen Prime Minister to name the city. Lady Stephen addressed the gath­ from the 3rd Light Horse Brigade The bands played the Old Hun­ ering as her predecessor, Lady drawn up in a hollow square dredth ("All people that on earth Denman had done three-quarters around the site. do dwell"), there was a fanfare of of a century earlier when naming After the arrival of the official trumpets as King O'Malley stepped the new city. party, the Governor-General re­ forward and presented Lady Den­ In a statement at the time of the ceived the Royal Salute from a man with a suitably inscribed gold relocation ceremony, the Chief battery of field artillery and the card case containing the name of executive of the Parliament House bands played the National Anthem. the city. Construction Authority, Gordon The Guard of Honour was pro­ The commemorative book goes on: Peatey, said that Canberra's devel­ vided by cadets from the Royal "The secret of the name had been opment over the years had fulfilled Military College, Duntroon, estab­ most carefully guarded, and when the hopes expressed by Prime lished in the old Campbell home­ Her Excellency, precisely at noon, Minister Andrew Fisher at the stead only two years earlier. stood ready to give it to the world, original ceremony. Fisher had said Using an Australian gold trowel an expectant gathering waited .... he hoped that the capital would with an ivory handle, Lord Den­ "Lady Denman opened the card become "a seat of learning as well man laid the first of the three case, and in a clear voice ex­ as politics ... and also the home of foundation stones. He was fol­ claimed, 'I name the Capital of art. The wrangle about the home of lowed by Fisher and King O'Malley Australia, Canberra'. "Cheers Government in Australia is over".

King O'Malley drives in Canberra's first survey peg, February 20, 1913. (Picture courtesy National Library of Australia)

~ • TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Special Issue TilE HOUSE MAGAZINE, Special Issue • 57 burst forth, guns boomed, while the Commencement Monuinent bands played Advance Australia and God Save The King" . (continued from page 54) Originally, the platform of the monument was to have been the base of a 27-foot high column to Bush Ceremony signify the Commonwealth, but this was never built. However, a Much more impressive was the who laid similar stones "amid", as ceremony to mark the relocation of laying of the foundation stones for it was described in a commemora­ the stones was held at the new what was to have been a commence­ tive book, "public acclamation". Parliament House on March 12 this ment column on Capital Hill on year - exactly 75 years from the March 12. That Name- "Canberra" first occasion. Between 4,000 and 5,000 people, It was attended by the Governor­ many of whom travelled in buggies According to the book, "a solemn General, Sir Ninian Stephen, the and motor cars from distant towns and impressive phase of the pro­ Prime Minister, Bob Hawke, and and farms, watched the ceremony ceedings had been reached" when the Minister for the Arts and the in "delightful weather". They Lady Denman was invited by the Territories, Gary Punch. were attended by 1,000 horsemen Prime Minister to name the city. Lady Stephen addressed the gath­ from the 3rd Light Horse Brigade The bands played the Old Hun­ ering as her predecessor, Lady drawn up in a hollow square dredth ("All people that on earth Denman had done three-quarters around the site. do dwell"), there was a fanfare of of a century earlier when naming After the arrival of the official trumpets as King O'Malley stepped the new city. party, the Governor-General re­ forward and presented Lady Den­ In a statement at the time of the ceived the Royal Salute from a man with a suitably inscribed gold relocation ceremony, the Chief battery of field artillery and the card case containing the name of executive of the Parliament House bands played the National Anthem. the city. Construction Authority, Gordon The Guard of Honour was pro­ The commemorative book goes on: Peatey, said that Canberra's devel­ vided by cadets from the Royal "The secret of the name had been opment over the years had fulfilled Military College, Duntroon, estab­ most carefully guarded, and when the hopes expressed by Prime lished in the old Campbell home­ Her Excellency, precisely at noon, Minister Andrew Fisher at the stead only two years earlier. stood ready to give it to the world, original ceremony. Fisher had said Using an Australian gold trowel an expectant gathering waited .... he hoped that the capital would with an ivory handle, Lord Den­ "Lady Denman opened the card become "a seat of learning as well man laid the first of the three case, and in a clear voice ex­ as politics ... and also the home of foundation stones. He was fol­ claimed, 'I name the Capital of art. The wrangle about the home of lowed by Fisher and King O'Malley Australia, Canberra'. "Cheers Government in Australia is over".

King O'Malley drives in Canberra's first survey peg, February 20, 1913. (Picture courtesy National Library of Australia)

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