Quote by John Henry Carver

I had some vague memory of visiting Canberra as a lad, when we came up with my father by car. But when I made the long train journey from Sydney to Canberra and arrived at the little stop, I did wonder slightly whether this really was the national capital.

I had some vague memory of visiting Canberra as a lad, when

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The quote reflects the author's surprise and skepticism upon arriving at Canberra. Although having visited the city as a child, the author questions whether it truly embodies the grandeur of being the national capital of Australia. The mention of a "little stop" further emphasizes the author's doubt, hinting at the underwhelming or unremarkable appearance of the city. This quote highlights the disparity between the expectations one may have of a national capital and the reality of what they encounter.

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