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Australia's Governor General Quentin Bryce (front) inspects the Australian Federal Guard at the Centenary of Canberra Foundation Stone Ceremony in Canberra, Australia, March 12, 2013.

Australia's Governor General Quentin Bryce (front) inspects the Australian Federal Guard at the Centenary of Canberra Foundation Stone Ceremony in Canberra, Australia, March 12, 2013. Canberra marked its 100th birthday on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Justin Qian)

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard delivers a speech in front of the Foundation Stone at the Centenary of Canberra Foundation Stone Ceremony in Canberra, Australia, March 12, 2013.

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard delivers a speech in front of the Foundation Stone at the Centenary of Canberra Foundation Stone Ceremony in Canberra, Australia, March 12, 2013. Canberra marked its 100th anniversary on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Justin Qian)

Australia's Governor General Quentin Bryce delivers a speech in front of the Foundation Stone at the Centenary of Canberra Foundation Stone Ceremony in Canberra, Australia, March 12, 2013.

Australia's Governor General Quentin Bryce delivers a speech in front of the Foundation Stone at the Centenary of Canberra Foundation Stone Ceremony in Canberra, Australia, March 12, 2013. Canberra marked its 100th birthday on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Justin Qian)

The Australian Federal Guard attend the Centenary of Canberra Foundation Stone Ceremony in Canberra, Australia, March 12, 2013. Canberra marked its 100th birthday on Tuesday.

The Australian Federal Guard attend the Centenary of Canberra Foundation Stone Ceremony in Canberra, Australia, March 12, 2013. Canberra marked its 100th birthday on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Justin Qian)

Michael Bryce (L), husband of Australia's Governor General Quentin Bryce, announces the name of 'Canberra, as it remains' at the Centenary of Canberra Foundation Stone Ceremony in Canberra, Australia, March 12, 2013. Canberra marked its 100th birthday on Tuesday.

Michael Bryce (L), husband of Australia's Governor General Quentin Bryce, announces the name of "Canberra, as it remains" at the Centenary of Canberra Foundation Stone Ceremony in Canberra, Australia, March 12, 2013. Canberra marked its 100th birthday on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Justin Qian)

The Australian Federal Guard attend the Centenary of Canberra Foundation Stone Ceremony in Canberra, Australia, March 12, 2013. Canberra marked its 100th birthday on Tuesday.

The Australian Federal Guard attend the Centenary of Canberra Foundation Stone Ceremony in Canberra, Australia, March 12, 2013. Canberra marked its 100th birthday on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Justin Qian)

People prepare a hot air balloon in Canberra, Australia, March 11, 2013. Canberra marked its 100th anniversary on Tuesday.

People prepare a hot air balloon in Canberra, Australia, March 11, 2013. Canberra marked its 100th anniversary on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Qian Jun)

People pose for a souvenir photo near Griffin Lake in Canberra, Australia, March 11, 2013. Canberra marked its 100th anniversary on Tuesday.

People pose for a souvenir photo near Griffin Lake in Canberra, Australia, March 11, 2013. Canberra marked its 100th anniversary on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Qian Jun)

Hot air balloon float over Griffin Lake in Canberra, Australia, March 11, 2013. Canberra marked its 100th anniversary on Tuesday.

Hot air balloon float over Griffin Lake in Canberra, Australia, March 11, 2013. Canberra marked its 100th anniversary on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Qian Jun)

A steamship sails on Griffin Lake in Canberra, Australia, March 11, 2013. Canberra marked its 100th anniversary on Tuesday.

A steamship sails on Griffin Lake in Canberra, Australia, March 11, 2013. Canberra marked its 100th anniversary on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Qian Jun)