“Canberra — Australia’s National Capital” — National Publicity Association
Vintage Travel Poster (c.1930)
Elegant, aspirational, and quietly dramatic, this refined reproduction of Canberra — Australia’s National Capital captures the confidence of a young nation presenting its purpose-built capital to the world. Issued around 1930 by the National Publicity Association, the poster presents Canberra as a place of order, ceremony, and modern civic pride—set beneath starry skies and framed by autumnal colour.
Floodlit architecture, formal steps, and distant hills combine to project calm authority and national ambition.
A capital imagined—then realised.
Iconic Imagery from the Early Age of Travel
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Monumental civic architecture, glowing softly under evening light
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Dramatic night-sky backdrop with stars and national crest
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Formal stairways and strong verticals expressing dignity and permanence
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Rich contrast between cool blues and warm autumn foliage
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Bold serif typography declaring CANBERRA — AUSTRALIA’S NATIONAL CAPITAL
📐 Size Options
| Format | Dimensions (H × W) |
|---|---|
| Standard | 760 mm × 465 mm |
Original proportions preserved. Custom sizing available on request.
🎨 Premium Format Options
📄 Paper — Printed on heavyweight 170 gsm coated paper; smooth, crisp, and ideal for framing under glass.
🧽 Laminated — True encapsulation using 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate; exceptionally durable and wipe-clean.
🪵 Laminated + Wooden Hang Rails — Natural timber rails with discreet hanging cord; ready to display straight away.
🖼️ Canvas — 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas, printed with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for archival depth and longevity.
🪵 Canvas + Wooden Hang Rails — Premium canvas presentation with timber rails top and bottom; effortless, elegant wall hanging.
⏳ Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed finishes, as each is carefully assembled by our professional framer.
🎁 Ideal For
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Collectors of Australian civic and travel posters
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Canberra and national history enthusiasts
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Offices, boardrooms, libraries, and studies
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Interior designers seeking refined, heritage wall art
🌍 A Poster That Tells a Story
Created at a time when Canberra was still defining itself, this poster reflects Australia’s belief in planning, progress, and national identity. Rather than spectacle, it offers reassurance—of stability, intention, and a future shaped by design.
Canberra was not marketed as old or romantic, but as right.
🖼️ Display with Pride
Whether framed, laminated for durability, or displayed on canvas with elegant timber hang rails, this poster brings gravitas, balance, and timeless confidence to any space.
Poised. Purposeful. Enduring.
