16 FEBRUARY 1924, Page 10

It was an historic occasion when the Federal Cabinet of

the Commonwealth of Australia held its first meeting at Canberra, the new capital of Australia. As the Government buildings are not yet complete, Ministers met in an old and picturesque adjacent homestead.

• The meeting marks the Government's determination tb transfer. itself . within three years from .Melbourne, and it is hoped that the next- Federal Parliament will meet at Canberra.