The 115th location to be placed on the National Heritage Register has been named, with Sydney’s Centennial Park now part of the coveted group.

Its significance to Australia’s federation  motivated the selection. The park was the chosen site for 1901’s inauguration of the Australian nation, where the six independent states unified  under a centralised constitution. A proclamation of this federalised constition transpired, amid tens of thousands of spectators, who streamed into unabated the park to bear witness.  

“There was an amazing celebration,” says Christine Yeats, President of the Royal Australian Historical Society.

“ There was probably around 60,000 people at the park itself. Lining the streets there was probably a quarter of a million people.”

“It was glorious.”

Since, the park has become known as the "people's park", consistent with Henry Parkes' vision. He wanted to create both an open space for recreation and cultivate a grand setting for the celebration of the Centenary.

It would appear he's succeeded in both of these bids.

“ Henry Parkes was really inspired and keen to provide this park that was a public area for everyone. The notion of a grand park, which was a grand amount of space.”

“ It’s been a great legacy.” 

The 115th&nbsp;location to be placed on the National Heritage Register has been named, with Sydney&rsquo;s Centennial Park now part of the coveted group.
Its significance to Australia&rsquo;s federation &nbsp;motivated the selection. The park was the chosen site for 1901&rsquo;s inauguration of the Australian nation, where the six independent states unified &nbsp;under a centralised constitution. A proclamation of this federalised constition transpired, amid tens of thousands of spectators, who streamed into unabated the park to bear witness. &nbsp;
&ldquo;There was an amazing celebration,&rdquo; says Christine Yeats, President of the Royal Australian Historical Society.
&ldquo; There was probably around 60,000 people at the park itself. Lining the streets there was probably a quarter of a million people.&rdquo;
&ldquo;It was glorious.&rdquo;
Since, the park has become known as the "people's park", consistent with Henry Parkes' vision. He wanted to create both an open space for recreation and cultivate a grand setting for the celebration of the Centenary.
It would appear he's succeeded in both of these bids.
&ldquo; Henry Parkes was really inspired and keen to provide this park that was a public area for everyone. The notion of a grand park, which was a grand amount of space.&rdquo;
&ldquo; It&rsquo;s been a great legacy.&rdquo;&nbsp;

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