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Canberra suburbs had mainly been built for public servants relocating from Melbourne,
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Narrabundah is known for its small population of urban peafowl (peacocks) with their colourful feathers. This area was once home to the residence of former Prime Minister John Gorton, who was often seen walking home from Parliament House via Manuka.
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