Royston

Royston is Jarraban’s capital and second-largest city. An enclave of Budibella, it is encompassed by the Territory of Royston and owes its name to Robert Royston, Governor of Jarraban from 1806 to 1815. Its government has fewer legislative powers than the provinces, with local courts, roads, taxation, environmental laws, planning regulations and sports facilities administered by the national government in conjunction with Budibella.

First settled by Europeans in 1808, it became the nation’s capital city in 1924 and was subjected to a nearby Japanese World War II attack on September 27 1943. Nowadays, it is renowned for its historic architecture, picturesque gardens (including Norfolk Park, home to the National Parliament), nightlife and cosmopolitan outlook.