 The "Royal Commission on Sites for the Seat of Government of the Commonwealth" report of 1903 recommended Albury (along with Tumut) as the preferred candidate for the national capital, though the proposal met staunch opposition from residents.At a public meeting, just one member of parliament voted in favour of Albury – Isaac Isaacs, member for Indi.The lack of support for other places ultimately led to the selection of Canberra as the preferred site.