1900s

By Chloe teng

  • Australian Federation

    In 1901 Australia became a federation and Edmund Barton became Australia's first Prime Minister

  • Women Rights

    In 1902 the Franchise Act guaranteed women the right to vote in federal elections

  • High Court of Australia

    The High court of Australia was established in 1903 with Samuel Griffith as the Chief Justice

  • The Royal Australian Navy

    The Royal Australian Navy was founded

  • Census

    Australia's first national Census was conducted

  • Canberra

    Canberra was made the capital of Australia

  • Gollipoli

    Australian soldiers land at ANZAC Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey.

  • The first World War

    The first world war ends - 600 00 Australians dead

  • Sydney Harbour Bridge

    Construction on the Sydney Harbour Bridge is completed.

  • The Sydney Opera House

    The Sydney Opera House formally opened by Elizabeth II

  • The New Dollar Bill

    The one dollar coin is issued to replace the one dollar note.