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leaders of all new zealand goverment
The landmark Australasian Federation Conference, held in Melbourne, unites the 13 leaders of all colonial and New Zealand governments, who debate the union of the colonies and a national convention to consider a federal constitution. -
prime minsters
SINCE THE TIME of Federation Australia has had four great Prime Ministers: Andrew Fisher, John Curtin, Ben Chifley and Gough Whitlam. Is there anyone who could raise a rational argument against this point of view? Is there anyone who could raise a rational argument that the rest have been nonentities? http://www.independentaustralia.net/2013/politics/greatest-australian-prime-ministers/ -
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nation made
The Federation of Australia was the process by which the six separate British self-governing colonies of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia formed one nation.
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federation flag
This flag was often referred to as the Australian Ensign. It was the chief symbol of the political movement, in the 1880s and 1890s, towards federation of the six Australian colonies. Groups, such as the Australian Natives Association and the Australian Federation League, used this flag to promote national consciousness and the need for federation: in so doing they made this a very popular banner.
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should women participate in the public
Before Federation became a major issue, many Australian women were working to promote female participation in public life. Their first object was to win the vote, which they assumed would pave the way to other reforms.
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father of australian federation
The date was 24 October 1889. The place was Tenterfield, a small town in Northern NSW. The protagonist was New South Wales Premier and Colonial Secretary Henry Parkes. http://www.joeyswalkabout.com.au/nsw-country/father-of-australian-federation/ -
plan to form a country
After many other false starts by politicians, a referendum was held in 1899 and all colonies except Western Australia accepted the constitution with a plan to become a united country. New promises were made to Western Australia and, in a separate referendum in 1900, its people decided to join.
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pavillion in centennial park sydney
A crowd gathered at the original Federation Pavilion in Centennial Park, Sydney. At the conclusion of the parade, the swearing in of the first Australian Governor General took place in the pavilion. -
world heritage site
A view of the south-facing side of the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne, Australia. It was built in 1880 and is the first building to be given a World Heritage Site listing in Australia.
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federation now
The Williamtown 2010 Defence Force Air Show was the largest air show to be held at RAAF Williamtown, with the last one held 25 years ago. All Air Force aircraft were either on display or participating in the event. http://adfmedia.smugmug.com/Feeney/The-Williamtown-2010-Defence/15660829_T3sRJq/1173737212_DC4CcJx#!i=1173737212&k=DC4CcJx
