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Period: to
Australian Federation
federation timetableee -
colonies
six britich colonies in australia. Laws were made by the british parliament. -
the idea of being australian.
telegraph lines linked between colonies.
songs and poems made about australian identity -
action begins
idea of becoming its own nation was becoming popular.
people relise that australia would be stronger.premier of new south wales sir henry parkes convinced outher colonies to discuss its own federation -
convention
convention held in melbourne -
action begins continued
Australasian Convention was held in Sydney -
pro federation
conference of pro federation group vote for federation. -
flag recognised
Aboriginals and torres strait islanders flag officially recognised as national flags.