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Federation Timeline
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Colonial gathering
On the 24th of October, 1889, Sir Henry Parkes called a gathering between all colonies to discus forming a federal government for Australia. -
federal conference
Sir Henry Parkes convinced all the other premiers of the Australian colonies to discuss federating Australia. -
constitutional convention
7 representives from each colony in Australia came together and started working on an Australian constitution. -
1893 3 step proposal for federal constitution
A 3 step proposal was offered to the colonies to achieve a federal constitution. -
Sir Henry Parkes passes away (1815-1896)
Sir Henry Parkes unfortunately passes away and hands down his work to Sir Edmund Barton (1815-1896) -
second constitutional convention
Committees debate each paragraph of the draft constitution, changes were made and a new constitution was drafted. each state had the same number of senators. -
First referendum
All colonies except NSW chose to federate so NSW chose to discuss the concerns of not federating. -
second referendum
Everyone in Australia decided to federate as one nation. -
Federation of Australia
Australia is declered a united and federated country and is one full independent nation. -
aboriginal's voted
Aboriginals were allowd to vote in SA for the first time ever. -
Australian flag was established
The Australian flag was first established and it was flown in melbourne. -
women voted
Women gained rights and were allowed to vote. -
court house fully established
Court of Conciliation and Arbitration established -
Commonwealth bank established
Commonwealth bank of Australia was established. -
Australia joined WW1
Australia joined WW1 to protect our country and since we are allies with Britian we helped defend them too. -
ANZAC's fought in Gallipoli
25 April ANZACS landed at Dardanelles and fought at Gallipoli -
First ANZAC day
The first ANZAC day was held. -
WW1 ended
WW1 came to an end. 60,000 Australians sadly passed away fighting for our country. -
Opening of parliament house in Canberra
Duke of York officially opened a new parliament house in Canberra. -
100 year annniversary of Australia's federation day
The 100th year anniversary for Australias federation day.
