Federation of Australia

By egore1

  • Sir Henry Parkes

    Sir Henry Parkes
    Was the Premier of New South Wales 5 times, and made a speech in Tenterfeild, urging the colonies to federate. He stated the reasons why the colonies should federate, and what would happen if they didn't.

  • The first National Australasian Convention

    The first National Australasian Convention
    This is held in Sydney, and the constitution is drafted.

  • The second National Australasian Convention

    The second National Australasian Convention
    This is held in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne, and they agree to the constitution.

  • Referendums are held

    Referendums are held
    They are held to approve the constitution in NSW, Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia.

  • The Premiers hold a secret meeting

    The Premiers hold a secret meeting
    To discuss changes to the constitution. Between July and April in South Australia, NSW, Tasmania and Victoria, referendums were held.

  • The British Parliament

    The British Parliament
    Passes The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act in London.

  • Queen Victoria

    Queen Victoria
    Signs The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act.

  • A referendum is held

    A referendum is held
    This is held in Western Australia, and majority of people voted to approve the constitution.

  • The Commonwealth of Australia is announced

    The Commonwealth of Australia is announced
    In Centennial Park, Sydney

  • The Commonwealth Elections are held

    The Commonwealth Elections are held
    They are held for the first time.

  • The Commonwealth of Australia

    The Commonwealth of Australia
    Is opened by the Duke of Cornwall and York, in the exhibition building in Melbourne.