History timeline

By ester.savino

  • 1889

    1889
    Sir Henry Parkes urges the colonies to federate.

  • 1890

    1890
    The Australisian Federation conference recommends a national convention be held to draft a constitution for the Commonwealth of Australia.

  • 1891

    1891
    The first National Australasian Convention is held in Sydney and drafts a constitution.

  • 1897-1898

    1897-1898
    The second National Australasian Convention meets in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne, and agrees to the constitution.

  • 1898

    1898
    Referendums are held in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania to approve the constitution. It is endorsed by all but New South Wales.