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1883
Premiers from all six colonies and New Zealand meet in Sydney, because they were afraid they would have been invaded by the French, German and japanese people. They also discused a good way to defend themselves, this included federation. -
1887
The train service link from Melbourne to Adelaide. -
1889
Sydney and Brisbane are linked by train service -
1890
Each colony was now able to elect their own government, but big decision still made in britain. -
1891
Sir Henry Parks, leader of federal conference drew a draft for the constitution for federation, after that he went back to colonies and showed the governments. Though the New South Wales government did not like the constitution. Parks made a famous speech saying 'one people, one destiny. -
1893
The people living in these colonies begin to demand federation. they also form groups call leagues. -
1894
South Australia was one of the first place in the world to allow women to vote. -
1897
The 'yes' vote wins, though New South Wales government explains not enough people voted yes. -
1899
The constitution is charged again and new referendums will be held. All Australian colonies, exept Western Australia take part in this event, though the 'yes' vote is overwelming. -
1900
Australian delegates travel to britain to ask for permission to form the national Commenwelth Of Australia. Western Australia votes to join the commenwelth Of Australia. -
1901
On the 1st of Janurary the Commonwelth of Australia is born. Colonies, Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia Queensland and South Australia join together in federation. In the 1901 Constitution states decided that 'Aboriginal Natives' are not incounted as Australian citizens. Numerous colonial armies combine to form Australian defence. The immigration restriction act, nicknamed the White Australian Polocy. -
1902
The Commonwelth of Australia franchise act is passed, giving the vote to all british subjects over the age of 21who have lived in Australia for at least six months. this right to vote excludes women but not Aboriginals. -
1903
The high court of Australia is now opened. -
1904
The federal government sets up court for arguments between workers and employers. It is called the Consiliation or the Arbitration Commission. -
1907
Melbourne and Sydney were the first capital cities to be linked by telephone. The consiliation and arbitation commission makes a hostoric ruling the workers in a factory must be paid a fair amount, and decided what this amount should be. -
1908
a site is choosen for the national capital. -
1909
the federal government introduces old age pensions.
