Lewis Federation

Australia Found!

Apr 19, 1770

Captain Cook dicovers Australia but doesn't set foot on it. He goes back to Britain and informs the people

First Fleet

May 13, 1787

The First Fleet come to Australia and First set foot on the land.
The aboriginals were the first inhabitants of the land though.

First Australian constitutional convention

Mar 18, 1892

The first Australian constitutional convention is held and led by sir Henry Parkes.

Henry Parkes' speech

Mar 18, 1892

Henry Parkes delivers his famous speech to let everyone know that Australia becoming a nation is a good idea at tenterfield. He does this at the first Australian constitutional convention.

Australian referendum result is yes

Dec 18, 1900

all colonies of Australia vote yes to Australia becoming a nation. The last to accept is WA

Australian nation

Jan 1, 1901

Australia finally becomes a nation

Australian flag

Sep 3, 1901

A Blue Ensign defaced with the Commonwealth Star in the lower hoist quarter and the five stars of the Southern Cross in the fly half.

Commonwealth Franchise

Jun 12, 1902

Commonwealth Franchise and Commonwealth Electoral Acts to women being able to vote

First Prime Minister

Oct 5, 1903

The first Prime Minister, Sir Edmund Barton, was elected.

First Federal Election

Dec 16, 1903

first federal election in accordance with Commonwealth law

Coat of Arms

Sep 19, 1912

The coat of arms is made. In the top half, from left to right, the states represented are: New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. In the bottom half, from left to right: South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania.

National Anthem

Aug 1, 1952

Before its adoption as Australia's national anthem, "Advance Australia Fair" had considerable use elsewhere. For example, Australia's national broadcaster, the Australian Broadcasting Commission, used it to announce its news bulletins until 1952