Aus federation

Road to federation Lachlan Mitchell (6 Gold)

  • proposal of colonial federation

    proposal of colonial federation
    Sir Earl Grey proposed this he hoped AUS would become a federation.
  • Australian communication

    Australian communication
    All main cities over Australia link by telegraph
  • Intercolonial conference is held

    Intercolonial conference is held
    First issue of the bulletin
  • Federal council meets

    Federal council meets
    Preparation for a constitution for federation
  • 2nd referendum held

    2nd referendum held
    Passed by NSW.QLD,TAS,SA,NSW
  • Sir Henry Parks delivers his famous speech

    Sir Henry Parks delivers his famous speech
    Henry was born in the UK in 1815. He moved to AUS in 1839
  • First federal constitution convention held.

    First federal constitution convention held.
    It was held in Sydney and the first draft was drawn up for constitution.
  • Second constitution held

    Second constitution held
    Held in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide,2nd draft drawn up
  • 1st referendum on federal constitution held

    1st referendum on federal constitution held
    Passed by VIC,TAS and SA
  • Queen Victoria signs the Australian constitution

    Queen Victoria signs the Australian constitution
    Referendum is passed by WA
  • The federation of Australia

    The federation of Australia
    First commonwealth, parliament opens on 9th of may 1901.