-
Catalyst
Sir Henry Parkes during this year starts the movement towards federation. NOTE: Picture of Sir Henry Parkes -
The Australasian Federation Conference
The Australasian Federation Conference recommends a national convention to draft a constitution for the Commonwealth of Australia. -
First of many conventions
The first convention to draft a constitution meets in Sydney. -
Period: to
Great Depression
During this time period the Economic Depression hits and colonial parliaments lose interest in federation. -
Reignited
A people's conference held in Corowa, New South Wales, urges colonial leaders and parliament to rehold convention to decide on a draft constitution. -
Premier's Conference
During this year a premier's conference decides to hold new federation conventions. -
Second People's conference
A second conference for the people held in Bathurst, New South Wales, again calls for another federation convention. -
Period: to
Second National Australasian Convention meeting
A second National Australasian Convention is held in Adelaide, Sydeny and Melbourne. It was during this National Australasian Convention the constitution was agreed to. -
New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania referendums
Referendums are held in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania in order to aprove of the constitution. All say yes but NSW. -
Secret Meeting
During January this year the premiers hold a secret meeting to make changes to the constitution. Inbetween April and July South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania hold referendums. During this referenum a majority say yes. -
Just past the line
In March a group of chosen reps. travel to London to present the constitution to the British Parliament. -
Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act.
On this day the British Parliament accepts the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act. -
Queen's signature
On this day the monarch signed the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act. -
Western Australia
On this day WA holds a referendum on the constitution. An overwhelming majority of voter agree to federate. -
Australia unites
On this day the Commonwealth of Australia is anncounced at Centennial Park, Sydney. NOTE: Picture of Centennial Park in Sydeny -
First Election
On the 29th and 30th of March the first elections are held in Australia. -
Opening of Parliament of Australia
On the 9th of May 1901 Duke of Cornwall and York later known as King Gorge V opens the first Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia in the Exhibition Building located in Melbourne. NOTE: Picture of Exhibition Building
