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Henry Parkes' Speech
Henry Parkes gives a famous speech supporting Federation. -
The Conference of 1890
The first formal conference discussing Australian Federation. -
Western Australia was granted self government.
Western Australia was granted self government in 1890. -
Draft Constitution Bill presented.
Draft Constitution Bill for proposed federation of colonies was presented by Sir Samuel Griffith. -
1893 Corowa Convention
John Quick in 1893 drew up a bill at the Corowa Convention about what the Constitution will look like. -
Referendum Held to decide on Federation.
A referendum was held to decide on Federation, 4 colonies were involved with this, -
Another referendum held in all colonies except Western Australia.
Another referendum was held and passed the following year after last year's being rejected. It was held in all colonies except Western Australia, where it wasn't held until the next year. -
Queen Approves of Australia's Federation.
The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act was passed on 5th July 1900, and given Assent by Queen Victoria on 9th July 1900. -
Western Australians vote "yes".
Western Australians vote "yes" to the constitution in a referendum. Although they were still able to become a federation because they were approved by the Queen. -
Australian Federation
All the colonies join together to form the commonwealth of Australia.
