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Australian Federation
Australia official became a nation on the 1st of January 1901 -
Australia Enters The Second Boer War
Australia had entered the Second Boer war, and it is estimated that about 16,000 Australian troops were involved, 600 of which who made up the casualties and deaths. -
The Commonwealth Franchise Act
This granted most Australian women the right to a vote, and the ability to stand in federal elections. -
First female law graduate in Australia
Ada Evans becomes the first female law graduate in Australia from the university in Sydney -
The Altering of The Australian Flag
The Australian flag was altered so each star, excluding the smallest, would have seven points each -
First Females to Stand for Parliament
Australia's second federal election to be held, and is the first in the world to let women vote, and stand for parliament. -
The Northern Territory Acceptance Act
The Northern Territory Acceptance Act receives Royal Assent from the Governor General, this transfers the Northern Territory from the control of South Australia, to the commonwealth. -
WW1 Beginning
War was declared between The Allied Forces, and The Central Powers. -
War Recruiting
The recruiting offices for WW1 opened at army barracks around Australia. -
WW1 Ending
Germany had formally surrendered to the Allied forces. -
The Treat of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was signed in France, bringing Australia's involvement in WW1 to an end. -
Prince Edward of Wales Arrives
Edward, the prince of Wales, arrives in Australia to thank them for the part they played in WW1 -
First Successful Flight From Melbourne to Perth
On the 3rd of December 1920, the first successful flight from Melbourne to Perth was made. -
Commonwealth Health Department established
In 1921, the Quarantine Department of Trade and Customs, became the Commonwealth Health Department. -
Equal Pay Rejected
In Melbourne, the Industrial Court of Appeal rejects the concept of equal pay for women. -
The Frist CWA Conference
The Country Women's Association holds their fist conference in Sydney. -
Canberra Parliament House Construction
The construction of the Parliament in Canberra begins. -
First Cabinet meeting in the Capital
The first Cabinet meeting is held in the capital. -
First Australian-born Governor General
Sir Isaac Isaacs is sworn in as the first Governor General who was born and raised in Australia. -
Sydney Harbour Bridge Opening
Over 750,000 people showed up for the grand opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932. -
WW2 Begins
This is the date of the outbreak of WW2, where Germany invades Poland. Great Britain, and France officially declared war with Germany on the 3rd of September, the same time in which Australia declares its involvement. -
WW2 Ends
WW2 came to an end during May, of 1945, but Germany officially signed their surrender on the 2nd of September in that same year.
