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Australia is colonised by the British which now commands an empire upon which "the sun never set"
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Germany becomes a federated nation after war against France unified the 25 different states. The Germans defeated the French and took the French province of Alsace-Lorraine.
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Wilhelm II becomes Emperor (Kaiser) of Germany wishing to turn Germany into a great imperial power “with its own place in the sun”. Other great powers at the time, especially Britain and France, feared that Germany might dominate the world and take away their colonies.
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The Convention adopted the draft constitution.
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The first referendum of federation was held in NSW, Vic, SA and TAS. A "No" vote in NSW.
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Sir Henry Parkes renewed the issue of Federationin a speech at Tenterfield.
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A meeting of representatives from the colonies met in Melbourne and agreed to call a constitutional convention.
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The first National Australasian Convention (meeting of representatives of all six colonies and New Zealand) met in Sydney. The first draft of the Australian Constitution was drawn up.
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Sir Henry Parkes passes away.
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The second National Australasian Convention began.
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The Second referendum in all colonies except WA. All voted "Yes".
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The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act was passed by the British Parliament.
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January The six Australian colonies federated to create the Commonwealth of Australia. Edmund Barton became the first Prime Minister. March Australia's population reached 3 824 913. Aborigines were not included in the census (this will remain unchanged until 1967) or given the right to vote (this will remain unchanged until 1962). May The first federal parliament was opened in Melbourne by the Duke of York, later King George V. September
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Australian women are among the first in the world to be given the right to vote. British women do not get the same voting rights until 1928.
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The Conciliation and Arbitration Court is set up to settle disputes between employers and employees.
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A war almost breaks out over Morocco (Africa) between Britain and France against Germany. This happens again in 1911.
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A naval race between Britain and Germany begins with each country trying to match the other's naval technology. Britain remains the more dominant European power.
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The Harvester Judgement developed the concept of a basic wage which was the minimum a man could be paid. This had to be enough to support a man, his wife and 3 children. Women and non-white workers were not entitled to the basic wage and were therefore paid much less than white men.
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The Australian coat of arms was officially adopted.
Federal old age and invalid pensions were introduced. A war almost breaks out over Bosnia-Herzegovina (Eastern Europe) between Germany and Austria on one side and Russia and Serbia on the other hand. -
The Site for the new national capital was selected.
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First flight in Australia.
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First flight in Australia.
