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Sir Henry Parkes, Premier of New South Wales, calls on the colonies to Federate. He made a speech at Tenterfield in favour of Federation.
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Parks made a famous speech where he said ‘The crimson thread of kinship runs through us all’.
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In this time-period, colonial parliaments lose interest in federation because of economic depression
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The first constitutional convention was held and Henry Parks said “one people one destiny”. The draft constitution was adopted on the 9th of April.
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15 Fedaration leagues were formed.
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Hobart Premier's Conference. Agreement to hold a new Federation convention.
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The second national Australian convention was held and agreed to the constitution to go to the referendum.
In 1898 votes were held in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania, all the states except New South Wales agreed. -
The proposed constitution was slightly changed and then between April and July votes were held in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania with most people saying "yes" to the new constitution. In September Queensland also agrees.
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Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act is approved by British parliament.
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Commonwealth of Australia begins.
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First federal election, woman can vote.
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The Duke of Cornwall and York opens the first Parliament.
