Federation By Jono By Jono 2906 Jan 1, 1867 Sir Henry Parkes proposed a Federal Council. Jan 30, 1880 Premier Henry Parkes (NSW) brought up the issue again at another conference. Mar 30, 1883 Final and successful push for federal council. Mar 30, 1885 Federal Council of Australiasia formed. Some of the colonies were co-operating. Mar 30, 1889 Premiers and Governers agreed to a formal meeting. Mar 30, 1890 Conference organised by Sir Henry Parkes in Melbourne ; agreement that time for Federation had arrived. Mar 30, 1891 The first ever National Australiasia Convention was held in Sydney, where a draft constitution was made. Mar 30, 1895 Proposal accepted to establish a new convention. Mar 30, 1897 Second national Australasian Convention. Mar 30, 1898 Referendums in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania to approve the constitution. All agree except New South Wales. Mar 30, 1899 Referendum held in all colonies except W.A. the majority vote was 'YES'. Mar 30, 1900 Constitution presented to the British Parliament. Jul 5, 1900 British Parliament passes the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act. Jul 9, 1900 Queen Victoria signs the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act. Jul 31, 1900 Western Australia holds a referendum - majority of voters approve the Constitution. Jan 1, 1901 Commonwealth of Australia is proclaimed in Centennial Park, Sydney.
