Federation Time Line

By aerceg
  • Grey's Federal System Proposal

    Earl Grey first proposed a system of federation to Australia from Britain to form a system that would work for the countries. Couldn't find specific date; tried searching no luck, not on other sites either.
  • The Assembly of the Colonies

    The Constitutional Comity of NSW Council recommended all six colonies assembled together. William Charles Wentworth said to thee comity that the general colony assembly would have to deal with tariffs, taxes, gold licences and rail ways. Couldn't find specific date; tried searching no luck, not on other sites either.
  • 1883 Agreement to form a Federal Council

    James Service the premier of Victoria and Mcllwraith started the first campaign for federal union. They both used points to persuade NSW to get them to agree. Couldn't find specific date; tried searching no luck, not on other sites either.
  • Sir Henry Parkes Made a Stand

    Sir Henry Parkes premier of New South Whales called all the colonies to federate. He made a speech at Tenterfield.
  • A Federal Confrence

    At the Australasian Federal Conference, Parkes replied to James Service's toast to a united Australia and the unique British heritage.
  • A Federation League Was Formed

    In Tasmania a federation league was formed to establish a better future.
  • Queen Victoria's Commands

    Queen Victoria calls out to the Commonwealth of Australia, conspiring all six colonies will be known as one whole Australia on the 1st January, 1901.
  • First Federal Election

    This election allowed the indigenous Aboriginal's and the women to vote along side the men for the prime minster. This was a fair judgement the nation made which made the people happy.
  • The First Federal Parliament

    The Duke of York first opened the first federal parliament in the Exhibition Building, Melbourne. The parliament met until 1927, that was when more priorities.
  • Our Nation Flag Flies

    The new flag of Australia was first flown above the Exhibition Building, Melbourne. Over 30,000 people had submitted to make the new design.