Sir henry parkes

Australian Federation Timeline- By Larissa

By SJACLARISSACS
  • Sir Henry Parkes

    Sir Henry Parkes

    Sir Henry Parkes talks about the idea of Federation in his newspaper.
  • Parkes I dea

    Parkes I dea

    Parkes’ idea was discussed at a meeting and it was agreed that they should establish a council that includes all colonies plus Fiji and New Zealand. They would meet once every two years to discuss defence and trade. The council would be called “Federal Australasian Council”
  • The Colonies

    The Colonies

    Created a Federal Council to talk about things in the colonies. NSW refused to join.
  • Parkes's Speech

    Parkes's Speech

    Sir Henry Parkes gives the now famous Tenterfield Speech saying that (a) we need 1 GOV.T and (b) we need some meetings to create it.
  • The Agreement

    The Agreement

    Colonies agreed to unite.
  • The Constitution

    The Constitution

    At a meeting (National Australasian Convention) they agreed they needed some rules for the new united country (constitution).
    The constitution was drafted by Andrew Clark from Tasmania.
    On board a Queensland GOV.T boat they edited (amended) the constitution.
  • Federation Leagues

    Federation Leagues

    Edmund Barton started to tour and set up Federation Leagues.
  • Choosing Representatives for meetings

    Choosing Representatives for meetings

    Peoples convention in Corowa and they decided to select some people to represent them at major meetings.