Constitution final draft

Federation trial Alex Sullivan 6 Gold

By s9090841@terrace.qld.edu.au
  • Australian post office problem

    Australian post office problem

    The colonies realise they need to connect themselves using postal services.
  • Linking the capitals

    Linking the capitals

    All major Australian cities are linked by the telegraph.
  • "Why don't we federate old chaps?"

    "Why don't we federate old chaps?"

    Australian colonies get together to discus defence issues and come up with the idea of federating.
  • Sir Henry Parkes Speach

    Sir Henry Parkes Speach

    The Tenterfield speech is made by Sir Henry Parkes which changed many peoples perspectives on federation.
  • Draft of the constitution

    Draft of the constitution

    The first draft of the constitution is drawn up.
  • Final Draft

    Final Draft

    The final draft of the constitution is sent to the colonies.
  • First referndum

    First referndum

    The first referendum is passed by everyone but N.S.W. and W.A. Real date 4 june
  • Second referendum

    Second referendum

    The second referendum passed by everyone but W.A.
  • The Queens signature

    The Queens signature

    Queen Victoria signs the constitution.
  • W.A. says yes to the third referendum

    W.A. says yes to the third referendum

    After a long time of W.A. saying no, they finally say yes. real date 31 july
  • Australia federates

    Australia federates

    (Actual date 1901 1st January) Australia is proclaimed a country.
  • First Commonwealth

    First Commonwealth

    (Actual date 9th of May) The first Commonwealth Parliament is opened in Melbourne .