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British Colonies in Australia
British colonies in Australia could decide themselves but follow British laws. -
Inter-colonial Conference
Inter-colonial conference held to discuss customs duties for trade. -
Australasian Inter-colonial Convention
Draft bill to constitute the Federal Council of Australasia. -
Federal Council formed
British parliament passes Federal Council of Australasia Act. -
Parkes Speech
Sir Henry Parkes gives speech in Tenterfield which begins public debate about possible federation. -
Electing allowed
People were talking about Australia becoming a nation. -
Meeting to discuss Federation
Meeting held by colony representatives to discuss a constitution. -
Economic Reccession
A severe economic reccession hits the colonies. -
Vote for Federation
Federation groups decided Australia should vote. -
Federation proceeds
All colonial premiers meet in Hobart and agree that the resolution from the Corrowa conference should proceed. -
Meetings to make changes to Constitution draft
Colonies discuss the draft Constitution except Queensland. -
Parliament
People of Australia decide on Parliament. -
Referendum Held
Despite majority in every other colony, Constitution Bill not passed. -
Premiers of colonies met to discuss changes.
Discussions held to make nations capital between Sydney and Melbourne. Constitution succeeded. -
Queen signs law for nation and gold rush
Queen Victoria decrees Australia to become a nation. Gold discovered in Western Australia and people flock to stake claims. -
Federation oficially begins.
Commonwealth of Australia officially formed.
