Georgia's Timeline to Federation

Sir Henry Parkes called for all the colonies to form a federal goverment

Jan 1, 1889

Sir Henry Parkes called for all the colonies to form a federal goverment

Timeline to Federation

Period: Jan 1, 1889 to Jan 1, 1901

Sir Henery Parkes called for all the colonies to form a federal government.

Conference recommendation

Jan 1, 1890

The Australasian Federation conference recommends a national convention to hold a constitution for the Commonwealth of Australia.

First constitution convention

Jan 3, 1891

the first National Australasian convention is held in sydeny and drafts a constitution.

Conference Convention

Feb 6, 1893

a peoples conference urges the colonial parliment to hold a new convention to decide on a draft constitution.

Second Constitution Convention

Aug 1, 1897

the second national australasian
convention meets in adelaide, sydney, melbourne, and agrees to the constitution.

first referendum

Feb 13, 1898

referendums are held in New South Wales,Victoria, South Australia and tasmania to approve the constitution. it is endorsed by all but New South Wales.

Second Referendum

Apr 10, 1899

between april and july referendums are held in SA, NSW, VIC, TAS, at which a mojority vote 'yes' to the bill. in september QLD voters endorse the constitution.