HASS Part 3

By ksanjose12

  • Sir Henry Parkes

    Five time Preimer of New South Wales, urges other colonies to federate. He told others to join Hand in Hand.

  • The Australasian Federation

    Recommends a national convention to be held to draft a constitution for the Commonwealth of Australia.
  • Period: to

    Etomic Depression

    Causes the colonial parliaments to lose interest in federation

  • The first National Australasian

    The first National Australasian Convention is held in Sydney and drafts a constitution.

  • A special premiers conference

    Agrees to hold a new federation convention.

  • A second people's conference

    In Bathurst, New South Wales, renews calls for another federation convention.
  • Period: to

    A Second Australasian

    Is in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne and agrees on constitusion

  • 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.

  • The Premiers hold a secret meeting

    And agree to some changes to constitution.

  • Federation

    Is created and agreed on in Australia