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James' Federation Timeline

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  • 1770

    1770

    The discovery of Australia by Capt James Cook in 1770.
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    Federation Timeline

    The timeline of Australia from its discovery in 1770 to its birth in 1901.
  • First Colony

    First Colony

    Capt Aurthur Phillip leads the First Fleetto Australia to start the colony.
  • Sir Earl Gray

    Sir Earl Gray

    Sir Earl Gray proposes a loose colonial federation.
  • Sir Henry Parkes

    Sir Henry Parkes

    Henry Parkes makes his famous Tenterfield Address detailing federation.
  • The Bulletin

    The Bulletin

    The Bulletin, one of the main driving forces behind federation is first published.
  • Australasian Conference

    Australasian Conference

    Australasian Conference is held and Premiers agree to a constitution.
  • 1st Draft for Constitution

    1st Draft for Constitution

    The first draft for the constitution is made.
  • The Depression

    The Depression

    The Depression hits and the draft Constitution lapses.
  • First Referendums

    First Referendums

    The First referendum for constitution is held. Yes vote in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and New South Wales but not required 80 000 in NSW.
  • Second Referendums Held

    Second Referendums Held

    Yes vote in South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales and Queensland.
  • Queen Elizabeth

    Queen Elizabeth

    Queen Elizabeth officially signs the Constitution after Western Australia held their referendums and voted Yes.
  • Australia

    Australia

    The Commonwealth of Australia opens. A population of 4 000 000 people becomes known as Australians.