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Michael's Federation timeline

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  • Captain James Cook

    Captain James Cook

    Captain James Cook discoverd Australia.
  • First Fleet

    First Fleet

    The First Fleet is the name given to the eleven ships that left Great Britain, bound for Australia
  • 'Australia' is Named

    'Australia' is Named

    Governor Macquarie suggests that the name 'Australia' is used to describe the continent, rather than 'New Holland' as it has previously been known. 'Australia' becomes the name used by everyone.
  • Eureka Stockade

    Eureka Stockade

    In protest of unfair treatment by the Government, gold miners at Ballarat erect a wooden stockade and vow to fight to protect each other from the Government. They are swiftly crushed, but juries refuse to convict the men who are arrested because they are seen as incredibly brave.
  • Legislation in Australia

    Legislation in Australia

    referendum acsepted the Australian consitution
  • Sir henry parks speech

    Sir henry parks speech

    Premier, Henry parks Makes famous speech Called the Tenterfield Speech
  • First referendum

    First referendum

    The first Referendum was held
  • WA votes yes

    WA votes yes

    The result of western Australia's referendum is yes
  • Referendum Accepted

    Referendum Accepted

    Referendum Accepted the Australian Constitution
  • First World War Begins

    First World War Begins

    World War 1 begins. Australia immediately declares allegiance with the British Empire.
  • World War One Ends

    World War One Ends

    World War One Ends.
  • World War Two

    World War Two

    Australia's involvement in World War Two begins.
  • World War Two Ends

    World War Two Ends

    World War Two officially ends on 14 August 1949.