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Sir Henry Parkes Speech
Sir Henry Parkes called for the colonies to form a federal government in a speech at Tenterfeild. -
Melbourne conference
Delegates form each of the colonies parliaments met in Melbourne and held a conference to disscuss holding a national convention. -
First Constitution Convention
The first National Austrailasion Convention was held in Sydney. Delegates from each colony and from New Zealand came. Sir Edmund Barton was a speeker at the conference. -
Corowa Conference
John Quick proposed a three step process to achive a federal constitution. -
Premiers Conference
A special premiers conference agrees to hold a new federation
convention. -
Henry Parkes passed away
Sir Henry Parks known as the "Father of Federation" passes away in Sydney aged 80. -
Second Peoples Conference
A second peoples conference in Bathurst, New South Wales, renews calls for another federation convention. -
1897-98 Second Constitutional Convention
From 1897-98 delegates met in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne to draft a constitution. -
First Referendum
Referendums are held in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmainia, South Australia to approve the constitution. Weatern Australia and Queensland did not vote. -
Second Referendum
At a secret Premiers meeting changes were made to the proposed contitution and then a second referendum was required. All colonies except WA voted and most people voted "yes" for Federation. -
Queenslands Vote
Queensland holds a referendums,voters endorsed the constitution. -
Constitution Act is Passed
The British Parliament passes the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act. -
Constitution Act signed
Queen Victoria signs the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act. -
Constituion Presented to British Parliament
The Australian delegates travled to London to present the constitution to the British Parliament. -
Proclomation
The Commonwealth of Australia is proclaimed in Centennial Park in Sydney. -
First Commonwealth Election
The first Commonwealth election was held. Edmund Barton became Australias first Prime Minister with support from the Australian Labor party. -
First Parliament Opened
The Duke of Cornwall and York opened the first Australian Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia in Melbourne.
