Aus federation

Road to federation Lachlan Mitchell (6 Gold)

By s9119711@terrace.qld.edu.au
  • proposal of colonial federation

    proposal of colonial federation

    Sir Earl Grey proposed this he hoped AUS would become a federation.
  • Australian communication

    Australian communication

    All main cities over Australia link by telegraph
  • Intercolonial conference is held

    Intercolonial conference is held

    First issue of the bulletin
  • Federal council meets

    Federal council meets

    Preparation for a constitution for federation
  • 2nd referendum held

    2nd referendum held

    Passed by NSW.QLD,TAS,SA,NSW
  • Sir Henry Parks delivers his famous speech

    Sir Henry Parks delivers his famous speech

    Henry was born in the UK in 1815. He moved to AUS in 1839
  • First federal constitution convention held.

    First federal constitution convention held.

    It was held in Sydney and the first draft was drawn up for constitution.
  • Second constitution held

    Second constitution held

    Held in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide,2nd draft drawn up
  • 1st referendum on federal constitution held

    1st referendum on federal constitution held

    Passed by VIC,TAS and SA
  • Queen Victoria signs the Australian constitution

    Queen Victoria signs the Australian constitution

    Referendum is passed by WA
  • The federation of Australia

    The federation of Australia

    First commonwealth, parliament opens on 9th of may 1901.