steps to fedrtation

the sydney to Melbourne rail link.

1881

the Sydeny to Melbourne rail link is importation because it would make travailing easier.

Germany annexed north-eastern new Guinea

1884

It was thought that a single nation would be a stronger and better defence fores and would be able to defend itself

Sir henry Parkes

1889

Sir henry parkes made a speech in favour of federation at tenterfield, nsw in 1889