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Australian federal council
The six colonial priemers established the australian federal council to establish uniform,defence and immigration laws. -
Major General Edwards visit Australia
Major General Edwards of the english army, visits Australia he says that "the colonies arimies are unable to protect Australia and should unite into one" -
Sir Henry Parks
Sir Henry parks premier of NSW also known as the father of federation was an immigrant from the United Kingdom who came to Australia to for a better future with his wife. -
Sydney Conference
National Australasian conference, Sydney. The convention draws up a draft outline for a federal government. -
Corowa Conference
A peoples conference was held in Corowa which is in NSW. NSW urged the colonial parliaments to hold a new convention to dicide on a draft constitution -
SIr Edward Braddon
SIr Edward Braddon was a immagrant from England became premier of Tasmania in 1894 and retired in 1899 Especially cleaver at making sure that Tasmani had enough money for their needs. -
First National Convention
The first National Australiasian convention held in adeleide to work towards the federal Constitution. (A body of federal principles according to which a state is acknowledged to be govered) Queensland did not attend this event. This event is only the first session. -
The referendum
In June 1898 referendums were held in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. Australia was the first nation to take a proposed constitution to the people for approval. -
Federation
Federation is declared and the 6 colony's are now Australia -
Federal Election
The first federal election was held in accordance with the australian constitution. -
Sir edmund Barton
Sir edmund barton Became the leader of federation in NSW. Barton was the dominant figure of the the 1897-98 federal convention. He was the first Prime minister of Australia from 1901 to 1903 and then became a judge. -
Federal parliment opened
The australian federal parliment was opened at the exibition centre in melbourne by the duke of york representing the queen. -
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Alfred Deakin
Alfred Deakin Became the second prime minister after Sir Edmund Barton retired he was P.M From 1903to 04 and then from 1905 to 08. Before he became prime minister of Australia he was the main person incharge of the federation movement in Victoria.
