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John West
John West made a speech and argued that Australia needed to become a nation. He argued that Australia needed to Federate. -
Free Trade
Some representatives from different colonies declared that they supported free trade in Australia. -
Henry Parkes' Speech
Henry Parkes made a speech about why Australia should Federate, why Australia should become a nation. His speech made a big influence on why Australia should become a nation. -
Premier's Conference
A special Premier's Conference agreed to hold a new Federation Convention. -
Constitution
The first Constitutional Convention was held in Sydney. Seven representatives and three from New South Wales agreed to make the name 'Commonwealth of Australia' and they made a draft of a constitution. This happened in 1891 from March - April -
1890's Depression
In the 1890's many people were losing their jobs. Immigration came to a halt, banks closed and most people suffered from lack of money to buy food and shelter. The politicians thought this too important to think about Federation then. -
First Meeting of the National Australasian Convention
The first meeting of the National Australasian Convention took place in Adelaide. All colonies came except for Queensland and they worked towards making a Federal Constitution. This took place in 1897 from the 22nd of March - 23rd of April. -
Federal Council
The last meeting of the Federal Council took place in 1899 from the 24th of January - 27th of January. -
Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria announced that the six colonies would become a nation on the 1st of January 1901. -
Lord Hopetoun
Lord Hopetoun was the awarded as the first Governor-General of Australia. -
Australia Became a Nation
Australia Federated on the 1st of January 1901. -
Federal Parliament
The first Federal Parliament was formed. -
Australian Flag
The Australian flag was flown for the first time in Melbourne above the Exhibition building.