Making of a nation

By tlovell1

  • The First Nation Australasian convention is held in Sydney and drafts a constitution

    The First Nation Australasian convention is held in Sydney and drafts a constitution

  • Economic depression means the colonial parliaments to lose interest in federation.

    Economic depression means the colonial parliaments to lose interest in federation.

  • A seconds people conference in Bathurst, New South Wales, renews calls for another federation convention.

    A seconds people conference in Bathurst, New South Wales, renews calls for another federation convention.

  • Refunderums are held in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania to approve the constitution. It is endorsed by all but N.S.W

    Refunderums are held in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania to approve the constitution. It is endorsed by all but N.S.W

  • In January the premieres hold a secret meeting and agree to several changes in the constitution

    In January the premieres hold a secret meeting and agree to several changes in the constitution

  • The first commenwealth of Australia is proclaimed the first prime minister (Edmund Barton) and the parliament were sworn in.

    The first commenwealth of Australia is proclaimed the first prime minister (Edmund Barton) and the parliament were sworn in.