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FEDERATION

FEDERATION. (1890 - 1915). FEDERATION Before federation Australia consisted of six British self-governing colonies; NSW, Queensland, Western Australia, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. These colonies then joined together to become one nation on the 1st of January, 1901.

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FEDERATION

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  1. FEDERATION • (1890 - 1915)

  2. FEDERATION Before federation Australia consisted of six British self-governing colonies; NSW, Queensland, Western Australia, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. These colonies then joined together to become one nation on the 1st of January, 1901

  3. Why Australia Became a Nation • Defence and Foreign Policy - the Australian colonies wanted a united defence force for better protection. • Immigration - colonies were eager to strengthen their immigration polices by becoming united. • National Pride - People were beginning to consider themselves something other as British.

  4. Transport System - before federation the colonies had different rail widths, railway lines couldn't join, so trains couldn't cross borders. • Trade - with a uniform rail system, inter-colonial trade would not be hindered.

  5. How Australia Become A Nation • Sir Henry Parkes put forward a proposal for Australian Federation in 1867. • Conferences organised • Referendums held • Constitution made • Constitution presented to the British

  6. Timeline Of Federation(1867 - 1901)(TAP HERE FOR LINK TO TIMELINE)

  7. Comic of Political Persuasion

  8. How Australian Society Changed • The colonial governments became more united and there was greater trust within the one parliament. • Free trade agreement was formed so it no longer cost money to trade or sell goods in another state. • The residents of the colonies were no longer separate and competitive, but they were joined and friendly. • Australia's defence became stronger because the colonies had united to protect Australia.

  9. How Did Australian Money Change • Before Federation - currency used in Australian colonies was a mixture of British coins, Australian minted sovereigns, copper trade tokens and private bank notes • After Federation, in 1910, the national currency, called the Australian pound, was introduced.

  10. People Who Came to Australia • Chinese people - came to Australia during the gold rushes 1850's and the 1880's to make their fortune. • Many European settlers - came to work in the wine industry. • Afghans - people from India, Iran, Egypt and Turkey came as cameleers to operate camel trains through outback Australia. • Lebanese - came to work in textiles, drapery and haberdashery.

  11. Immigrants waiting to enter Australia.

  12. 1901 Chinese Man With Immigration Papers

  13. Afghan Immigrant - Cameleer

  14. Sir Henry Parkes (27 May 1815 - 27 April 1896) • Sir Henry Parkes was born in Canley, England. • He travelled to Australia by ship and arrived on the 25 July 1839 • Sir Henry Parkes is referred to as the 'Father of Federation' as he was the first to propose federation of Australia. • He was first elected to the NSW Parliament in 1854. • He then was Premier of NSW several times between 1872 and 1891.

  15. Bibliography • http://www.sro.wa.gov.au/archive-collection/collection/passenger-lists-and-immigration-records • http://www.rba.gov.au/Museum/Timeline/1901_1920.html • http://www.auspostalhistory.com/articles/98.php • http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/books/multiculturalism-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly-the-tragic/story-e6frg8nf-1226116838542 • http://getting-it-together.moadoph.gov.au/south-australia/road-to-federation/resource-4.html • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federation_of_Australia • http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/our-government/australias-federation • http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_was_Australia_changed_by_federation?#slide6.

  16. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_pound • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Parkes • http://www.skwirk.com • http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/federation.htm • http://guides.naa.gov.ay/more-people-imperative/chapter1/index.aspx • http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/federation

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