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Federation

Federation. Birth of a nation by archie carter. How did Australia become a nation  ?. Australia was separated into 6 individual colonies back then and there was no national government .

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Federation

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  1. Federation Birth of a nation by archie carter

  2. How did Australia become a nation? • Australia was separated into 6 individual colonies back then and there was no national government. • Sir Henry Parkes (sometimes quoted the father of federation) was the man who came up with the idea of Australia should be formed. • Sir Henry Parkes was the premier of NSW. • Sir Henry Parkes made a speech at Tenterfield because he had stopped there on the train to Sydney. This speech was called the Tenterfield address and impacted on Australia being federated.

  3. How did Australia become a nation? • All the colonies had there own customs houses, railway tracks (you had to change train to get into another state). All the states even had there own army! • At the time no-one thought highly of federating Australia it took some small organizations to get the idea home. • Alfred Deakin was a man who played a vital role in federating Australia. • After a few major conferences the government decided Australia should be federated and in 1901 it was but they had to find a capital city. Melbourne and Sydney disputed over who would be the capital but finally they decided to build a new capital in NSW but 100 only miles away from Victoria. Melbourne was the temporary capital.

  4. HOW DID AUSTRALAN SOCIETY CHANGE IN THIS PERIOD OF TIME • The houses changed, they were elegant with nicely cut gardens and patterns which were more suited to the Australian climate. • Border taxes were abolished (free trade agreement) which enabled growth in trade • The Kanakas were people from Papua New Guinea who were forced to work as slaves in Queensland sugar cane fields. After federation they were set free. • Each colony had there own armies and after federation one army was formed which was much stronger and bigger • Travel between colonies became easier as train lines were connected unlike before when people had to switch trains to get from state to state. • Different people were allowed into Australia whereas before non-whites weren’t allowed to immigrate to Australia.

  5. Alfred deakin • Alfred Deakin played a pivotal role in federating Australia. • He was born on 3rd August 1856. • He studied law at University and became a teacher/tutor before becoming was a barrister and a journalist. • He had 3 terms of prime minister.

  6. Who came to Australia in federation Times • A gold rush in Australia around federation times made many people from all over the world came to Australia. Some of the main countries were:- • China • Canada • England • Ireland • Germany • Greece. • Immigrants came to Australia because the federation period made it more attractive.

  7. Bibliography • Websites: • Sqwirk.com • Australia.gov.au • Wiki Answers • Federation house wikispaces • Australian biographies • Prime ministers.naa.gov.au

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