What is federation?
Australia became a nation on 1 January 1901 when 6 British colonies—New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania—united to form the Commonwealth of Australia. This process is known as Federation. The colonies became states and transferred some of their powers to the Australian Parliament.
Members of the Australasian Federation Conference, 1890.
National Library of Australia, AN14292110
Members of the Australasian Federation Conference, 1890.
National Library of Australia, AN14292110
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A sepia-toned photograph of a group of men in formal attire in front of a building portico. Six men (including one wearing a top hat) are seated on chairs. Eight men stand behind. Henry Parkes is fourth from left and Alfred Deakin is sixth from left.
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