Federation fact sheet 4 further reading australian. Early years of federation 19011909 australia before and during world war i 19101919 australia between the wars 19201938. There is a great deal of accessible history for kids on the subject of european history, but a shortage of. Australian history timeline slides linkedin slideshare. Although much of the military training undertaken by volunteers in the colonies was aimed at meeting external threats, european settlement was accompanied by a protracted and undeclared war against australias indigenous inhabitants. The history of australia from 19011945 begins with the federation of the six colonies to create the commonwealth of australia. World war i anzac troops in europe including gallipoli. Coper, michael, encounters with the australian constitution, cch books, sydney, 1987. The commonwealth of australia was formed in 1901 through the federation of six states under a single constitution.
Dirk hartog dirk hartog 1580 1621 was a 17th century dutch sailor and explorer, whose expedition was the second european group to land on australian soil. The federation of australia was the process by which the six separate british self governing. The commonwealth of australia was inaugurated on 1 january 1901 in centennial park, sydney. Calendars online and print friendly for any year and month. The colonies of fiji and new zealand were originally part of this process, but they decided not to.
Colonial period, 17881901 the australian war memorial. This book tells the story of the architects and buildings that have defined australias architectural culture since the founding of the modern nation through federation in 1901. Prior to documented history, travelers from asia may have reached australia. The western australian referendum was not held until three weeks after the commonwealth of australia constitution act became law hence the wording of the preamble to the act and clause 3, which provides for the queen to issue a proclamation of the date of inauguration of the commonwealth in the referendums on the constitution, women were able to vote in only two of the colonies, south. Significant australian events as of 1901 timeline timetoast. Congratulations to jennifer debenham for the publication of celluloid subjects to digital directors. The road to federation 18901900 early years of federation 19011909 australia before and during world war i 19101919 australia between the wars 19201938 the great depression in australia 19301939 world war ii 19401949 aftermath of the war 19501959 australia in the sixties 19601969 the whitlam fraser years 19701979. This topic moves from colonial australia to the development of australia as a nation, particularly after 1901. Include extra information and pictures found in your school library or online.
Aboriginal australians arrived on the australian mainland by sea from maritime southeast asia between 40,000 and 70,000 years ago. The medal has the potential to interpret the main themes of federation. By federation in 1901 over threequarters of the population were australianborn. Australias official name was the commonwealth of australia. An american couple walter burly griffin won a competition to design the nations capital on a remote sheep run in southern new south wales bringing art deco and art moderne ideas to the australian bush. An encyclopedia of the nation, its people and their origins 2nd ed. See more ideas about history, australian curriculum and first fleet.
Half of these lived in cities, threequarters were born in australia, and the majority were of english, scottish or irish descent. In march, elections were held for the new federal parliament, and in may the celebrations focused on. A history of the department of immigration managing. Chinas control of south asian waters could have extended to a landing. History of manufacturing in australia australian made logo. The australian federal system took some of its features from the british parliament and some from the united states system of governance. Significant australian events as of 1901 timeline created by tylezziee96. Students explore the factors that led to federation and experiences of democracy and citizenship over time. The upsidedown history of down under alison lloyd and terry denton theres so much more at. The centenary of australias federation parliament of australia. The first was to seek a source of inspiration for the development of the country and the second was to choose or perhaps build a capital city. Like all known political systems, australias federation has fallen far short of. Colonisation to federation australian history timeline. This is namely the federation of the six australian colonies and the formulation of the federal laws that governed immigration, customs, defence, trade, taxation and finance and industrial relations and the creation of.
Australian history wikibooks, open books for an open world. A federation resource kit, national archives of australia, 2000. L yndall ryan 2014 the cambridge history of australia, v olumes 1 and 2, australian historical studies, 45. The road to federation 18901900 early years of federation 1901 1909 australia before and during world war i 19101919 australia between the wars 19201938 the great depression in australia 19301939 world war ii 19401949 aftermath of the war 19501959 australia in the sixties 19601969 the whitlam fraser years 19701979. In 1901 the 6 british colonies united to become a new nationthe commonwealth of australia. Australia became a nation on 1 january 1901 when 6 british coloniesnew south wales, victoria, queensland, south australia, western australia and. The western australian referendum was not held until three weeks after the commonwealth of australia constitution act became law hence the wording of the preamble to the act and clause 3, which provides for the queen to issue a proclamation of the date of inauguration of the commonwealth. Pdf the cambridge history of australia, volumes 1 and 2. Federation of australia 1850 1901 timeline timetoast. On 1 january 1901, the six existing selfgoverning british colonies of new south wales, victoria, queensland, tasmania, south australia and western australia, came together in union to create the commonwealth of australia. The federation of australia was the process by which the six separate british selfgoverning colonies of queensland, new south wales, victoria, tasmania, south australia, and western australia agreed to unite and form the commonwealth of australia, establishing a system of federalism in australia.
Federation to the end 9 f world war ii one people, one destiny 10. A policy established when responsibility for immigration passed to the newly created federal government of australia in 1901. Federation of australia on 1st january 1901 is one the major event in the history of australia. The history of australia is the history of the area and people of the commonwealth of australia, including its preceding indigenous and colonial societies. Use an online interactive timeline creator such as time toast. Both were part of a search for an australian culture. This article discusses the history of australia from the arrival of european explorers in the 16th century to the present. Students understand the significance of australias british heritage, the westminster system and other models that influenced the development of australias system of. Internalization 85 travellers and the atelier 89 griffin 105 students and followers 109 4 193447. This black and white photo is of a group of older children in 1901. The rise of domestic architecture 33 griffin 35 bungalows 42 european strains and local histories 71 3 192734.
Like wicked warriors and evil emperors and dragons, devils and rebels this book brings history to life. This history was omitted from school text books and typically from australian history units. The administration of colonial military forces passed to the commonwealth on 1 march 1901, following federation. The reason why i think the year 1901 is an important year for federation is because that was the year that federation the six colonies were making the law for the british parliaments. Dirk hartog dirk hartog 1580 1621 was a 17th century dutch sailor and explorer, whose expedition was. Life at the time of federation national museum of australia. Changing aboriginalities and australian documentary film, 1901 2017 peter lang, 2020. White australia policy national museum of australia. Federation is the formation of political unity, with the central government, by a number of states, each of which retains control of its own internal affairs.
Pat stretton and christine finnimore, how south australian aborigines lost the vote. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. The australasian federation league used this australian flag badge to promote federation in the referendum of 1898. The australian capital territory was created out of new south wales in 1908, the federal capital named canberra in 19, and the parliament house opened there in 1927. After the 1901 celebrations had faded the federation needed a capital city. The date of his arrival, 26 january, went on to mark australia day. History of manufacturing in australia australia has a long and proud history of manufacturing, particularly in the 20th century. Taking a long historical perspective, the book traces the growth of indigenous film making as a form of resistance to the imposition of colonialism. Print and laminate the fact sheet version of the timetable for students to. The young nation joined britain in the first world war, suffered through the great depression in australia as part of the global great depression and again joined britain in the second world war against nazi germany in 1939. Start with the arrival of the first fleet in 1788 and then include key dates in the lead up to federation in 1901. Australias federation parliamentary education office.
Booktopia buy history books online from australias leading online bookstore. This was a federation of the states of new south wales, victoria, tasmania, queensland, western australia and south australia 1911. Late nineteenthcentury conceptions of federalism and their impact onaustralian federation, 18901901 2002 233 journal of legal history 253. Clark, andrew inglis, studies in australian constitutional law, 1901. C publications just one book from a series of seven books designed to provide students with an awareness of the chronology of major events in the history of australia and the significance of these events in shaping the nation. The history of australia from 19011945 begins with the federation of the six colonies to create. Print and laminate the timetable banner and heading to create a display for the unit in your classroom. Readings independent australian retailers and online merchants of fine books, music and film. This fact sheet examines the path to federation, the creation of.
The first fleet arrives at sydney cove under captain arthur phillip to establish the first settlement in australia. Australian historycontents wikibooks, open books for an. For a more detailed discussion of aboriginal culture, see australian aboriginal peoples. Commonwealth of australia constitution act 1900 uk, cover. That year marked the beginning of a search for better city forms and buildings to accommodate the changing realities of australian life and to express an emerging, distinctive, and, eventually, confident australian. Identity, freedom and equality in australia 19011925 tells the story of the political battle after federation to achieve unprecedented levels of social and economic equality, while preserving both national independence and individual freedom.
Page at project gutenberg of australia for ebooks covering australian history. The federation of australia parliamentary education office. The white australia policy had an immediate impact, rapidly changing demographics. By federation in 1901 over threequarters of the population were australian born. Attempts at cultural redefinition 1 the quest for an australian style 1 the canberra competition 20 2 1927. Aboriginal tribesaboriginal tribes aboriginal tribes thought to have arrived in australia. Souvenir of federation on the 1st january 1901 australia became a federation. The effect was most obvious on the asian population. Some side effects of federation, old parliament house, adelaide, 1991. Books by members the australian historical association.
This was what was known as federation and was the culmination of a decadeslong push by various individuals and associations. This souvenir of federation was released in 1901 to celebrate the birth of federation. Australia became a nation when the six selfgoverning colonies united in 1901. Treasury has been at the centre of every major economic policy issue the australian government has faced, its role evolving from the governments bookkeeper at federation in 1901 to the economic policy advising agency it is. Booklet souvenir of the federation of australia, 1901.
Many people moved between the colonies to find work, and sporting teams had begun to represent australia. Federation australia became independent nation, parting from britain. Also in 1901 they made the rule that they are allowed to do free trade and do things they werent allowed to do in the past. History create a timeline of the key events surrounding australian federation. In 1901, australia become one nation all the states and territories joined together. Treasury has been at the centre of every major economic policy issue the australian government has faced, its role evolving from the governments bookkeeper at federation in 1901 to the economic policy advising agency it is today. Federation of australia news newspapers books scholar jstor. This is namely the federation of the six australian colonies and the formulation of the federal laws that governed immigration, customs, defence, trade, taxation and finance and industrial relations and the creation of a new australian nation in 1901. Use this australian history teaching resource in the classroom when exploring significant events that took place in australian from british colonisation to federation. Here is a timeline of how it has developed, changed and evolved. This is the blueprint of the commonwealth, setting out how the new federation. It focuses on the development of the armys organisation and its evolution from the colonial armies of federation to the modern, professional force it is today. Australian art and society 19012001 mcdonald, john on.
The colonies were known as states and the federal parliament was formed, which was ruled by britain. When the constitution of australia came into force, on 1 january 1901, the colonies collectively. The nonindigenous population at the time of federation was 3. Section 2 federation and federal legislation, download adobe pdf file.