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Henry Parkes made a speech
In 1889 a man called Henry Parkes gave a speech. He started the colonies of Australia thinking about te idea of federation. -
Voting
In the last few years of the 18th century, voters were given a say if federation would actually happen. -
Thinking
The colonies of Australia had meetings, to decide if federation would happen. Most of the colonies liked the idea but some didn't, such as WA -
WA
All the colonies of Australia had agreed but Western Australia, but if they did not agree soon then Australia would become a nation wit out them. But they did agree in the end. -
Liking the idea
By the 1900s it was clear most colenies likes the idea of becoming one nation -
Australia comes togather
On January the 1st 1901 Australia became an independent nation!!!! -
British government
The idea was sent to the British goverment, if the British goverment agreed then the country would come together.
