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What was life like in Australia before 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….1899.
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What happened in the Federation of Australia?
Australia became a nation on 1 January 1901, when the British Parliament passed legislation enabling the six Australian colonies to collectively govern in their own right as the Commonwealth of Australia. It was a remarkable political accomplishment that had taken many years and several referenda to achieve.
What was life like in Australia in 1890s?
The 1890s were dominated by class conflict. The end of the long economic boom that had sustained Australia’s rise and prosperity for many settlers since the gold strikes of the early 1850s resulted in a market collapse that tore at the social fabric and fractured the unity of colonial society.
How did federation impact on indigenous?
Aboriginal people lost power over their own lives. Their personal and working lives were tightly controlled. They could not vote for the federal government and, even if they could have done so, the federal government would not have changed the laws for the better anyway.
What were the impacts of federation?
The effect of Federation, as soon as a uniform tariff was established, would be to deprive the separate States of all power to impose Customs and Excise duties. They would also be relieved of the expense, and deprived of the Revenue, of the Post and Telegraph Department.
What was life like for women in the Federation?
Life for women was hard they had to raise families and do all of the work around the house, education was limited and only their fathers or husbands could own property – they couldn’t. Young women and girls had to do what they were told and did not even have control over their bodies . Women were not equal citizens.
How did people get involved in the federation movement?
Many people around Australia were involved in federation movement. Federal leagues, clubs and societies were formed from the 1890s to advocate for federation. Press reports of the conventions were eagerly read and helped build popular support for federation. Many women were involved in the federation movement.
Why was the process of Federation stalled in Australia?
However, the process of Federation was stalled by the economic depression of the 1890s, with its high levels of unemployment and strikes. The NSW town of Corowa held a Federation League Rally in 1893 where it was proposed that the Australian people themselves would vote for Federation.
What’s the history of the Federation in NSW?
Federation is proud of its contemporary history with Aboriginal Peoples, which is founded on mutual respect for one another. It has enjoyed active partnership with the NSW AECG for over 40 years.