Sir Henry Parkes was known as the Father of Federation in Australia. This was because he was a vocal advocate of federation of the Australian colonies.
Sir Henry Parkes' passion was being a politician and a journalist. He is credited with being the first leader of the Federation of Australian Colonies.
Sir Henry Parkes' passion was being a politician and a journalist. He is credited with being the first leader of the Federation of Australian Colonies.
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Sir Henry Parkes was very much in favour of federation, and is considered to be the Father of Australian Federation. Parkes is perhaps best remembered for his famous Tenterfield Oration, delivered on 24 October 1889, at the Tenterfield School of Arts. In this speech, he advocated the Federation of the six Australian colonies.
Sir Henry Parkes died on 27 April 1896.
Sir Henry Parkes was very much in favour of federation, and is considered to be the Father of Australian Federation. Parkes is perhaps best remembered for his famous Tenterfield Oration, delivered on 24 October 1889, at the Tenterfield School of Arts. In this speech, he advocated the Federation of the six Australian colonies.
Henry Parkes had a sister called Maria Parkes
Henry Parkes married Clarinda Varney on the 11th July 1836
1877
Sir Henry Parkes established the Empire newspaper in December 1850. It continued to be published until 1858.
Sir Henry Parkes, the Australian politician and statesman, received his education from a local school in the village of Canley, near Coventry, England. His formal schooling was limited, and he left school at a young age to work in various trades. Despite his modest educational background, Parkes became a prominent figure in Australian politics and is often referred to as the "Father of Federation."