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Which colony finally voted to join the Australian federation in 1900?
Western Australia finally voted to join the federation in the referendum on 31 July 1900.
Why was Western Australia the last to join federation?
Western Australia wasn't the last to join the federation as all the colonies federated at the same time. However, Western Australia was certainly the last to agree to Federation. Western Australia held back from agreeing to join the federation, as Premier and former explorer John Forrest wanted to ensure the economic security of the state, given its distance from the more highly populated eastern states. Western Australia itself was divided over the decision to join, as the people of Albany pushed to be included as part of South Australia, rather than aligning themselves with Perth and Fremantle. Despite this, Forrest's 31 July 1900 referendum on whether the Western Australians wished to join the rest of the commonwealth was resoundly accepted throughout the state.
Why were some states in the 1900s hesitant of the referendum and why did they want Australia to stay the same?
The only state that was hesitant about the referendum and the concept of Federation was Western Australia. This was because Premier John Forrest was concerned about the economic security of the state, given its distance from the more highly populated eastern states. The state would not benefit to the same degree from the lifting of trade tariffs.
What were the names of the six colonies before federation in Australia?
The colonies that were a part of Australia before federation were: Western Australia Queensland South Australia New South Wales Victoria Tasmania
Did Western Australia vote for or against federation?
Initially, Western Australia voted against Federation. Premier and former explorer John Forrest held back on the agreement because he wanted to ensure the economic security of the state, given its distance from the more highly populated eastern states. Forrest believed that Western Australia's very distance from the rest of Australia's states would mean it would miss out on many of the trade benefits the eastern states would enjoy. The people of Western Australia were divided over whether or not they should join the federation, as the town of Albany, on the southern coast, wanted to be included as part of South Australia, rather than aligning themselves with Perth and Fremantle. Despite this, Forrest's 31 July 1900 referendum on whether the Western Australians wished to join the rest of the commonwealth was resoundly accepted throughout the state.
What country did the colonies look to as the mother country at the time of Federation?
Western australia
What people played a role in federation?
Key figures in the Australian Federation include Sir Henry Parkes, often called the "Father of Federation," who advocated for unification; Edmund Barton, who became the first Prime Minister of Australia; and John Quick, a prominent supporter of the movement who introduced the idea of a referendum. Additionally, delegates from various colonies, including representatives from New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania, contributed to the drafting and negotiation of the Constitution. Their collaboration ultimately led to the Commonwealth of Australia being established in 1901.
How did western Australia got its name?
When the Commonwealth of Australia was founded after Australia began to gain it's independence in 1901, the colony was already called Western Australia. When it was adopted by the federation in 1901, the name was kept and it was made a state. It was most likely called Western Australia because it is on the western side of Australia.
Did all Australians support Federation?
Initially, no. The majority of people in Western Australia voted "no" in the 1899 referendum. They were guided by Premier and former explorer John Forrest, who held back on the agreement because he wanted to ensure the economic security of the state, given its distance from the more highly populated eastern states. Forrest believed that Western Australia's very distance from the rest of Australia's states would mean it would miss out on many of the trade benefits the eastern states would enjoy. Western Australia itself was divided over whether or not it should federate, as the people of Albany wanted to be included as part of South Australia, rather than aligning themselves with Perth and Fremantle. Despite this, Forrest's 31 July 1900 referendum on whether the Western Australians wished to join the rest of the commonwealth was resoundly accepted throughout the state.
What is a Popular referendum?
== == referendum |ˌrefəˈrendəm| noun ( pl. -dums or -da |-də|) a general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision. • the process of referring a political question to the electorate for this purpose. ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from Latin, gerund ( ‘referring’ ), or neuter gerundive ( ‘something to be brought back or referred’ ) of referre (see refer ).
What was Australia's new name after federation?
The Commonwealth of Australia is the official name. Commonly simply called Australia. Before federation there were six separate colonies with their own names (New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania.) Australia was a common, but unofficial name for the colonies together.
What was the last colony to federate in Australia?
The last colony to agree to join the Australian Federation was Western Australia, because they felt cut off from Australia as their main city, Perth, was one of the furthest away from any other of the big cities.
