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Yes. The man who became Australia's first Prime Minister, Edmund Barton, was a strong advocate of the federation of the Australian colonies, and he led the federal movement following the death of Sir Henry Parkes. In 1897 he was one of the NSW delegates to the Constitutional Convention which developed a constitution for the proposed federation. Discussion of the constitution commenced on 22 March 1897. After not being accepted by the states the first time, the amended Commonwealth Constitution was given Royal Assent on 9 July 1900. On 1 January 1901, federation of the colonies was achieved and the Commonwealth of Australia was proclaimed.
As the most vigorous federalist in the largest state, Barton was appointed Prime Minister, although this was only after some negotiations with the newly elected Governor-General, Lord Hopetoun, who initially invited Sir William Lyne, the Premier of New South Wales, to form a government. Barton was Prime Minister from January 1901 to September 1903.
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What did Edmund barton achieve?
Sir Edmund Barton's work in the Australian Political scene played a large role in the formation of the federation of Australia and in the draughting of its constitution.
What Edmund Barton's beliefs are?
To make Australia a better place and a place of federation.
What did Edmund barton do to contribute to federation?
(he was our first pm and he carried around a gun
Who is known as The father or Federation?
Edmund Barton Alfred Deakins Sir Henry parkes
Was the first prime minister after federation in 1901?
In Australia, the first Prime Minister was appointed following Federation in 1901. This was Edmund Barton.
Who was the prime minister when the federation of Australia occurred?
Prior to Federation, there was no Prime Minister. The first Prime Minister of Australia was Edmund Barton, and he took on his position at Federation.
What are three facts about Edmund Barton?
1: He was elected as the Federated Australia's first Prime Minister 2: He was one of the people that supported Federation 3: He became a Sir Edmund Barton.
What were Edmund Barton's major achievements?
Being the First Prime Minister and a tireless advocate for Federation.
Why did Edmund barton want federation?
He wanted it so everyone could hhave a right in say mabey?
Did people support Edmund barton?
The Majority of Australians did support Edmond Barton in his fight for Australian Federation. However he was not a popular leader in political circles.
Why did Edmund barton want Australia to be a federation?
He wanted it so everyone could hhave a right in say mabey?
What dollar is Edmund barton on?
Edmund Barton has not appeared on any Australian banknote to date. The only politician to have ever graced an Australian banknote was Sir Henry Parkes on the 2001 Centenary of Federation Five Dollar note, he being one of the major motivational forces leading to the Federation of Australia.
