The nation of Australia was born when the states federated on January 1st of that year.
The Federation of Australia in 1901
The death of Queen Victoria and Australia becoming a self governing colony within the empire. What is known as a Dominion.
Federation was the creation of the country of Australia and happened in 1901.
The 1st of January, 1901 was the date of Federation when the Australian Colonies became the Commonwealth of Australia, a country in its own right.
On 1 January 1901, the states of Australia joined at federation to become the Commonwealth of Australia. Australia appointed (and later elected) its first Prime Minister, and the Australian constitution came into effect.
Take a look at the web link to the left for information on Australia's Federation Day.
1 January 1901 was the date when the six states, or colonies, of Australia federated to become the Commonwealth of Australia, united under a single Federal Givernment.
Federation occurred in Australia in 1901.
Australia became one country in 1901. This was due to the federation act of 1901
Australiawas not invaded in 1901
There was no event in Australian history known as "unification". However, "Federation" was when the six colonies in Austalia united under a federal government to form the Commonwealth of Australia. This occurred on 1 January 1901.
On 1 January 1901, federation of the Australian colonies was achieved and the Commonwealth of Australia was proclaimed. Australia's first Governor-General, John Hope, made the proclamation at Centennial Park in Sydney.