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Sir Henry Parkes is sometimes referred to as the Father of Federation as he was an influential politician who pushed for Federation of Australia's states.
Although born in England in 1815, a failed business venture prompted him to seek passage with his wife to Australia, and he arrived in Sydney in 1839. He was first elected to the New South Wales Parliament in 1854, and was Premier of New South Wales several times between 1872 and 1891.
Parkes is remembered for his famous Tenterfield Oration, delivered at the small rural town of Tenterfield in October 1889. In this speech, he campaigned heavily for Federation of the six Australian colonies. Tenterfield was selected as the place to make his stand as it was part of New South Wales but a long distance away from Sydney. This meant that the town was disadvantaged by the steep tariffs imposed on the transportation of goods across the border to Queensland, where the closer trade centre of Brisbane was located. His promotion of Federation was based on the fact that it would enable free trade across the borders.
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What was Henry Parkes known as?
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.
When did the Australian federation begin?
The Australian Federation begun on the 1st of January 1901!
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When was Council for the Australian Federation created?
Council for the Australian Federation was created in 2006.
Was Sir Henry Parkes for or against federation?
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.
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When was Australian Liberal Students' Federation created?
Australian Liberal Students' Federation was created in 1944.
When was Australian Federation of University Women created?
Australian Federation of University Women was created in 1922.
Is the Australian Government ruled by the Federation?
Yes and No, the highest law of the land is the Australian Constitution, which establishes the Australian Federation. (States and a commonwealth).
What was the joining of the Australian commonwealth called?
When the states of Australia joined together to form the Commonwealth of Australia, it was called Federation.
