Well, honey, Alfred Deakin supported federation because he wanted to unite the Australian colonies into one nation to create a stronger economy and better defense against external threats. Plus, he was all about that national pride and wanted to show the world that Australia could stand on its own two feet. So, in a nutshell, he was all about that "united we stand, divided we fall" kind of vibe.
Yes, Alfred Deakin had an older sister named Kate Deakin, who was 5 when Alfred was born.
Sir Henry Parkes was labelled the 'Father of Federation'. Also people like Edmund Barton, Alfred Deakin
He was the son of English immigrants, William Deakin and Sarah Bill.
There are a lot of interesting facts about Alfred Deakin, like he was the second prime minister of Australia. He lived from (1856-1919) and is buried in the St Kilda Cemetery. Deakin University is named after him.
Cause he was cool
He started Federation first January 1901.
Yes Alfred Deakin did have a wife.
Alfred Deakin, Australia's second Prime Minister, was born in Fitzroy, Melbourne in 1856.
Alfred Deakin was born on August 3, 1856.
Alfred Deakin Brookes was born in 1920.
Alfred Deakin Brookes died in 2005.
Alfred Deakin attended Melbourne Grammar School
Alfred Deakin died in Collingwood, Melbourne 1919 Vic
Yes, Alfred Deakin had an older sister named Kate Deakin, who was 5 when Alfred was born.
Sir Henry Parkes was labelled the 'Father of Federation'. Also people like Edmund Barton, Alfred Deakin
Alfred Deakin died on October 7, 1919 at the age of 63.
Alfred Deakin was born at Fitzroy, Melbourne on 3 August 1856.