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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 were Edmund bartons main contrubutions?
the federation of move was his main contribution
What Edmund Barton's beliefs are?
To make Australia a better place and a place of federation.
What was Edmund Bartons job?
As Prime-Minister
What are Edmund bartons hobbies?
fishing and cricket
What are the names of Edmund Bartons children?
ya mum
What was sir Edmund bartons favorite flower?
lili
What is Edmund Bartons Legacy?
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When was he a prime minister Edmund bartons?
Between 1901 to 1903.
What was Edmund bartons wife's name?
Jane Mason Ross
Who where Sir Edmund Bartons parents?
Willaim Barton and Mary Louise
What is sir Edmund bartons youngest brothers name?
Santiago Jefarylee-king Barton
What was the name of Edmund bartons wife?
sir Edmund Barton's wife's name is Jane (Jeanie) Mason Ross.
