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EzraIn Australia, Federation of the colonies was achieved. Prior to 1901, Australia was made up of six self-governing colonies; New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania. As Australia (New South Wales) was originially established by the British, these colonies were under British rule from the time of the first settlement up until 1901.
On 1 January 1901, federation of the 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. Australia's first Prime Minister was Edmund Barton.
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How long has Australia had a constitutional monarchy?
Australia has been a constitutional monarchy since Federation, which occurred on 1 January 1901.
What year did Lucas struck oil at spindle top?
January 10, 1901
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What happened on January 11, 1953 was French tried to learn the word dimanche
When did Australia become one country?
No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Lieutenant James COOK took possession of just the eastern seaboard in the name of Great Britain. Six colonies were created in the late 18th and 19th centuries; they federated and became the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 January 1901.
What happened on Federation day 1901?
On federation day every state and colonies become together as one country.
