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South Australia was proclaimed on 28 December 1836. The South Australian Colonisation Act was passed by the British Parliament in 1834, and the first settlers arrived in 1836. South Australia was officially proclaimed on 19 February 1836 in England. The Old Gum Tree at Glenelg North, South Australia, was the location of the reading of the Proclamation by Governor Hindmarsh on 28 December 1836.
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What happened on January 1 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.
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 are the divisions of Australia called?
Australia is divided up into six states (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania - the island state), and two major interbal territories(Northern Territory and A.C.T Australian capital territory though they Australia do have smaller territories.
Which direction is australia from asia?
Australia is located southeast of Asia. The continent of Australia is separated from Asia by the Timor Sea and the Arafura Sea to the northwest, and the Torres Strait to the northeast. Geographically, Australia is considered part of the region known as Oceania, which includes Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.
Were we called Australian citizens before federation?
No, we were called by our state e.g. citizen of South Australia, citizen of New South Wales. Until we were united as one country we were called citizens of Australia
