[Editor: This chapter is part of The White Australia Policy: The Rise and Fall of Australia’s Racial Ideology (2025).] Federation and national issues The push for the federation of the Australian colonies was based upon several important elements, including the desire for a … [Read more...] about The White Australia Policy: Federation and national issues
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New South Wales [October 1884]
[Editor: This article, which uses information taken from several books regarding the colony of New South Wales, was published in The Scottish Review (London), October 1884.] Art. I. — New South Wales. 1. New South Wales: Its Progress and Resources. Sydney: Thomas … [Read more...] about New South Wales [October 1884]
The Federation resolutions [NSW Parliament, 15 May 1890]
[Editor: This record of proceedings in the Legislative Assembly (NSW) of 14 May 1890 was published in The Australian Star (Sydney), 15 May 1890. It includes a report of George Dibbs’ “I have a dream” speech (7 August 1889).] The Federation resolutions. The debate upon the … [Read more...] about The Federation resolutions [NSW Parliament, 15 May 1890]
Birth of a nation: Historical sketch [1 January 1901]
[Editor: An article regarding the Federation of Australia. Published in The Brisbane Courier, 1 January 1901.] Birth of a nation. Historical sketch. Though the first discovery of Australia is still to a large extent in the region of uncertainty, it has generally been … [Read more...] about Birth of a nation: Historical sketch [1 January 1901]
Federation letters: Appeal by the Premier and the Treasurer [3 June 1898]
[Editor: This letter, from Charles Cameron Kingston (the Premier of South Australia) and Frederick William Holder (the Treasurer of SA), regarding the proposed federation of the colonies of Australia, was published in The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), 3 June 1898.] Federation … [Read more...] about Federation letters: Appeal by the Premier and the Treasurer [3 June 1898]
Erase the Border Line! [poem by John Knight, 2 September 1899]
[Editor: This poem, regarding the vote for the federation of the Australian colonies, was published in the Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Maryborough, Qld.), 2 September 1899.] Erase the Border Line! [By John Knight.] Men! if your hope is to … [Read more...] about Erase the Border Line! [poem by John Knight, 2 September 1899]
Sir Henry Parkes at Tenterfield [25 October 1889]
[Editor: A report on the speech made by Sir Henry Parkes at Tenterfield (NSW), on 24 October 1889, which is regarded as one of the major events leading to the federation of the Australian colonies. Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 25 October 1889.] Sir Henry Parkes at … [Read more...] about Sir Henry Parkes at Tenterfield [25 October 1889]
Hobart Town [news extract, 28 May 1853]
[Editor: An extract from the “Hobart Town” section of the news reports published in the Launceston Examiner, 28 May 1853. The Hobart correspondent says that the Anti-Transportation League should not be disbanded until the federation of the Australian colonies is … [Read more...] about Hobart Town [news extract, 28 May 1853]
An Australian Federation [17 January 1857]
[Editor: A report on a discussion in the Victorian parliament regarding the proposed federation of the Australian colonies. Published in The Argus, 17 January 1857.] An Australian Federation. Although the motion of Mr. Duffy in the Assembly yesterday for a committee on … [Read more...] about An Australian Federation [17 January 1857]