Invitation to celebrations of the Federation of Australia in Sydney

Celebrating the birth of Australia, 1900.

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The invitation shows the new nation and states as allegorical maidens sailing into the dawn of a new era.

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The Federation Kiosk, Centennial Park, Sydney at the Proclamation of Federation.

Federation

The colonies came together in 1901 to form the Commonwealth of Australia. Early legislation in the new parliament reflected matters of national interest such as immigration, taxes and the postal system.

Theme

The five Justices of the first High Court of Australia in official dress.

Constitution and referendums

The Australian Constitution sets out the principles and guidelines for how the country is run. It can only be changed with the approval of the Australian people at a referendum.

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