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The Federation of Australia, 1901... Signing the Oath by Lord Hopetoun at Sydney
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The Federation of Australia, 1901... Signing the Oath by Lord Hopetoun at Sydney
The Federation of Australia, 1901: The Ceremony of Signing the Oath by Lord Hopetoun at Sydney on New Years Day, 1901. John Hope, 7th Earl of Hopetoun (1860-1908), the first Governor-General of Australia, officiates at the Inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia at Centennial Park, Sydney. (The Federation of Australia was the process by which the six separate British self-governing colonies of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Western Australia, agreed to unite and form the Commonwealth of Australia). From " The Illustrated London News Record of the Glorious Reign of Queen Victoria 1837-1901: The Life and Accession of King Edward VII. and the Life of Queen Alexandra". [London, 1901]
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The Federation of Australia, 1901 - The Birth of a Nation
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. This print captures the historic moment when Australia took its first steps towards nationhood. On New Year's Day in 1901, at Centennial Park in Sydney, Lord Hopetoun presided over the inauguration ceremony that marked the birth of the Commonwealth of Australia. In this image, we see Lord Hopetoun standing tall and dignified at the Federation Pavilion. Surrounded by a vast crowd eagerly awaiting this pivotal moment in history, he holds a document representing unity and progress. The architecture of the pavilion stands as a symbol of hope for a prosperous future. The significance of this event cannot be overstated. It was through the process known as federation that six separate British self-governing colonies agreed to unite under one flag and form modern-day Australia. This photograph immortalizes not only Lord Hopetoun but also those who played their part in shaping this great nation. As we gaze upon this remarkable image, we are transported back to an era where dreams were realized and boundaries were broken. It serves as a reminder that unity can overcome division and that even amidst uncertainty, progress is possible. This print from "The Illustrated London News Record" offers us an invaluable glimpse into our past—a visual testament to the determination and vision it took to create one united nation out of many diverse regions.
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