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Was Sir Henry Parkes for or against federation?
Sir Henry Parkes was very much in favour of federation, and is considered to be the Father of Australian Federation. Parkes is perhaps best remembered for his famous Tenterfield Oration, delivered on 24 October 1889, at the Tenterfield School of Arts. In this speech, he advocated the Federation of the six Australian colonies.
What is sir Henry parkes middle name?
Louise Mcauley
Why did Henry Parkes think federation was important?
Henry Parkes's main argument for fe ration of the colonies in Australia was based on the benefits to trade. He advocated the Federation of the six Australian colonies, largely based on policies of assisting trade by removing border tariffs.
Who where the founding fathers of Australia?
Sir Henry Parkes was labelled the 'Father of Federation'. Also people like Edmund Barton, Alfred Deakin
Who were the fathers of Canadian confederation?
Sir Henry Parkes is considered to be the Father of Australian Federation. Other people such as Edmund Barton, Australia's first Prime Minister, made a significant contribution to the federation movement in Australia but they are not awarded the title of "Father of federation".
