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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".
Who first thought of federation?
Sir Henry Parks
How did sir Henry parks contribute with democracy?
He was in the government and government = laws
Name the two important people who were involved with the process of federation State what they did?
Sir Edmund Barton and Sir Henry parks. :P I did that test too
What was Henry Parkes known as?
Sir Henry Parkes was known as the Father of Federation in Australia. This was because he was a vocal advocate of federation of the Australian colonies.
Who was farther of federation in 1896?
the father of federation in 1896 was Sir Henry Parkes.
Who suggested federation?
Henry Parkes
Who is considered the leader of Federation in Australia?
Sir Henry Parkes is regarded as the Father of Federation.
Why did Henry Parkes make federation?
Henry Parkes did not make federation. He was a strong advocate and delivered a stirring speech at Tenterfield promoting federation as a means to ensure free trade between the states.
What is Henry parkes nickname?
'Father of Federation'
Did Henry parkes start the idea of federation?
no
What is the father of federation regarded as being?
The Father of Federation is regarded as being the one who campaigned most vocally and vigorously for Federation in Australia - and this is Sir Henry Parkes.
Who decided federation was a good idea?
Sir Henry Parkes
