Federation happened in 1901, but it wasn't until the 1890s that most of the colonies started to warm to the idea of being a united nation. Some 'obstacles' of federation was the fact that South Australia didn't want to join because that was the only convict free colony and they didn't want to mix In with convicts that got transported over from England. They believed that there would be a huge rise in robbery and other …showed first 75 words of 552 total…

…showed last 75 words of 552 total…and new businesses arising which would then generate more money for Australia and might attract some overseas attention with a certain business, it would also make going to university easier and more affordable for the everyday person. In Conclusion Henry Parks realised his dream of federation and he finally got the end to his career he had been waiting for which today it has brought upon a much more powerful and unified Australia for all.