For years, all attempts at federation had
been defeated, but in 1897 the "men with
beards" make another bid to bring the colonies
together. Unification seems within reach, but
some colonies still hold out for a better deal.
For years, all attempts at federation had
been defeated, but in 1897 the "men with
beards" make another bid to bring the colonies
together. Unification seems within reach, but
some colonies still hold out for a better deal.