9 July 1900 July 8, 2020 Author: Staff The Federation of Australia is given royal assent. Famous Words of Inspiration..."If ye love wealth greater than liberty, the tranquility of servitude greater than the animating contest for freedom, go home from us in peace. We seek not your counsel, nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you; May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen." Samuel Adams — Click here for more from Samuel Adams Related posts: 26 May 1896 8 July 1889 3 January 1938 31 January 1968 17 May 1900 14 March 1900 21 June 1900 9 February 1900 9 February 1900 9 February 1900 Categories: History