Australia in 1927

In 1927, Australia was divided into six separate self-governing states, which had their own governments, and some territories:

New South Wales: New South Wales was the oldest and most populous state. Its capital city was Sydney. It encompassed a significant portion of the eastern coast of Australia.

Victoria: Victoria was another southeastern state, with Melbourne as its capital. It was known for its gold rushes in the mid-19th century and was a major economic and cultural center.

Queensland: this state was situated in the northeastern part of Australia, with Brisbane as its capital. It covered a vast area, including the Great Barrier Reef and the tropical regions of the country.

South Australia: it was located in the central southern part of the continent, with Adelaide as its capital. It was known for its agricultural production, mining activities, and wine industry.

Western Australia: this state occupied the western part of the continent, with Perth as its capital. It was the largest state in terms of land area and was rich in mineral resources, including gold, iron ore, and natural gas.

Tasmania: Tasmania was an island state located south of the mainland. Its capital city was Hobart. Tasmania was known for its natural beauty and wilderness areas.

The Northern Territory: this entity was split at 20° south into the territories of Central Australia and North Australia.

Norfolk Island: it was transferred from the United Kingdom in 1914, becoming the Territory of Norfolk Island.

Papua: this external territory was placed in 1902 under the authority of the Commonwealth of Australia.

From May 9, 1927, the Federal Parliament began meeting in Canberra (Federal Capital Territory), formally moving the federal capital there from Melbourne. The Federal Capital Territory was split from New South Wales in 1911.

These states and territories were united under a federal government framework established by the Australian Constitution in 1901.