How did Edmund Barton became the first minister of Australia?

Sir Edmund "Toby" Barton, GCMG, KC (18 January 1849 – 7 January 1920) was an Australian politician and judge who served as the first Prime Minister of Australia, in office from 1901 to 1903. He resigned to become a founding member of the High Court of Australia, where he served until his death. read more

Barton had worked on Federation for ten years, and became Australia's first Prime Minister because the supporters of Federation trusted him. Early years Edmund Barton was born in Glebe, New South Wales, on 18 January 1849. read more

Edmund Barton became Australia's first prime minister after the Commonwealth of Australia was proclaimed on 1 January 1901. The first federal election was held on 29-30 March 1901 and Barton's Protectionist Party won a majority. read more