Firstly, Source 1 features a women representing Australia surrounded by multiple children, who are depicted as the separate states. Federation brought all the desperate states with their individual regional defense force together
- The white, elegant and attractive woman represents a white, united and pure Australia, which was desired by many colonies.
- Queensland is set apart, appearing questionable – relating to its views on federation (wanting to be an independent state)
- The cannon symbolizes the ultimate weapon and a unified defense against external threats such as invasion and increased immigration
- The size of their weaponry reflects how