History
In 1852, John Dunmore Lang proposed in his book "Freedom and Independence for the Golden Lands of Australia", that the creation of three new Northern Colonies be undertaken. As the calls for separation began to grow the formation of The North Queensland Separation League. This group was at the forefront of the proposals. Another supporter was Thomas Henry FitzGerald.
In 1897, William Kidstone's proposal was passed through Queensland Parliament on a Speakers vote after a twenty for and twenty against split. The next day, a number of absent members managed to have their votes recorded, and the movement was blocked.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s the calls for a new state were once again on the rise, creating a minor call for a referendum on the idea. In 1994, The North Queensland Party were formed with Frank Rossiter a leading figure. The new North Queensland Flag (pictured) was accepted at a meeting on 16 October 1994. It consisted of blue and white sections, representing the sporting colours of North Queensland. In the white coloured section was the Southern Cross while in the blue section was a Tropic sun with a Marlin.
Read more about this topic: State Of North Queensland
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