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Australian Colonies Government Act passed by British Parliament
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Select Committees in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia held to discuss the possibility of a federal union
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British troops withdrawn with draw from australia because convict transport tation has finished.
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Australian Natives Association established
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Henry Parkes proposed a Federal Council to consider matters of joint interest to the Australasian Colonies
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sir henrry parks the premier of NSW erges the colonies to federat
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First session of the National Australasian Convention is held in Adelaide to work towards a Federal Constitution. All colonies except Queensland attended.
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Second session of the National Australasian Convention is held in Sydney.
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Third and final session of the National Australasian Convention is held in Melbourne. Delegates agree on a draft Constitution.
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The Premiers of all the six colonies meet in Melbourne to discuss changes to the proposed Constitution. Because it is a private meeting, it is called the ÔSecret Premiers' Conference. The meeting agrees to some changes to meet the concerns of Queensland and New South Wales. It also decides to have a federal capital in New South Wales but not within 100 miles of Sydney.
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Queen Victoria proclaims that the Commonwealth of Australia, comprising all six colonies, will come into existence on 1 January 1901.
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of Australia.
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The Commonwealth of Australia is proclaimed in Centennial Park, Sydney. Edmund Barton is sworn in as first Prime Minister.
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The first federal election is held. Adult men are allowed to vote in all States, but Aborigines and women can vote in some States only.
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Australias new flag was rasid for the first time.
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Vote extended to all women but denied to Aboriginal people by the Commonwealth Franchise Act
