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proposal for a central intercolonial authory
Earl Grey proposed a central legislative authority -
Australian Colonies Government Act passed
Australian Colonies act was then passed by the British parliament -
Self government achieved
Australia achieved a self government -
Natives association formed
An association was formed, called natives assosiation. -
Australian Colonies Duties Act passed
Australian Colonies Duties Act passed by British Parliament -
proposal a Federal Council to consider matters of joint interest to the Australasian Colonies
Henry Parkes proposed a Federal Council to consider matters of joint interest to the Australasian Colonies -
An Act to Constitute the Federal Council of Australasia passed
An Act to Constitute the Federal Council of Australasia passed by British Parliament -
Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act is passed
Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act is passed by British Parliament -
The Commonwealth of Australia is proclaimed
The Commonwealth of Australia is proclaimed and inauguration ceremonies are held at Centennial Park, Sydney with the swearing-in of the Governor-General and interim federal ministry
Australa is anow an idependent nation -
Edmund Barton was the first prime minister of australia
First federal elections held. Edmund Barton confirmed as first Prime Minister