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Sir Earl Gray proposes a loose colonial federation.
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Telegraph it installed in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide
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Telegraph helped the cause of federation massivly as it brought the new southern land together as a nation. By 1876, telegraph was installed all around australia, in the major cities.
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Anoother step forward in federation, The Bulletin was Australia`s first newspaper. It was also nicknamed "The Bushman`s Bible" by many.
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The first census in Australia is held. Due to the laws at the time, aboringinal people were excluded.
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At Tenterfield, "The Father of Federation" made a famous speech supporting federation.
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The referendum is finally passed in Western Australia, and the Australian Constitution is finally drawn up and signed by Queen Victoria.
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Australia finally becomes it`s own country on new years. Also note that Queen Victoria died the same month as federation
