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Sir Henry Parkes, Premier of New South Wales, urges the colonies to federate.
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federation
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A special premier's conference agrees to hold a new federation convention.
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Referendums are held in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania to approve the constitution. It is endorsed by all but New South Wales.
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On 9 July Queen Victoria signs the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act.
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The Commonwealth of Australia is proclaimed the first Orime Minister (Edmund Barton) and parliament were sworn in.
The Commonwealth of Australia is proclaimed the first Orime Minister (Edmund Barton) and parliament were sworn in.