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railways
The train tracks were diferent sizes -
six colonies of Australia
the six colonies names were NSW,VIC,TAS,SA,WA,QLD -
Sir Henry Parkes
Sir Henry Parkes, Premier of New South Wales, urges the colonies to federate. -
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Sir Henry Parkes
Sir Henry Parkes made a stirring speech in favor of federationat Tenterfield,nsw -
The Australasian Federation Conference
The Australasian Federation Conference recommends a national convention be held to draft a constitution for the Commonwealth of Australia. -
British Parliament.
In March a delegation travels to London to present the constitution to the British Parliament.
On 5 July the British Parliament passes the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act.
On 9 July Queen Victoria signs the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act.
On 31 July Western Australia holds a referendum at which an overwhelming majority of voters approve the Constitution. -
The first National Australasian Convention
The first National Australasian Convention is held in Sydney and drafts a constitution. -
Referendums are held in New South Wales
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. -
FEDERATION OCCURRED
the nation of Australia was born -
Economic depression
Economic depression means the colonial parliaments lose interest in federation
