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Sir Henry Parkes proposed a Federal Council.
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Premier Henry Parkes (NSW) brought up the issue again at another conference.
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Final and successful push for federal council.
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Federal Council of Australiasia formed. Some of the colonies were co-operating.
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Premiers and Governers agreed to a formal meeting.
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Conference organised by Sir Henry Parkes in Melbourne ; agreement that time for Federation had arrived.
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The first ever National Australiasia Convention was held in Sydney, where a draft constitution was made.
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Proposal accepted to establish a new convention.
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Second national Australasian Convention.
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Referendums in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania to approve the constitution. All agree except New South Wales.
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Referendum held in all colonies except W.A. the majority vote was 'YES'.
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Constitution presented to the British Parliament.
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British Parliament passes the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act.
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Queen Victoria signs the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act.
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Western Australia holds a referendum - majority of voters approve the Constitution.
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Commonwealth of Australia is proclaimed in Centennial Park, Sydney.