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the first colony, New south whales, was settled by the british. it was ruled by a governor appointed by the british government
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inauguration of the commonwhealth of australia
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first federal election held according to state electoral laws
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opening of first commonwhealth parliament in victorian state parliament building,melbourne
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commonwhealth franchise act and commonwhealth electoral act pass
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federal election held under commonwhealth electoral act
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constitutional convention held to discuss issues about whether australia should become a republic
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refurendum held to vote to on the proposal that australia become a republic
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centenary federation
