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Henry Parkes promotes Federation in his newspaper the Empire.
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Proposal to establish federal council was formalised by Premiers.
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Sudan Contingent was an act to consulate the Federal Council.
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Major-General Sir J. Bevan Edward reported on the defence of the Australian colonies.
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Melbourne conference was held to discuss the National Convention.
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The 1st National Australasian Conventional was held in Sydney.
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Sir Edmund Barton sets up a Federation Lee (club).
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Premiers Conference in Hobart agreed to a second Constitutional Convention with elected delegates from each colony.
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27 April - Death of Sir Henry Parkes then in November the People's Federation Convention was held in Bathurst.
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22 March - 23 April first session, 2-24 September second session, of the second National Australasian Convention was held.
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The last meeting of the federal council of Australasia was held from 29th January to 2nd of February. Premiers meeting in Melbourne agreed to six amendments to the constitution.
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1st January the Commonweath of Australia is proclaimed and inauguration ceremonies are held at Centennial Park Sydney.
