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