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Tenterfield Speech
Sir Henry Parkes (the premier of NSW), gives a speech at Tenterfield that starts debates about federation. -
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Federaton Process
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Constitution
Final details and adjustments are made to Australia's first constituion in Easter. -
Sydney Conference
A conference to draw up the new constitution is held in Sydney. -
Delegates
NSW, ViC, TAS and SA civilians eslect delegates to attend the national Australasian Convention. -
Model of Government Referendum
NSW, VIC, TAS and SA civilians vote in a referendum to decide if they agree with the model of government chosen by the National Australasian Convention. -
Second Referndum
A second referendum is necessary and heald in NSW, VIC, TAS, SA and QLD. -
Queen VIctoria's Approval
Queen Victoria agrees to the new constitution in 1900 and WA decides to join federation. -
Federation
Federation between all colonies is declared on the first of January.