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Sir Henry Parkes
Henry Parkes urged for federation by giving a speech on how the colonies should come together and become a nation. -
The First National Australasian
The first National Australasian is held in Sydney and it drafts a constitution. -
Economic Depression
Economic Depression means that the colonial parliament loses their interest in making Australia become a nation. -
People's Conference
A conference in Corowa urges for the parliaments to have another convention to decide on the draft constitution. -
Premiers conference
A premiers conference finally decides that they should hold another new federation convention. -
Another Conference
Another conference is held in Bathurst renews the calls for another federation convention. -
A second convention
A second convention is held in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne agrees to the constitution. -
Referendums
Referendums are held in VIC, N.S.W, TAS and S.A to approve of the constitution. New South wales is the only one it isn't endorsed by. -
Another Secret Meeting
The Premieres hold another secret meeting to make a few changes to the constitution. -
Australia became a nation
1 January 1901 Australia becomes a nation in Centennial park, Sydney.