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Sir Henry Parkes Speaks in Tenterfield
Sir Henry Parkes gave a speech in Tenterfield urging the colonies to unite as one country.The colonies needed persuasion to help them form one country. -
The Australasian Federation Conference
The Australasian Federation Conference recommends a national convention be held to draft constitutions. They needed to plan out the idea of federation. -
The Economic Depression
1891-94 The Economic Depression starts and colonies lose interest in the idea of federation. Colonies needed to be refreshed of the idea. -
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The First National Australasian Convention
The first National Australasian Convention is held in Sydney and they drew up a draft constitution. -
A Second Conference
A second peoples conference was held in Bathurst New South Wales, trying to get people interested in the idea of federation again. -
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The Second Meeting
The second meeting was held in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne, and agrees to the constitution. -
Secret Meeting
The premiers hold a secret meeting and agree to several changes in the constitution. They needed to update the system. -
Present the Constitution to the British Parliament
Several people travel to London to present the constitution to the British Parliament and get it approved. -
Passes The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution
The British Parliament passes The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution -
Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria signs The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution and agrees to the Terms and Conditions. -
Western Australia
Western Australia holds a referendum at which an overwhelming majority of voters approve the Constitution. -
Commonwealth of Australia is Proclaimed
Commonwealth of Australia is proclaimed in Centennial Park, Sydney. -
Elections
The first Commonwealth elections are held.They needed to decide who was going to be the Prime Minister -
Last Day of Elections
Last day of the elections for the Commonwealth of Australia.They needed to decide who was going to be the Capital of Australia