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Sir Henry Parkes
Five time Preimer of New South Wales, urges other colonies to federate. He told others to join Hand in Hand. -
The Australasian Federation
Recommends a national convention to be held to draft a constitution for the Commonwealth of Australia. -
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Etomic Depression
Causes the colonial parliaments to lose interest in federation -
The first National Australasian
The first National Australasian Convention is held in Sydney and drafts a constitution. -
A special premiers conference
Agrees to hold a new federation convention. -
A second people's conference
In Bathurst, New South Wales, renews calls for another federation convention. -
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A Second Australasian
Is in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne and agrees on constitusion -
Referendums are held
In New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania to approve the constitution. It is endorsed by all but New South Wales. -
The Premiers hold a secret meeting
And agree to some changes to constitution. -
Federation
Is created and agreed on in Australia