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Captain Arthur Phillip received commissions for the establishment and the government of the colony of New South Wales.
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Captain Phillip took possession of Australia in the name of the Sovereign.
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van diemans land legislative council established (appointed)
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government established in western australia
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government established in south australia
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Responsible government established in New South Wales.
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Queensland separated from New South Wales; responsible government established.
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Responsible government established in Victoria.
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UK Government commissioned Major-General Edwards to report on Australian colonial defences. Edwards report called for the federation of the forces of all Australian colonies.
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On the 27th of April 1896 was the exact date when Sir Henry Parkes died.
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The Australian flag was made and Australia was offically a new country!
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The Constitution took effect when the Commonwealth of Australia was inaugurated.
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Australian Capital Territory separated from New South Wales
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On the 7th of January 1920 was the exact date when Edmund Barton died.
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The position of the Administrator was clarified.
