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A
Sir henry parkes, the premier of new south wales, gives a speech in tenterfield in 1889 that begins public debate about the possibilty of federation. -
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TimeTable to Federation
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C
A conference to draw up the new constitution is held in sydney during 1891. -
D
the final touches to Australia's first federal constitution are completed in easter 1891. -
H
In 1897 the people of nsw, victoria, tasmania, ad south australia elect delegates to attend the national australiasian convention. -
K
The people of nsw, vic, tas, as vote in a referendum in 1898 to deiced if they agree with the model of government chosen by the national australasian convention. -
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A second referendum is necessary and it is held in nsw, vic, tas, sa and qld during 1899. -
M
Queen Victoria agrees to the new constitution in 1900 and wa decides to join federation. -
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Federation