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the first colony, new south wales, settled by the british. it was ruled by a governor appointed by the british government.
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six self governing colonies are established with similer forms of parliamentry government.1855 NSW, VIC, TAS. 1856 SA. 1859 QLD. 1890 WA
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federation confrence, Melbourne attended by all colonies plus new zealand. it resolves in faver of an early union under the crown
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referendrams on the constitution held in all six colonies.
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in auguration of the commen wealth of australia. first federal election held acorrding to state electoral laws. opening commen wealth parliament in victorian parliament building
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common wealth franchise act and electoral act passed
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federal election held under commomwealth electoral act
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constitustion convention held to discuss issues about whether australia should become a republic
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referendurn held to vote to on the proposal that ausralia become a republic a majorityof people voted no
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centenary of federation
