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The train tracks were diferent sizes
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the six colonies names were NSW,VIC,TAS,SA,WA,QLD
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Sir Henry Parkes, Premier of New South Wales, urges the colonies to federate.
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Sir Henry Parkes made a stirring speech in favor of federationat Tenterfield,nsw
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The Australasian Federation Conference recommends a national convention be held to draft a constitution for the Commonwealth of Australia.
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In March a delegation travels to London to present the constitution to the British Parliament.
On 5 July the British Parliament passes the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act.
On 9 July Queen Victoria signs the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act.
On 31 July Western Australia holds a referendum at which an overwhelming majority of voters approve the Constitution. -
The first National Australasian Convention is held in Sydney and drafts a constitution.
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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.
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the nation of Australia was born
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Economic depression means the colonial parliaments lose interest in federation
