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Sir Henry Parkes
Sir Henry Parkes urges the colonies to federate. -
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Federation of Australia
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The first National convention
The first National convention is held in Sydney and drafts a constitution. -
A special premier's conference.
A special premier's conference agrees to hold a new federation. -
Second National Australasian convention.
The second National Australasion convention meets in Adelaide. -
Secret Meeting...
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Becomes a federation
Australia becomes its own federation! On the 1st of January the Commonwealth of Australia is proclaimed in Centennial Park, Sydney. -
Commonwealth elections.
On the 29th and 30th of March the first Commonwealth elections are held. -
The first Parliament.
On the 9th of May the Duke of Cornwall and York (later King George V) opens the first Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia in the exhibition building in Melbourne.
