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Telegraph links Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide
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It was in 1880 and the main issue discused is Asian Immigration.
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Premiers meet in Hobart and agree to the Corowa confrence.
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A federation bill is presented and people vote for or against federation.
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Yes in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and new South Wales but not the required majority in Western Australia
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Secret Premiers confrence to amend the constitution to satisfy New South Wales and Queensland.
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New South Wales Premier, Henry Parkes, makes a famous speech called the Tenterfield speech.
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Western Australia votes yes.
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Referendum excepted to the Australian constitution.
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Australia to become a nation.
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The colonies become the commonwealth of Australia.
