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In 1881, the Sydney to Melbourne Rail Link was completed. This was a huge step to linking the colonies.
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This Timespan shows the journey of the Federation of Australia from the beginning to the end.
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In 1884, Papua New Guinea is attacked by Germany. This scares most citizens, and people start to think about becoming one colony to better defend from threats to come.
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In 1889, Sir Henry Parkes presents a speech in favour of Federation. This convinces most people to think about the idea of coming together to become one nation.
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In 1890, The Australasian Federation Conference recommends a national convention so that they can draft the Constitution for the Commonwealth of Australia
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In 1891, The National Australasian Convention is held in Sydney and drafts a Constitution.
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Between the time 1891 and 1894, an economic depression takes place making the Parliaments lose interest in Federation.
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Between the years of 1893 and 1896, two People Conventions are held (one in Corowa, New South Wales and the other in Bathurst, New South Wales) urging the colonial parliaments to hold a new convention to decide on a draft constitution.
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In 1895, A secret Premier's Conference is held and agrees to hold a new Federation Convention.
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In 1897, the second National Australasian Convention is held in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne. This time they agree to the Constitution.
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In 1898, referendums are held in all different colonies to approve the Constitution. All but New South Wales agreed.
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In 1900, Britain approved of the idea of Australia Federation. Australia was going to become a Nation.
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On the 1st of January 1901, Australia was officially a Nation. There were countless celebrations across the new formed country.
