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the fist nationl astralin conviction is held is brisban
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A special premier's conference agrees to hold a new federation convention.
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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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In January the premiers hold a secret meeting and agree to several changes to the constitution. Between April and July referendums are held in South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania at which a majority vote 'yes' to the bill. In September Queensland voters endorse the constitution.
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Queen Victoria signs the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act.
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the Commonwealth of Australia is proclaimed in Centennial Park, Sydney and palarmint is sworn in.