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Sir Henry Parkes urges the colonies to federate.
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The Australisian Federation conference recommends a national convention be held to draft a constitution for the Commonwealth of Australia.
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The first National Australasian Convention is held in Sydney and drafts a constitution.
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The second National Australasian Convention meets in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne, and agrees to the 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.
