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All main cities are linked by telegraph.
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First issue of The Bulletin was published.
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The first Australia-wide census. However, Aboriginal people were excluded.
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Federal council formed to start preparing a constitution for federation.
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Major General Sir Bevan Edwards suggests a uniform defence policy for the colonies.
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Sir Henry Parkes delivers his famous speech at Tenterfield in favour for federation.
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First draft of the Constitution drawn up.
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Depression and strikes by the workers saying that they need less working hours because of the harsh hot weather.
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First referendum on federal Constitution; passed by Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia and defeated by New South Wales
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Second referendum held, following amendments to the constitution; passed by New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Queensland.
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Queen Victoria signs the Australian Constitution
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Commonwealth of Australia had agreed on the first of January 1901 that all colonies of Australia would join together and unit as one country.
