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The Federation Of Australia

By kodonohue1
  • The Idea

    The Idea

    Sir Henry Parkes, Premier Of New South Wales, has a vision of the colonies federating. So he urges them to do so.
  • The Convention

    The Convention

    The first National Australasian Convention is held in Sydney and they then draft a constitution.
  • People's Say

    People's Say

    Alfred Deakin leads the people of Australia to start a People's Confrence which urges the states to draft a constitution.
  • Period: to

    Yes To Federation

    Btween April and July referendrums are held and South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania say yes to the constitution.
    Later in September Queensland agrees.
  • The Nation

    The Nation

    Queen Victoria signs the Commenwealth of Australia Constitution Act.
    Westeren Australia agrees to The Act.