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Parkes' Speech
Sir Henry Parkes gives a speech in Tenterfiels which beging public debate about the possibility of Federation -
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The Path to Federation
The events leading up to Federation -
1st Draft
A conference in Melbourne agrees that a draft Australian Constitution should be written. -
New Consitution
A conference to draw up the new Constitution is held in Sydney. -
Final Touches
The final touches to Australka's first federal Constitution is completed. -
Economic Recession
A severe economic recession hits the colonies. -
Federation Revival
A conference in the town of Corowa revives the federation movement with a proposal that the people should elect delegates who would decide the best model of government. -
Federation Proceeds
All colonial premiers meet in Hobart and agree that the resolution from the Corowa conference should proceed. -
Delegate Election
The people of NSW, VIC, TAS and SA elect delegates to attend the National Australasian Convention. -
National Australaisian Convention
The National Australasian Convention meets in Adelaide and decides on the best model for the new federal government. -
Referendum
The people of NSW, VIC, TAS and SA vote in a referendum to decide if they agree with the model of government chosen by the National Australasian Convention -
Second Referendum
A second referendum is necessary and it is held in NSW, VIC, SA and QLD. -
Queen Agrees
Queen Victoria agrees to the new constitution and WA decides to join the federation. -
Federation
Federation between all colonies is declared.
