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Sir Henry Parkes gives a speech in Tenterfiels which beging public debate about the possibility of Federation
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The events leading up to Federation
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A conference in Melbourne agrees that a draft Australian Constitution should be written.
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A conference to draw up the new Constitution is held in Sydney.
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The final touches to Australka's first federal Constitution is completed.
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A severe economic recession hits the colonies.
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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.
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All colonial premiers meet in Hobart and agree that the resolution from the Corowa conference should proceed.
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The people of NSW, VIC, TAS and SA elect delegates to attend the National Australasian Convention.
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The National Australasian Convention meets in Adelaide and decides on the best model for the new federal government.
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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
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A second referendum is necessary and it is held in NSW, VIC, SA and QLD.
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Queen Victoria agrees to the new constitution and WA decides to join the federation.
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Federation between all colonies is declared.
