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There were 6 british colonies in Australia, the main laws being made by the British parliament. Then People began to realise that for matters like defence,immigration and economy but they realised that a contry woulld be stronger as a whle nation
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In 1872 telegraphs joined all of the colonies together.
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The national australasian convention was held in sydney.
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They copied the United States in the order of the house of representatives. The order was that in the House of Representatives the number of representatives for each state was determined by the number of people in that state. But in the Senate house everyone was to have the same amount of representatives sent.
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In 1896, 27th of April, Henry Parkes (a famous politician) died was named as the father of federation.
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The premiers met in 1899 to find ways of metting the concerns of those of all the states.
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In the year 1900, 5 representatives travelled to London to get the approval for the draft constitution. Then the Commonwealth of Australia constitution act was passed by the British parliament and was signed by Queen Victoria on the 9th of July.
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The Commonwealth of Austaralia was proclaimed by Lord Hopetoun (the first governor general) in Centennial Park, Sydney.
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The Commonwelath of Australia Constituition was presented to Australia.
