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Sir Henry Parkes
Sir Henry Parkes gives a speech in Tenterfield that begins public debate about the possibility of Federation -
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Timeline to Federation
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Melbourne Conference
A conference in Melbourne agrees on a draft constitution -
Sydney Conference
A conference held in Sydney to draw up the new constitution. -
Final Touches
The final touches were made to the first constitution in Easter. -
Severe Economic Recession
A severe economic recession hits the colonies -
Severe Economic Recession
A severe economic recession hits the colonies -
Conference in Corowa
A conference in the town of Corowa revives the federation movement with a proposal that people should elect delegates who would decide the best model of government. -
Colonial Premiers Meet in Hobart
All colonial premiers meet in Hobart and agree that the resolution from the Corowa conference should proceed. -
National Australasian Convention
The National Australasian Convention meets in Adelaide and decides on the best model for the new government. -
States Elect Delegates
The people of NSW, VIC, TAS and SA elect delegates ti attend the National Australasian Convention. -
Helen Spence
Helen Spence campaigns for the election to become a delegate for SA and therefore becoming the first woman in the British Empire to run for political office. -
Vote for Referendum
The people of NSW, VIC, TAS and SA vote in a referendum to decide if they agree with the best model for the new federal government. -
Second Referendum
A second referendum is necessary and it is held in NSW, VIC, TAS, SA and QLD. -
Queen Victoria
Queen Victora agrees to the new constitution in 1900 and WA decides to join the federation. -
Federation
Federation between all colonies is declared on the first of January.