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Sir Henry Parkes gives a speech in Tenterfield that begins public debate about the possibility of Federation
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A conference in Melbourne agrees on a draft constitution
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A conference held in Sydney to draw up the new constitution.
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The final touches were made to the first constitution in Easter.
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A severe economic recession hits the colonies
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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 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 National Australasian Convention meets in Adelaide and decides on the best model for the new government.
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The people of NSW, VIC, TAS and SA elect delegates ti attend the National Australasian Convention.
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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.
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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.
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A second referendum is necessary and it is held in NSW, VIC, TAS, SA and QLD.
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Queen Victora agrees to the new constitution in 1900 and WA decides to join the federation.
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Federation between all colonies is declared on the first of January.