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A
Sir Henry Parkes, the priemier of nsw gives a speech in tenterfield that begins the public debate about the possibiblity of federation -
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B
A conference in melbourne agrees that a draft Australian constitution should be written -
C
A Conference to draw up the new constitution is held in sydney -
D
The final touches to Australias first federal constitution is held in sydney -
E
Severe economic recession starts in Australia -
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the severe economic recessiopn ends -
F
A conference in the town of Corowaga revives the federation movement with a proposal that people should elect delegates who would decide the best model of government -
G
All colonial priemiers meet in hobart and agree that the resouloution from the Corowa conference should proceed -
H
the people of NSW, VIC, TAS and SA elect delegates to attend the National Australian Convention -
I
Helen Spence campaigns in the elections to become a delegate for SA, in doing so, she becomes the first women in the british empire to run for political office -
J
The National Australasian convention meets in Adelaide and decides on the best model for the new Federal government -
K
the people of NSW, VIC, TAS and SA vote in the 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, TAS, SA and QLD -
M
Queen Victoria agrees to the new constitution and WA decides to join the federation -
N
federation between all colonies is declared