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New Australian Laws

Jan 1, 1860

Laws for the British colonies in Australia are made.

Telegraph

Jan 1, 1876

All main australian cities linked by telegraph so they could communicate with the other colonies.

Speech

Jan 1, 1889

Sir Henry Parkes delivers famous speech at Tenterfield and tries to influence people to go for federation. Many say that this was one of the winning points that drove people to vote for federation.

Federation is a good idea

Jan 1, 1890

Australasion Federation Convention says federation is a good idea and that it should happen because it will help australia in many different ways.

Draft for constitution

Jan 1, 1891

Federation Convention meet and a draft for constitution is presented at the meeting.

League formed

Jan 1, 1893

Formation of the Australasion Federation league in NSW.

Premiers meeting

Jan 1, 1895

Premiers meet in Hobart and agree to achieve federation.

Final Draft

Jan 1, 1897

Final draft is sent to state constitutions. Some say yes and no

Yes

Jan 1, 1898

Referendum vote results come in: Yes in VIC, TAS, SA and NSW but no in the rest of the colonies.

Conference

Jan 1, 1899

Secret Premiers Conference aimed to satisfy QLD and NSW- all colonies except WA vote yes in the vote

Signing

Jan 1, 1900

Western Australia votes yes and Queen Victoria signs the papers for constitution for Australia

Federation

Jan 1, 1901

On the first of January 1901 Australia becomes a federation and a nation after all colonies agree and the Queen signs the papers.