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The call was right loyally responded to, and with Captain Bridge
leading, three British cheers rang out and echoed among the hills; and
then, with a royal salute, the troops once more presenting arms, the
ceremony was brought to a close.
THE NATIONAL AUSTRALASIAN CONVENTION 1891
+Source.+--National Australasian Convention Debates, pp. 3-5, 23-28, 322
After self-government had been granted to the Australian colonies,
the need for united action in certain matters became apparent.
Under the leadership of Sir Henry Parkes a strong movement for
federation was organized. His labour bore fruit in the meeting of
the National Australasian Convention in 1891. At this assembly were
passed the resolutions which form the foundation of the Federation
Act.
_March 3rd._ Mr. Munro rose to move:
That, the Honourable Sir Henry Parkes, G.C.M.G., Premier of New South
Wales, do take the chair as President of this National Australasian
Convention.
He said: I think this is a fitting honour to confer upon the author of
the movement on the part of these Australian colonies, which resulted in
the Conference held in Melbourne last year.
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