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Tom Roberts (1856-1931) - The Opening of the First Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, 9th May 1901
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Bobbie☀️ on X: "Australia became a nation on 1 January 1901 when 6 British colonies - New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania united to form the Commonwealth
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