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On what date were the colonies united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia?

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On what date were the colonies united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia?

A1 January 1901Correct
B1 January 1801
C26 January 1901
D1 January 2001

The fact states that on 1 January 1901, the colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia.

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