In which city did Parkes deliver his famous speech?
Brisbane
Tenterfield
Sydney
Melbourne
Answer
Parkes delivered his famous Tenterfield speech in 1889 in Tenterfield, New South Wales. The speech was about the need for a federation of the Australian colonies. Parkes was a strong advocate for federation, and his speech helped to raise awareness of the issue. The speech was also influential in the establishment of the Federation Convention, which eventually led to the formation of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901.
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