Like his predecessor, Deakin held political office prior to [[Federation]], although in this case in [[Victoria]].
Like his predecessor, Deakin held political office prior to [[Federation]], although in this case in [[Victoria]].
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He also travelled with [[Edmond Barton|Barton]] to [[London]] to oversee the passage of the ''[[Commonwealth Constitution Bill]]'' through the British parliament.
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He also travelled with [[Edmund Barton|Barton]] to [[London]] to oversee the passage of the ''[[Commonwealth Constitution Bill]]'' through the British parliament.
During Barton's term as Prime Minister, Deakin held the office of [[Attorney General]].
During Barton's term as Prime Minister, Deakin held the office of [[Attorney General]].