1915 Newfoundland prohibition referendum

1915 Newfoundland prohibition referendum
4 November 1915
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 24,956 82.31%
No 5,362 17.69%
Registered voters/turnout 71.3%

A referendum on the introduction of prohibition was held in the Dominion of Newfoundland on 4 November 1915.[1] It would prohibit unauthorised people from possessing or consuming any drinks with an alcohol content of more than 2%.[1]

The rules required that at least 40% of registered voters vote in favour of the proposal for it to pass.[1] With 24,956 voting in favour, the quorum of 24,581 was narrowly passed, and prohibition was introduced on 1 January 1917.[1] It remained in force until 1924, when a quota system for purchasing alcoholic drinks was introduced.[1] That was scrapped on 31 March 1966.[1]

Results

ChoiceVotes%
For24,95682.31
Against5,36217.69
Total30,318100.00
Registered voters/turnout71.3
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Neufundland (Kanada), 4. November 1915 : Einführung der Prohibition Direct Democracy
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