A referendum on the introduction of prohibition was held in 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]
1915 Newfoundland prohibition referendum|
|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
 Yes
|
24,956
|
82.31%
|
 No
|
5,362
|
17.69%
|
| Valid votes
|
30,318
|
100.00%
|
| Invalid or blank votes
|
0
|
0.00%
|
| Total votes
|
30,318
|
100.00%
|
| Registered voters/turnout
|
|
71.30%
| |
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]
| Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| For |
24,956 |
82.31
|
| Against |
5,362 |
17.69
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
|
–
|
| Total |
30,318 |
100
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
|
71.30
|
| Source: Direct Democracy
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