1949 New Zealand gambling referendum
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A referendum on gambling was held in New Zealand on 9 March 1949. Voters were asked whether off-course betting on horse races should be allowed. It was approved, with 68% in favour. Voter turnout was 54.3%.[1] The referendum was held in conjunction with the 1949 New Zealand licensing hours referendum.
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| For | 424,219 | 68.0 |
| Against | 199,406 | 32.0 |
| Invalid/blank votes | - | |
| Total | 623,625 | 100 |
| Source: Nohlen et al. | ||
References
- ^ Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p722 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
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