New Zealand gambling referendum, 1949
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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%.
The referendum was held in conjunction with the New Zealand licensing hours referendum, 1949
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New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
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%.
The referendum was held in conjunction with the New Zealand licensing hours referendum, 1949
New Zealand licensing hours referendum, 1949
A referendum on the hours for the sale of liquor in hotel bars was held in New Zealand on 9 March 1949. Voters were asked whether they favoured continuing the closing of hotel bars at 6 pm or extending the closing time to 10 pm...
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Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 424,219 | 68.0 |
| Against | 199,406 | 32.0 |
| Invalid/blank votes | ||
| Total | 623,625 | 100 |
| Source: Nohlen et al. | ||