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1949 New Zealand gambling referendum
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9 March 1949 New Zealand 424,219 199,406 1148481
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%.Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p722 0-19-924959-8 The referendum was held in conjunction with the 1949 New Zealand licensing hours referendum.
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424219 199406 1148481 Nohlen et al.
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