RESULT OF THE REFERENDUM.
MAJORITY FOR THE BILL
SYDNEY, June 20.
The referendum on the Federal Bill was taken very quietly. Great crowds paraded the streets, but the enthusiasm was not equal to that of the general .elections. This is to a large extent accounted for by the absence of the personal element.
At. half-past seven p.m. the official figures were: —
For federation 6G.1G1 Against : 52,398 The city electorates carried the Bill by 10,539 against 9073.
LATER.
The suburban vote is nearly equal for and against federation. The country polled heavily in favour of the measure. The polling was enormous throughout. Messrs "Iteicl, Barton, Wise, and O'Connor, addressed an immense assemblage round the . "Herald" Office. Mr. Reid received a great ovation, and said the vote sealed the union of Australia.
The. official approximate result is: — For 100,034; against 78,239.
The Anti-Billites pinned their faith to Sydney suburbs, but were practically defeated there.
THE BILL PASSED IN QUEENSLAND. 'T
BRISBANE, June 20
The Federal Enabling Bill has finally, passed both Houses, and the referendum is fixed for September 2.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXX, Issue 145, 21 June 1899, Page 5
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