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1900 - Popular Referendum on Australian Federation

Polling Day: 31 July 1900
Question: Do you accept (Yes) or reject (No) the amended Commonwealth Constitution Bill?
Outcome: Western Australian electors gave the necessary approval in time for Western Australia to join the Australian Commonwealth as an original state.  The "Yes" vote of 69.47% compared with an average for the six colonies of 75.52%.


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