1915 Newfoundland prohibition referendum
# 1915 Newfoundland prohibition referendum

A referendum on the introduction of prohibition was held in Newfoundland on 4 November 1915. It would prohibit unauthorised people from possessing or consuming any drinks with an alcohol content of more than 2%.

The rules required that at least 40% of registered voters vote in favour of the proposal for it to pass. With 24,956 voting in favour, the quorum of 24,581 was narrowly passed, and prohibition was introduced on 1 January 1917. It remained in force until 1924, when a quota system for purchasing alcoholic drinks was introduced. That was scrapped on 31 March 1966.

## Results

| Choice | Votes | % |
| - | - | - |
| For | 24,956 | 82.31 |
| Against | 5,362 | 17.69 |
| Invalid/blank votes | | – |
| Total | 30,318 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | | 71.30 |
| Source: Direct Democracy |||
