Australian referendum, 1919 (Monopolies)

Australian referendum, 1919 (Monopolies)

"Constitution Alteration (Nationalisation of Monopolies) 1919" sought to extend the government's power to legislate monopolies. The question was put to a referendum in the Australian referendum, 1919.

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"Do you approve of the proposed law for the alteration of the Constitution entitled 'Constitution Alteration (Nationalisation of Monopolies) 1919'?"

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