Resource Sheet 5
Results of the referendum in Queensland by region, 1899
| Electorate | For | Against | Total votes | Percentage yes | Percentage no |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total South | 14,285 | 22,398 | |||
| Total Central | 12,132 | 6,862 | |||
| Total North | 12,376 | 3,332 | |||
| Total Queensland | 38,793 | 32,592 |
Irving, Helen (ed), The Centenary Companion to Australian Federation.
Provincialism
The Brisbane Courier, 1899, National Library of Australia.
Students, please note: today, a cartoon such as ‘Provincialism’ would be considered racist.