Federation Victory Mixed: Premier Foresees Majority Support
The Premier Sir John Forrest hailed returns showing a likely large majority in favor of Australian Union Federation. He argued the result proves public will cannot be prejudged and urged unity for Western Australia and the Empire. He noted opposition may reflect patriotic motives and called for a general election to align MPs with the people.
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Dissolution Desired After Referendum Shock in Kalgoorlie
In Kalgoorlie the referendum's stunning result prompts calls for immediate dissolution. W J Burton MP, a Federalist, says the Union majority equates to a loss of confidence in the colony's legislature. He cites ministries that refused to submit the Commonwealth Bill and warns MPs to face the people.
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Congratulatory telegrams on Australian Union Referendum
Puara August 1 Premier sent telegrams to Eastern colony Premiers revealing the Referendum result. Messages of congratulation came from Sir John Morden Sir R C Baker Sir W Griffiths Sir F Sargood Sir Samuel Way and many others across Australia Rumania August 1 strong support for the West Australian Referendum and Mr Holder telegraphed Sir John Forrest praising the victory for Australian Federation ending with Western Australia joining as a final step toward continental federation.
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Referendum Voting Strong Despite Inclement Weather
Reports indicate turnout exceeded expectations across many districts despite bad weather. Officials note polls opened smoothly with available ballots counted promptly, while celebrations and concerns mix as results near completion.
Progress of the Polling in Referendum Shows Federal Victory
The article reports increasing returns in the Referendum with a Federal victory margin over 26 000 votes. It lists detailed results by eastern Fields electorates and notes that outside goldfields only aggregate figures for some electorates are shown. Complete results were expected to head for only a few electorates.
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Wl Fields
Goldfields
Victorian naval contingent parades through city streets
The Victorian naval contingent for China marched through Main House today with a notable boating display and high enthusiasm. The Lieut Governor and the Premier spoke at a Pa Hous event, the troops cheered, then continued their march. They later boarded the Salamis for Sydney as H.M.S. Cerberus escorted the troopship down the Bay.
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