| Date: | 4 November 1915 |
| Country: | Dominion of Newfoundland |
| Yes: | 24,956 |
| No: | 5,362 |
| Invalid: | 0 |
| Turnoutpct: | 71.30 |
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%.[1]
The rules required that at least 40% of registered voters vote in favour of the proposal for it to pass.[1] With 24,956 voting in favour, the quorum of 24,581 was narrowly passed, and prohibition was introduced on 1 January 1917.[1] It remained in force until 1924, when a quota system for purchasing alcoholic drinks was introduced.[1] That was scrapped on 31 March 1966.[1]
| 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 |