1961 New South Wales referendum
A referendum concerning the abolition of the New South Wales Legislative Council was put to New South Wales voters on 29 April 1961.

1961 New South Wales referendum

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Table Section Text: A referendum concerning the abolition of the New South Wales Legislative Council was put to New South Wales voters on 29 April 1961.

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New South Wales referendum, 1961

Legislative Council abolition	Vote %

No	57.5%

Yes	42.4%

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New South Wales referendum was rejected with 42.4% votes for abolition and 57.5% votes against.

final_sentence: New South Wales referendum was rejected with 42.4% votes for abolition and 57.5% votes against.