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#19836 - The Self Government Referendum of 1978

Resource ID
19836
Title/subtitle
The Self Government Referendum of 1978
Author/Creator
Hall, Michael
Format
Journal article
Identifier
Politics; Referendum
Publisher
Canberra & District Historical Society
Physical description
2 pages including cartoons
Summary
In November 1978 the voters of the ACT were given the choice to govern themselves at a referendum. But they spurned the opportunity. Why? The article provides brief background on the battle for self government and the arguments put up by those opposed to it.
Location
Newsletter ed.389, October/November 2003
Availability
Copies available for purchase