11 NOVEMBER 1916, Page 1
The latest returns of the Compulsory Service Referendum in Australia
show that the majority against conscription for foreign service now stands at only 68,474. It is still just possible, therefore, though by no means likely, that the votes still to be recorded may produce a tie, or actually a small majority for conscription. As we said last week, the voting has been one of the wonders of the war.
