During which referendum was Curtin a leader of the "No" campaign?
1916
1920
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1942
Answer
In 1916, John Curtin led the "No" campaign against conscription during World War I. The referendum was held on October 28, 1916, and resulted in a narrow defeat for the "Yes" campaign, with 51.6% of voters rejecting conscription. Curtin's opposition to conscription was based on his belief that it was an infringement on individual liberty and that it would unfairly target the working class.
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