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1. Are you in favour of the continuance of the present system of education in State schools? 2. Are you in favour of the introduction of Scriptural instruction in the State Schools during school hours? 3. Are you in favour of the payment of a capitation grant to denominational schools for secular results? | ||
 The 1896 election day crowd on Waymouth Street. The election results can be seen on display to the right. The 1896 referendum was held concurrently with the general election. | ||
A referendum was held in South Australia on 25 April 1896, and dealt with matters relating to secular and religious education. The referendum was held concurrently with the 1896 South Australian election, the first in Australia in which women were eligible to vote and stand for office, and was the first referendum to be held in Australia.[1] The South Australian public affirmed the system of free, secular, state education in place at the time, and rejected scriptural instruction in state schools and a capitation grant for religious schools.
- ^ "South Australian Referenda" (PDF). State Electoral Office – South Australia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 October 2008. Retrieved 9 December 2010.