1953 Southern Rhodesian federation referendum
1953 Southern Rhodesian federation referendum|
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Choice |
Votes |
% |
Yes |
25,570 |
63.45% |
No |
14,729 |
36.55% |
| Valid votes |
40,299 |
99.27% |
| Invalid or blank votes |
295 |
0.73% |
| Total votes |
40,594 |
100.00% |
| Registered voters/turnout |
49,068 |
82.73% |
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A referendum on the formation of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland was held in Southern Rhodesia on 9 April 1953.[1] The proposal was approved by 63.45% of voters.[1]
Results
| Choice |
Votes |
% |
| For | 25,570 | 63.45 |
| Against | 14,729 | 36.55 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 295 | – |
| Total | 40,594 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 49,068 | 82.73 |
| Source: Direct Democracy |