1953 Southern Rhodesian federation referendum

A referendum on the formation of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland was held in Southern Rhodesia on 9 April 1953. The proposal was approved by 63.45% of voters.Southern Rhodesia, 9 April 1953: Federation with Nyasaland Direct Democracy

Results ChoiceVotes%For25,57063.45Against14,72936.55Invalid/blank votes295–Total40,594100Registered voters/turnout49,06882.73Source: Direct Democracy

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