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.[1] The proposal was approved by 63.45% of voters.[1]

1953 Southern Rhodesian federation referendum
9 April 1953 (1953-04-09)
Results
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%

Results

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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

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