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% | |
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]
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 |