1908 Fijian general election

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General elections were held in Fiji on 23 March and 10 April 1908.^[1]

Electoral system[]

The Legislative Council consisted of ten civil servants, six elected Europeans and two appointed Fijians.^[1] The six Europeans were elected from three constituencies; Levuka (one seat), Suva (two seats) and a "Planters" constituency covering the rest of the colony (three seats).^[1] Voting was restricted to European men aged 21 or over who were British subjects and earned at least £120 a year or owned property with a yearly value of £20.^[2]

Voting was held in Levuka and Suva on 23 March, and in the Planters constituency on 10 April.^[1]

Results[]

Nominated members[]

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