1929 Northern Rhodesian general election

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General elections were held in Northern Rhodesia on 31 August 1929.[1] One issue in the elections was the proposed amalgamation of the colony with neighbouring Southern Rhodesia.[1]

Electoral system[]

The number of elected seats on the was increased from five to seven, one new constituency covering Ndola, and the constituency of now electing two members, despite only being the third largest constituency and having fewer than half the number of registered voters as Ndola.[2]

There were a total of 3,058 registered voters,[2] nearly three times the number in 1926.

Constituency Settlements Registered voters
Fort Jameson, Lundazi, Petauke 116
Balovale, Kalabo, Lealui, Livingstone, Mankoya, , Sesheke 587
Feira, Lusaka, Mumbwa 258
Ndola Kasempa, Kawambwa, Fort Rosebery, Mwinilunga, Ndola, Solwezi 1,222
Northern Abercorn, Broken Hill, Chinsali, Isoka, Kasama, , Mkushi, Mpika, Mporokoso, Serenje 665
Kalomo, Mazabuka, Namwala 210
Source: Legislative Council of Northern Rhodesia[2]

Results[]

In Livingstone and , who were opposed to amalgamation with Southern Rhodesia, were elected, defeating pro-amalgamation Labour Party candidates.[1] , elected in Northern claimed he was not yet in favour of a merger, whilst the rural Midland and Southern constituencies returned the leading proponent of amalgamation and one opponent of the concept unopposed.[1] , elected in Ndola was undecided on the issue, whilst Eastern member was in favour of his region becoming part of Nyasaland.[1] The overall results gave one member in favour, one "lukewarm" to the idea of amalgamation, three opposed and two neutral.[1]

Constituency Elected member
Ndola
Northern
Source: Davidson[3]

Aftermath[]

The newly elected council held its first meeting on 8 November.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "North And South Rhodesia: Conflicting Views On Union", The Times, 16 November 1929, p 15, Issue 45370
  2. ^ a b c Official Verbatim Report of the Debates of the Fifth Session (Resumed) of the Ninth Legislative Council, Legislative Council of Northern Rhodesia, p20
  3. ^ J.W. Davidson (1948) The Northern Rhodesian Legislative Council, Faber & Faber, p142
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