1955 Nauruan Local Government Council election

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Elections for the were held in Nauru on 10 December 1955.[1]

Background[]

Since the first elections in 1951, the Local Government Council had gained more powers as in 1954 it had been given full access to the Nauru Royalty Trust Fund in order to pay for education.[1]

Electoral system[]

The fourteen districts of Nauru were grouped into eight constituencies. Seven constituencies elected one member, whilst one elected two.[2] The election was held under universal suffrage and any eligible voter could stand as a candidate.[2] A total of 39 candidates stood in the election, an increase from 21 in the first elections.[1][2]

Results[]

Of the 832 registered voters, 803 cast votes of which 14 were invalid.[1] Only three of the nine members were re-elected.[1]

Constituency Elected member Notes
Aiwo Raymond Gadabu Re-elected
Anabar
Anetan Re-elected
Boe Hammer DeRoburt
Buada Austin Bernicke Re-elected
Meneng
Ubenide
Yaren Joseph Detsimea Audoa
Source: Department of External Territories[3]

Aftermath[]

Hammer DeRoburt was elected in the Boe constituency and was elected Head Chief by the council.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Nancy Viviani (1970) Nauru: Phosphate and Political Progress Australian National University Press, p107
  2. ^ a b c Viviani, p105
  3. ^ Report to the General Assembly of the United Nations on the Administration of the Territory of Nauru, p95
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