1961 Dutch New Guinea general election
General elections were held in Dutch New Guinea for the first and only time in January 1961.
Background[]
The elections were held following the establishment of the New Guinea Council (Raad) to replace the Council of Directors, which consisted of the heads of government departments.[1] The new council consisted of 16 elected members and 12 members appointed by the Governor.[2] Voting was open to all Dutch citizens aged 21 and over who had lived in the territory since 1 January 1958.[3]
The 16 elected members were elected from 14 constituencies. Members were directly elected in Hollandia and Maokwari, with the other twelve constituencies having a two-stage process where voters elected representatives that subsequently selected the Council members.[3] Illiterate voters were able to whisper the name of their chosen representative to polling station staff.[3]
Results[]
| Constituency | Elected members |
|---|---|
| Ajamaru | |
| Fakfak | |
| Hollandia | Nicolaas Jouwe |
| Hollandia City | O.J. de Rijke |
| Japen–Waropen | E.J. Boney, M.B. Ramandey |
| Kaimana | |
| Manokwari | H.F.W. Gosewich |
| Merauke | A. Kendau Gebse |
| Nimboran | |
| Radja Ampat | |
| Ransiki | P. Torey |
| Schouten Islands | , B. Mofu |
| Sorong | A. van Zeeland |
| Teminaboean | A. Onim |
| Source: Pacific Islands Monthly | |
Appointed members[]
| Appointed members |
|---|
| L.J. van de Berg |
| F. Kamma |
| V. Maturbongs |
| Source: Pacific Islands Monthly |
Aftermath[]
J.H.F. Sollewijn Gelpke was chosen as Speaker.[2]
References[]
- ^ Two NG Council Elections Almost Complete Pacific Islands Monthly, March 1961, p18
- ^ Jump up to: a b Members of NNG's New Council Pacific Islands Monthly, April 1961, pp136–137
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Dutch Council's Voting Arrangements Pacific Islands Monthly, November 1960, pp114–115
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