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]
1953 Southern Rhodesian federation referendum|
|
|
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%
| |
| 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
|
