Episode 2 of 2

First Sitting of the Council

When: May 1899
Where: Salisbury
Part of: First elections for the Southern Rhodesia Legislative Council

The newly elected Legislative Council sat for the first time in May 1899, marking the beginning of its legislative functions.

Following the elections in April, the Council convened for its first sitting in May 1899. This body served as the governing entity for the BSAC territory until responsible government was granted in 1923, when it was replaced by the Legislative Assembly.

Sources

Legislative Council of Southern Rhodesia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
Harare Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-09

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