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First Elections for the Legislative Council

When: 17 April 1899
Where: Salisbury
Part of: First elections for the Southern Rhodesia Legislative Council

The first elections for the Southern Rhodesia Legislative Council were held on 17 April 1899, following the Council's establishment in October 1898.

The Legislative Council was established on 20 October 1898. The first election for this body took place on 17 April 1899. The Council initially consisted of four elected members and five nominated by the British South Africa Company. The BSAC administrator presided and held veto power.

Sources

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

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