1953 Southern Rhodesian federation referendum

9 April 1953 (1953-04-09)
Results
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%

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A referendum on the formation of theFederation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland was held inSouthern Rhodesia on 9 April 1953.^[1] The proposal was approved by 63.45% of voters.^[1]

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