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Southern Rhodesian government referendum, 1922
1922Oct, 27

A referendum in Rhodesia rejects the country's annexation to the South African Union.

A referendum on the status of Southern Rhodesia was held in the colony on 27 October 1922. Voters, almost all of them White, were given the options of establishing responsible government or joining the Union of South Africa. After 59% voted in favour of responsible government, it was officially granted on 1 October 1923.

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