1953 Southern Rhodesian federation referendum

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

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%

Results

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