| 词条 | 1955 Nauruan Local Government Council election |
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BackgroundSince the first elections in 1951, the Local Government Council had gained more powers as in 1954 it had been given full access to the Nauru Royalty Trust Fund in order to pay for education.[1] Electoral systemThe fourteen districts of Nauru were grouped into eight constituencies. Seven constituencies elected one member, whilst one elected two.[2] The election was held under universal suffrage and any eligible voter could stand as a candidate.[2] A total of 39 candidates stood in the election, an increase from 21 in the first elections.[1][2] ResultsOf the 832 registered voters, 803 cast votes of which 14 were invalid.[1] Only three of the nine members were re-elected.[1] AftermathHammer DeRoburt was elected in the Boe constituency and was elected Head Chief by the Council.[1]References1. ^1 2 3 4 5 Nancy Viviani (1970) Nauru: Phosphate and Political Progress Australian National University Press, p107 {{Nauruan elections}}2. ^1 2 Viviani, p105 3 : 1955 elections in Oceania|1955 in Nauru|Elections in Nauru |
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