General elections were held in Northern Rhodesia in 1938.[1] An additional unofficial member was appointed to the Legislative Council to represent African interests.[2]
Electoral system
The seven elected members of the Legislative Council were elected from seven single-member constituencies.[3] There were a total of 3,932 registered voters.[3]
| Constituency | Settlements | Registered voters |
| Eastern | Fort Jameson, Lundazi, Petauke | 146 |
| Livingstone and Western | Balovale, Kalabo, Lealui, Livingstone, Mankoya, Senanga, Sesheke | 367 |
| Midland | Broken Hill (South), Lusaka, Mumbwa | 541 |
| Ndola | Fort Rosebery, Kawambwa, Luanshya Ndola | 792 |
| Nkana | Kasempa, Mufulira, Mwinilunga, Nkana, Solwezi | 1,196 |
| Northern | Abercorn, Broken Hill, Chinsali, Isoka, Kasama, Luwingu, Mkushi, Mpika, Mporokoso, Serenje | 624 |
| Southern | Kalomo, Mazabuka, Namwala | 266 |
| Source: Legislative Council of Northern Rhodesia[3] |
Results
Aftermath
Stewart Gore-Browne was appointed as the member representing African interests.[5]
See also
References
- ^ Frank Shapiro (2002) Haven in Africa, Gefen Publishing House, 2002, p10
- ^ A brief guide to Northern Rhodesia, Northern Rhodesia Information Dept, p106
- ^ a b c Official Verbatim Report of the Debates of the Fifth Session (Resumed) of the Ninth Legislative Council, Legislative Council of Northern Rhodesia, p21
- ^ J.W. Davidson (1948) The Northern Rhodesian Legislative Council, Faber & Faber, p143
- ^ Kevin Shillington (2013) Encyclopedia of African History, Routledge, 4 Jul 2013, p589
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