General elections were held in

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in 1938.Frank Shapiro (2002) ''Haven in Africa'', Gefen Publishing House, 2002, p10 An additional unofficial member was appointed to the

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to represent African interests.

Electoral system

The seven elected members of the Legislative Council were elected from seven single-member constituencies.''Official Verbatim Report of the Debates of the Fifth Session (Resumed) of the Ninth Legislative Council'', Legislative Council of Northern Rhodesia, p21 There were a total of 3,932 registered voters.

Results

Aftermath

Stewart Gore-Browne was appointed as the member representing African interests.Kevin Shillington (2013) ''Encyclopedia of African History'', Routledge, 4 Jul 2013, p589

References

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