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1971 Pitcairnese general election

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General elections were held in the Pitcairn Islands on 26 December 1971 to elect members of the Island Council.[1] Of the island's 91 residents, 61 were registered to vote. Voting was compulsory, with a $1 fine for failing to cast a ballot.[1]

Results[edit]

Elected members included Gifford Christian and Ivan Christian.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Pitcairn Christmas", Pacific Islands Monthly, February 1972, pp131–133