1849_Maltese_general_election

1849 Maltese general election

1849 Maltese general election

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General elections were held in Malta between 16 and 20 August 1849,[1] the first in the country's history.[2]

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Background

In 1835, Malta was granted a Government Council by the British authorities. It consisted of the Governor, four officials and three members appointed by the governor.[3] In June 1849 Governor Richard More O'Ferrall passed a new constitution that increased the Council to 18 members, of which ten would be appointed and eight elected.[1]

Results

A total of 3,767 people were registered to vote, of which 3,315 cast votes, giving a turnout of 88%.[1]

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References

  1. [1]
    Michael J Schiavone (1987) L-Elezzjonijiet F'Malta 1849–1981, Pubblikazzjoni Bugelli, p3
  2. [2]
    Schiavone, p1
  3. [3]
    Schiavone, pp1–3
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