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1955 Nauruan Local Government Council election

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The fourteen districts of Nauru were grouped into eight constituencies. Seven constituencies elected one member, whilst one elected two. The election was held under
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and any eligible voter could stand as a candidate. A total of 39 candidates stood in the election, an increase from 21 in the first elections.
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Of the 832 registered voters, 803 cast votes of which 14 were invalid. Only three of the nine members were re-elected.
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Report to the General Assembly of the United Nations on the administration of the Territory of Nauru from Year 1955-56
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in 1951, the Local Government Council had gained more powers as in 1954 it had been given full access to the
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constituency and was elected Head Chief by the council.
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Politics of Nauru

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President
David Adeang
Cabinet
Lionel Aingimea
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Marcus Stephen
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