1963 Nauruan Local Government Council election

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Elections for the Local Government Council were held in Nauru in late 1963.[1] All nine incumbent councillors were re-elected.[1]

Campaign

Of the eight constituencies, only two, Meneng and Anabar, were contested. The Meneng Constituency had two candidates, James Ategan Bop and James Aingimea, run for one open seat. The Anabar Constituency had three candidates, Agoko James Doguape, Jerry Ainungom Waidabu and Peter Gadaroa. In the other constituencies the sole candidates were elected unopposed.[2]

Results

Constituency Elected member Notes
Aiwo Raymond Gadabu Re-elected
Anabar Agoko Doguape Re-elected
Anetan Roy Degoregore Re-elected
Boe Hammer DeRoburt Re-elected
Buada Austin Bernicke Re-elected
Meneng James Ategan Bop Re-elected
Ubenide Buraro Detudamo Re-elected
Victor Eoaeo Re-elected
Yaren Joseph Detsimea Audoa Re-elected
Source: Department of External Territories[3]

By-election

In December 1964, there was a by-election to fill a vacancy in the Local Government Council caused by the death of Councillor Raymond Gadabu. In the four-way contest, Edwin Tsitsi was elected.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Nancy Viviani (1970) Nauru: Phosphate and Political Progress Australian National University Press, p151
  2. ^ Vizard, R. E. (13 December 1963). "Election of Councillors" (PDF). Republic of Nauru Government Gazette (44): 1–2.
  3. ^ Report to the General Assembly of the United Nations on the Administration of the Territory of Nauru, p14
  4. ^ "Report to the General Assembly of the United Nations on the administration of the Territory of Nauru 1964/1965, PP no. 298". Parliament of Australia. 1966. p. 14. Retrieved 10 June 2023.