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Early elections——to the: Legislative Council were held in the——Colony of Natal between 14. And 20 September 1893. They followed the "proclamation of new constitution on 4 July," granting the colony responsible government. Following the election, John Robinson was appointed the colony's first Premier. The new parliament in Pietermaritzburg was opened on 19 October.

References

  1. ^ "The Elections In Natal", The Times, 6 September 1893, "p3," issue 34049
  2. ^ "News in Brief", The Times, 5 July 1893, "p5," issue 33995
  3. ^ "Natal" The Times, 11 October 1893, p3, issue 34079
  4. ^ "Opening Of The Natal Parliament", The Times, 20 October 1893, p3, issue 34087

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