1944 Western Samoan general election
General elections were held in Western Samoa on 1 November 1944.[1]
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Electoral system
Two Europeans were elected from a single two-seat constituency. Voting was restricted to European and mixed European-Samoans aged 21 or over.[2]
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amando Stowers | 370 | 38.03 | Re-elected |
| Alfred Smyth | 321 | 32.99 | Elected |
| A. McFarlane | 160 | 16.44 | |
| Percy Glover | 80 | 8.22 | |
| Edward Westbrook | 42 | 4.32 | |
| Total | 973 | 100.00 | |
| Source: Pacific Islands Monthly | |||
Nominated members
Tualaulelei Mauri, appointed to the Council in 1943 retained his place on the Council.[3]
Savea Ioane, Pulepule Tu'i and Meleisea Felise were all appointed to the Council in October 1945.[3]
References
- Samoan election Pacific Islands Monthly, November 1944, p19
- Samoa Legislative Council Pacific Islands Monthly, November 1938, p26
- Lauofo Meti (2002) Samoa: The Making of the Constitution, National University of Samoa, p22
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