1971 Pitcairnese general election

General elections were held in the Pitcairn Islands on 26 December 1971 to elect members of the Island Council.[2] Of the island's 91 residents, 61 were registered to vote. Voting was compulsory, with a $1 fine for failing to cast a ballot.[2]

Results

Elected members included Gifford Christian and Ivan Christian.[2]

References

1. "Minutes of the Regular council Meeting held at the Pulau school" (PDF). PITCAIRN ISLAND COUNCIL. 24 April 2024. Retrieved 5 Sep 2024.
2. "Pitcairn Christmas", Pacific Islands Monthly, February 1972, pp131–133